Installation Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
This kit contains the necessary parts for conversion,
from Natural Gas to LP (Propane) Gas, of GE Dryer
models with "KIT M46" specified on the rating plate.
WARNING:
installed by a qualified service agency in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
CAN/CGA-B149-1 and CAN/CGA-B149-2
installation codes and the requirements of the
authorities having jurisdiction. The information in
these instructions must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death. The qualified
service agency is responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The installation is not proper
and complete until the operation of the converted
appliance is checked as specified in the
manufacturer's instruction supplied with the kit.
PARTS INCLUDED IN THE KIT
• Gas Valve for LP (Propane) Gas
• Instructions (English, French & Spanish)
• Conversion Rating Plate (English/French/Spanish)
• Responsibility Label (English/French/Spanish)
GAS VALVE FOR LP (PROPANE) GAS
• The valve is equipped with a nozzle #54 (1.4 mm
dia. (0.055" dia.) orifice and a pressure regulator set
at 22.35±0.7cm (8.8±0.3") of water column for an
output energy of 21,400 BTU/hr on LP (Propane) gas.
• Required inlet pressure: minimum 22.89 cm (9.0")
of water, maximum 35.5 cm (14.0") of water.
• For operation at elevation above 610 m (2,000
ft), input rating should be reduced at a rate of 4
percent for each 305 m (1,000 ft) above sea level.
Automatic valve
1/8 NPT manifold
Dual Coil, 2nd
pressure tap Not
Stage
visible
1st
Stage
Coil
31-16671
06-11 GE
Printed in Mexico
This conversion kit shall be
Burner
Gas Pipe
Bracket
LP (PROPANE) GAS
CONVERSION KIT - WE25M46
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:
This information is intended for use by individuals
possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical,
electronic and mechanical experience. Any
attempt to repair a major appliance may result in
personal injury and property damage. Neither the
manufacturer nor the seller can be responsible for
the interpretation of this information or any liability in
connection with its use.
WARNING:
Before beginning the installation, turn off the
circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit
fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord
is unplugged from the wall.
Turn the dryer's gas shutoff valve in the supply
line to the OFF position.
STEP 1
REMOVE THE FRONT AND TOP
1. Disconnect gas inlet from the dryer. Unscrew gas
flexible connector or gas pipe line.
SENSOR DRY
N
ORMAL /
M
L
IXED
OADS
Pull knob
straight
W
F
RINKLE
REE
out and
A
W
CTIVE
EAR
off
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ELICATES
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PEED
RY
TIME DRY
W
U
ARM
2. Remove the rotary knob by pulling straight out.
3. Remove the Phillips-head screw located inside
the control knob recess.
SENSOR DRY
N
ORMAL /
M
L
IXED
OADS
W
F
RINKLE
REE
Remove
A
W
CTIVE
EAR
screw
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ELICATES
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PEED
RY
TIME DRY
W
U
ARM
P
4. Raise the control panel vertically to disengage the
four key slots from the four grommets.
Lift and
remove
1
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TEAM
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PECIALTY
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YCLES
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TEAM
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EWRINKLE
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IMED
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OTTONS
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R
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YCLES
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EWRINKLE
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ENTER
ENTER