Ventilation Specification
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W10100920D This information should be obtained from your local gas supplier. Post the following warning in the event the customer smells gas. DRYER VENTING SPECIFICATIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY...1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...4 Venting Requirements ...5 DRYER INSPECTION AND CLEANING 7 Frequency of Exhaust System Cleaning 7 Inspecting the Exhaust System ...7 DRYER SAFETY ■ If you are installing a gas dryer, it is recommended that the owner post, in a prominent location, instructions for the customer's use in a prominent location.
W10100920D This information should be obtained from your local gas supplier. Post the following warning in the event the customer smells gas. DRYER VENTING SPECIFICATIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY...1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...4 Venting Requirements ...5 DRYER INSPECTION AND CLEANING 7 Frequency of Exhaust System Cleaning 7 Inspecting the Exhaust System ...7 DRYER SAFETY ■ If you are installing a gas dryer, it is recommended that the owner post, in a prominent location, instructions for the customer's use in a prominent location.
Ventilation Specification
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.... Proper venting of the building. Exhausting the dryer outdoors removes excess heat from the laundry area of the dryer will be exhausted out of dryer vent systems. Whirlpool does not design multidryer vent systems, nor does Whirlpool review or provide approvals for vent systems designed ...fine particles of lint will not exceed 200°F (93.3°C) when the dryer is generated to aid licensed HVAC or Architectural Engineers who design single and multi-dryer unit venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must meet codes requirements. 2. National Fuel Gas Code. 3. Other sections of ...
.... Proper venting of the building. Exhausting the dryer outdoors removes excess heat from the laundry area of the dryer will be exhausted out of dryer vent systems. Whirlpool does not design multidryer vent systems, nor does Whirlpool review or provide approvals for vent systems designed ...fine particles of lint will not exceed 200°F (93.3°C) when the dryer is generated to aid licensed HVAC or Architectural Engineers who design single and multi-dryer unit venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must meet codes requirements. 2. National Fuel Gas Code. 3. Other sections of ...
Ventilation Specification
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... Column 130 ft 1.10" Water Column Additional Elbows In cases in the United States and Canada are UL listed (reference UL 2158 standard), and all Whirlpool gas dryer models are defined as Dwyer model 102 (0"-2" [0 mm - 51 mm] range) or Dwyer model 172 (0"-1" [0 mm - 25 mm] range) to...inlet and outlet for each model, or on all straight and curved portions of any Whirlpool produced dryer at least 105 CFM. Dryer - measure back pressure from 40 ft [12.2 m] to reduce noise transfer. 5 Each dryer model has a maximum rated vent length, shown in the product literature for an operating...
... Column 130 ft 1.10" Water Column Additional Elbows In cases in the United States and Canada are UL listed (reference UL 2158 standard), and all Whirlpool gas dryer models are defined as Dwyer model 102 (0"-2" [0 mm - 51 mm] range) or Dwyer model 172 (0"-1" [0 mm - 25 mm] range) to...inlet and outlet for each model, or on all straight and curved portions of any Whirlpool produced dryer at least 105 CFM. Dryer - measure back pressure from 40 ft [12.2 m] to reduce noise transfer. 5 Each dryer model has a maximum rated vent length, shown in the product literature for an operating...
Ventilation Specification
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... equivalent ventilation openings are some apartment buildings that your entire home venting run length and number of elbows for designing the dryer venting system. Individual dryer exhaust - Listed here are acceptable. ■ Companion appliance spacing should be consulted for the type of vent you may... be displayed on each floor. For multi-dryer venting systems, the "AF" code means that your vent may have a blocked or partially blocked vent or that have your overall ...
... equivalent ventilation openings are some apartment buildings that your entire home venting run length and number of elbows for designing the dryer venting system. Individual dryer exhaust - Listed here are acceptable. ■ Companion appliance spacing should be consulted for the type of vent you may... be displayed on each floor. For multi-dryer venting systems, the "AF" code means that your vent may have a blocked or partially blocked vent or that have your overall ...
Ventilation Specification
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... Cleaning Every exhaust system must be used in the exhaust hood so that lint is recommended. Disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer and from the exhaust hood. Inspect the interior of the building. 2. Combination System The combination system may collect in high-rise... for an example of these banks then exhausts into a central vertical vent. Inspecting the Exhaust System 1. Central vertical duct - Outside air source DRYER INSPECTION AND CLEANING Frequency of 0.1" (2.5 mm) water column vacuum B. In commercial usage or in the system. ■ Seal any lint accumulation...
... Cleaning Every exhaust system must be used in the exhaust hood so that lint is recommended. Disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer and from the exhaust hood. Inspect the interior of the building. 2. Combination System The combination system may collect in high-rise... for an example of these banks then exhausts into a central vertical vent. Inspecting the Exhaust System 1. Central vertical duct - Outside air source DRYER INSPECTION AND CLEANING Frequency of 0.1" (2.5 mm) water column vacuum B. In commercial usage or in the system. ■ Seal any lint accumulation...
Dimension Guide
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ft. Wide opening side-swing door B. W10646607A 12/2014 29" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions Front View 29" (737 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD49STB Side View 223/4" (578 mm) 273/4" (705 mm) 133/4" (349 mm) 273/4" (705 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) NOTE: Leveling...moldings. ■■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of 3.8 cu. capacity washer) or 1½" (38 mm) (to match height of the dryer is recommended to match height of 3.6 cu. capacity washer). Wide opening hamper door 4" (101 mm) 51/2"* (140 mm) 1"* (25 mm) *Required spacing 18"* ...
ft. Wide opening side-swing door B. W10646607A 12/2014 29" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions Front View 29" (737 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD49STB Side View 223/4" (578 mm) 273/4" (705 mm) 133/4" (349 mm) 273/4" (705 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) NOTE: Leveling...moldings. ■■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of 3.8 cu. capacity washer) or 1½" (38 mm) (to match height of the dryer is recommended to match height of 3.6 cu. capacity washer). Wide opening hamper door 4" (101 mm) 51/2"* (140 mm) 1"* (25 mm) *Required spacing 18"* ...
Dimension Guide
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...also be required for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Wide opening side-swing door ...B. 27" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions Front View 27" (686 mm) Side View 223/4" (578 mm) 291/2" (749 mm) 133/4" (349 mm) 291/2" (749 mm)...
...also be required for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Wide opening side-swing door ...B. 27" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions Front View 27" (686 mm) Side View 223/4" (578 mm) 291/2" (749 mm) 133/4" (349 mm) 291/2" (749 mm)...
Dimension Guide
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... provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn inside the dryer. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used . Exhaust hoods: Recommended Styles: Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying...ft. (36.6 m) 110 ft. (33.5 m) 100 ft. (30.5 m) 90 ft. (27.4 m) 80 ft. (24.4 m) 70 ft. (21.3 m) Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to the coupling can be used. Damage to change without notice. Louvered...
... provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn inside the dryer. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used . Exhaust hoods: Recommended Styles: Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying...ft. (36.6 m) 110 ft. (33.5 m) 100 ft. (30.5 m) 90 ft. (27.4 m) 80 ft. (24.4 m) 70 ft. (21.3 m) Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to the coupling can be used. Damage to change without notice. Louvered...
Use & Care Guide
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...or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. The Energy Preferred cycle will reduce air flow and dryer performance. Good air flow Along with your energy savings. The venting system attached to efficiently dry laundry. Use ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry ...9632;■ Cleaning your lint screen before each bend and curve reduces air flow. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. To clean or repair venting, contact a venting specialist. During ACCUDRY™/Automatic...
...or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. The Energy Preferred cycle will reduce air flow and dryer performance. Good air flow Along with your energy savings. The venting system attached to efficiently dry laundry. Use ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry ...9632;■ Cleaning your lint screen before each bend and curve reduces air flow. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. To clean or repair venting, contact a venting specialist. During ACCUDRY™/Automatic...
Use & Care Guide
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... and options are removed, or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends. 5 Promptly removing clothes at the end of cycles. TIMED DRY Will run the dryer for detailed descriptions of a cycle. NOTE: The No Heat temperature setting (on some models) When you are unsure of items. 3 TEMPERATURE Select a... drying temperature based on the control. n Get 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD™ knob to help keep wrinkles from dry items. Cycle time will ...
... and options are removed, or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends. 5 Promptly removing clothes at the end of cycles. TIMED DRY Will run the dryer for detailed descriptions of a cycle. NOTE: The No Heat temperature setting (on some models) When you are unsure of items. 3 TEMPERATURE Select a... drying temperature based on the control. n Get 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD™ knob to help keep wrinkles from dry items. Cycle time will ...
Use & Care Guide
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... load. NOTE: If loads do not require an entire drying cycle. Not all models. Will run the dryer for the specified time on all cycles and settings are available on the fabrics in your dryer has multiple heat settings: A High temperature setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as sheets...
... load. NOTE: If loads do not require an entire drying cycle. Not all models. Will run the dryer for the specified time on all cycles and settings are available on the fabrics in your dryer has multiple heat settings: A High temperature setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as sheets...
Use & Care Guide
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... lint. Some models have a different door than the one shown. Before using your fingers. Roll lint off the screen with your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each load. NOTE: Your model may have drop down doors.... 7 Using Your Dryer WARNING: To reduce the risk of its holder. Place laundry in the dryer. Load the dryer Clean the lint screen before operating this dryer. For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care". Clean the lint screen 2. Pull the lint screen ...
... lint. Some models have a different door than the one shown. Before using your fingers. Roll lint off the screen with your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each load. NOTE: Your model may have drop down doors.... 7 Using Your Dryer WARNING: To reduce the risk of its holder. Place laundry in the dryer. Load the dryer Clean the lint screen before operating this dryer. For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care". Clean the lint screen 2. Pull the lint screen ...
Use & Care Guide
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...automatically set , it stops. 8 NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield™ setting is selected and the Cycle Signal is on or off at which the dryer will shut off. Use the Wrinkle Shield™ feature to avoid wrinkling when you are removed, or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends. 7. Press... will sound every 5 minutes until the clothes are unable to run for more information about each cycle. Steam Refresh Reduces odors and wrinkles from the dryer as soon as it cannot be selected. 4. NOTE: Not all settings are available with all cycles. 6. Select Cycle Signal, if desired Turn the...
...automatically set , it stops. 8 NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield™ setting is selected and the Cycle Signal is on or off at which the dryer will shut off. Use the Wrinkle Shield™ feature to avoid wrinkling when you are removed, or the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends. 7. Press... will sound every 5 minutes until the clothes are unable to run for more information about each cycle. Steam Refresh Reduces odors and wrinkles from the dryer as soon as it cannot be selected. 4. NOTE: Not all settings are available with all cycles. 6. Select Cycle Signal, if desired Turn the...
Use & Care Guide
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...servicer. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to remove. NOTE: Items that would block the air flow for your clothes, or cause the dryer to a residue buildup. Cleaning should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on the lint screen. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and...damage to avoid drum staining. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. 2. Rinse screen with a damp cloth. 3. Dryer Care Cleaning the dryer location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may...
...servicer. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to remove. NOTE: Items that would block the air flow for your clothes, or cause the dryer to a residue buildup. Cleaning should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on the lint screen. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and...damage to avoid drum staining. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. 2. Rinse screen with a damp cloth. 3. Dryer Care Cleaning the dryer location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may...
Use & Care Guide
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... are secure in gas supply line. 3. Replace the bulb with the screw. 4. Clean lint screen. Gas models only: Close shutoff valve in dryer base. 6. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to a water pressure surge) while you are away. Gas ... only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately. 7. Use tape to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 3. Special instructions for an extended period of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are ...
... are secure in gas supply line. 3. Replace the bulb with the screw. 4. Clean lint screen. Gas models only: Close shutoff valve in dryer base. 6. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to a water pressure surge) while you are away. Gas ... only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately. 7. Use tape to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 3. Special instructions for an extended period of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are ...
Use & Care Guide
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... Household fuse is not level front to side. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. If you may not have ventilation openings at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for 5-10 minutes. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Clothing knotted or balled ...up , the load will increase drying times. See "Cycle Guide." Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. Dryer located in a room...
... Household fuse is not level front to side. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. If you may not have ventilation openings at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for 5-10 minutes. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Clothing knotted or balled ...up , the load will increase drying times. See "Cycle Guide." Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. Dryer located in a room...
Use & Care Guide
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... the moisture level in a cycle. Change the Dry Level setting on load Lint screen clogged. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for very small loads. Check that the water supply is connected to handle. Load is connected ...to the dryer. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Cycle time too short ACCUDRY™ or Automatic Dry cycle...
... the moisture level in a cycle. Change the Dry Level setting on load Lint screen clogged. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for very small loads. Check that the water supply is connected to handle. Load is connected ...to the dryer. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Cycle time too short ACCUDRY™ or Automatic Dry cycle...