Connect The Gas Line (For Gas Models) - Midea MLE45N1BWW Manual Del Usuario & Instrucciones

CONNECT THE GAS LINE (FOR GAS MODELS)

Review the "Gas Requirements" section on page 14. Remove the pipe
thread protective cap.
Apply a pipe joint compound or about 11/2" wraps of teflon tape over all
threaded connections.
•
The pipe joint compound must be resistant to the actions of any
liquefied petroleum gas.
Connect the gas supply to your dryer. An additional fitting is required
3/4
to connect the
3/8
the " (1 cm) male threaded end on the dryer. Use only new AGA or CSA
certified gas supply line with SS flexible connectors. within 6 ft (1.8 m) of
the dryer
Securely tighten the gas line fitting over the threads.
Turn on the gas supply.
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Nipple
Open
WARNING
•
All gas installations of the dryer must be equipped with Manual Shut-
Off valve.
•
Uncoated copper tubing will corrode when subjected to natural gas,
causing gas leaks. Use ONLY black iron, stainless steel, or plastic-
coated brass piping for gas supply.
•
Check all gas connections for leaks using a soap solution.
•
If bubbles appear, tighten the connections and recheck. DO NOT use
an open flame to check for gas leaks.
" (1.9 cm) female thread end of a flexible connector to
Flare
GAS FLOW
Union
Flexible
Connector
All connections must be wrench-tightened
Flare
Union
Inlet Pipe on
Back of Dryer
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