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29" (73.7 cm) Gas Dryer
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PRODUCT DIMENSIONS |
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NGD5100T |
NGD5500T |
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NGD5200T |
NGD5800T |
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NGD5240T |
NGD4500V |
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NGD5400T |
NGD4800V |
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Gas supply: Dryer is equipped for use with |
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Natural gas. Dryer can be converted to L.P. gas. |
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When rigid pipe is used it should be 1/2" IPS. |
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When acceptable to the gas supplier and local |
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codes, 3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing |
A. Small Opening |
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may be used for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). For |
Side-Swing Door |
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lengths more than 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing and |
B. Large Opening |
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a different size adapter fitting should be used. |
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Side-Swing Door |
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Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the action of |
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L.P. gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON®† tape. |
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If local codes permit, it is recommended that new |
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flexible metal tubing, design-certified by CSA, be |
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used for connecting the appliance to the rigid gas |
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supply line. (The gas pipe which extends through |
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the lower rear of the appliance has 3/8" male pipe |
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thread.) An individual manual shutoff valve must |
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be installed within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the dryer in |
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accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI |
C. Wide Opening |
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Z223.1. |
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Side-Swing Door |
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Electrical: A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15or |
D. Wide Opening |
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20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A |
Hamper Door |
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time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. |
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It is recommended that a separate circuit serving |
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION |
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only this dryer be provided. |
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Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the |
For closet installation |
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3"* |
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14"max.* |
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(7.6cm) |
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outside. 4" (10.2 cm) vent is required. Rigid or |
with a door, minimum |
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48in. |
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(35.6cm) |
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flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do Not |
ventilation openings in |
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18"* |
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(310cm2 ) |
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use plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust outlet hood |
the top and bottom of |
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(45.7 cm) |
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must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or |
the door are required. |
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any object that may be in the path of the exhaust. |
Louvered doors with |
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†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De |
equivalent ventilation |
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openings are acceptable. |
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Nemours and Company. |
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24in. |
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(155cm ) |
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EXHAUST VENTING |
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29" |
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1"* |
27¾" |
5"* |
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(2.5cm) |
(73.66 cm) |
(2.5 cm) |
(2.5 cm) |
(70.5 cm) |
(12.7 cm) |
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4" |
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.2 cm) |
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A. Recessed area |
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Box hood style |
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B. Side view - closet or confined area |
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*Required spacing |
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C. Closet door with vents |
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4" |
2.5" |
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(10.2 cm) |
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(6.4 cm) |
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4" |
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(10.2 cm) |
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1. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan |
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NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a |
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the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or |
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90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum |
making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. |
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exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. |
Avoid 90° turns. |
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Vent Length Chart |
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2. Determine vent length. |
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Number of |
Type of |
Box or |
Angled |
The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon: |
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90° turns |
vent |
Louvered |
hoods |
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hoods |
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Rigid metal |
64 ft (20 m) |
58 ft (17.7 m) |
• The number of elbows used. |
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Flexible metal |
36 ft (11 m) |
28 ft (8.5 m) |
• Type of hood. |
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Rigid metal |
54 ft (16.5 m) |
48 ft (14.6 m) |
See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood type for the maximum vent |
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Flexible metal |
31 ft (9.4 m) |
23 ft (7 m) |
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lengths you can use. |
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Rigid metal |
44 ft (13.4 m) |
38 ft (11.6 m) |
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3. Determine the number of elbows you will need. |
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Flexible metal |
27 ft (8.2 m) |
19 ft (5.8 m) |
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IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the Vent Length Chart. |
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Rigid metal |
35 ft (10.7 m) |
29 ft (8.8 m) |
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Flexible metal |
25 ft (7.6 m) |
17 ft (5.2 m) |
In the column listing the type of metal vent you are using (rigid metal or flexible metal), |
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Rigid metal |
27 ft (8.2 m) |
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find the maximum length of metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows. |
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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. W10150630B |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
09-11-08 |