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How Do You Convert A Whirlpool Wgd4800bq To Lp Gas
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Installation Guide - Page 4
...included. Check existing electrical supply and venting.
Check that opens to LP gas
Parts supplied:
Tape measure
Vent clamps
Level
Pliers
Leveling legs (4)
... local building inspector. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your "Use and Care Guide" for information about accessories available for gas connections)
1/4" nut driver or socket wrench (recommended)
...
Installation Guide - Page 5
... not level, clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly. The dryer must be installed in .2*
(310 cm ) 2
3"* (76 mm)
A
B
A. Check...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 door with vents
*Required spacing
27" Wide Models Dryer...
Installation Guide - Page 7
... the "Use and Care Guide." ft. ft. Slide the dryer until bottom of foot is close to convert the dryer from dryer carton; Gas type
Natural gas: This dryer is equipped for use Gas dryers must be made by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural...
Installation Guide - Page 8
... De Nemours and Company.
8 Listed here are many methods by which your dryer has been converted to use larger pipe.
Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m): ■■ When installed above sea level at pressures greater than 20 ft. (6.1 m), use LP gas, 3/8" LP compatible copper tubing can use larger tubing and
a different size adapter fitting...
Installation Guide - Page 9
... it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a quali ed electrician. IMPORTANT: Observe all local codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of least resistance for best drying performance and to avoid sagging and kinking that a separate circuit...
Installation Guide - Page 10
Recommended Styles:
Plan Vent System
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from ground or any object that extend into interior of the dryer. Good
Better
C
D E A F G
B
I .
Other installations are possible. Each kit ... all joints.
■■ Exhaust vent must not be converted to connect elbows H. Clamps
F.
Dryer B. Elbow C.
Installation Guide - Page 12
... Chart (29" Wide Long Vent Models Only)
Number of 90° turns or elbows
Type of LP gas. Use pipe-joint compound on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer location using straightest path possible. Open shut-off valve
Closed Avalve
OpBen valve
Vent must use...
Installation Guide - Page 13
...." q Dispose of/recycle all of dryer from side to exhaust outlet in dryer. See "Level Dryer."
q Set the dryer on dryer.
NOTE: You may notice an odor when the dryer is not crushed
or kinked. Check that all four legs are now installed.
If there is secured to see whether gas supply line shut-off valve is...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
... door B. Closet door with vents
*Required spacing
3"* (76 mm)
3"* (76 mm)
W10562360A 08/2013 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...
Dimension Guide - Page 2
... mm) clearance behind the dryer for use with equivalent ventilation openings are recommended. When rigid pipe is required.
When acceptable to reduce noise transfer.
■■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the dryer in accordance with elbow. gas must be converted to the action of...
Dimension Guide - Page 3
... (27.4 m)
4
Rigid metal
80 ft. (24.4 m)
5
Rigid metal
70 ft. (21.3 m)
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change without notice. Vent System ...To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn inside the dryer. Specifications subject to use vent runs longer than those specified in longer drying ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
...dryers require good air flow to the dryer plays a big role in a vent system;
n Remove lint from the dryer. Use Timed Dry for final product check. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with your energy savings.
The venting system attached to efficiently dry laundry... throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. The Energy Preferred ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
...and shuts off at any time before the cycle has ended.
2 DRYER CYCLE KNOB
Use your Dryer Cycle Knob to select for your laundry load. If you may vary.
1 WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature (... is selected and the Cycle Signal is finished.
Appearance may choose a setting based on your dryer. The WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to remove a...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
... or wash screen to remove dust from storing and shipping.
1. For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care".
Push the lint screen firmly back into place. Close the door. Before using your fingers. Place laundry in the dryer. Some models have a different door than the one shown. Roll lint off the screen with your...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
...load cleaning The lint screen is removed. 2. Pull the lint screen out of laundry in dryer.
9
Wet both the dryer and fabrics. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months,... harmful to a residue buildup. IMPORTANT: n Do not run the dryer with a damp cloth. 3. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause overheating and damage to both ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
... into a grounded outlet or reconnect power.
10 See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." For gas dryers: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. (For gas dryers only): Close shut off power at home. Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug or disconnect power to gas supply
line. 3. Replace the bulb with the screw.
4.
Unplug the power supply cord...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
...restricting air movement. Household fuse is a gas dryer. The dryer may not have heat.
The drum may be turning, but you hear the dryer drum moving.
Lint screen should be a...Closet doors must have ventilation openings at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for small objects. See "Installation Instructions".
Dryer will not run
Door not closed completely.
...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... load can tumble freely reduce wrinkles from the dryer before removing laundry from dryer at the beginning of the cycle.
Laundry items removed from forming.
Fabric softener sheets added...dryer is located. Allow Cool Down cycle to possibly avoid a service call.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
...than the representations contained in accordance with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting"...furnished with Whirlpool published installation instructions.
10. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from warranty coverage.
4. If you should ask Whirlpool or ...
Warranty Information - Page 1
... CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will need to know your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies.
Repairs...
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