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Gas 40 13∕16" Height W11412668A 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width ft. Electric WGD5100HC - White Available WED5100HW - Electric WGD5100HW - Gas Chrome Shadow Available WED5100HC - Dimension Guide Whirlpool® Front Load Electric/Gas Dryer with AccuDry™ System - 7.4 cu.
Gas 40 13∕16" Height W11412668A 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width ft. Electric WGD5100HC - White Available WED5100HW - Electric WGD5100HW - Gas Chrome Shadow Available WED5100HC - Dimension Guide Whirlpool® Front Load Electric/Gas Dryer with AccuDry™ System - 7.4 cu.
Dimension Guide
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... should also be considered. 14" max (356 mm) 18" (460 mm) 3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 24 in the top and bottom of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. ɃɃ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilations openings are required.
... should also be considered. 14" max (356 mm) 18" (460 mm) 3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 24 in the top and bottom of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. ɃɃ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilations openings are required.
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... absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages...
... absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages...
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...rated 120/240 V minimum, with any tools listed here. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for use with dryer) Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. For further information, please refer to propane gas Parts supplied (all ... pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver Adjustable wrench that connect to the dryer must end in your dryer. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. The wires that opens to 1"...
...rated 120/240 V minimum, with any tools listed here. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for use with dryer) Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. For further information, please refer to propane gas Parts supplied (all ... pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver Adjustable wrench that connect to the dryer must end in your dryer. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. The wires that opens to 1"...
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...Guide." 5 The installation must be large enough to allow door to do not permit, installation of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit is installed, top and bottom air openings in "Parts needed for..." section in mobile homes to reduce noise transfer. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 15 or 20 A circuit needed for gas dryers and 30 A circuit needed ." Spacing for recessed area or closet installation The dimensions shown are acceptable. ■ Companion appliance spacing should be...
...Guide." 5 The installation must be large enough to allow door to do not permit, installation of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit is installed, top and bottom air openings in "Parts needed for..." section in mobile homes to reduce noise transfer. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 15 or 20 A circuit needed for gas dryers and 30 A circuit needed ." Spacing for recessed area or closet installation The dimensions shown are acceptable. ■ Companion appliance spacing should be...
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...conductors. The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum, with clothes dryers. The wires that the electrical connection is adequate. The neutral ground conductor is prohibited for it is recommended that a qualified electrician ... ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be sure that connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. If using and follow the instructions provided for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where ...
...conductors. The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum, with clothes dryers. The wires that the electrical connection is adequate. The neutral ground conductor is prohibited for it is recommended that a qualified electrician ... ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be sure that connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. If using and follow the instructions provided for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where ...
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...a quali ed electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to follow these instructions can result in conformance with the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a quali ed electrician. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker...in a risk of above codes standard may be provided. AND CANADA ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. This dryer is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Connect to be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle.The cord is equipped with a cord having ...
...a quali ed electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to follow these instructions can result in conformance with the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a quali ed electrician. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker...in a risk of above codes standard may be provided. AND CANADA ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. This dryer is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Connect to be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle.The cord is equipped with a cord having ...
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... not agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the phone numbers referenced in the door well of gas in your dryer. A B D A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" pipe to avoid kinking. ■ Use only pipe-joint compound. Gas shutoff valve Propane Gas ...Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing ■ Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the dryer. Failure to reach for use with propane gas with Natural gas. The location should be disconnected from the gas specified on the model/...
... not agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the phone numbers referenced in the door well of gas in your dryer. A B D A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" pipe to avoid kinking. ■ Use only pipe-joint compound. Gas shutoff valve Propane Gas ...Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing ■ Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the dryer. Failure to reach for use with propane gas with Natural gas. The location should be disconnected from the gas specified on the model/...
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...electrical shock. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on its feet. ONLY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Power Supply Cord WARNING 3/8" NPT dryer pipe NOTE: For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional 18" (460 mm) from bottom of a cabinet-...Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to Power Supply Cord Connection. Now stand the dryer on back cardboard corner posts. This connection may be securely fastened to green ground connector. Use a UL listed strain relief. Ground ...
...electrical shock. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on its feet. ONLY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Power Supply Cord WARNING 3/8" NPT dryer pipe NOTE: For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional 18" (460 mm) from bottom of a cabinet-...Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to Power Supply Cord Connection. Now stand the dryer on back cardboard corner posts. This connection may be securely fastened to green ground connector. Use a UL listed strain relief. Ground ...
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... Cord Connection." 4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is inside the strain relief. Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. A 4-wire receptacle 4-prong plug (NEMA type 14-30R) B C D Remove the screws from external ground conductor screw (A). 10 Attach power supply...
... Cord Connection." 4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is inside the strain relief. Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. A 4-wire receptacle 4-prong plug (NEMA type 14-30R) B C D Remove the screws from external ground conductor screw (A). 10 Attach power supply...
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... screw. 3. Now, go to outer terminal block screws. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Connect ground wire F Spade terminals...
... screw. 3. Now, go to outer terminal block screws. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Connect ground wire F Spade terminals...
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... power before making electrical connections. Shape ends of wires into slot of terminal block cover into hooks. 3. Finally, reinsert tab of dryer rear panel. DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION WARNING Put direct wire cable through the hole below the terminal block opening , screw the removable conduit ...green or bare wire) must have a tight fit with hold-down screw. Connect remaining wires Put the threaded section of extra length so dryer may be connected to "3-Wire Direct Connection" on page 11. 4-wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for direct...
... power before making electrical connections. Shape ends of wires into slot of terminal block cover into hooks. 3. Finally, reinsert tab of dryer rear panel. DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION WARNING Put direct wire cable through the hole below the terminal block opening , screw the removable conduit ...green or bare wire) must have a tight fit with hold-down screw. Connect remaining wires Put the threaded section of extra length so dryer may be connected to "3-Wire Direct Connection" on page 11. 4-wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for direct...
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...of terminal block cover into hooks. 2. Tighten screw. Connect remaining wires E B A Remove center terminal block screw (B). Finally, reinsert tab of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 4. Prepare your 3-wire cable for C B direct connection (251"mm) Connect neutral ground ...ground wire, cut bare wire even with holddown screw. E 1. 2. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from end of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Now, go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-...
...of terminal block cover into hooks. 2. Tighten screw. Connect remaining wires E B A Remove center terminal block screw (B). Finally, reinsert tab of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 4. Prepare your 3-wire cable for C B direct connection (251"mm) Connect neutral ground ...ground wire, cut bare wire even with holddown screw. E 1. 2. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from end of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Now, go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-...
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... under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. 1. Now, go to "Venting Requirements."... hooked end together. Now, go to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws. 4. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. 3. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E C B Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of...
... under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. 1. Now, go to "Venting Requirements."... hooked end together. Now, go to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws. 4. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. 3. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E C B Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of...
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...so can result in supply line; Remove red cap from gas pipe. If flexible metal tubing is used, be used to connect dryer to dryer BOpen valve Flared male fitting A Non-flared male fitBting Open shut-off valve in death, explosion, or fire. Use pipe-joint...pipe fittings must use TEFLON®† tape. 15 Correct any leaks found. C B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow B. 3/8" dryer pipe D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting A combination of all gas connections. valve is open when handle is shown. AND CANADA WARNING 2. Securely tighten all ...
...so can result in supply line; Remove red cap from gas pipe. If flexible metal tubing is used, be used to connect dryer to dryer BOpen valve Flared male fitting A Non-flared male fitBting Open shut-off valve in death, explosion, or fire. Use pipe-joint...pipe fittings must use TEFLON®† tape. 15 Correct any leaks found. C B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow B. 3/8" dryer pipe D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting A combination of all gas connections. valve is open when handle is shown. AND CANADA WARNING 2. Securely tighten all ...
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... rocks, bushes, or snow). Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. For more information, see "Assistance or Service" section in final dryer location. ■ Remove excess to achieve best drying performance. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■ Must be fully... extended and supported in your dealer. Dryer exhaust must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that may be used for best drying performance and to ...
... rocks, bushes, or snow). Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. For more information, see "Assistance or Service" section in final dryer location. ■ Remove excess to achieve best drying performance. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■ Must be fully... extended and supported in your dealer. Dryer exhaust must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that may be used for best drying performance and to ...
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...Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use fewest number of dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resulting in Vent System Chart. Dryer B. Elbow C. Clamps C D E F G B I . You must not terminate beneath the mobile home....metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have dryer converted. A A. Vent length necessary to the charts. 17 Determine vent length and elbows needed for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must be converted to exhaust ...
...Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use fewest number of dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resulting in Vent System Chart. Dryer B. Elbow C. Clamps C D E F G B I . You must not terminate beneath the mobile home....metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have dryer converted. A A. Vent length necessary to the charts. 17 Determine vent length and elbows needed for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must be converted to exhaust ...
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... pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Damage to cold water faucet. Turn cold water faucet off , remove and replace rubber washer Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to the coupling can result. The... VENT SYSTEM 1. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other side of vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses. CONNECT INLET HOSES For non-steam models, skip to male end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. NOTE: Do not...
... pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Damage to cold water faucet. Turn cold water faucet off , remove and replace rubber washer Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to the coupling can result. The... VENT SYSTEM 1. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other side of vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses. CONNECT INLET HOSES For non-steam models, skip to male end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. NOTE: Do not...
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... water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to fill valve at bottom of long hose to exhaust outlet in dryer. Check for leaks Move dryer to the coupling can result. 6. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Turn on fill valve connector. Move... dryer to existing vent, make sure vent is turned on coupling by hand until it is secured to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fill Valve CONNECT VENT 1. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Damage...
... water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to fill valve at bottom of long hose to exhaust outlet in dryer. Check for leaks Move dryer to the coupling can result. 6. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Turn on fill valve connector. Move... dryer to existing vent, make sure vent is turned on coupling by hand until it is secured to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fill Valve CONNECT VENT 1. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Damage...
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...On each corner. 1) Push down , and check again for the moisture sensing system to bottom of dryer and match the locating pins with the holes. Adjust leveling legs Not Level If dryer is not level, prop up or down on some models) To Install: Locating Pins Locking Features Place ...level here Check levelness of base trim. 2) Rotate away from dryer and remove. Not Level LEVEL 2. Place the base trim to operate correctly. Level Dryer Place level here 3. Repeat from side to back. Press the base trim firmly upwards until it ...
...On each corner. 1) Push down , and check again for the moisture sensing system to bottom of dryer and match the locating pins with the holes. Adjust leveling legs Not Level If dryer is not level, prop up or down on some models) To Install: Locating Pins Locking Features Place ...level here Check levelness of base trim. 2) Rotate away from dryer and remove. Not Level LEVEL 2. Place the base trim to operate correctly. Level Dryer Place level here 3. Repeat from side to back. Press the base trim firmly upwards until it ...