Dimension Guide
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...appliance spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might be required for exhaust vent with elbow. Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD72HED, WGD81HED, WGD8740D, WGD87HED, WGD95HED, WGD97HED Front view: Side view: 27" (686 mm) 383/4" Min. (984 mm...24 in the top and bottom of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with ...
...appliance spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might be required for exhaust vent with elbow. Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD72HED, WGD81HED, WGD8740D, WGD87HED, WGD95HED, WGD97HED Front view: Side view: 27" (686 mm) 383/4" Min. (984 mm...24 in the top and bottom of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with ...
Dimension Guide
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...not use with Natural gas. Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of dryer. ■■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to the...Box Hood Angled Hood Determine vent path: ■■ Select route that may be 1/2" IPS. VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the chart. When rigid pipe is used it should be used for best drying performance: ■■ Use following Vent System Chart...
...not use with Natural gas. Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of dryer. ■■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to the...Box Hood Angled Hood Determine vent path: ■■ Select route that may be 1/2" IPS. VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the chart. When rigid pipe is used it should be used for best drying performance: ■■ Use following Vent System Chart...
Installation Guide
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... the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Check local codes. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) Refer to (new vent installations) 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Tools needed for all installations:..."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. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Pipe-...
... the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Check local codes. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) Refer to (new vent installations) 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Tools needed for all installations:..."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. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Pipe-...
Installation Guide
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... elbow. You may use the water supply for proper exhaust installation. measurement NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for an electric dryer. ■■If using the supplied "Y" connector and a short hose (which you will need to water, weather, or at least 18" (..." (686 mm) 383/4" Min. (984 mm) 39" Max. (990 mm) You will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of dryer. ■■The dryer must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). See "Electrical Requirements." ■■Floor must not be installed or stored in an area where it...
... elbow. You may use the water supply for proper exhaust installation. measurement NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for an electric dryer. ■■If using the supplied "Y" connector and a short hose (which you will need to water, weather, or at least 18" (..." (686 mm) 383/4" Min. (984 mm) 39" Max. (990 mm) You will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of dryer. ■■The dryer must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). See "Electrical Requirements." ■■Floor must not be installed or stored in an area where it...
Installation Guide
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... window) should be considered on all sides of installation and servicing; spacing for companion appliances and clearances for ease of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Some codes limit, or do...or Service" section in door are acceptable. ■■Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. latest edition and all sides of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Mobile home - Check code ...
... window) should be considered on all sides of installation and servicing; spacing for companion appliances and clearances for ease of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Some codes limit, or do...or Service" section in door are acceptable. ■■Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. latest edition and all sides of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Mobile home - Check code ...
Installation Guide
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... that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must have a proper outlet installed by a quali ed electrician. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- or 20- LP Gas ... personnel if you use with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ■■120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- amp fused electrical supply is equipped with...
... that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must have a proper outlet installed by a quali ed electrician. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- or 20- LP Gas ... personnel if you use with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ■■120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- amp fused electrical supply is equipped with...
Installation Guide
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... be connected to flare adapter fitting C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line E. The location should be easy to the dryer. See illustration. ■■1/2" IPS pipe is recommended. ■■3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is more than 1/2 psi. Gas shut-... flexible gas connector that resist the action of the gas connection to reach for opening and closing . If the total length of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread. Do not use TEFLON®† tape. ■■Must include shut-off valve GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION...
... be connected to flare adapter fitting C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line E. The location should be easy to the dryer. See illustration. ■■1/2" IPS pipe is recommended. ■■3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is more than 1/2 psi. Gas shut-... flexible gas connector that resist the action of the gas connection to reach for opening and closing . If the total length of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread. Do not use TEFLON®† tape. ■■Must include shut-off valve GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION...
Installation Guide
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...on threads of all connections by hand - Screw legs into leg holes by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Slide the dryer on cardboard. 2. Closed valve B. Then, test all non-flared male fittings. Plan pipe fitting connection (option 1) D C diamond ...marking Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Stand the dryer up. Open shut-off valve in leveling legs B A A. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. place under each of...
...on threads of all connections by hand - Screw legs into leg holes by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Slide the dryer on cardboard. 2. Closed valve B. Then, test all non-flared male fittings. Plan pipe fitting connection (option 1) D C diamond ...marking Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Stand the dryer up. Open shut-off valve in leveling legs B A A. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. place under each of...
Installation Guide
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...Hood WARNING: To reduce the risk of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in the "Vent System Charts." Do not use ...modify existing vent system to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to achieve best drying performance. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. NOTE: If using an existing...
...Hood WARNING: To reduce the risk of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in the "Vent System Charts." Do not use ...modify existing vent system to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to achieve best drying performance. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. NOTE: If using an existing...
Installation Guide
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...-side exhaust installation C. Plan Vent System Choose your local dealer to have the dryer converted. Wall D. Exhaust outlet Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in "Vent System Charts." Dryer B Elbow C. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will provide straightest and most...
...-side exhaust installation C. Plan Vent System Choose your local dealer to have the dryer converted. Wall D. Exhaust outlet Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in "Vent System Charts." Dryer B Elbow C. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will provide straightest and most...
Installation Guide
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..., because they can catch lint. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with 4" (102 mm) clamp. for future reference. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements that extend into interior of vent to reduce the risk of hose... failure. Secure vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to exhaust hood *For ...
..., because they can catch lint. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with 4" (102 mm) clamp. for future reference. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements that extend into interior of vent to reduce the risk of hose... failure. Secure vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to exhaust hood *For ...
Installation Guide
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...on cold water faucet 4. Then attach "Y" connector to the coupling can result. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to male end of dryer back panel. Tighten couplings Remove protective cap from water inlet valve. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Damage... to the "Y" connector. Turn on faucet. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector 5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to the coupling can result. 6. Attach other side of the 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet...
...on cold water faucet 4. Then attach "Y" connector to the coupling can result. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to male end of dryer back panel. Tighten couplings Remove protective cap from water inlet valve. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Damage... to the "Y" connector. Turn on faucet. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector 5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to the coupling can result. 6. Attach other side of the 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet...
Installation Guide
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...vent, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor and the dryer does not rock. 14 Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from front to side. Repeat from side to back. After dryer is clean. Dryer vent must be level for levelness. Connect vent to exhaust outlet in place...using a wood block, use wrench to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Move dryer to final location, taking care not to adjust legs up or down, and check again for the ...
...vent, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor and the dryer does not rock. 14 Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from front to side. Repeat from side to back. After dryer is clean. Dryer vent must be level for levelness. Connect vent to exhaust outlet in place...using a wood block, use wrench to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Move dryer to final location, taking care not to adjust legs up or down, and check again for the ...
Installation Guide
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...into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is not crushed or kinked. Tools needed: Min. 8" long TORX T25® †† screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Reverse door swing round...-shaped door - Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to control the buildup of the water system, which will reduce product performance. q Dispose of your Use and Care ...
...into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is not crushed or kinked. Tools needed: Min. 8" long TORX T25® †† screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Reverse door swing round...-shaped door - Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to control the buildup of the water system, which will reduce product performance. q Dispose of your Use and Care ...
Installation Guide
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...the inside of the door facing up. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the opposite side of the dryer. Move the door strike 4. Remove outer window assembly from trim ring Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the ...door strike to the door frame of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. A Fig. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the outer door. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2...
...the inside of the door facing up. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the opposite side of the dryer. Move the door strike 4. Remove outer window assembly from trim ring Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the ...door strike to the door frame of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. A Fig. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the outer door. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2...
Installation Guide
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...the opposite sides from which they were removed. Reinstall inner door assembly Bottom of the door facing up. R einstall hinge and latch on the dryer. Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on opposite sides Position the door with the inside of door Hinge Using a ...screws holding the hinge assembly in place with the 4 TORX T25® screws removed earlier. 18 Secure in place. 8. 7. Reinstall door on dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate, latch backing plate, and hinge assembly on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide...
...the opposite sides from which they were removed. Reinstall inner door assembly Bottom of the door facing up. R einstall hinge and latch on the dryer. Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on opposite sides Position the door with the inside of door Hinge Using a ...screws holding the hinge assembly in place with the 4 TORX T25® screws removed earlier. 18 Secure in place. 8. 7. Reinstall door on dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate, latch backing plate, and hinge assembly on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide...
Installation Guide
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... lift up . Remove hinge and latch Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. Hinge Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX® screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the ...assembly in the holes. 2. double handle 1. Remove inner door from outer door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from dryer 3. Reinstall the 4 screws in place. 19 Move the door strike Position the door with the inside of the...
... lift up . Remove hinge and latch Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. Hinge Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX® screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the ...assembly in the holes. 2. double handle 1. Remove inner door from outer door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from dryer 3. Reinstall the 4 screws in place. 19 Move the door strike Position the door with the inside of the...
Installation Guide
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...set aside the 4 screws. 20 Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to engage the top tab. Reinstall door on the opposite sides from dryer Position the door with the inside of door Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the hinge into the mounting slot and... slide down to the outer door. Secure in place with the 5 screws on dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 TORX® screws removed earlier and the hinge assembly ...
...set aside the 4 screws. 20 Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to engage the top tab. Reinstall door on the opposite sides from dryer Position the door with the inside of door Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the hinge into the mounting slot and... slide down to the outer door. Secure in place with the 5 screws on dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 TORX® screws removed earlier and the hinge assembly ...
Installation Guide
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... on the opposite sides from inner door Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Remove inner door from outer door Release tab Hinge Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX® screws ... and set aside. NOTE: There is a small release tab on opposite sides Latch Release tab Latch Position the door with the inside of the dryer. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 13 screws securing the inner door to release the tab. If the inner and outer door do not separate...
... on the opposite sides from inner door Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Remove inner door from outer door Release tab Hinge Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX® screws ... and set aside. NOTE: There is a small release tab on opposite sides Latch Release tab Latch Position the door with the inside of the dryer. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 13 screws securing the inner door to release the tab. If the inner and outer door do not separate...