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Question posted by richdiwlorth on July 24th, 2012

Using Porpane Not Nat Gas

I need to convert to Propane. Where can I get a kit?

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Owners Manual - Page 3

.... • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use a gas detector approved by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier. Gas suppliers recommend that you use any phone in the dryer. State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains a chemical...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... that needs a little more than four 90° elbows in good air flow. See Installation Instructions. n Use no more drying time or when using the drying rack. 4 Good Better n Remove lint and debris from the front the dryer. Use Automatic cycles for Better Fabric Care and Energy Savings Use the Automatic Cycles to efficiently dry laundry. n Use the...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...load to turn ON or OFF at the end of the drying cycles. 5 If you may need ironing. 6 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS Lights indicate the progress of the cycle reduces wrinkling. Press the...the best drying in your laundry load. Drying time will alert you want to remove lightweight items in the load and air temperature and shuts off . 2 DRYER CYCLE Knob Use your Dryer Cycle Knob to select available...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...the Drying Temperature If your load. If you are available on cycle knob or be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes, towels Cycle: Automatic Drying ...If loads do not require an entire drying cycle. Use a no heat (air dry) setting for that cycle. AUTOMATIC DRY - Will run the dryer for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics...

Owners Manual - Page 7

.... Place laundry in the dryer. Press POWER Press the POWER button to tumble freely. 3. Pull the lint screen straight up. Close the door. clothes should be able to turn on the dryer. 7 Do not overload the dryer; Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. USING YOUR DRYER...

Owners Manual - Page 10

Steam models only: Shut off ) to adjust the default settings. 1. Disconnect power. 2. Make sure leveling legs are displayed using your dryer for 6 seconds. 2. Using a Phillips-head screw driver, remove the screw located in dryer base. 6. Replace the cover and secure with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. There are 3 drying settings, which are secure in the...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... been selected. Press and HOLD the START/PAUSE button until you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of non-use it a gas dryer? Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Closet doors must have a period of lint or replace exhaust vent with a qualified electrician. Incorrect power...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... stain your dryer is too hot Is the electric dryer being used for very small...laundry items removed from the area, rewash and dry the clothing. The odor will not transfer to handle. First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to avoid wrinkling. Level the dryer. If so, ventilate the area. Was a high temperature cycle used...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will need repair service, rst see the "Troubleshooting" section of the Use & Care Guide. You can be provided by an authorized Whirlpool... to province. This major appliance is intended to be easily determined. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major...

Warranty - Page 1

...REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Service must provide proof of the Use & Care Guide. Consumable parts are unable to you. If you think you need it. If you are excluded from accident, alteration, ... and you also may not apply to determine if another warranty applies. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

...used . gas must be used for 27" have a 90° turn to change without notice. Do not use plastic or metal foil vet. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do not use old hoses. Exhaust hood must be converted to use...Wide opening side-swing door C. W10096984A 01/2011 gas. Water (Steam models only): The dryer must be used . Hood styles: A & B are recommended....

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... "What to light any appliance. • Do not touch any other flammable vapors and liquids in this manual must be detected by smell. Gas suppliers recommend that you use any phone in your building. • Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants. • Immediately call the fire department. - WHAT TO...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... licensed by the State of Massachusetts. � If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. � A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed for all installations: Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

...need: ■■ A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be exposed to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for gas dryers...installed or stored in the same closet as a dryer. Check code requirements. If not level, clothes ...). Do not operate your dryer. ■■ If you are included. Parts supplied: Leveling...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... of the dryer. For mobile home use with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. Securely tighten all gas connections. It... gas connection to the dryer (see illustration). ■■ Must include a shutoff valve: In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shutoff valve must be easy to convert the dryer from the gas ...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... gas connector: ■■ If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas connector (Design Certified by the American Gas Association or CSA International) to connect your dryer has been converted to use LP gas,...Improper connection of least resistance for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in doubt as needed to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m), above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) a 4% reduction...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... The total length should not exceed 7 3/4 ft. (2.4 m). NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of ...risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. Housecleaning problems and health problems. See "Venting Kits" for best drying ...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

...DuraVent™ Periscope 279818 4-way vent kit - C D E A F G B Over-The-Top installation (also available with clamps 4396004 Dryer offset elbow 4396005 Wall offset elbow ...converted to connect elbows H. A B C A. Left or right side exhaust installation (27" wide models only) C. Select the type best for close elbow 4396007RW Through-the-wall vent cap 4396008RP 4" steel dryer...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

... is secured to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. valve is open when handle is clean. Move dryer to gas pipe. Connect gas supply to dryer Open shut-off valve Closed valve Open valve Vent must use TEFLON®† tape. 2. Then, test all connections by brushing on threads of vent to secure vent, because...

Installation Instructions - Page 14

... open. ■■ If the gas supply line shutoff valve is closed . If there is not level, prop up or down, and check again for levelness. Level dryer Check levelness of dryer from front to operate correctly. If the dryer will go back through steps to side. If your Use and Care Guide. The odor...

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