29" and 27" Wide Model Gas Dryer
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MGDC200X, MGDC300X, MGDX500X, | 29" Wide Model Dryer dimensions |
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MGDX550X, MGDX600X, MGDX700X | the minimum ventilation openings in | |
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Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. Dryer |
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can be converted to L.P. gas. When rigid pipe is used it should be |
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1/2" IPS. When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" |
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approved tubing may be used for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). |
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For lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing should be used. Pipe- |
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joint compounds resistant to the action of L.P. gas must be used. |
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An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft (1.8 |
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m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI |
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Z223.1. |
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Electrical: A |
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supply is required. A |
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separate circuit are recommended. |
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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.
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. | C |
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| B. Side view - closet or confined area |
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(102 mm) | A. Louvered hood |
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achieve the best drying performance. |
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Vent system chart: |
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| 27" Wide Model Dryer dimensions |
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NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations for 27" have a 90° turn |
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inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° |
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turn to the chart. |
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0 | Rigid metal | 64 ft. (20 m) | 58 ft. (17.7 m) |
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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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90° turns |
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| 1" | 27" | 1" | 1"* | 29¼" | 5½"* |
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| Rigid metal | 120 ft. (36.6 m) |
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| Rigid metal | 110 ft. (33.5 m) |
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| Rigid metal | 100 ft. (30.5 m) |
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| Rigid metal | 90 ft. (27.4 m) | Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use | ||||||||||
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| Rigid metal | 80 ft. (24.4 m) | the fewest number of elbows and turns. Use the fewest 90° turns possible. |
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5 | Rigid metal | 70 ft. (21.3 m) | ||
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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. W10096984A |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. | 05/2010 |
