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Gas Dryer
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LGR8620P | WGD5530S | WGD5800V |
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LGR8648P | WGD5540S | WGD5810S |
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WGD5100S | WGD5550S | WGD5820S |
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WGD5200T | WGD5600S | WGD5830S | A. Small Opening | 43³⁄₈" | (38.74cm) | 43³⁄₈" | (57.8cm) |
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WGD5300S | WGD5700S | WGD5840S | (110cm) | (110cm) |
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WGD5500S | WGD5790S | WGD5850S | B. Large Opening |
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WGD5520S | WGD5800S | WGD5900S |
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Gas supply: |
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| *26" | *27³⁄₄" |
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1/2" IPS pipe is recommended. |
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3/8" approved tubing is acceptable for lengths |
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under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier |
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permit. |
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Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping |
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accessible for test gauge connection, immediately | C. Wide Opening |
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43 ³⁄₈" | (57.8cm) | 43³⁄₈" |
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upstream of the gas connection to the dryer. |
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(110cm) |
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Must include a shutoff valve: |
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An individual manual shutoff valve must be | Hamper Door |
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installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in |
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accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI |
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Z223.1. The location should be easy to reach for |
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opening and closing. |
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The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of |
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your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread. |
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Electrical: |
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delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is | RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION |
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recommended that a separate circuit serving only |
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this dryer be provided. |
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Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the | For closet installation |
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outside. | with a door, minimum | 14" max. |
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or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do Not | ventilation openings in | (35.6cm) | 48 in. 2 |
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use plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust outlet hood | the top and bottom of | 18" | 2 |
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must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or | (310 cm ) |
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the door are required. | (45.7 cm) |
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any object that may be in the path of the exhaust. |
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Louvered doors with |
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| equivalent air openings |
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| (10.2 cm) | 1. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan | ||
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| 2.5" | making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. | ||||||
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| Vent Length Chart |
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0 | Rigid metal | 64 ft (20 m) | 58 ft (17.7 m) | • Type of hood. | ||||||||||
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| Flexible metal | 36 ft (11 m) | 28 ft (8.5 m) | |||||||||
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1 | Rigid metal | 54 ft (16.5 m) | 48 ft (14.6 m) | |||||||||||
lengths you can use. | ||||||||||||||
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| Flexible metal | 31 ft (9.4 m) | 23 ft (7 m) | |||||||||
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2 | Rigid metal | 44 ft (13.4 m) | 38 ft (11.6 m) | |||||||||||
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| Flexible metal | 27 ft (8.2 m) | 19 ft (5.8 m) | NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the Vent Length Chart. | ||||||||
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3 | Rigid metal | 35 ft (10.7 m) | 29 ft (8.8 m) | |||||||||||
The chart at left helps you determine your maximum vent length based on the number | ||||||||||||||
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| Flexible metal | 25 ft (7.6 m) | 17 ft (5.2 m) | |||||||||
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| of 90° turns or elbows you will need and the type of vent (rigid or flexible metal) and | |
4 | Rigid metal | 27 ft (8.2 m) | 21 ft (6.4 m) | |||||||||||
hood that you will use. | ||||||||||||||
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| Flexible metal | 23 ft (7 m) | 15 ft (4.6 m) | |||||||||
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. 8562582 Rev B |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
