Whirlpool W10471647B - SP User Manual

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Dryer gas pipe
The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a 
3/8" male pipe thread.
A. 1/2" NPT gas supply line
B. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe
   
A
B
    *6¼"
(159 mm)
   1½"
(38 mm)
A
B
    *6¼"
(159 mm)
   1½"
(38 mm)
*NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe 
 
height must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) 
from the floor, depending on the pedestal model. For a garage 
installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional 
18" (457 mm) from the floor.
Make Gas Connection
1. Remove the red cap from the gas pipe. 
2. Using a wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the dryer. 
Use pipe-joint compound on the threads of all non-flared male 
fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.
A
B
A. Flared male fitting
B. Non-flared male fitting
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint 
compound resistant to the action of LP gas. Do not use 
TEFLON
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 tape.
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer 
to the existing gas line. Shown is a recommended connection. 
Your connection may be different, according to the supply line 
type, size and location.
A. 3/8" flexible gas 
connector
B. 3/8" dryer pipe 
C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare 
adapter fitting
A
B
C
D
3. Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open when 
the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
A
4. Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive 
leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any 
 
leak found.
Electrical Requirements
120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical 
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is 
recommended. It is also recommended that a separate circuit 
serving only this dryer be provided.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: 
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or 
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock 
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. 
This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment- 
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must 
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly 
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes 
and ordinances.
WARNING: 
Improper connection of the equipment- 
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. 
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative 
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is 
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with 
the dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet 
installed by a qualified electrician.