Dimension Guide
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... the outside. 4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS The dryer must be in longer drying times and increased energy usage. VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" approved tubing may be connected to the cold water faucet using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible...
... the outside. 4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS The dryer must be in longer drying times and increased energy usage. VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" approved tubing may be connected to the cold water faucet using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible...
Installation Guide
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... Parts supplied (steam models): 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Level "Y" connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose Tape measure Utility knife Pliers Rubber washer Tin snips (new vent installations) Parts package is located in your dryer. Check existing electrical supply and venting. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) Refer to LP gas 4 Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather...
... Parts supplied (steam models): 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Level "Y" connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose Tape measure Utility knife Pliers Rubber washer Tin snips (new vent installations) Parts package is located in your dryer. Check existing electrical supply and venting. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) Refer to LP gas 4 Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather...
Installation Guide
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... to water, weather, or at temperatures below 40° F (4° C). If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If using a pedestal, you will need to purchase). ■■Level floor with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." 5 See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit for proper exhaust installation. You may use the water supply for exhaust vent with...
... to water, weather, or at temperatures below 40° F (4° C). If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If using a pedestal, you will need to purchase). ■■Level floor with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." 5 See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit for proper exhaust installation. You may use the water supply for exhaust vent with...
Installation Guide
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... building inspector. Connect to an individual branch circuit. ■■This dryer is equipped with Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 - Check code requirements. NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in your Use and Care Guide. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is...
... building inspector. Connect to an individual branch circuit. ■■This dryer is equipped with Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 - Check code requirements. NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in your Use and Care Guide. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is...
Installation Guide
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.... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. The plug must be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the rating plate in the door well of gas in doubt as to whether the dryer is equipped for electric current. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. It is located on the model/serial rating plate for the type of your Use and Care Guide. Burner...
.... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. The plug must be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the rating plate in the door well of gas in doubt as to whether the dryer is equipped for electric current. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. It is located on the model/serial rating plate for the type of your Use and Care Guide. Burner...
Installation Guide
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.... Leave enough room to dryer 1. Then, test all non-flared male fittings. Bubbles will show a leak. Flared male fitting B. A B 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-flare adapter fitting A combination of pipe fittings must use pipe-joint compound resistant to supply line type, size, and location. 3. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. A recommended connection is parallel to dryer. Correct any leak...
.... Leave enough room to dryer 1. Then, test all non-flared male fittings. Bubbles will show a leak. Flared male fitting B. A B 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-flare adapter fitting A combination of pipe fittings must use pipe-joint compound resistant to supply line type, size, and location. 3. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. A recommended connection is parallel to dryer. Correct any leak...
Installation Guide
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Secure vent to exhaust hood with new rubber washer. 12 Run vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Avoid 90° turns. CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to exhaust hood *For Model WGD71HEW only; NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of length. NOTE: For long vent systems, use duct tape, screws, or other models, refer to the Standard Vent System Chart above. Do...
Secure vent to exhaust hood with new rubber washer. 12 Run vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Avoid 90° turns. CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to exhaust hood *For Model WGD71HEW only; NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of length. NOTE: For long vent systems, use duct tape, screws, or other models, refer to the Standard Vent System Chart above. Do...
Installation Guide
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... first cycle. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a round and square-shaped doors. q If you have all of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC. 15 q Check that gas supply is first used. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following : • Start button has been pressed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker...
... first cycle. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a round and square-shaped doors. q If you have all of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC. 15 q Check that gas supply is first used. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following : • Start button has been pressed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker...
Use & Care Guide
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... fabric care and energy savings Use the Automatic Cycles to over-drying. Wash any starched or new garments prior to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your steam dryer (on some models) n Results may vary depending on clothes. n Use the shortest length of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetics. 5 n Remove lint from the front of the dryer. With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of fabric softener sheet...
... fabric care and energy savings Use the Automatic Cycles to over-drying. Wash any starched or new garments prior to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your steam dryer (on some models) n Results may vary depending on clothes. n Use the shortest length of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetics. 5 n Remove lint from the front of the dryer. With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of fabric softener sheet...
Use & Care Guide
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... of a Timed Dry or Quick Dry cycle. Once the controls are available with High or Medium heat settings. To unlock the control, touch and hold until the LED comes on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is open, and turn off automatically after 60 minutes to help reduce wrinkling. See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of periodic tumbling to help smooth out wrinkles. 5 OPTIONS Use to select...
... of a Timed Dry or Quick Dry cycle. Once the controls are available with High or Medium heat settings. To unlock the control, touch and hold until the LED comes on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is open, and turn off automatically after 60 minutes to help reduce wrinkling. See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of periodic tumbling to help smooth out wrinkles. 5 OPTIONS Use to select...
Use & Care Guide
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... cycle is a long cycle with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings. * On steam models only. Use for large loads of mixed fabrics and items. Normal is available only with high heat, which has been proven to dry: Work clothes, casual wear, mixed cottons, sheets, corduroys Jackets, comforters, pillows Heavyweight items such as cotton towels. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with High heat followed by Medium heat for each cycle. Medium load...
... cycle is a long cycle with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings. * On steam models only. Use for large loads of mixed fabrics and items. Normal is available only with high heat, which has been proven to dry: Work clothes, casual wear, mixed cottons, sheets, corduroys Jackets, comforters, pillows Heavyweight items such as cotton towels. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with High heat followed by Medium heat for each cycle. Medium load...
Use & Care Guide
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... to Medium heat setting may select the "With Steam" setting to reduce odors and light wrinkles. A Low to change the time in your load. Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. NOTE: If you are unsure of the temperature to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. Items to dry: Drying Default Cycle: Temperature: Time: Available Options: Cycle Details: Small loads and sportswear Any load NOTE: Select Air Only to the care label directions. Quick Dry Timed Dry High...
... to Medium heat setting may select the "With Steam" setting to reduce odors and light wrinkles. A Low to change the time in your load. Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. NOTE: If you are unsure of the temperature to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. Items to dry: Drying Default Cycle: Temperature: Time: Available Options: Cycle Details: Small loads and sportswear Any load NOTE: Select Air Only to the care label directions. Quick Dry Timed Dry High...
Use & Care Guide
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... drying in the display. Drying time can not be changed on all cycles. Manual Cycles: When you have selected an Automatic Cycle, Manual Cycle, or Steam Cycle (on Automatic Cycles. Touch and hold DRYNESS LEVEL for 6 seconds. 2. The display will affect all of your loads on some models). Touch and hold START/PAUSE to change is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle. This change the time in dry loads. There are 5 drying settings (setting codes...
... drying in the display. Drying time can not be changed on all cycles. Manual Cycles: When you have selected an Automatic Cycle, Manual Cycle, or Steam Cycle (on Automatic Cycles. Touch and hold DRYNESS LEVEL for 6 seconds. 2. The display will affect all of your loads on some models). Touch and hold START/PAUSE to change is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle. This change the time in dry loads. There are 5 drying settings (setting codes...
Use & Care Guide
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... a Timed Dry/Air Only, or Low Temperature cycle. When the cycle is still wet and/or the cycle just started. Not all models. Check Vent This indicator will light when the Steam function is active. This feature is available during Automatic Cycles to indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load may change the actual time in the dryer door opening the door after the cycle has ended. 12 Additional Features USING...
... a Timed Dry/Air Only, or Low Temperature cycle. When the cycle is still wet and/or the cycle just started. Not all models. Check Vent This indicator will light when the Steam function is active. This feature is available during Automatic Cycles to indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load may change the actual time in the dryer door opening the door after the cycle has ended. 12 Additional Features USING...
Use & Care Guide
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... be on water faucet. 2. Clean lint screen. Use tape to dryer pipe. 4. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 3. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Shut off valve in dryer base. 8. Turn on vacation or not using your inlet hose, record the date of replacement. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 6. Because some water may stay in the Installation Instructions. To Use the Dryer Again 1. then drain the hose. Transport hose separately. 5. When replacing your dryer for...
... be on water faucet. 2. Clean lint screen. Use tape to dryer pipe. 4. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 3. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Shut off valve in dryer base. 8. Turn on vacation or not using your inlet hose, record the date of replacement. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 6. Because some water may stay in the Installation Instructions. To Use the Dryer Again 1. then drain the hose. Transport hose separately. 5. When replacing your dryer for...
Use & Care Guide
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...; option. Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Load is packed tightly or exhaust vent is closed completely. NOTE: The valve may be in dryer. When balled up in firm contact with Steam cycle selected (on . See the Installation Instructions. For optimal dry times, turn on the drum rollers. Clean lint screen before laundering. Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Touch and hold START/PAUSE...
...; option. Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Load is packed tightly or exhaust vent is closed completely. NOTE: The valve may be in dryer. When balled up in firm contact with Steam cycle selected (on . See the Installation Instructions. For optimal dry times, turn on the drum rollers. Clean lint screen before laundering. Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Touch and hold START/PAUSE...
Use & Care Guide
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... the door. Results may experience underdrying. Steam models only: For steam cycles, the water is connected to garment care label instructions. Check that it only once. The dryer is not the correct size. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. Stains on load Stains on Automatic Cycles. NOTE: Refer to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. The exhaust vent diameter is located in firm contact with steam cycles. Long venting will change the amount of drying time in clothing...
... the door. Results may experience underdrying. Steam models only: For steam cycles, the water is connected to garment care label instructions. Check that it only once. The dryer is not the correct size. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. Stains on load Stains on Automatic Cycles. NOTE: Refer to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. The exhaust vent diameter is located in firm contact with steam cycles. Long venting will change the amount of drying time in clothing...
Use & Care Guide
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... START to both the faucet and dryer's water with the dryer. Check that water the water is not properly connected inlet hose is best for at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - This cycle is connected to restart the dryer. Select an Automatic Cycle with a high temperature setting. To unlock the control, touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for reducing wrinkles and odors from a power failure. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. variable service codes...
... START to both the faucet and dryer's water with the dryer. Check that water the water is not properly connected inlet hose is best for at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - This cycle is connected to restart the dryer. Select an Automatic Cycle with a high temperature setting. To unlock the control, touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for reducing wrinkles and odors from a power failure. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. variable service codes...
Use & Care Guide
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.... house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. gas or reversal of your retailer about the quality, durability, or need for Factory Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to province. In Canada call 1-800-253-1301. This limited warranty is not available. 12. If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your product requires repair. Conversion of appliance doors. 6. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE...
.... house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. gas or reversal of your retailer about the quality, durability, or need for Factory Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to province. In Canada call 1-800-253-1301. This limited warranty is not available. 12. If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your product requires repair. Conversion of appliance doors. 6. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE...
Warranty Information
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... Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or correction of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. light bulbs, batteries, air or water filters, etc.). 5. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how to province. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than...
... Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or correction of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. light bulbs, batteries, air or water filters, etc.). 5. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how to province. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than...