Whirlpool 3XLGR5437 Instrucciones De Instalación página 2

Before you start...
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual
and on your appliance. Always
read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert
symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the
safety alert symbol and either the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING".
These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you
what the potential hazard is, tell you
how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
WARNING: For your safety the
information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.
– Do Not store or use gasoline, or
other flammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do Not try to light any appliance.
• Do Not touch any electrical switch;
Do Not use any phone in your
building.
• Clear the room, building or area of
all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbour's phone. Follow
gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
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Tools and materials
needed for
installation...
• level
• gloves
• 20 or 30 cm (8" or l0") adjustable
wrench that opens to 2.5 cm (1")
• flat-blade screwdriver
• safety glasses
• 1/4" nut driver or socket wrench
• caulking gun and compound
• knife
• duct tape
• 20 or 30 cm (8" or l0") pipe wrench
• 1" hex-head socket wrench
• pipe joint compound resistant to
L.P. gas
• tin snips
Parts supplied for
installation...
Remove parts
package from dryer
drum. Check that all
parts were included.
gas inlet pipe
adapter
Parts needed for
installation...
Check local codes and gas supplier,
and read electrical, gas and venting
requirements before purchasing parts.
Gas
Gas supply line must have:
• Shutoff valve
Rigid gas supply line must be:
• Minimum 12.5 mm (1/2") ID pipe
Flexible gas supply hose must be:
• Minimum 10 mm (3/8") ID approved
flexible hose
L.P. gas conversion:
Gas conversion kit, part number
279918, available for purchase from
your dealer. Full instructions are
supplied with the kit. Conversion must
be made by a competent technician.
Vent System
100 mm (4") metal exhaust vent must
be used.
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with
magnetic latches.
4 leveling legs
10,2 cm
(4")
Floors sloped greater than 2.5 cm
(1 inch):
Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part
No. 279810 available for purchase
from your dealer.
Venting
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Preferred Acceptable
10,2 cm
6,4 cm
(4")
(2-1/2")