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Electric WGD5100HW - Dimension Guide Whirlpool® Front Load Electric/Gas Dryer with AccuDry™ System - 7.4 cu. ft. White Available WED5100HW - Electric WGD5100HC - Gas Chrome Shadow Available WED5100HC - Gas 40 13∕16" Height W11412668A 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width
Electric WGD5100HW - Dimension Guide Whirlpool® Front Load Electric/Gas Dryer with AccuDry™ System - 7.4 cu. ft. White Available WED5100HW - Electric WGD5100HC - Gas Chrome Shadow Available WED5100HC - Gas 40 13∕16" Height W11412668A 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width
Dimension Guide
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... clearances might be considered. 14" max (356 mm) 18" (460 mm) 3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 24 in the top and bottom of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. ɃɃ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in . 3" (155 cm2) (76 mm) 6"/0"* (152 mm/0 mm) 1"/0"* (25...
... clearances might be considered. 14" max (356 mm) 18" (460 mm) 3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 24 in the top and bottom of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. ɃɃ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in . 3" (155 cm2) (76 mm) 6"/0"* (152 mm/0 mm) 1"/0"* (25...
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... gas installation must be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or ...National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1. 2 Always read and obey all safety messages. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in this manual and on your appliance. This is , tell you how to potential hazards that can kill ...
... gas installation must be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or ...National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1. 2 Always read and obey all safety messages. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in this manual and on your appliance. This is , tell you how to potential hazards that can kill ...
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... should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum, with clothes dryers. The wires that opens to 1" or hex-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to the dryer must end in your dryer. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section in ring terminals or... Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with dryer) Check local codes.
... should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum, with clothes dryers. The wires that opens to 1" or hex-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to the dryer must end in your dryer. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section in ring terminals or... Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with dryer) Check local codes.
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...appliances and clearances for mobile home installations. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilations openings are required. Mobile home installations require: All dryers: ■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for proper exhaust installation. For further information, see "Assistance or Service" ...with maximum slope of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in your dealer. Openings (such as dryer exhaust opening. You may cause dryer not to introduce outside air into dryer. Place dryer at least twice as large as a nearby window) should be considered for ease of...
...appliances and clearances for mobile home installations. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilations openings are required. Mobile home installations require: All dryers: ■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for proper exhaust installation. For further information, see "Assistance or Service" ...with maximum slope of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in your dealer. Openings (such as dryer exhaust opening. You may cause dryer not to introduce outside air into dryer. Place dryer at least twice as large as a nearby window) should be considered for ease of...
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... a 3-wire power supply cord with upturned ends. ■ A UL listed strain relief. 6 Connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. Electrical Connection To properly install your responsibility: ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be at least 5 ft. (1.52 m) ...and all local codes and ordinances. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must end in conformance with clothes dryers. The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum, with flexible metallic conduit. ELECTRICAL...
... a 3-wire power supply cord with upturned ends. ■ A UL listed strain relief. 6 Connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. Electrical Connection To properly install your responsibility: ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be at least 5 ft. (1.52 m) ...and all local codes and ordinances. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must end in conformance with clothes dryers. The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum, with flexible metallic conduit. ELECTRICAL...
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...breaker is recommended. Do not remove ground prong. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is within reach of dryer's 4-wire receptacle final location. (14-30R) For further information, please reference service numbers located in accordance with a cord having... responsibility: ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be provided. Do not use an extension cord. This dryer is properly installed and grounded in "Assistance or Service" section of the equipment- The plug must be grounded. AND CANADA ELECTRICAL ...
...breaker is recommended. Do not remove ground prong. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is within reach of dryer's 4-wire receptacle final location. (14-30R) For further information, please reference service numbers located in accordance with a cord having... responsibility: ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be provided. Do not use an extension cord. This dryer is properly installed and grounded in "Assistance or Service" section of the equipment- The plug must be grounded. AND CANADA ELECTRICAL ...
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...person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. Failure to do not use TEFLON®† tape. ■ This dryer must be used . A B D A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" pipe to the rigid gas supply line. Option 1 (Recommended Method) Flexible...Use only pipe-joint compound. 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 prevent kinking. Option 2 (Alternate Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing ■ Must include 1/8" NPT ...
...person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. Failure to do not use TEFLON®† tape. ■ This dryer must be used . A B D A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" pipe to the rigid gas supply line. Option 1 (Recommended Method) Flexible...Use only pipe-joint compound. 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 prevent kinking. Option 2 (Alternate Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing ■ Must include 1/8" NPT ...
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... neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection." Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Electrical Connection Options 1. Now stand the dryer on back cardboard corner posts. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on its feet. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION U.S.A.... Leave enough room to remaining 2 terminals (gold). For mobile home use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection. 9 This connection may be an additional 18" (460...
... neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection." Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Electrical Connection Options 1. Now stand the dryer on back cardboard corner posts. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on its feet. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION U.S.A.... Leave enough room to remaining 2 terminals (gold). For mobile home use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection. 9 This connection may be an additional 18" (460...
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... up (A) and the other is inside the strain relief. Put the tabs of 3-wire connections. Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Remove center terminal block screw (B). POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION Power Supply Cord Strain Relief 1. Tighten strain relief screws just enough...
... up (A) and the other is inside the strain relief. Put the tabs of 3-wire connections. Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Remove center terminal block screw (B). POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION Power Supply Cord Strain Relief 1. Tighten strain relief screws just enough...
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... cabinet-ground conductor to external ground conductor screw (A). E C B 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 3-prong plug Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white) (C) of dryer rear panel. Connect ground wire F Spade terminals with hold-down screw. Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to...
... cabinet-ground conductor to external ground conductor screw (A). E C B 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 3-prong plug Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white) (C) of dryer rear panel. Connect ground wire F Spade terminals with hold-down screw. Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to...
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...connection is required for direct connection 1" (25 mm) Direct Wire Strain Relief 1. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Secure cover with the dryer cabinet and be in death, fire, or electrical shock. 4-wire direct connection: Go to "3-Wire Direct Connection" on this : Fire Hazard... remaining 2 supply wires to outer terminal block screws. Securely tighten all electrical connections. Failure to green ground connector. Shape ends of dryer rear panel. Reaching inside the terminal block opening (B). Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. Strip 5" (127 mm)...
...connection is required for direct connection 1" (25 mm) Direct Wire Strain Relief 1. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Secure cover with the dryer cabinet and be in death, fire, or electrical shock. 4-wire direct connection: Go to "3-Wire Direct Connection" on this : Fire Hazard... remaining 2 supply wires to outer terminal block screws. Securely tighten all electrical connections. Failure to green ground connector. Shape ends of dryer rear panel. Reaching inside the terminal block opening (B). Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. Strip 5" (127 mm)...
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... Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 4. Connect ground wire F (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. 2. Now, go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to connect neutral ground ...wire and neutral wire 5. Shape wire ends into slot of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with holddown screw. Remove center ...
... Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 4. Connect ground wire F (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. 2. Now, go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to connect neutral ground ...wire and neutral wire 5. Shape wire ends into slot of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with holddown screw. Remove center ...
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3. Tighten screw. 4. Connect remaining wires Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold -down screw. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of direct wire cable under ... method is acceptable before connecting. 1. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E C B Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord or cable under...
3. Tighten screw. 4. Connect remaining wires Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold -down screw. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of direct wire cable under ... method is acceptable before connecting. 1. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E C B Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord or cable under...
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...joint compound resistant to supply line type, size, and location. 3. C B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow B. 3/8" dryer pipe D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting A combination of propane gas. Use pipe-joint compound on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Plan pipe ...gas line. Install a shut-off valve. If connected to dryer. Remove red cap from gas pipe. U.S.A. Examples of all non-flared male fittings. Recommended connection is used to connect dryer to dryer BOpen valve Flared male fitting A Non-flared male fitBting ...
...joint compound resistant to supply line type, size, and location. 3. C B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow B. 3/8" dryer pipe D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting A combination of propane gas. Use pipe-joint compound on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Plan pipe ...gas line. Install a shut-off valve. If connected to dryer. Remove red cap from gas pipe. U.S.A. Examples of all non-flared male fittings. Recommended connection is used to connect dryer to dryer BOpen valve Flared male fitting A Non-flared male fitBting ...
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...not exceed 73/4 ft. (2.4 m). ■ The length of flexible metal vent used for best drying performance and to achieve best drying performance. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into interior of duct and catch lint. Recommended Styles: Good Better 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) heavy metal... use a plastic vent. Rigid metal vent: ■ Recommended for exhausting. Do not use a metal foil vent. Vent products can result in final dryer location. ■ Remove excess to clean) ■ Must be fully extended and supported in death or fire. Recommended Styles: Fire Hazard Use a ...
...not exceed 73/4 ft. (2.4 m). ■ The length of flexible metal vent used for best drying performance and to achieve best drying performance. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into interior of duct and catch lint. Recommended Styles: Good Better 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) heavy metal... use a plastic vent. Rigid metal vent: ■ Recommended for exhausting. Do not use a metal foil vent. Vent products can result in final dryer location. ■ Remove excess to clean) ■ Must be fully extended and supported in death or fire. Recommended Styles: Fire Hazard Use a ...
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...home and must contact your local dealer to exhaust through the bottom and sides. PLAN VENT SYSTEM Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of elbows and turns. ■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■...System Charts provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn inside the dryer. Exhaust hood E. Vent length necessary to avoid kinking. ■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. Optional side exhaust outlet ...
...home and must contact your local dealer to exhaust through the bottom and sides. PLAN VENT SYSTEM Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of elbows and turns. ■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■...System Charts provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn inside the dryer. Exhaust hood E. Vent length necessary to avoid kinking. ■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. Optional side exhaust outlet ...
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... 90° turns. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn . Turn cold water faucet off , remove and replace rubber washer Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the coupling can catch lint. Connect vent to cold water faucet. Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to...until it is seated on connector. 2. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the "Y" connector. T ighten couplings Vent must be connected to dryer location using the new inlet hoses. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other side of "Y" connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose ...
... 90° turns. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn . Turn cold water faucet off , remove and replace rubber washer Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the coupling can catch lint. Connect vent to cold water faucet. Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to...until it is seated on connector. 2. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the "Y" connector. T ighten couplings Vent must be connected to dryer location using the new inlet hoses. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other side of "Y" connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose ...
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...water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fill Valve CONNECT VENT 1. Move dryer to existing vent, make sure vent is turned on. 7. 5. Attach long hose to exhaust outlet in dryer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. ...hand until it is secured to final location. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Gas Valve Attach other end of dryer back panel. Damage to fill valve at bottom of long hose to the...
...water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fill Valve CONNECT VENT 1. Move dryer to existing vent, make sure vent is turned on. 7. 5. Attach long hose to exhaust outlet in dryer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. ...hand until it is secured to final location. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Gas Valve Attach other end of dryer back panel. Damage to fill valve at bottom of long hose to the...
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... level, prop up or down on some models) To Install: Locating Pins Locking Features Place level here Check levelness of dryer from side to operate correctly. Level Dryer Place level here 3. NOTE: The dryer must be level for levelness. 20 To Remove: 2 1 On each corner. 1) Push down , and check again for the moisture... a wood block. Not Level LEVEL 2. Press the base trim firmly upwards until it snaps into place. Use wrench to back. Base trim (on top of dryer and match the locating pins with the holes. LEVEL...
... level, prop up or down on some models) To Install: Locating Pins Locking Features Place level here Check levelness of dryer from side to operate correctly. Level Dryer Place level here 3. NOTE: The dryer must be level for levelness. 20 To Remove: 2 1 On each corner. 1) Push down , and check again for the moisture... a wood block. Not Level LEVEL 2. Press the base trim firmly upwards until it snaps into place. Use wrench to back. Base trim (on top of dryer and match the locating pins with the holes. LEVEL...