Owners Manual
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... when you are secure in the Installation Instruction. If you should: 1. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Transport hose separately. 7. Use tape to dryer pipe. 4. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Flush water pipes. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain...
... when you are secure in the Installation Instruction. If you should: 1. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Transport hose separately. 7. Use tape to dryer pipe. 4. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Flush water pipes. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain...
Owners Manual
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... not closed completely. Clean lint screen before laundering. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call an electrician. If you may be turning, but you do ... the floor. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. On gas dryers, you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to check air movement. This is clogged with a qualified electrician. Run the dryer for the types of fuse. Hold your hand under ...
... not closed completely. Clean lint screen before laundering. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call an electrician. If you may be turning, but you do ... the floor. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. On gas dryers, you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to check air movement. This is clogged with a qualified electrician. Run the dryer for the types of fuse. Hold your hand under ...
Dimension Guide
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...not use plastic or metal foil vet. Number of 90° elbows Vent system chart Type of the exhaust. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.... not use old hoses. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD94HEX, WGD95HEX, WGD97HEX, WGDXXHEX Gas supply: This dryer is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker and a separate circuit are recommended. Rigid or ...
...not use plastic or metal foil vet. Number of 90° elbows Vent system chart Type of the exhaust. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.... not use old hoses. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD94HEX, WGD95HEX, WGD97HEX, WGDXXHEX Gas supply: This dryer is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker and a separate circuit are recommended. Rigid or ...
Installation Instructions
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... hex-head socket wrench Min. 8" long Torx® T25 screwdriver (for all parts are included. Check that (new vent installations) opens to LP gas Parts supplied: Parts package is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 4 Rubber washers Parts needed for door reversal only) ® TORX is ...REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and ductwork Additional parts may be required, depending in...
... hex-head socket wrench Min. 8" long Torx® T25 screwdriver (for all parts are included. Check that (new vent installations) opens to LP gas Parts supplied: Parts package is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 4 Rubber washers Parts needed for door reversal only) ® TORX is ...REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and ductwork Additional parts may be required, depending in...
Installation Instructions
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...." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit for ease of installation and servicing; Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to reduce noise transfer. Add spacing on all sides of dryer to shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in ... sensor cycles may use the water supply for proper exhaust installation. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for an electric dryer. ■■If using the "Y" connector and short hose (if needed) which are required. Some codes limit, or do not permit...
...." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit for ease of installation and servicing; Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to reduce noise transfer. Add spacing on all sides of dryer to shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in ... sensor cycles may use the water supply for proper exhaust installation. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for an electric dryer. ■■If using the "Y" connector and short hose (if needed) which are required. Some codes limit, or do not permit...
Installation Instructions
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... be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■Additional spacing should be considered on both sides of the equipment- It is your responsibility: ■■...In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is properly grounded. Check with a CSA International Certified Power Cord ...
... be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■Additional spacing should be considered on both sides of the equipment- It is your responsibility: ■■...In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is properly grounded. Check with a CSA International Certified Power Cord ...
Installation Instructions
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... of least resistance for the type of electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is properly grounded. GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS ■■120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- WARNING: Improper connection of your gas company. 7 Check with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. Burner...
... of least resistance for the type of electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is properly grounded. GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS ■■120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- WARNING: Improper connection of your gas company. 7 Check with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. Burner...
Installation Instructions
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...floor. *53/4" (146 mm) 11/2" (38 mm) 3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe D B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" pipe to flare adapter fitting C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line E. Gas supply pressure testing ■■The dryer must be easy to reach for opening and closing . Dupont De ...m) a 4% reduction of the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate is mounted on the pedestal model. DRYER GAS PIPE ■■The gas pipe that an individual manual shutoff valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the supply line is acceptable for...
...floor. *53/4" (146 mm) 11/2" (38 mm) 3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe D B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" pipe to flare adapter fitting C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line E. Gas supply pressure testing ■■The dryer must be easy to reach for opening and closing . Dupont De ...m) a 4% reduction of the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate is mounted on the pedestal model. DRYER GAS PIPE ■■The gas pipe that an individual manual shutoff valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the supply line is acceptable for...
Installation Instructions
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... A combination of E.I. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under entire back edge of the 2 dryer back corners. Your connection may be sure there are no longer visible. Bubbles will show a leak. 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...valve Open shut-off valve A B A. Leave enough room to dryer. valve is open when handle is shown. Open shut-off valve in leveling legs B A A. Connect gas supply to gas pipe. Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use pipe-joint compound ...
... A combination of E.I. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under entire back edge of the 2 dryer back corners. Your connection may be sure there are no longer visible. Bubbles will show a leak. 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...valve Open shut-off valve A B A. Leave enough room to dryer. valve is open when handle is shown. Open shut-off valve in leveling legs B A A. Connect gas supply to gas pipe. Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use pipe-joint compound ...
Installation Instructions
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... other fastening devices that extend into any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in the Vent System Chart. Dryer exhaust must not be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to seal all governing codes and ordinances. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to... be used for best drying performance and to achieve best drying performance. 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 fire, this...
... other fastening devices that extend into any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in the Vent System Chart. Dryer exhaust must not be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to seal all governing codes and ordinances. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to... be used for best drying performance and to achieve best drying performance. 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 fire, this...
Installation Instructions
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... from under dryer. 2. Check that vent is in dryer. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from front to side. Connect vent 1. After dryer is secured to exhaust outlet Level dryer 1. Once dryer is level,... system to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL Not Level Move dryer to final location, taking care not to existing vent, make sure all four legs ...dryer does not rock. 14 Dryer vent must be level for levelness. Repeat from side to back. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Adjust leveling legs If dryer...
... from under dryer. 2. Check that vent is in dryer. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from front to side. Connect vent 1. After dryer is secured to exhaust outlet Level dryer 1. Once dryer is level,... system to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL Not Level Move dryer to final location, taking care not to existing vent, make sure all four legs ...dryer does not rock. 14 Dryer vent must be level for levelness. Repeat from side to back. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Adjust leveling legs If dryer...
Installation Instructions
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... Guide. q Check to see what was skipped. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. q Check that the flexible gas line is not crushed or kinked. q Read "Dryer Use" in the dryer. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. q Check that you live in a hard water area, use of a water ...is common when heating element is not crushed or kinked. q Check that gas supply is closed. Electric Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. NOTE: You may lead to remove any tape remaining on dryer. If dryer will not start of /recycle all packaging materials. q Remove film on ...
... Guide. q Check to see what was skipped. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. q Check that the flexible gas line is not crushed or kinked. q Read "Dryer Use" in the dryer. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. q Check that you live in a hard water area, use of a water ...is common when heating element is not crushed or kinked. q Check that gas supply is closed. Electric Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. NOTE: You may lead to remove any tape remaining on dryer. If dryer will not start of /recycle all packaging materials. q Remove film on ...