INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
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 REQUIREMENTS
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WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS
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.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
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.
Exhaust hoods:
Recommended Styles:
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Louvered Hood |
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Acceptable Style:
Angled Hood
Determine vent path:
■■ Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors.
■■ Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
■■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible.
■■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. ■■ Use as few 90° turns as possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance:
■■ Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:
■■ Shorten life of dryer.
■■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.
The “Vent System Charts” provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.
Standard Vent System Chart
| Number of | Type | Box/louvered | Angled |
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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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Long Vent System Chart*
Number of | Type | Box/louvered | Angled |
90° elbows | of vent | hoods | hoods |
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0 | Rigid metal | 130 ft. (39.6 m) | 129 ft. (39.3 m) |
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1 | Rigid metal | 125 ft. (38.1 m) | 119 ft. (36.3 m) |
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2 | Rigid metal | 115 ft. (35.1 m) | 109 ft. (33.2 m) |
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3 | Rigid metal | 106 ft. (32.3 m) | 100 ft. (30.5 m) |
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4 | Rigid metal | 98 ft. (29.9 m) | 92 ft. (28.0 m) |
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*For Model WGD9051Y only.
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.
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 Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
