Gas Requirements (Gas Models Only); Connecting Gas Dryers - KENMORE ELITE 796.8099 Serie Guia De Uso Y Cuidado E Instrucciones De Instalacion

GAS REQUIREMENTS (GAS MODELS ONLY)

CONNECTING GAS DRYERS

wWARNING:
follow basic precautions, including the following:
• G as supply requirements:
As shipped from the factory, this dryer is
configured for use with (NG) natural gas. It can
be converted for use with LP (Liquefied Propane)
gas. Gas pressure must not exceed 8 in. water
column for (NG), or 13 in. water column for (LP).
• A qualified service or gas company technician
must connect the dryer to the gas service. Failure
to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• Isolate the dryer from the gas supply system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply. Failure to
do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• Supply line requirements: Your laundry room
must have a rigid gas supply line to your dryer. In
the United States, an individual manual shutoff
valve MUST be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8
m) of the dryer, in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 or Canadian gas
installation code CSA B149.1. A 1/8 in. NPT pipe
plug must be installed. Failure to do so can result
in fire, explosion, or death.
• If using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be 1/2 in.
IPS. If acceptable under local codes and
ordinances and when acceptable to your gas
supplier, 3/8 in. approved tubing may be used
where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). Larger
tubing should be used for lengths in excess of
20 ft. (6.1 m). Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
Electrical Requirements for Gas Models Only
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
• For personal safety, this dryer must be properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can result in
fire, explosion, or death.
• The power cord of this dryer is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance. Failure to follow this warning
can result in fire, explosion, or death.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance,
• C onnect the dryer to the type of gas shown on
the nameplate. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
• T o prevent contamination of the gas valve,
purge the gas supply of air and sediment before
connecting the gas supply to the dryer. Before
tightening the connection between the gas supply
and the dryer, purge remaining air until the odor
of gas is detected. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
• DO NOT use an open flame to inspect for gas
leaks. Use a noncorrosive leak detection fluid.
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• Use only a new AGA- or CSA-certified gas supply
line with flexible stainless steel connectors.
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• S ecurely tighten all gas connections. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• U se Teflon£ó tape or a pipe-joint compound that
is insoluble in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on
all pipe threads. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
• D O NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer;
any disassembly requires the attention and tools
of an authorized and qualified service person
or company. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
• This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz.
grounded outlet protected by a 15-ampere fuse
or circuit breaker. Failure to follow this warning can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow this
warning can result in fire, explosion, or death.
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug
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Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.