Specification Sheet
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...Steam Steam Refresh Cycle Sanitize Cycle Advanced Moisture Sensing Static Reduce Option EcoBoost™ Option Quad Baffles Stainless Steel Dryer Drum Dryer Rack Electrical Details Hz 60 Amps 15 or 20 Volts 120 Certifications ADA Compliant Yes ENERGY STAR® Certified ... Stainless Steel Fuel Type Gas Door Style Side Swing Reversible Door Yes Number of Dryer Cycles Selection of room to change without notice. ®/™ © 2020. All rights reserved. 7.4 cu. ft. Front Load Gas Dryer WGD8620H Chrome Shadow WGD8620HC Also available in: White...
...Steam Steam Refresh Cycle Sanitize Cycle Advanced Moisture Sensing Static Reduce Option EcoBoost™ Option Quad Baffles Stainless Steel Dryer Drum Dryer Rack Electrical Details Hz 60 Amps 15 or 20 Volts 120 Certifications ADA Compliant Yes ENERGY STAR® Certified ... Stainless Steel Fuel Type Gas Door Style Side Swing Reversible Door Yes Number of Dryer Cycles Selection of room to change without notice. ®/™ © 2020. All rights reserved. 7.4 cu. ft. Front Load Gas Dryer WGD8620H Chrome Shadow WGD8620HC Also available in: White...
Installation Instructions
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... Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. The dryer must be listed. In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: I Installations and repairs must be performed by the State of Massachusetts. I A flexible gas connector, when ... FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to follow safety warnings exactly could result in your building. • Clear the room, building, or ...
... Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. The dryer must be listed. In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: I Installations and repairs must be performed by the State of Massachusetts. I A flexible gas connector, when ... FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to follow safety warnings exactly could result in your building. • Clear the room, building, or ...
Installation Instructions
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... wire installations) 4 Rubber washer 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose Parts package is located in dryer drum. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer): ■■ Vent clamps ■■ Vent elbows and vent work INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools... and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed for all installations: Tools needed for gas installations: Flat-...
... wire installations) 4 Rubber washer 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose Parts package is located in dryer drum. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer): ■■ Vent clamps ■■ Vent elbows and vent work INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools... and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed for all installations: Tools needed for gas installations: Flat-...
Installation Instructions
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... exposed to shut off at least 18" (460 mm) above floor. Optional Equipment (not supplied with maximum slope of dryer. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: Side view: Whirlpool® Models You will need 18" (460 mm) to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for... your installation. The wires that connect to water and/or weather. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 15 or 20 A circuit for a gas dryer or 30 A circuit for use your local building inspector. You may use with upturned ends. ■■ A UL Listed strain relief. If slope is...
... exposed to shut off at least 18" (460 mm) above floor. Optional Equipment (not supplied with maximum slope of dryer. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: Side view: Whirlpool® Models You will need 18" (460 mm) to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for... your installation. The wires that connect to water and/or weather. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 15 or 20 A circuit for a gas dryer or 30 A circuit for use your local building inspector. You may use with upturned ends. ■■ A UL Listed strain relief. If slope is...
Installation Instructions
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...limit, or do not permit, installation of installation and servicing, spacing for companion appliances, and clearances for ease of the dryer in the top and bottom of gas dryers: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is allowed for Mobile home construction and Safety, ...CSA-Z240 MH. Mobile home installations require: ■■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered. 0" (0 mm) rear spacing is available to introduce outside air into...
...limit, or do not permit, installation of installation and servicing, spacing for companion appliances, and clearances for ease of the dryer in the top and bottom of gas dryers: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is allowed for Mobile home construction and Safety, ...CSA-Z240 MH. Mobile home installations require: ■■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered. 0" (0 mm) rear spacing is available to introduce outside air into...
Installation Instructions
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CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your Use and Care Guide. If using a replacement power supply cord, it is properly installed and grounded in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 - This dryer is equipped with oper outlet ■...least resistance for electric current. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA. ■■ To ...
CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your Use and Care Guide. If using a replacement power supply cord, it is properly installed and grounded in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 - This dryer is equipped with oper outlet ■...least resistance for electric current. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA. ■■ To ...
Installation Instructions
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...adapter fitting. ■■ If your home. If this information does not agree with appropriate conversion. ■■ Your dryer must have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water column. See illustration below. ■■ 1/2" IPS pipe is recommended...Use an elbow and a 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 C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line E. Install a shut-off valve †®TEFLON is a registered trademark ...
...adapter fitting. ■■ If your home. If this information does not agree with appropriate conversion. ■■ Your dryer must have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water column. See illustration below. ■■ 1/2" IPS pipe is recommended...Use an elbow and a 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 C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line E. Install a shut-off valve †®TEFLON is a registered trademark ...
Installation Instructions
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...must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) from dryer packaging under entire back edge of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread. 3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe *NOTE: If the dryer is required for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10. place under each 1,000 ft. ...connected to finish turning legs until it is no longer visible. Do not use a wrench to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that comes out through the rear of dryer. Place a carton corner post from the floor, depending on cardboard. 2. BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS Elevations above...
...must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) from dryer packaging under entire back edge of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread. 3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe *NOTE: If the dryer is required for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10. place under each 1,000 ft. ...connected to finish turning legs until it is no longer visible. Do not use a wrench to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that comes out through the rear of dryer. Place a carton corner post from the floor, depending on cardboard. 2. BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS Elevations above...
Installation Instructions
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...action of pipe fittings must be used , be different, according to dryer A. Correct any leak found. 17 A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to existing gas line. Connect gas supply to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Non-.... A. Closed valve B. Bubbles will show a leak. If connected to dryer. Failure to gas pipe. A recommended connection is used to connect dryer to -flare adapter fitting A combination of propane gas. Open shut-off valve. Open valve Open shut-off valve in death,...
...action of pipe fittings must be used , be different, according to dryer A. Correct any leak found. 17 A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to existing gas line. Connect gas supply to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Non-.... A. Closed valve B. Bubbles will show a leak. If connected to dryer. Failure to gas pipe. A recommended connection is used to connect dryer to -flare adapter fitting A combination of propane gas. Open shut-off valve. Open valve Open shut-off valve in death,...
Installation Instructions
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... or metal foil vent. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm...9632; Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with a magnetic latch. NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. Review "Vent System...
... or metal foil vent. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm...9632; Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with a magnetic latch. NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. Review "Vent System...
Installation Instructions
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... to seal all joints. Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood Install exhaust hood and use of box/louvered hoods will improve venting regardless of length. 2. A gas model would be DJAV - Long Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of vent Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 160 ft. (48.8 m) 1 Rigid metal.... (36.6 m) To determine if your model has a long vent system, refer to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 20 ELE - NAT - Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible.
... to seal all joints. Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood Install exhaust hood and use of box/louvered hoods will improve venting regardless of length. 2. A gas model would be DJAV - Long Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of vent Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 160 ft. (48.8 m) 1 Rigid metal.... (36.6 m) To determine if your model has a long vent system, refer to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 20 ELE - NAT - Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible.
Installation Instructions
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... final location Check that vent is seated on . 7. Check for leaks Move dryer to final location, taking care not to fill valve at bottom of long hose to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Screw on coupling by hand until it is secured to exhaust outlet Remove ...protective cap from under dryer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional 2/3 turn. Damage to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside ...
... final location Check that vent is seated on . 7. Check for leaks Move dryer to final location, taking care not to fill valve at bottom of long hose to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Screw on coupling by hand until it is secured to exhaust outlet Remove ...protective cap from under dryer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional 2/3 turn. Damage to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside ...
Installation Instructions
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... all packaging materials. Be sure the water faucets are snug against the floor and the dryer does not rock. Be sure vent is not crushed or kinked. Check that the flexible gas line is first heated. Over time, the buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of... dryer from front to the need for levelness. Gas Models: Plug into a grounded outlet. NOTE: You may lead to back...
... all packaging materials. Be sure the water faucets are snug against the floor and the dryer does not rock. Be sure vent is not crushed or kinked. Check that the flexible gas line is first heated. Over time, the buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of... dryer from front to the need for levelness. Gas Models: Plug into a grounded outlet. NOTE: You may lead to back...
Owners Manual
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...in the Installation Instructions. If you will not freeze. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to faucet. When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of hose failure. For direct-wired dryers: 1. then drain the hose. NON-USE, STORAGE... 1. Disconnect wiring. 3. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 14 Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6. Gas models only: Cap the open fuel supply line. 5. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM MODELS Water Inlet Hose Replace ...
...in the Installation Instructions. If you will not freeze. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to faucet. When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of hose failure. For direct-wired dryers: 1. then drain the hose. NON-USE, STORAGE... 1. Disconnect wiring. 3. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 14 Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6. Gas models only: Cap the open fuel supply line. 5. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM MODELS Water Inlet Hose Replace ...
Owners Manual
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...connected. Check that both circuit breakers have heat. Check with fingernail. If you open . Electric dryers use . Electric dryers require 240 V power supply. For gas dryers, make this noise even with lint, restricting air movement. The water pump on . Check ...whirlpool.ca/owners) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call an electrician. If you may be louder and run Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is not too long or has too many turns. Touch START/PAUSE with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. There may hear the gas...
...connected. Check that both circuit breakers have heat. Check with fingernail. If you open . Electric dryers use . Electric dryers require 240 V power supply. For gas dryers, make this noise even with lint, restricting air movement. The water pump on . Check ...whirlpool.ca/owners) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call an electrician. If you may be louder and run Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is not too long or has too many turns. Touch START/PAUSE with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. There may hear the gas...