Home » Whirlpool » Laundry Dryers » Whirlpool WGD6400SW

Whirlpool WGD6400SW Support Question

Find answers below for this question about Whirlpool WGD6400SW - 29" Gas Dryer.
Need a Whirlpool WGD6400SW manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!

Whirlpool Overview Questions Manuals Reviews Videos Research

Question posted by nelly36f on March 22nd, 2016

Gas Connections

I am looking for the sizes of connectors for this dryer. I do not have a manual or any paperwork on it.

I Know the Answer!

I have the same question
Request More Information

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by jdfitchett on March 22nd, 2016 12:52 PM

This answer was accepted by the poster of the original question.

jdfitchett

Member since:
December 13th, 2012

Points: 477,680

1,100
points

gas is 3/8"

please let me know if this was helpful

Related Whirlpool WGD6400SW Manual Pages

Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...gas supplier, call your appliance. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas ...GAS: • Do not try to reduce the chance of all safety messages. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of Massachusetts. ■ If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. ■ A flexible gas connector...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

...pipe wrench ■ 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ Adjustable wrench that you purchased your dryer. ■ Mobile home installation kit. You may be ...Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. Items contaminated with any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

.... ■ Additional spacing should be installed or stored in an area where it will need ■ A location that allows for ease of the dryer in .2* (155 cm2) 1" (2.5 cm) 29" 1" 1"* 29¼" 5" (73.7 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (74.3 cm) (12.7 cm) A B C A. Some codes limit, or do so can result in the same closet as gasoline...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

...). Gas Type Natural Gas: This dryer is equipped with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in a risk of the gas connection to do not use copper tubing. ■ Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use with Natural gas. Burner information is acceptable for use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. 6 If this manual. IPS...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... individual manual shutoff valve must be connected into any plastic or metal foil vent with the standard for connectors for opening and closing. Gas shutoff valve Gas supply connection requirements ■ 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 the gas supply...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

...rigid metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. ■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is acceptable. 4" (10.2 cm) 2½" (6.4 cm) ■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to avoid ... Clamps ■ Use clamps to seal all joints. ■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with a magnetic latch. If this manual.

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

...longer than those specified in many varieties. Exhaust hood H E. Refer to connect elbows H. The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will provide the ... this manual to order. ■ Over-the-Top Installation: Part Number 4396028 ■ Periscope Installation (For use with one offset elbow) B. Dryer B. Over-the-top installation (also available with dryer vent ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

...marking is a registered trademark of the dryer. 2. A B A. Use clamps to seal all nonflared male fittings. Make Gas Connection 1. Install exhaust hood. Mobile home ...13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m) Flexible metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 19 ft (5.8 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m) Flexible metal 25 ft (7.6 m) 17 ft (5.2 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m) Flexible metal...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... C B A. ³⁄₈" flexible gas connector B. ³⁄₈" dryer pipe C. ³⁄₈" to ³⁄₈" pipe elbow D. ³⁄₈" pipe-to a left-side opening to -flare adapter fitting 3. Closed valve B. Connect Vent 1. Open the shutoff valve in the flexible gas line. 4. Open valve 4. If connecting to exhaust hood with a 4" (10.2 cm...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... with the inside of the door. 6. Remove the 4 screws from the dryer door. 2. A B Reverse the strike 1. Remove the dryer door and the hinges by lifting upward on the opposite side of the 2...Step 2. Loosen these screws. 4. Remove the 4 plastic plugs located outside the dryer door opening from each of the dryer door opening . A. Cosmetic screw 3. 3. Remove the cosmetic screw opposite the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... For this test, do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check that the gas supply line shutoff valve is open it, then repeat the 5-minute test as outlined ...protective film on power. 7. See "Level Dryer." Check the dryer's final location. WARNING A A. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Electrical supply is connected. ■ Household fuse is intact and ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... had anything that has ever had any type of oil on it cannot be dried on the size and fabric type of this manual for more detailed information. 1. Please refer to the selected cycle. Place laundry into dryer and shut door. 3. Press POWER. 4. The estimated (automatic cycle) or actual (timed) cycle time (in minutes...

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

...A signal will change by pressing Dryness and choosing More, Normal, Less or Damp. Select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer. Drying and Cycle Tips Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for permanent press, knits and synthetic fabrics. &#.... NOTE: Dryness selections can select a different dryness level, depending on the load size and dryness level.

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

...Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. You can be used with the dryer rack. See "Dryer Rack." QUICK DRY Use this cycle to select a specific amount of the cycle. ...Automatic Preset Cycle Settings chart. Normal Use this cycle to the load you are drying. Laundry cools for optimal drying. AUTOMATIC CYCLES Automatic Cycles allow you to match the cycle to ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 17

... the Temperature Modifier to select temperatures for the Auto Dry Cycles. During this option, the dryer stops tumbling and then tumbles again for 5 minutes. NOTE: The Damp Dry Signal is ...the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting will remain on the light inside the dryer, close the door and restart the dryer to finish the drying cycle. WRINKLE SHIELD™ Setting WRINKLE SHIELD&#...

Use and Care Guide - Page 18

... Cycles after pressing Start You can reach all the surfaces. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. 2. The dryer starts at the end of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is on top of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you do not press Start within 5 minutes of the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 19

... the screen with your fingers. 2. Insert lint screen back into place. Tumble a load of the dryer. Dry unstable dye items inside-out to shape and lay flat on Dry the rack. From the ...soft cloth until stain is hard to dry the drum. Removing Accumulated Lint From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be rack dried and the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Doing...

Use and Care Guide - Page 20

...dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the gas supply line? ■ Has the dryer had a period of non-use? Remove the cover. 3. Dryer Operation Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Use a time-delay fuse. ■ Is the dryer... pressed? Separate the load items and restart the dryer. Replace the bulb with the screw. 4. Plug in gas supply line. 3. Replace the fuse or reset ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 21

...Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Level the dryer. Clean lint screen. Lint screen should be contacting the sensor strips. WARNING ■ Is the dryer located in clothing (usually blue jeans)....Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. ■ Is the dryer located in death or fire. ■ Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to dry...

Use and Care Guide - Page 22

... . Whirlpool Canada LP designated service technicians are trained to your nearest designated service center. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can also look in your correspondence. Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free: 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants provide assistance with : ■ Use and maintenance procedures ■...

Whirlpool Knowledge Base Results

We have determined that the information below may contain an answer to this question. If you find an answer, please remember to return to this page and add it here using the "I KNOW THE ANSWER!" button above. It's that easy to earn points!

Cycle knob does not advance while running - Dryer
...temperature is low or the load is running - Gas dryer Once the load reaches the proper dryness or temperature, the cycle control knob will not start Dryer does not heat - How Auto Dry and ...for the cycle control knob to a minute timer. The length of dry time is increasing - Dryer My dryer will move with a large cotton load. Is the cycle control knob set on some models...
My dryer makes sounds or vibrations
..., can download a manual for the sensing of load moisture in the dryer. This ball of...dryer. Look inside . You can roll into the dryer. Remove any missing legs, and level the dryer both front-to-back and side-to vibrate. To reduce this sound. Normal dryer sounds: The following are missing. Replace any bunching that is twisted or balled up. Laundry...
Loads are damp; dryer does not dry
... conditions or personal preferences. There are damp; Gas dryer Damp loads or long drying times - Dryer Poor drying performance - Dryer For dryers with digital display - To select a new drying... this setting will become your Automatic Dry or Accudry cycles. Dryers the dryer does not dry. Changing this mode. Loads are 3 drying settings: &...