Wwarning, Connecting gas dryers – LG DLE2101W User Manual

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Installation and service must be performed

by a qualifi ed installer, service agency, or the

gas supplier. Failure to do so can result in fi re,

explosion, or death.

Use only a new stainless steel fl exible

connector and a new AGA-certifi ed

connector. Failure to do so can result in fi re,

explosion, or death.

A gas shutoff valve must be installed within

6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. Failure to do so can

result in fi re, explosion, or death.

The dryer is confi gured for Natural Gas when

shipped from the factory. Make sure that the

dryer is equipped with the correct burner

nozzle for the type of gas being used (Natural

Gas or Liquefi ed Petroleum). Failure to do so

can result in fi re, explosion, or death.

If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP

nozzle kit order part number 4948EL4002B)

should be installed by a qualifi ed technician

and the change should be noted on the dryer.

Failure to do so can result in fi re, explosion,

or death.

All connections must be in accordance with

local codes and regulations. Failure to do so

can result in fi re, explosion, or death.

Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors.

Failure to do so can result in fi re, explosion,

or death.

3/8" NPT Gas

Connection

Gas Supply

Shutoff Valve

Connecting the Gas Supply

Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry

room is turned OFF. Confirm that the type

of gas available in your laundry room is

appropriate for the dryer. The dryer is

prepared for Natural Gas with a 3/8-in. NPT

gas connection.
Remove the shipping cap from the gas

connection at the back of the dryer. Be

careful not to damage the threads of the gas

connector when removing the shipping cap.
Connect the dryer to your laundry room’s gas

supply using a new flexible stainless steel

connector with a 3/8-in. NPT fitting.
Securely tighten all connections between the

dryer and your laundry room’s gas supply.

Turn on your laundry room’s gas supply and

check all pipe connections (both internal and

external) for gas leaks with a noncorrosive

leak-detection fluid.

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High-Altitude Installations

The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for

elevations below 10,000 feet.

If your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation

above 10,000 feet, it must be derated by a

qualified technician or gas supplier.

Electrical Connection

Plug dryer into a

120-VAC, 60-Hz.

grounded 3-prong

outlet.

CONNECTING GAS DRYERS

(cont.)

1/8" NPT Pipe

Plug

AGA/CSA-Certified

Stainless Steel

Flexible Connector

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this

appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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