Amana W10216187A - Manual (Page 12)

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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
B
4. Test all connections by brushing on an approved
noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a
leak. Correct any leak found.
Connect Vent
1. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is
clean. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet
and inside the exhaust hood. Check that the vent is secured
to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
2. Move dryer into its final location. Do not crush or kink vent.
3. (On gas models) Check that there are no kinks in the flexible
gas line.
4. Once the exhaust vent connection is made, remove the
corner posts and cardboard.
Reverse Door Swing
You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a
left-side opening, if desired.
NOTE: For ease of installation, you may want to use 2 or more
people to remove and reattach the dryer door.
Remove the door
1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the dryer or work space
to protect the surface.
2. Open the dryer door. Remove the 5 screws that hold the door
hinge on the front panel of the dryer.
A
B
C
A. Dryer front panel
B. Dryer door
C. Screws
3. Remove the door.
4. Lay the dryer door on a flat, protected surface with the inside
door assembly facing up.
Remove the 5 screws to release the outer door assembly
from the inner door assembly, as indicated below. It is
important that you remove only the 5 indicated screws.
5. Lift the inner door assembly off of the outer door assembly.
Set the outer door assembly aside.
Reverse the hinge
1. Place the inner door, screw head side up, on the work space.
2. Remove the 4 hinge screws that hold the hinge to the door
and remove hinge.
A
A
B
B
C
C
A. Hinge side screw
B. Locator pins on hinge
C. Top side screw