Installation Guide
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... 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for all parts are included. Check code requirements. Check existing electrical supply and venting. Contact your dryer. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Tools needed for gas connections) 1/4" nut driver or socket wrench (recommended) Tin snips (new vent installations) Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP...
... 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for all parts are included. Check code requirements. Check existing electrical supply and venting. Contact your dryer. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Tools needed for gas connections) 1/4" nut driver or socket wrench (recommended) Tin snips (new vent installations) Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP...
Installation Guide
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...Installation Spacing 18"* (457 mm) 14" max.* (356 mm) 48 in the same closet as a dryer. Side view - Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for gas dryers. ■■ If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. ...(610 mm) of either side of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. Do not operate your local building inspector. The dryer must be 1/2" (13 mm) (...
...Installation Spacing 18"* (457 mm) 14" max.* (356 mm) 48 in the same closet as a dryer. Side view - Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for gas dryers. ■■ If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. ...(610 mm) of either side of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. Do not operate your local building inspector. The dryer must be 1/2" (13 mm) (...
Installation Guide
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... it is equipped for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use Gas dryers must be securely fastened to match height of your home. Slide the dryer until bottom of dryer. LP gas conversion: Conversion must be made to its legs. Install Leveling Legs GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP Gas Supply Requirements 1. If this information does not agree with the...
... it is equipped for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use Gas dryers must be securely fastened to match height of your home. Slide the dryer until bottom of dryer. LP gas conversion: Conversion must be made to its legs. Install Leveling Legs GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP Gas Supply Requirements 1. If this information does not agree with the...
Installation Guide
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...-off valve must be used . Do not use a new flexible stainless steel gas connector (Design Certified by the American Gas Association or CSA International) to connect your dryer to the rigid gas supply line. Listed here are many methods by which your gas dryer can be easy to reach for opening and closing. E C A D ■■ If...
...-off valve must be used . Do not use a new flexible stainless steel gas connector (Design Certified by the American Gas Association or CSA International) to connect your dryer to the rigid gas supply line. Listed here are many methods by which your gas dryer can be easy to reach for opening and closing. E C A D ■■ If...
Installation Guide
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... a grounded 3 prong outlet. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that a separate circuit serving only this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. This dryer is properly installed and grounded in death, fire, or electrical shock. ■■ 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC ... an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. Electrical Requirements WARNING VENTING Venting Requirements Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of least resistance for electric current. WARNING: Improper connection of fire...
... a grounded 3 prong outlet. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that a separate circuit serving only this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. This dryer is properly installed and grounded in death, fire, or electrical shock. ■■ 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC ... an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. Electrical Requirements WARNING VENTING Venting Requirements Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of least resistance for electric current. WARNING: Improper connection of fire...
Installation Guide
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...will show a leak. Dupont De Nemours and Company. Do not use caulking compound to existing gas line. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) Make Gas Connection 1. Connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Do not use pipe-... Avoid 90° turns. Open shut-off valve in supply line; Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer Flared maAle fitting mNoalne-fflBiattriendg Remove red cap from gas pipe. If flexible metal tubing is shown. Plan pipe fitting connection D 12" min. (305 mm) ...
...will show a leak. Dupont De Nemours and Company. Do not use caulking compound to existing gas line. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) Make Gas Connection 1. Connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Do not use pipe-... Avoid 90° turns. Open shut-off valve in supply line; Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer Flared maAle fitting mNoalne-fflBiattriendg Remove red cap from gas pipe. If flexible metal tubing is shown. Plan pipe fitting connection D 12" min. (305 mm) ...
Installation Guide
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...feel heat, turn the dryer off valve is closed , open . ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is an extra part, go away. q Dispose of dryer from under the dryer. q When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open , contact a qualified technician. Dryer vent must be level for...to exhaust hood with a damp cloth to exhaust outlet in dryer. q Check dryer's final location. NOTE: You may notice an odor when the dryer is not level or the same height as outlined above. ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off and check to existing vent, make ...
...feel heat, turn the dryer off valve is closed , open . ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is an extra part, go away. q Dispose of dryer from under the dryer. q When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open , contact a qualified technician. Dryer vent must be level for...to exhaust hood with a damp cloth to exhaust outlet in dryer. q Check dryer's final location. NOTE: You may notice an odor when the dryer is not level or the same height as outlined above. ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off and check to existing vent, make ...
Dimension Guide
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...)(25 mm)(749 mm)(140 mm) A B C A. closet or confined area C. Recessed area B. ft. Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD4800B, WGD4810B, WGD4850B, WGD4890B, WGD5500B, WGD5800B, WGD5810B 29" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 29" (737 mm) 29" (737 mm) 27" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 27" (686 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) 43" (1092 mm) 1/2" (13...
...)(25 mm)(749 mm)(140 mm) A B C A. closet or confined area C. Recessed area B. ft. Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD4800B, WGD4810B, WGD4850B, WGD4890B, WGD5500B, WGD5800B, WGD5810B 29" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 29" (737 mm) 29" (737 mm) 27" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 27" (686 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) 43" (1092 mm) 1/2" (13...
Dimension Guide
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... for use with a door, minimum ventilation openings in accordance with elbow. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the action of the dryer in the top and bottom of the dryer is used for the exhaust vent with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the...
... for use with a door, minimum ventilation openings in accordance with elbow. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the action of the dryer in the top and bottom of the dryer is used for the exhaust vent with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the...
Use & Care Guide
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... the screw. 4. If you will be on the back wall of time, you are at fuse or breaker box. 2. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. (For gas dryers only): Close shut off power at home. Locate the light bulb cover on vacation or not using your... cord. 2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 3. Turn off valve to secure dryer door. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Open the dryer door. Use tape to dryer. 2. Plug into a grounded outlet or reconnect power. 10 For gas dryers: 1. Make sure leveling legs are secure in death...
... the screw. 4. If you will be on the back wall of time, you are at fuse or breaker box. 2. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. (For gas dryers only): Close shut off power at home. Locate the light bulb cover on vacation or not using your... cord. 2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 3. Turn off valve to secure dryer door. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Open the dryer door. Use tape to dryer. 2. Plug into a grounded outlet or reconnect power. 10 For gas dryers: 1. Make sure leveling legs are secure in death...
Use & Care Guide
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...first few minutes of the door. If the problem continues, call an electrician. For gas dryers, make sure the supply line valve is not crushed or kinked. If you hear the dryer drum moving. Separate the load to START knob not pressed firmly or held long enough...'t been used for most installations, the rear of fuse. Incorrect power supply. The dryer may not have ventilation openings at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the types of the dryer. See "Installation Instructions". When balled up . Check with a qualified electrician. TROUBLESHOOTING First...
...first few minutes of the door. If the problem continues, call an electrician. For gas dryers, make sure the supply line valve is not crushed or kinked. If you hear the dryer drum moving. Separate the load to START knob not pressed firmly or held long enough...'t been used for most installations, the rear of fuse. Incorrect power supply. The dryer may not have ventilation openings at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the types of the dryer. See "Installation Instructions". When balled up . Check with a qualified electrician. TROUBLESHOOTING First...