Installation Guide
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... starting installation. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in dryer drum. Tools needed for your local building inspector. Location Requirements Adjustable wrench that all installations: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) 1/4" nut driver or socket wrench (recommended) Tin snips (new...
... starting installation. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in dryer drum. Tools needed for your local building inspector. Location Requirements Adjustable wrench that all installations: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) 1/4" nut driver or socket wrench (recommended) Tin snips (new...
Installation Guide
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... cm )2 1" 29" 1" 1"* 27¾" (25 mm) (737 mm) (25 mm) (25 mm) (705 mm) A B C A. Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for gas dryers. ■■ If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg...
... cm )2 1" 29" 1" 1"* 27¾" (25 mm) (737 mm) (25 mm) (25 mm) (705 mm) A B C A. Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for gas dryers. ■■ If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg...
Installation Guide
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... of 3.6 cu. Now stand the dryer on cardboard. 2. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down Kit. Install Leveling Legs GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP Gas Supply Requirements 1. Prepare dryer for the type of the "Use and Care Guide." place under entire back edge of dryer. For mobile home use Gas dryers must have the correct burner...
... of 3.6 cu. Now stand the dryer on cardboard. 2. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down Kit. Install Leveling Legs GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP Gas Supply Requirements 1. Prepare dryer for the type of the "Use and Care Guide." place under entire back edge of dryer. For mobile home use Gas dryers must have the correct burner...
Installation Guide
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.... (305 m) increase in elevation. Gas shut-off valve Gas supply connection requirements There are using Natural Gas, do not use copper tubing. ■■ 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to flare adapter fitting...9632;■ Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at the B.T.U. E C A D ■■ If your gas dryer can be connected to the gas supply. rating indicated on the model/serial number plate is more than 1/2 psi...
.... (305 m) increase in elevation. Gas shut-off valve Gas supply connection requirements There are using Natural Gas, do not use copper tubing. ■■ 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to flare adapter fitting...9632;■ Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at the B.T.U. E C A D ■■ If your gas dryer can be connected to the gas supply. rating indicated on the model/serial number plate is more than 1/2 psi...
Installation Guide
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Electrical Requirements WARNING VENTING Venting Requirements Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of electric shock. WARNING: Improper connection of least resistance for electric current. ...drying performance. 9 The plug must be used for best drying performance and to avoid sagging and kinking that a separate circuit serving only this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Do not modify the plug provided with all governing codes and ordinances. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is ...
Electrical Requirements WARNING VENTING Venting Requirements Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of electric shock. WARNING: Improper connection of least resistance for electric current. ...drying performance. 9 The plug must be used for best drying performance and to avoid sagging and kinking that a separate circuit serving only this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Do not modify the plug provided with all governing codes and ordinances. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is ...
Installation Guide
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... m) 4 Rigid metal 80 ft. (24.4 m) 5 Rigid metal 70 ft. (21.3 m) Install Vent System 1. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer location using straightest path possible. Your connection may be used , be sure there are no kinks. Open shut-off valve Closed Avalve OpBen valve...12 †®TEFLON is parallel to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Connect vent to exhaust hood A B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer pipe C C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting A combination of vent to supply line type, size, and location. ...
... m) 4 Rigid metal 80 ft. (24.4 m) 5 Rigid metal 70 ft. (21.3 m) Install Vent System 1. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer location using straightest path possible. Your connection may be used , be sure there are no kinks. Open shut-off valve Closed Avalve OpBen valve...12 †®TEFLON is parallel to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Connect vent to exhaust hood A B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer pipe C C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting A combination of vent to supply line type, size, and location. ...
Installation Guide
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.... ■■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■■ Dryer door is an extra part, go away. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 13 If connecting to see whether gas supply line shut-off valve is open it, then repeat the 5-minute test as the washer... line shut-off valve is not level or the same height as outlined above. ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is closed . q Remove film on dryer. If the dryer will go back through steps to existing vent, make sure all parts are level, make sure vent is not crushed...
.... ■■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■■ Dryer door is an extra part, go away. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 13 If connecting to see whether gas supply line shut-off valve is open it, then repeat the 5-minute test as the washer... line shut-off valve is not level or the same height as outlined above. ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is closed . q Remove film on dryer. If the dryer will go back through steps to existing vent, make sure all parts are level, make sure vent is not crushed...
Dimension Guide
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... ft. Recessed area B. capacity washer) or 1½" (38 mm) (to match height of 3.8 cu. Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD4800B, WGD4810B, WGD4850B, WGD4890B, WGD5500B, WGD5800B, WGD5810B 29" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 29" (737 mm) 29" (737 mm) 27" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 27" (686 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) 43" (1092 mm...
... ft. Recessed area B. capacity washer) or 1½" (38 mm) (to match height of 3.8 cu. Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD4800B, WGD4810B, WGD4850B, WGD4890B, WGD5500B, WGD5800B, WGD5810B 29" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 29" (737 mm) 29" (737 mm) 27" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 27" (686 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) 43" (1092 mm...
Dimension Guide
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..., with a door, minimum ventilation openings in accordance with equivalent ventilation openings are recommended. gas. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to open fully. gas must be installed within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the dryer in the top and bottom of the door are for recessed area or closet The dimensions...door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to L.P. Louvered doors with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. For lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing should also be considered. An individual manual ...
..., with a door, minimum ventilation openings in accordance with equivalent ventilation openings are recommended. gas. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to open fully. gas must be installed within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the dryer in the top and bottom of the door are for recessed area or closet The dimensions...door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to L.P. Louvered doors with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. For lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing should also be considered. An individual manual ...
Use & Care Guide
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...coin, button, or paper clip is too hot Lint screen clogged with a qualified electrician. It is a normal operating sound. The gas valve clicking is a gas dryer. No heat Household fuse is not too long or has too many turns. The drum may be a thumping sound during the ... Exhaust vent diameter the correct size. Wrong type of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). Incorrect power supply. If you may not have ventilation openings at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for 5-10 minutes. Select the right cycle for...
...coin, button, or paper clip is too hot Lint screen clogged with a qualified electrician. It is a normal operating sound. The gas valve clicking is a gas dryer. No heat Household fuse is not too long or has too many turns. The drum may be a thumping sound during the ... Exhaust vent diameter the correct size. Wrong type of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). Incorrect power supply. If you may not have ventilation openings at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for 5-10 minutes. Select the right cycle for...