Gas dryer connection and gas supply requirements

Gas dryer connection and gas supply requirements

Read this section before connecting the dryer to gas. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

Important safety requirements

• Do not attempt to disassemble the dryer. Disassembly requires the attention and tools of an authorized and qualified service technician or company.
• Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Use a noncorrosive leak detection fluid.
• Gas dryers must exhaust to the outdoors.
• All gas connections must follow local codes and regulations.

Gas supply limits and piping requirements

• Gas pressure must not exceed:
• 10.5-inch (26.7 cm) water column for natural gas (NG)
• 13-inch (33.1 cm) water column for LP gas
• If the gas supply system is pressure-tested at pressures greater than 3.5 kPa, isolate the dryer from the gas supply by closing its individual manual shutoff valve.
• Your laundry room must have a rigid gas supply line to the dryer.
• In the United States, an individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, according to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 or Canadian gas installation code CSA B149.1.
• A 1/8-inch NPT pipe plug must be installed.
• If using rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be 0.5-inch IPS.
• If local codes and your gas supplier allow it, 3/8-inch approved tubing may be used for lengths under 20 ft. (6.1 m). For lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m), larger tubing should be used.
• Use only a new AGA- or CSA-certified gas supply line that complies with ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10, with flexible stainless steel connectors.
• Use Teflon tape or a pipe-joint compound that is insoluble in propane (LP) gas on all pipe threads.

Gas type and burner nozzle

• The dryer is configured for natural gas when shipped from the factory.
• Make sure the dryer has the correct burner nozzle for the gas type being used, either natural gas or propane gas.
• If needed, a qualified technician should install the correct nozzle and note the change on the dryer.
• For the LP nozzle kit, the manual lists part number 383EEL3002D.

Massachusetts installation note

• In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
• When ball-type gas shutoff valves are used, they must be T-handle-type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

Connecting the gas supply

1. Make sure the gas supply to the laundry room is turned OFF and the dryer is unplugged. 2. Confirm that the type of gas available in your laundry room is appropriate for the dryer. 3. Remove the shipping cap from the gas fitting at the back of the dryer. Be careful not to damage the threads of the gas connector when removing the cap. 4. Connect the dryer to the laundry room gas supply using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a 3/8-inch NPT fitting. 5. Tighten all connections securely between the dryer and the gas supply.

Leak checking

• Do not use an open flame to inspect for leaks.
• Use a noncorrosive leak detection fluid instead.
• Before tightening the connection between the gas supply and the dryer, purge the gas supply of air and sediment so the remaining air is cleared until the odor of gas is detected.

Electrical outlet reminder

• This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz grounded outlet protected by a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker.
• If you have a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.