Steam and Non-Steam Electronic Gas Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MGDE400X, MGDE500W
Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. Dryer can be converted to L.P. gas. When rigid pipe is used it should be 1/2" IPS. When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" approved tubing may be used for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). For lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing should be used.
Electrical: A
Water (Steam models only): The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Dryer dimensions | STEAM - 529/16" Custom undercounter | ||||
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| 1"* | 27" | 1"* | |
(965 mm) |
| (25 mm) | (686 mm) | (25 mm) | |
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*STEAM - 329/16" | 27" | the exhaust vent with elbow. See Installation | |||
Instructions, “Venting Requirements.” | |||||
(827 mm) | (686 mm) | ||||
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(800 mm) |
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For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation openings are acceptable.
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do not use plastic or metal foil vet. Exhaust hood must be at least
12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust.
Hood styles: A & B are recommended.
B | 4" | C |
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(460 mm)
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(310 cm2) |
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48"2* | 3"* |
(310 cm2) | (76 mm) |
5"** |
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STEAM - 51/2"* (140 mm)
27" 
1" (686 mm) (25 mm)
4" | (64 mm) | |
A. Louvered hood | ||
(102 mm) | ||
4" | B. Box hood | |
C. Angled hood (acceptable) | ||
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(800 mm) | (127 mm) |
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top are required.
The vent system chart provides venting requirments that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
Vent system chart:
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart.
Number of | Type of | Box or | Angled | ||
90o turns | vent | Louvered | hoods | ||
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0 | Rigid metal | 64 ft (20 m) | 58 ft (17.7 m) | ||
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1 | Rigid metal | 54 ft (16.5 m) | 48 ft (14.6 m) | ||
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2 | Rigid metal | 44 ft (13.4 m) | 38 ft (11.6 m) | ||
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3 | Rigid metal | 35 ft (10.7 m) | 29 ft (8.8 m) | ||
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4 | Rigid metal | 27 ft (8.2 m) | 21 ft (6.4 m) | ||
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7"*
(178 mm)
(229 mm) |
1"* 
(25 mm) STEAM - 329/16"
(827 mm)
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5"** | 1"* | 27" | 1"* |
(127 mm) | (25 mm) | (686 mm) | (25 mm) |
STEAM - 329/16"* |
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(827 mm)
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1" | (87 mm) | 1" | (86 mm |
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| 75/8" |
| (356 mm) |
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| Back View |
| Side View |
*Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2" (51 mm) spacing is allowed.
Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart. Determine the number of elbows you will need.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation | Ref. W10255469B |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. | 06/2010 |