Installing the dryer – LG DLE5911W User Manual

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Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Operating Instruction

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

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INSTALLING THE DRYER

Step 3 : Connect Gas Supply Pipe
(Gas Dryer ONLY)

For further assistance, refer to section on Gas
Requirements.

1. Make certain your dryer is equipped for use with the

type of gas in your laundry room. Dryer is equipped at
the factory for Natural Gas with a 3/8” N.P.T. gas
connection.

2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas connection at

the rear of the dryer. Make sure you do not damage the
pipe thread when removing the cap.

3. Connect to gas supply pipe using a new flexible

stainless steel connector.

4. Tighten all connections securely. Turn on gas and

check all pipe connections (internal & external) for
gas leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection fluid.

5. For L.P. (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection, refer

to section on Gas Requirements.

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New Stainless Steel Flexible Connector -
Use only if allowed by local codes (Use
Design A.G.A. Certified Connector)

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1/8” N.P.T. Pipe Plug (for checking inlet
gas pressure)

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Equipment Shut-Off Valve-Installed
within 6’ (1.8 m) of dryer

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Black Iron Pipe

Shorter than 20’ (6.1 m) - Use 3/8” pipe

Longer than 20’ (6.1 m) - Use 1/2” pipe

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3/8” N.P.T. Gas Connection

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