PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MGDE200X, MGDE250X
Gas Dryer
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Dryer dimensions
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
27"
(686 mm)
353/8"
(899 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
29" | 61/4" |
(736 mm) | (159 mm) |
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Left or right side
exhaust281/8" (715 mm)
31/2" | 31/2" |
(89 mm) | (89 mm) |
1 5/8" | 14" |
(358 mm) | |
(41 mm) |
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6 7/8" |
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(174 mm) |
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hoses. Do not use old hoses. Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
Front view | Side view | Back view |
471/8"
481/8"
(1238 mm)
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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(1197 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
39" min.
(990 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
A |
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| 2½" | |
4" | (64 mm) | |
A. Louvered hood | ||
(102 mm) | ||
B. Box hood | ||
4" | ||
C. Angled hood (acceptable) | ||
(102 mm) | ||
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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 |
or elbows |
| 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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| Custom under counter (dryer only) |
Door Open view | ||
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Cabinet and closet dimensions
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.
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| 7" |
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| (178 mm) |
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| 34" recommended | 3" |
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| (76 mm) |
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| (864 mm) |
| 48 in.2 |
| 18" | |
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| (310 cm2) |
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| 18" min. |
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| (460 mm) | ||
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| (457 mm) |
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| 24 in.2 |
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4" |
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| 3" | (155 cm2) |
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| 4" |
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(102 mm) |
| (76 mm) |
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| (102 mm) |
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| 1" |
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| 1" | (25 mm) |
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| 1" |
| (25 mm) |
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| 1" | (25 mm) |
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Closet (dryer only) installation |
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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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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.
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| 6" |
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| (152 mm) |
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| 3" |
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| (76 mm) |
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| 76" |
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| (1930 mm) |
| 51/2" |
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| (140 mm) | 3" |
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| (76 mm) |
Stacked washer and |
| 1" |
dryer installation | 1" | |
| (25 mm) | |
| (25 mm) |
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Cabinet (dryer only) installation
48in.2
(310 cm2)
24in.2
(155 cm2)
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. W10240584C |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. | 11/2010 |