Dimension Guide
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W10676163A 04/2014 Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD72HED, WGD81HED, WGD8740D, WGD87HED, WGD95HED, WGD97HED Front... mm) Recommended Installation Spacing: 53/4"* (146 mm) Vent Water inlet (Steam Models Only) 297/8"* (759 mm) 31/2"* (89 mm) Gas 3/4"* (18 mm) 143/8" (365 mm) 253/4" (654 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) 5" (127 mm) 18" min. (457... a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■ Additional spacing should also be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet...
W10676163A 04/2014 Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD72HED, WGD81HED, WGD8740D, WGD87HED, WGD95HED, WGD97HED Front... mm) Recommended Installation Spacing: 53/4"* (146 mm) Vent Water inlet (Steam Models Only) 297/8"* (759 mm) 31/2"* (89 mm) Gas 3/4"* (18 mm) 143/8" (365 mm) 253/4" (654 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) 5" (127 mm) 18" min. (457... a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■ Additional spacing should also be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet...
Dimension Guide
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...: ■■ Select route that may be used . For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with Natural gas. Dryer can result. WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS The dryer must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that will : ■■... REQUIREMENTS A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is equipped for planning purposes only. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to the coupling can be used for best drying performance...
...: ■■ Select route that may be used . For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with Natural gas. Dryer can result. WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS The dryer must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that will : ■■... REQUIREMENTS A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is equipped for planning purposes only. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to the coupling can be used for best drying performance...
Installation Guide
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... NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for gas connections) Additional parts may be required, depending in dryer drum. Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements"... before starting installation. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed for gas installations: 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable ...
... NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for gas connections) Additional parts may be required, depending in dryer drum. Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements"... before starting installation. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed for gas installations: 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable ...
Installation Guide
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...* Approx. See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit for proper exhaust installation. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. You may use the water supply for exhaust vent with maximum ... within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. measurement 61/4" (159 mm) Vent Water inlet (Steam Models Only) 297/8"* (759 mm) 31/2"* (89 mm) Gas 3/4"* (18 mm) 143/8" (365 mm) 253/4" (654 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) * Approx. Also...
...* Approx. See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit for proper exhaust installation. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. You may use the water supply for exhaust vent with maximum ... within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. measurement 61/4" (159 mm) Vent Water inlet (Steam Models Only) 297/8"* (759 mm) 31/2"* (89 mm) Gas 3/4"* (18 mm) 143/8" (365 mm) 253/4" (654 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) * Approx. Also...
Installation Guide
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...or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must conform to order. For mobile home installation of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is available to the 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 also be plugged into dryer. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is allowed. Be sure wall receptacle is suitable for walls...
...or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must conform to order. For mobile home installation of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is available to the 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 also be plugged into dryer. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is allowed. Be sure wall receptacle is suitable for walls...
Installation Guide
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...must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly grounded. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ■■120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- amp fused electrical supply is properly ... further information, please reference service numbers located in your gas company. 7 GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this information does not agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the phone numbers ...
...must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly grounded. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ■■120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- amp fused electrical supply is properly ... further information, please reference service numbers located in your gas company. 7 GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this information does not agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the phone numbers ...
Installation Guide
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... height must be used . Dupont De Nemours and Company. 8 Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking. ■■Use only pipe-joint compound. See illustration. ■■1/2" IPS pipe is recommended. ■■3/8" approved aluminum ...
... height must be used . Dupont De Nemours and Company. 8 Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking. ■■Use only pipe-joint compound. See illustration. ■■1/2" IPS pipe is recommended. ■■3/8" approved aluminum ...
Installation Guide
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... floor, use TEFLON® tape. 2. If flexible metal tubing is no kinks. Stand the dryer up. A B 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 existing gas line. valve is open when handle is shown. place under each of all connections by hand ... must use pipe-joint compound resistant to gas pipe. Open shut-off valve in leveling legs B A A. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. Connect gas supply to dryer. Screw in supply line; NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must be different, according ...
... floor, use TEFLON® tape. 2. If flexible metal tubing is no kinks. Stand the dryer up. A B 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 existing gas line. valve is open when handle is shown. place under each of all connections by hand ... must use pipe-joint compound resistant to gas pipe. Open shut-off valve in leveling legs B A A. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. Connect gas supply to dryer. Screw in supply line; NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must be different, according ...
Installation Guide
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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. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to ...; Do not use duct tape. 10 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 extend into any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or...
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. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to ...; Do not use duct tape. 10 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 extend into any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or...
Installation Guide
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... be level for levelness. If dryer is in dryer. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Move dryer to final location, taking care not to side. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from side to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Repeat from under dryer. If connecting to back. After dryer is not level, prop...
... be level for levelness. If dryer is in dryer. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Move dryer to final location, taking care not to side. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from side to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Repeat from under dryer. If connecting to back. After dryer is not level, prop...
Installation Guide
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...around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. q Check to remove any tape remaining on . q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a round and square-shaped doors. q Check that the flexible gas line is recommended to see what was skipped. Electric Models q Plug into an outlet and/or electrical... supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is an extra part, go away. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. single handle 1. The odor will not start, check the following instructions are...
...around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. q Check to remove any tape remaining on . q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a round and square-shaped doors. q Check that the flexible gas line is recommended to see what was skipped. Electric Models q Plug into an outlet and/or electrical... supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is an extra part, go away. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. single handle 1. The odor will not start, check the following instructions are...
Use & Care Guide
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... drain. Transport hose separately. 5. Turn off water faucet. 3. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Transport hose separately. 7. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6. Shut off the water supply to a water pressure surge... you should: 1. then drain the hose. Because some water may stay in gas supply line. 3. Gas models only: Close shut-off water faucet. 4. When replacing your dryer where it . To Winterize the Dryer 1. Steam models only: Shut off valve in the hose, freezing can damage your...
... drain. Transport hose separately. 5. Turn off water faucet. 3. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Transport hose separately. 7. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6. Shut off the water supply to a water pressure surge... you should: 1. then drain the hose. Because some water may stay in gas supply line. 3. Gas models only: Close shut-off water faucet. 4. When replacing your dryer where it . To Winterize the Dryer 1. Steam models only: Shut off valve in the hose, freezing can damage your...
Use & Care Guide
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... Clicking noise Loud humming or increased noise during the Steam function. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. On gas dryers, you may vibrate if not properly installed. Run the dryer for an extended period, the pump or valve may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for 5-10... not closed completely. Reduce load size to possibly avoid a service call. For optimal dry times, turn on the dryer is closed completely. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for small objects. Check the front and rear edges of lint or replace exhaust vent with no water line connected...
... Clicking noise Loud humming or increased noise during the Steam function. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. On gas dryers, you may vibrate if not properly installed. Run the dryer for an extended period, the pump or valve may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for 5-10... not closed completely. Reduce load size to possibly avoid a service call. For optimal dry times, turn on the dryer is closed completely. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for small objects. Check the front and rear edges of lint or replace exhaust vent with no water line connected...