Electrolux 137382100 A (1106) Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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Installation Instructions
Gas connection
Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the 1.
rear of the dryer.
IMPORTANT
The supply line must be equipped with an
approved manual shutoff valve. This valve
should be located in the same room as the dryer
and should be in a location that allows ease of
opening and closing. Do not block access to the
gas shutoff valve.
Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or 2.
approved pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8
inch (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back of the
dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27 cm to
0.96 cm) reducer for the connection. Apply an
approved thread sealer that is resistant to the
corrosive action of liquefi ed gases on all pipe
connections.
Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to 3.
allow gas to fl ow through the pipe. Wait a few
minutes for gas to move through the gas line.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service
without converting the gas valve. An L.P.
conversion kit must be installed by a qualifi ed
gas technician.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
NEVER test for gas leaks with an open fl ame.
All connections must be wrench-tightened
Flare
Union
Flare
Union
GAS FLOW
Manual
Shuto
Valve
Closed
Open
Flexible
Connector
Inlet Pipe on
Back of Dryer
elppiN
Shuto Valve -
Open position
to dryer
from gas supply
Check for gas system leaks with a manometer. 4.
If a manometer is not available, test all
connections by brushing on a soapy water
solution.