Dimension Guide
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...door are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. W10676163A 04/2014 See "Venting Requirements." ...Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD72HED, WGD81HED, WGD8740D, WGD87HED, WGD95HED, WGD97HED Front view: Side view: 27" (686 mm) 383/4" Min....
...door are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. W10676163A 04/2014 See "Venting Requirements." ...Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD72HED, WGD81HED, WGD8740D, WGD87HED, WGD95HED, WGD97HED Front view: Side view: 27" (686 mm) 383/4" Min....
Dimension Guide
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.... Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Determine vent path: ■■ Select route that may be 1/2" IPS. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to use plastic or metal foil vet. An individual manual...be connected to the cold water faucet using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to avoid kinking. ■■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. ■■ Bend vent gradually to the outside....
.... Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Determine vent path: ■■ Select route that may be 1/2" IPS. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to use plastic or metal foil vet. An individual manual...be connected to the cold water faucet using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to avoid kinking. ■■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. ■■ Bend vent gradually to the outside....
Installation Guide
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...Utility knife Pliers Rubber washer Tin snips (new vent installations) Parts package is located in your dryer. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed for gas ...adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Additional parts may be required, depending in dryer drum. Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to LP gas 4 Check existing electrical supply and venting. Parts ...
...Utility knife Pliers Rubber washer Tin snips (new vent installations) Parts package is located in your dryer. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed for gas ...adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Additional parts may be required, depending in dryer drum. Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to LP gas 4 Check existing electrical supply and venting. Parts ...
Installation Guide
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...sensor cycles, resulting in an area where it will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of dryer. ■■The dryer must support dryer weight of 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). You may cause dryer not to shut off at least 18" (460 mm) above floor. measurement NOTE: Most installations ...within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where it will need to purchase). ■■Level floor with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas...
...sensor cycles, resulting in an area where it will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of dryer. ■■The dryer must support dryer weight of 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). You may cause dryer not to shut off at least 18" (460 mm) above floor. measurement NOTE: Most installations ...within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where it will need to purchase). ■■Level floor with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas...
Installation Guide
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...or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must be made in door are required. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - Space must conform to reduce noise transfer. ■■For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. ...5 ft. (1.52 m) long. spacing for companion appliances and clearances for mobile home installations. Openings (such as a dryer. Additional installation requirements: This dryer is your Use and Care Guide. The installation must be obtained from your local building inspector. The cord is within...
...or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must be made in door are required. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - Space must conform to reduce noise transfer. ■■For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. ...5 ft. (1.52 m) long. spacing for companion appliances and clearances for mobile home installations. Openings (such as a dryer. Additional installation requirements: This dryer is your Use and Care Guide. The installation must be obtained from your local building inspector. The cord is within...
Installation Guide
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...a proper outlet installed by providing a path of the equipment- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must have the correct burner for electric current. The plug must be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the...in "Assistance or Service" section of least resistance for LP (propane or butane) gases with appropriate conversion. ■■Your dryer must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor ...
...a proper outlet installed by providing a path of the equipment- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must have the correct burner for electric current. The plug must be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the...in "Assistance or Service" section of least resistance for LP (propane or butane) gases with appropriate conversion. ■■Your dryer must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor ...
Installation Guide
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... SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■■Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to prevent kinking. In Canada: An individual manual shut-off valve. †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of...compound. If the total length of E.I. In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that complies with the standard for connectors for lengths under 20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit....
... SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■■Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to prevent kinking. In Canada: An individual manual shut-off valve. †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of...compound. If the total length of E.I. In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that complies with the standard for connectors for lengths under 20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit....
Installation Guide
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...connect the exhaust vent. Screw legs into leg holes by brushing on the corner posts until diamond marking is close to dryer. Closed valve B. Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use a wrench to supply line type, size, and location. 3. If ...3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to existing gas line. Screw in supply line; Use pipe-joint compound on cardboard. 2. use a large flat piece of dryer. Open valve Open shut-off valve A B A. Bubbles will show a leak. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. Flared male ...
...connect the exhaust vent. Screw legs into leg holes by brushing on the corner posts until diamond marking is close to dryer. Closed valve B. Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use a wrench to supply line type, size, and location. 3. If ...3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to existing gas line. Screw in supply line; Use pipe-joint compound on cardboard. 2. use a large flat piece of dryer. Open valve Open shut-off valve A B A. Bubbles will show a leak. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. Flared male ...
Installation Guide
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... Requirements Exhaust hoods: ■■ An exhaust hood should not exceed 73/4 ft. (2.4 m). ■■ The length of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or ...than 90° elbows. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors...
... Requirements Exhaust hoods: ■■ An exhaust hood should not exceed 73/4 ft. (2.4 m). ■■ The length of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or ...than 90° elbows. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors...
Installation Guide
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...energy usage. C D E A. Exhaust hood E. Determine vent path: ■■Select route that will : ■■Shorten life of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in "Vent System Charts." Exhaust systems longer than those specified will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ...fewest number of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. A B C A. Exhaust outlet Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of elbows and turns. ■■When using elbows or making turns, allow as ...
...energy usage. C D E A. Exhaust hood E. Determine vent path: ■■Select route that will : ■■Shorten life of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in "Vent System Charts." Exhaust systems longer than those specified will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ...fewest number of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. A B C A. Exhaust outlet Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of elbows and turns. ■■When using elbows or making turns, allow as ...
Installation Guide
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To find your model number, refer to "Connect Vent." Secure vent to exhaust hood with new rubber washer. 12 The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. 1. Turn cold water off, remove ... reduce the risk of hose failure. NOTE: For long vent systems, use of box/louvered hoods will help achieve best drying performance. Run vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust...
To find your model number, refer to "Connect Vent." Secure vent to exhaust hood with new rubber washer. 12 The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. 1. Turn cold water off, remove ... reduce the risk of hose failure. NOTE: For long vent systems, use of box/louvered hoods will help achieve best drying performance. Run vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust...
Installation Guide
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... water faucet. Damage to the coupling can result. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector 5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. Using pliers, tighten...
... water faucet. Damage to the coupling can result. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector 5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. Using pliers, tighten...
Installation Guide
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... in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer. Repeat from side to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL 2. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Move dryer to final location, taking care not to exhaust outlet LEVEL DRYER 1. Once dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block,... against the floor and the dryer does not rock. 14 Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from front to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Check that vent is clean. After dryer is in dryer. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood...
... in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer. Repeat from side to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL 2. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Move dryer to final location, taking care not to exhaust outlet LEVEL DRYER 1. Once dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block,... against the floor and the dryer does not rock. 14 Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from front to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Check that vent is clean. After dryer is in dryer. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood...
Installation Guide
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...that the flexible gas line is closed. Electric Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. q Check to remove any tape remaining on . If dryer will go back through the water system in a hard water area, use of /recycle all parts are for certain part replacement or repair. Tools ... q Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. q Dispose of a water softener is on dryer. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a round and square-shaped doors. single handle 1. Place the door on . If there is an extra part, go away. ...
...that the flexible gas line is closed. Electric Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. q Check to remove any tape remaining on . If dryer will go back through the water system in a hard water area, use of /recycle all parts are for certain part replacement or repair. Tools ... q Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. q Dispose of a water softener is on dryer. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a round and square-shaped doors. single handle 1. Place the door on . If there is an extra part, go away. ...
Installation Guide
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... and off the inner door and set aside (B). Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the door frame of the dryer. Remove inner door from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the square notches line up . Rotate the strike 180...° and attach to the opposite side of the door facing up with the 4 tabs on the trim ring indicated with the inside of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. 2.
... and off the inner door and set aside (B). Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the door frame of the dryer. Remove inner door from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the square notches line up . Rotate the strike 180...° and attach to the opposite side of the door facing up with the 4 tabs on the trim ring indicated with the inside of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. 2.
Installation Guide
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... the door facing up. R einstall hinge and latch on the opposite sides from which they were removed. Insert the tabs on the dryer. Secure in place. 8. Reinstall door on dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate, latch backing plate, and hinge assembly on opposite sides Position the door with...
... the door facing up. R einstall hinge and latch on the opposite sides from which they were removed. Insert the tabs on the dryer. Secure in place. 8. Reinstall door on dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate, latch backing plate, and hinge assembly on opposite sides Position the door with...
Installation Guide
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... door swing round-shaped door - Remove inner door from outer door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from dryer 3. Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Remove hinge and latch Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, ... 10 screws securing the inner door to the opposite side of the door facing up and out to the door frame of the dryer. Remove door from the dryer door before proceeding. double handle 1. Reinstall the 4 screws in place. 19 Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the outer door...
... door swing round-shaped door - Remove inner door from outer door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from dryer 3. Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Remove hinge and latch Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, ... 10 screws securing the inner door to the opposite side of the door facing up and out to the door frame of the dryer. Remove door from the dryer door before proceeding. double handle 1. Reinstall the 4 screws in place. 19 Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the outer door...
Installation Guide
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... Remove door from which they were removed. 6. Place the door on opposite sides 7. Reinstall door on the opposite sides from dryer Position the door with the 5 screws on dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 TORX® screws removed ... other non-scratch surface. Reinstall inner door assembly Bottom of the door facing up and out to remove the door. Insert the tabs on the dryer. Retain or set aside the 4 screws. 20 5. Secure in place with the 4 TORX T25® screws removed earlier. Using a TORX T25®...
... Remove door from which they were removed. 6. Place the door on opposite sides 7. Reinstall door on the opposite sides from dryer Position the door with the 5 screws on dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 TORX® screws removed ... other non-scratch surface. Reinstall inner door assembly Bottom of the door facing up and out to remove the door. Insert the tabs on the dryer. Retain or set aside the 4 screws. 20 5. Secure in place with the 4 TORX T25® screws removed earlier. Using a TORX T25®...
Installation Guide
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...Remove hinge and latch from inner door Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Remove inner door from which they were removed. 21 Lift off the inner door and set aside for later use. NOTE...® screws securing the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. 5. Reinstall hinge and latch on each side of the dryer. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 13 screws securing the inner door to release the tab. If the inner and outer door do not separate easily...
...Remove hinge and latch from inner door Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Remove inner door from which they were removed. 21 Lift off the inner door and set aside for later use. NOTE...® screws securing the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. 5. Reinstall hinge and latch on each side of the dryer. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 13 screws securing the inner door to release the tab. If the inner and outer door do not separate easily...