Kenmore W10562379A, Installation Instructions Manual

9

†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.

■

1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.

■

3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for 

lengths under 20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier 

permit. 

■

If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing.

■

Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and  

a different size adapter fitting.

■

If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, 3/8" LP 

compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of 

the supply line is more than 20 ft. (6.1 m), use larger pipe.

NOTE:

 Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas 

must be used. Do not use TEFLON

®† 

tape.

■

Must include shut-off valve

In the U.S.A.:

An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within 

six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National 

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. 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 shutoff valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of 

the dryer. The location should be easy to reach for opening 

and closing.

GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS

■

Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting 

between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe,  

as needed to avoid kinking.

■

Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON

®†

 tape.

■

This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a 

listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard 

for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24.

BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS

Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):

■

When installed above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of 

the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate 

is required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in elevation.

Gas supply pressure testing

■

The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping 

system during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi.

DRYER GAS PIPE

■

The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer 

has a 3/8" male pipe thread.

A. 1/2" NPT gas supply line

B. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

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.

4"

(102 mm)

A

B

1"

(25 mm)

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

Prepare dryer for leveling legs

1. 

To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from 

dryer carton; place under entire dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body 

(not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard.

IMPORTANT:

 If laying dryer on its back, use the cardboard 

corner posts the dryer was packed with to avoid damaging the 

back of the dryer. Lay the dryer on its side if you do not have the 

cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with.

2. 

Screw in leveling legs

Models with riser:

Using a wrench, screw legs into cabinet until foot flange touches 

the riser. Foot is fully installed when bottom of foot  

is approximately 1/2" (13 mm) from bottom of the riser. 

Models without riser:

Using a wrench and tape measure, screw legs into leg holes 

until bottom of foot is approximately 1 

3

/

8

" (35 mm) from 

bottom of dryer.

Now stand the dryer on its legs. Slide the dryer until it is 

close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical 

connection and to connect the exhaust vent.

NOTE:

 Refer to Dryer Dimensions in the Location Requirements.

Flange

Models with riser

Models without riser

Flange