Owners Manual
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... line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 4. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Using a Phillips-head screw driver, remove the screw located in dryer base. 6. Turn off valve to gas supply line. 3. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. (For gas dryers only): Close shut off power at home...
... line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 4. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Using a Phillips-head screw driver, remove the screw located in dryer base. 6. Turn off valve to gas supply line. 3. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. (For gas dryers only): Close shut off power at home...
Owners Manual
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... in a closet without adequate opening. Replace both fuses or reset the circuit breaker. Household fuse is closed completely. Electric dryers use it a gas dryer? http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Fabric softener sheets blocking the grill. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to START knob not pressed firmly or held long enough. Use 4" (...
... in a closet without adequate opening. Replace both fuses or reset the circuit breaker. Household fuse is closed completely. Electric dryers use it a gas dryer? http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Fabric softener sheets blocking the grill. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to START knob not pressed firmly or held long enough. Use 4" (...
Dimension Guide
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... mm) (25 mm) (743 mm) (140 mm) A B *Required spacing C A. Use the fewest 90° turns possible. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to the coupling can be in .2* (310 cm ) 2 A. Dimensions are... openings in accordance with product. 29" and 27" Wide Model Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD4750X, WGD4800X, WGD4900X, WGD5500X, WGD5550X, WGD5600X, WGD5700X, WGD4850X, WGD4890X, WGD5610X Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When...
... mm) (25 mm) (743 mm) (140 mm) A B *Required spacing C A. Use the fewest 90° turns possible. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to the coupling can be in .2* (310 cm ) 2 A. Dimensions are... openings in accordance with product. 29" and 27" Wide Model Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD4750X, WGD4800X, WGD4900X, WGD5500X, WGD5550X, WGD5600X, WGD5700X, WGD4850X, WGD4890X, WGD5610X Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When...
Installation Guide
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.... Contact your local building inspector. Check code requirements. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 30 amp circuit for electric dryers. ■■ A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for proper exhaust installation. Check code requirements. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied ...same closet as a dryer. The dryer must not be exposed to support dryer and a total weight (dryer and load) of dryer. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in an area where it will need: ■■ A location allowing for gas dryers. 5 Location Requirements You...
.... Contact your local building inspector. Check code requirements. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 30 amp circuit for electric dryers. ■■ A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for proper exhaust installation. Check code requirements. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied ...same closet as a dryer. The dryer must not be exposed to support dryer and a total weight (dryer and load) of dryer. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in an area where it will need: ■■ A location allowing for gas dryers. 5 Location Requirements You...
Installation Guide
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...are many methods by a qualified technician. Use a wrench to finish turning legs until it is close to the gas supply. GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP Gas Supply Requirements 8 Gas type Natural gas: This dryer is no longer visible. If this information does not agree with appropriate conversion. ■■ Your... leg holes by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases with the type of gas available, please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of gas in your gas dryer can be installed in leveling legs diamond marking Examine leveling legs and find diamond marking. Slide...
...are many methods by a qualified technician. Use a wrench to finish turning legs until it is close to the gas supply. GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP Gas Supply Requirements 8 Gas type Natural gas: This dryer is no longer visible. If this information does not agree with appropriate conversion. ■■ Your... leg holes by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases with the type of gas available, please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of gas in your gas dryer can be installed in leveling legs diamond marking Examine leveling legs and find diamond marking. Slide...
Installation Guide
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... electrician or service representative or personnel if you are using Natural Gas, do not use copper tubing. ■■ 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as to prevent kinking. Burner input adjustments are in elevation... Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m): ■■ When installed above sea level at the B.T.U. Electrical Requirements Dryer gas pipe ■■ The gas pipe that is also recommended that resist the action of least resistance for use at pressures greater than 20 ft. (6.1...
... electrician or service representative or personnel if you are using Natural Gas, do not use copper tubing. ■■ 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as to prevent kinking. Burner input adjustments are in elevation... Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m): ■■ When installed above sea level at the B.T.U. Electrical Requirements Dryer gas pipe ■■ The gas pipe that is also recommended that resist the action of least resistance for use at pressures greater than 20 ft. (6.1...
Installation Guide
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...If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Dryer exhaust must not be used . ■■ Do not use ...vent system to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to achieve best drying performance. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with screws or other fastening devices ...
...If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Dryer exhaust must not be used . ■■ Do not use ...vent system to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to achieve best drying performance. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with screws or other fastening devices ...
Installation Guide
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... OpBen valve Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to exhaust outlet in dryer. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that vent is parallel to exhaust hood 3. Open shut-... leak-detection solution. Plan pipe fitting connection D Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to dryer. Move dryer to action of all connections by brushing on threads of LP gas. NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must be different, according to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. If...
... OpBen valve Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to exhaust outlet in dryer. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that vent is parallel to exhaust hood 3. Open shut-... leak-detection solution. Plan pipe fitting connection D Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to dryer. Move dryer to action of all connections by brushing on threads of LP gas. NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must be different, according to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. If...
Installation Guide
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...If your door is level. Use wrench to see whether gas supply line shut-off valve is open. ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is closed . q Check that dryer is the 27" Wide Side-Swing Door, follow steps 1-14. Level dryer Check levelness of your door is the 29" Super...and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■■ Dryer door is closed , open it, then repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above. ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is an extra part, go away. If dryer is helpful. Not Level LEVEL Not Level Reverse Door Swing (...
...If your door is level. Use wrench to see whether gas supply line shut-off valve is open. ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is closed . q Check that dryer is the 27" Wide Side-Swing Door, follow steps 1-14. Level dryer Check levelness of your door is the 29" Super...and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■■ Dryer door is closed , open it, then repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above. ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is an extra part, go away. If dryer is helpful. Not Level LEVEL Not Level Reverse Door Swing (...