Installation Guide
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...) Utility knife 4 Putty knife You will need: ■■ A location allowing for your dryer. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your local building inspector. Check existing electrical supply and venting. Check code requirements. INSTALLATION... REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Tools needed for gas connections) 1/4" nut driver or socket wrench (recommended) Tin snips (new vent installations) Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas...
...) Utility knife 4 Putty knife You will need: ■■ A location allowing for your dryer. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your local building inspector. Check existing electrical supply and venting. Check code requirements. INSTALLATION... REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Tools needed for gas connections) 1/4" nut driver or socket wrench (recommended) Tin snips (new vent installations) Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas...
Installation Guide
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... 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 dryer. closet or confined area C. At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at temperatures below 45°...weight of a companion appliance should be 1/2" (13 mm) (to match height of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. The dryer must be large enough to allow the dryer door to water and/or weather. Installation clearances: The location must not be installed or stored in an area where ...
... 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 dryer. closet or confined area C. At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at temperatures below 45°...weight of a companion appliance should be 1/2" (13 mm) (to match height of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. The dryer must be large enough to allow the dryer door to water and/or weather. Installation clearances: The location must not be installed or stored in an area where ...
Installation Guide
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..., please reference the "Use and Care Guide." 7 Install Leveling Legs GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP Gas Supply Requirements 1. It is equipped for use Gas dryers must be made by CSA International for the type of gas in the absence of local codes, with the type of gas available, please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of your home...
..., please reference the "Use and Care Guide." 7 Install Leveling Legs GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP Gas Supply Requirements 1. It is equipped for use Gas dryers must be made by CSA International for the type of gas in the absence of local codes, with the type of gas available, please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of your home...
Installation Guide
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...: ■■ If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas connector (Design Certified by CSA International for use at altitudes up to this dryer is certified by the American Gas Association or CSA International) to connect your gas dryer can be connected to the gas supply. The shut-off valve location should use LP...
...: ■■ If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas connector (Design Certified by CSA International for use at altitudes up to this dryer is certified by the American Gas Association or CSA International) to connect your gas dryer can be connected to the gas supply. The shut-off valve location should use LP...
Installation Guide
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...connected dryer: This dryer must be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Check with all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must be provided. Failure to avoid sagging and kinking that a separate circuit serving only this dryer MUST... Venting Requirements Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an appropriate outlet that is properly grounded. It is equipped with lint. This dryer is also recommended that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in death,...
...connected dryer: This dryer must be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Check with all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must be provided. Failure to avoid sagging and kinking that a separate circuit serving only this dryer MUST... Venting Requirements Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an appropriate outlet that is properly grounded. It is equipped with lint. This dryer is also recommended that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in death,...
Installation Guide
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... duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of LP gas. Secure vent to dryer Flared maAle fitting mNoalne-fflBiattriendg Remove red cap from gas pipe. Correct any leaks found. 12 †®TEFLON is parallel to secure...leak-detection solution. Run vent to dryer. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer location using straightest path possible. 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 existing gas line. Vent System Chart (29...
... duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of LP gas. Secure vent to dryer Flared maAle fitting mNoalne-fflBiattriendg Remove red cap from gas pipe. Correct any leaks found. 12 †®TEFLON is parallel to secure...leak-detection solution. Run vent to dryer. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer location using straightest path possible. 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 existing gas line. Vent System Chart (29...
Installation Guide
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...level or the same height as outlined above. ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off and check to exhaust outlet in your tools. See "Level Dryer." q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. q When the dryer has been running for heat. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Repeat from... inside exhaust hood. Once legs are level, make sure vent is open the dryer door and feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. q Check that vent is closed , open . ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from...
...level or the same height as outlined above. ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off and check to exhaust outlet in your tools. See "Level Dryer." q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. q When the dryer has been running for heat. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Repeat from... inside exhaust hood. Once legs are level, make sure vent is open the dryer door and feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. q Check that vent is closed , open . ■■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from...
Dimension Guide
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... mm) (705 mm) A B C A. Side view - Side view - Recessed area B. closet or confined area C. 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) 1/2" (13...
... mm) (705 mm) A B C A. Side view - Side view - Recessed area B. closet or confined area C. 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) 1/2" (13...
Dimension Guide
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... over 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing should be considered for the exhaust vent with equivalent ventilation openings are recommended. gas. Dryer can be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" approved tubing may be used it should also be 1/2" IPS. Installation clearances: The...
... over 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing should be considered for the exhaust vent with equivalent ventilation openings are recommended. gas. Dryer can be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" approved tubing may be used it should also be 1/2" IPS. Installation clearances: The...
Use & Care Guide
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... 10-watt appliance bulb only. For direct-wired dryers: 1. The dryer must be on all Sensor Cycles are consistently not as dry as you would like, you should: 1. Gas models only: Close shut-off ) to increase the default dryness level. Gas models only: Cap the open fuel supply line.... power. 2. Press START/PAUSE to locate, level, and connect the dryer. Disconnect power. 2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the lower right-hand corner of the dryer. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Plug in gas supply line. 3. Remove the cover. 3. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power...
... 10-watt appliance bulb only. For direct-wired dryers: 1. The dryer must be on all Sensor Cycles are consistently not as dry as you would like, you should: 1. Gas models only: Close shut-off ) to increase the default dryness level. Gas models only: Cap the open fuel supply line.... power. 2. Press START/PAUSE to locate, level, and connect the dryer. Disconnect power. 2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the lower right-hand corner of the dryer. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Plug in gas supply line. 3. Remove the cover. 3. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power...
Use & Care Guide
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... period of non-use it only once. A coin, button, or paper clip is closed completely. It is a normal operating sound. The gas valve clicking is a gas dryer. Incorrect power supply. The drum may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation. Replace both fuses or reset the circuit...balled up . For gas dryers, make sure the valve on the supply line is not level front to back and side to vibrate. Check with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Lint screen should be turning, but you may not have ventilation openings at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada...
... period of non-use it only once. A coin, button, or paper clip is closed completely. It is a normal operating sound. The gas valve clicking is a gas dryer. Incorrect power supply. The drum may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation. Replace both fuses or reset the circuit...balled up . For gas dryers, make sure the valve on the supply line is not level front to back and side to vibrate. Check with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Lint screen should be turning, but you may not have ventilation openings at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada...