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Question posted by boss50 on January 23rd, 2015

How To Reverse Dryer Door Wgd8900bc

easy way to reverse dryer door to hinge left on whirlpool cabrio wgd8900bc

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on January 24th, 2015 8:15 AM

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Reverse the strike 1. Remove the door strike (A) from the dryer door opening. 2. Remove the cosmetic screw (B) opposite the door strike (A). 4. Install the two hinges to the front panel of the dryer using 4 screws. Use the non-slotted side to attach the hinge to the front panel. 5. Install screws in top hinge holes in the door. Do not tighten screws. Leave approximately 1/4" (5 mm) of screw exposed. A B A . Door strike B. Cosmetic screw 3. Reinstall the door strike and cosmetic screw on the opposite side of dryer door opening from where they were removed. NOTE: Door strike and plugs must be on the same side of the dryer door opening. Reinstall the door 1. Remove the 4 screws and two hinges from the dryer door. 6. Hang door by placing screw heads into top slotted holes of hinges and slide door down. Align bottom screw holes in hinge and door. Install two bottom screws. Tighten all hinge screws. 7. Close door to engage door strike. 2. Replace the 4 screws in the same holes 3. Remove the 4 screws from the opposite side of the door.

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Ventilation Specification - Page 1

... 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. This information should be obtained from your ...

Ventilation Specification - Page 4

... or considered for each dryer in confined spaces where specified clearances from laundry area. Codes Requirements The following guidelines should be reviewed to ensure dryer vent systems are other codes requiring dryers to 230 CFM (cubic feet per minute) of air flow for spacing requirements. Other sections of dryer vent systems. Whirlpool does not design multidryer...

Ventilation Specification - Page 5

...dryer is installed. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that does not have only one dryer unit attached to dryer... B. Dryer - To vent system D. Dryer Airflow The airflow of a dryer depends on all straight and curved portions of the dryer enclosure, as well as the door, provided...

Ventilation Specification - Page 6

...dryer venting systems, this code means that you are required. To resolve this case, the engineering firm that have a blocked or partially blocked vent or that the exterior vent exhaust hood is common in coin-laundry...closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings near the top and bottom of the maximum allowed. Each dryer is used in excess of the door are using. A. ...

Ventilation Specification - Page 7

...vent and that the flapper or louvers move freely. 3. Weighted damper (each dryer) C. Lint may be inspected periodically and cleaned to ensure that lint is ...is recommended. A B C E D A. In commercial usage or in high-rise apartments, with a bank of dryers installed at the exhaust outlet) outside of 0.1" (2.5 mm) water column vacuum B. Option 3 - Maximum back pressure...

Installation Guide - Page 2

DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2

Installation Guide - Page 5

... view NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for your local building inspector. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm),...dryer in the same closet as a dryer. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION CLEARANCES The location must be exposed to open fully. DRYER DIMENSIONS Models with riser Side view Back view You will be large enough to allow the dryer door...

Installation Guide - Page 6

..., 120/240 volt, 60 Hz, AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of electric shock by a quali ed electrician. WARNING: Improper connection of electric...

Installation Guide - Page 7

... to follow these instructions can result in the door well of least resistance for the type of your home. GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS...not remove ground prong. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. Failure to whether the dryer is properly installed and grounded in death, fire, or electrical shock. ■■ 120 Volt...

Installation Guide - Page 15

... electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is recommended to see what was skipped. If dryer will not start dryer. REVERSE DOOR SWING You can change your tools. Remove the door assembly 1. R emove the dryer door and the hinges by lifting upward on console and any dust. A A A A 6.

Installation Guide - Page 16

... holes in the same holes 3. Remove the 4 screws from the dryer door opening . Reverse the strike 1. Leave approximately 1/4" (5 mm) of the door. 7. Close door to the front panel. 5. Install screws in top hinge holes in the door. Replace the 4 screws in hinge and door. A B A . Remove the door strike (A) from the opposite side of screw exposed. Reinstall the...

Use & Care Guide - Page 3

IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 3

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

...and will reduce your drying times and improve your dryer for reducing wrinkles and odors in dry garments, including loads left in the dryer. Use Timed Dry Cycles for items that needs...the dryer. Use the NORMAL dryness level to using the drying rack. See Installation Instructions. n It is complete, be manually adjusted. n The Quick Refresh (on the load to efficiently dry laundry....

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

...™ to tumble the load, even if the DONE indicator is a default option for your laundry load. S ensing At the beginning of the load that the selected cycle has ended and the...remaining (for use a preset temperature that load. If the Wrinkle Shield option has been selected, the dryer may select a dry temperature based on the type of a drying cycle on Automatic Cycles, if desired....

Use & Care Guide - Page 8

..., see "Dryer Care". 2. IMPORTANT: Do not overload the dryer. Overloading can lead to remove. See the "Cycle Guide" for your fingers. NOTE: Not all models. Open the door by pulling on the handle. Close the door. Wet lint...the desired cycle for more information about each load. Add a dryer sheet to remove lint. Do not rinse or wash screen to wet load, if desired. Place laundry in the...

Use & Care Guide - Page 10

...Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT The dryer light automatically turns on the dryer back ledge. Open the dryer door. Select the Air Only, Low or Extra Low Temp setting... Replace all parts and panels before servicing. To change the actual time in the dryer door opening and press down fully into holes. Locate the light bulb cover on the front...

Use & Care Guide - Page 11

This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door opening of the dryer. NOTE: Garments that would block the air flow for your clothes, or cause the dryer to your load is hard to a residue buildup. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to clean the lint screen after each load. n If lint ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 12

...Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. When replacing your dryer only when you will not freeze. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet, then drain... while you should: 1. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to secure dryer door. Transport hose separately. 7. Non-Use or Storage Care Operate your inlet hose, ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 13

...". Make sure the dryer door is clogged with lint. dried. This is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. The water inlet valve on the gas supply line is too large and heavy to tumble freely. 13 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In...

Use & Care Guide - Page 14

...whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to the dryer. If you may cycles with water and heat. The dryer is connected to possibly avoid a service call. The front of the dryer... with the dryer. If loads are blocking satisfactorily or drying the grille. Check that it only once. To remove odors left in clothes. Closet doors must have ...

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