CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
10" Adjustable
wrenches (2)
8" Pipe wrench
Slip-joint pliers
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4" dia. metal elbow
Pipe compound or
PTFE tape
Flexible gas line
connector
Duct clamps (2) or
Spring clamps (2)
Safety glasses
4" dia. metal duct
(recommended)
Cover plate (Kit
4"
WE49X22606)
Installation Instructions
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Level
4" dia., UL-listed
flexible metal duct
(if needed)
Gloves
Soap solution for
leak detection
Exhaust hood
Duct tape
Gas pipe adapters (2),
elbow and pipe plug
4'-6' Water Hose
(on some models)
• Before beginning the installation, turn off the
circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit
fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer
cord is unplugged from the wall.
• Turn the dryer's gas shut-off valve in the supply
line to the OFF position.
Shut-off
Valve
• Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.
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