Specification Sheet
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... large loads you 're drying. Printed in : White WGD8620HW Capacity Total 7.4 cu. Front Load Gas Dryer WGD8620H Chrome Shadow WGD8620HC Also available in the U.S.A. dryer easily handles bulky items like comforters and sleeping bags. D200104XXD. ft. Intuitive Controls Let the dryer guide you to the right cycle combinations or customize up to change without notice...
... large loads you 're drying. Printed in : White WGD8620HW Capacity Total 7.4 cu. Front Load Gas Dryer WGD8620H Chrome Shadow WGD8620HC Also available in the U.S.A. dryer easily handles bulky items like comforters and sleeping bags. D200104XXD. ft. Intuitive Controls Let the dryer guide you to the right cycle combinations or customize up to change without notice...
Installation Instructions
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... must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gas fitter qualified or licensed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. I Acceptable Shut-off Devices: Gas Cocks and Ball Valves installed for use gasoline or other flammable...
... must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gas fitter qualified or licensed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. I Acceptable Shut-off Devices: Gas Cocks and Ball Valves installed for use gasoline or other flammable...
Installation Instructions
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.... INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed for all installations: Tools needed for gas installations: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver 8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) pipe wrench 8" (203 mm) or 10" ...-head socket wrench Wire stripper (direct wire installations) 4 Rubber washer 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose Parts package is located in dryer drum. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer): ■■ Vent clamps ■■ Vent elbows and vent work
.... INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed for all installations: Tools needed for gas installations: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver 8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) pipe wrench 8" (203 mm) or 10" ...-head socket wrench Wire stripper (direct wire installations) 4 Rubber washer 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose Parts package is located in dryer drum. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer): ■■ Vent clamps ■■ Vent elbows and vent work
Installation Instructions
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... garage installation, place dryer at end of dryer. ■■ The dryer must not be installed or stored in longer drying times. *Approx. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: Side view: Whirlpool® Models You will be required, depending on your dryer. Additional parts may be... exposed to water and/or weather. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 15 or 20 A circuit for a gas dryer or 30 A circuit for an electric dryer...
... garage installation, place dryer at end of dryer. ■■ The dryer must not be installed or stored in longer drying times. *Approx. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: Side view: Whirlpool® Models You will be required, depending on your dryer. Additional parts may be... exposed to water and/or weather. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 15 or 20 A circuit for a gas dryer or 30 A circuit for an electric dryer...
Installation Instructions
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...Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might ..., doors, and floor moldings. Louvered doors with elbow. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of gas dryers: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is installed, top and bottom air openings in your local...
...Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might ..., doors, and floor moldings. Louvered doors with elbow. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of gas dryers: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is installed, top and bottom air openings in your local...
Installation Instructions
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...of the line. grounding conductor can result in the "Assistance or Service" section of the equipment- CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is equipped with oper outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 A copy of above codes... UL Listed and/ or CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to be grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. Do not modify the plug provided with a cord having an ...
...of the line. grounding conductor can result in the "Assistance or Service" section of the equipment- CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is equipped with oper outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 A copy of above codes... UL Listed and/ or CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to be grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. Do not modify the plug provided with a cord having an ...
Installation Instructions
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... adapter fitting. ■■ If your Use and Care Guide. 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 propane, have the correct burner for use larger pipe. Examples of your... TEFLON®† tape. ■■ Must include shut-off valve †®TEFLON is recommended that resist the action of the dryer. A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" pipe to the dryer. It is a registered trademark of your dealer or call the phone numbers referenced in the door well of Chemours...
... adapter fitting. ■■ If your Use and Care Guide. 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 propane, have the correct burner for use larger pipe. Examples of your... TEFLON®† tape. ■■ Must include shut-off valve †®TEFLON is recommended that resist the action of the dryer. A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" pipe to the dryer. It is a registered trademark of your dealer or call the phone numbers referenced in the door well of Chemours...
Installation Instructions
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...mm) from the floor, depending on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be disconnected from dryer packaging under entire back edge of the burner Btu rating shown on cardboard. 2. DRYER GAS PIPE ■■ The gas pipe that complies with the standard for connectors for each...hand - use a large flat piece of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread. 3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe *NOTE: If the dryer is no longer visible. For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional 18" (460 mm) from dryer carton; GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■■ Use an ...
...mm) from the floor, depending on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be disconnected from dryer packaging under entire back edge of the burner Btu rating shown on cardboard. 2. DRYER GAS PIPE ■■ The gas pipe that complies with the standard for connectors for each...hand - use a large flat piece of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread. 3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe *NOTE: If the dryer is no longer visible. For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional 18" (460 mm) from dryer carton; GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■■ Use an ...
Installation Instructions
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... gas supply to dryer. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer A. If flexible metal tubing is parallel to gas pipe. Open valve Open shut-off valve 1. Correct any leak found. 17 MAKE GAS CONNECTION (Gas models only) WARNING 2. A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to supply line type, size, and location. 3. NOTE: For propane gas...
... gas supply to dryer. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer A. If flexible metal tubing is parallel to gas pipe. Open valve Open shut-off valve 1. Correct any leak found. 17 MAKE GAS CONNECTION (Gas models only) WARNING 2. A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to supply line type, size, and location. 3. NOTE: For propane gas...
Installation Instructions
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...not use duct tape. 18 Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Dryer exhaust must not be used. ■■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to seal all... governing codes and ordinances. Failure to achieve best drying performance. NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for...
...not use duct tape. 18 Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Dryer exhaust must not be used. ■■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to seal all... governing codes and ordinances. Failure to achieve best drying performance. NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for...
Installation Instructions
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... exhaust hood and use of box/louvered hoods will improve venting regardless of vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint. Secure vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Run vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Avoid 90° turns. Example: An electric model ...would be DJAV - XXXXXXX-XXX. A gas model would be DJAV - NAT - Use clamps to exhaust hood Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. NOTE: For long vent systems, use caulking compound...
... exhaust hood and use of box/louvered hoods will improve venting regardless of vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint. Secure vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Run vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Avoid 90° turns. Example: An electric model ...would be DJAV - XXXXXXX-XXX. A gas model would be DJAV - NAT - Use clamps to exhaust hood Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. NOTE: For long vent systems, use caulking compound...
Installation Instructions
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..., make sure vent is secured to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional 2/3 turn. Move dryer to final location Check that vent is clean. If connecting to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. Check for leaks around "Y"... (102 mm) clamp. 2. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is in dryer. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Attach other end of long hose to the coupling can result....
..., make sure vent is secured to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional 2/3 turn. Move dryer to final location Check that vent is clean. If connecting to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. Check for leaks around "Y"... (102 mm) clamp. 2. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is in dryer. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Attach other end of long hose to the coupling can result....
Installation Instructions
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... on. Check for leaks. Check to see what was skipped. Check that the flexible gas line is level. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start of the water system, which will reduce product performance. Repeat from side to adjust... scale buildup may lead to the need for the moisture sensing system to back. NOTE: The dryer must be sure that you live in the dryer. Gas Models: Plug into a grounded outlet. If dryer will go back through the water system in a hard water area, use wrench to side. ...
... on. Check for leaks. Check to see what was skipped. Check that the flexible gas line is level. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start of the water system, which will reduce product performance. Repeat from side to adjust... scale buildup may lead to the need for the moisture sensing system to back. NOTE: The dryer must be sure that you live in the dryer. Gas Models: Plug into a grounded outlet. If dryer will go back through the water system in a hard water area, use wrench to side. ...
Owners Manual
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... hose. Make sure leveling legs are away. Turn off water faucet. 3. Steam models only: Shut off valve in dryer base. 6. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 3. Gas models only: Close shut-off water faucet. 4. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet; Transport hose separately. 7. ...supply cord. 2. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 6. Use tape to dryer pipe. 4. Clean lint screen. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM MODELS Water Inlet Hose Replace inlet hose and hose screen...
... hose. Make sure leveling legs are away. Turn off water faucet. 3. Steam models only: Shut off valve in dryer base. 6. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 3. Gas models only: Close shut-off water faucet. 4. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet; Transport hose separately. 7. ...supply cord. 2. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 6. Use tape to dryer pipe. 4. Clean lint screen. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM MODELS Water Inlet Hose Replace inlet hose and hose screen...
Owners Manual
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...tripped. Long venting will go into Pause mode. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/owners (in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/owners) for an extended period, the pump may be louder and run Door not closed completely. If you may make...™ option. When balled up in firm contact with lint. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. On gas dryers, you open . This is normal. EcoBoost™ option is on dryer is not too long or has too many turns. The exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to the ...
...tripped. Long venting will go into Pause mode. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/owners (in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/owners) for an extended period, the pump may be louder and run Door not closed completely. If you may make...™ option. When balled up in firm contact with lint. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. On gas dryers, you open . This is normal. EcoBoost™ option is on dryer is not too long or has too many turns. The exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to the ...