Kenmore 7965 - 600 5.9 cu. Ft. Capacity Gas Flatback Dryer Installation Instructions Manual page 10

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A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the
dryer to the existing gas line. Shown is a recommended
connection. Your connection may be different, according
to the supply line type, size, and location.
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A. 3/8" flexible gas connector
B. 3/8" dryer pipe
C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting
Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is
open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
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A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
Test all connections by brushing on an approved
noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show
a leak. Correct any leak found.
Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent
is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and
inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust
hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
Move dryer into its final location. Avoid crushing or kinking
vent.
Check that there are no kinks in the flexible gas line.
Once exhaust vent connection is made, remove corner posts
and cardboard.
You can change your door swing from a right-side opening
to a left-side opening, if desired.
Reversible Large Side-Swing Door
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1. Place towel (A) on top of dryer to avoid damaging surface.
2. Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from cabinet side
of hinges (C). Loosen (do not remove) top screws from
cabinet side of hinges.
3. Lift door until top screws in cabinet are in large part of hinge
slot. Pull door forward off screws. Set door on top of dryer.
Remove top screws from cabinet.
4. Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge
hole plugs (D) on left side of cabinet. Insert plugs into hinge
holes on right-hand side of cabinet.
5. Insert screws into bottom holes on left side of cabinet.
Tighten screws halfway. Position door so large end of door
hinge slot is over screws. Slide door up so screws are in
bottom of slots. Tighten screws. Insert and tighten top
screws in hinges.
6. Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch
(B). If needed, slide door catch left or right within slot to
adjust alignment.
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