User manual WHIRLPOOL WGD8500BR USE & CARE GUIDE

[. . . ] Utility knife Tin snips (new vent installations) Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) ■■ Vent clamps ■■ Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed (steam models): Caulking gun and compound (new vent installations) Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Tools needed for gas installations: 5' (1. 52 m) inlet hose Additional parts may be required, depending in your installation. Read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts. 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for your dryer. [. . . ] 8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223. The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing. In Canada: An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed in accordance with the B149. 1 , Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. It is recommended that an individual manual shut-off valve be installed within six (6) ft. The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing. E C A 11/2" (38 mm) 3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe *5 3/4" (146 mm) * NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15. 5" (394 mm) from the floor, depending on the pedestal model. For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional 18" (460 mm) from the floor. If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks. NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint compound resistant to action of LP gas Do not use TEFLON® tape. cONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models , skip to “Connect Vent. € The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for future reference. Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.  urn cold water off, remove hose, T and replace rubber washer Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach “Y” connector to male end of the 2 ft (0. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. [. . . ] Remove inner door from outer door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding. Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door. Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. [. . . ]