18"*
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
27¾"
(705 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm )
2
*
2
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
24 in.
(155 cm )
2
*
2
27"
(686 mm)
29
¾"
(705 mm)
1
/4
433/8"
(1102 mm)
*26"
(660 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
151/4"
(387 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
*273/4"
(705 mm)
433/8"
(
1102 mm)
2
2
3
/4"
(578 mm)
*
29
1
/2"
(
749 mm)
4
3"
(
1092 mm)
2
7"
(687 mm)
23
3
/4"
(603 mm)
*
29
1
/2"
(
749 mm)
4
3"
(
1092 mm)
27"
(687 mm)
1
3
3
/4"
(
349 mm)
433/8"
(1102 mm)
*273/4"
(705 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
2
2
3
/4"
(578 mm)
4
3
3
/8"
(1102 mm)
*273/4"
(705 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
133/4"
(349 mm)
29" and 27" Gas Dryer
Number
90° turns or
elbows
Type of vent Box/louvered
hoods
Angled hoods
0 Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 58 ft. (17.7 m)
1 Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m)
2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m)
3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m)
4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m)
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations for 27" wide
models have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum
exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.
Vent System Chart (29" Wide Long Vent Models Only)
Number
90° turns or
elbows
Type of vent Box, louvered,
or angled hoods
0 Rigid metal 120 ft. (36.6 m)
1 Rigid metal 110 ft. (33.5 m)
2 Rigid metal 100 ft. (30.5 m)
3 Rigid metal 90 ft. (27.4 m)
4 Rigid metal 80 ft. (24.4 m)
5 Rigid metal 70 ft. (21.3 m)
Vent System Chart
4"
(102 mm)
2.5"
(64 mm)
Louvered style
Acceptable hood style
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
Box hood style
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
MGDC500V
MGDC700V
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
29" Model
Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for
use with Natural gas. It is design-certified by
CSA International for LP (propane or
butane) gases with appropriate conversion.
The gas line must include 1/8" NPT
minimum plugged tapping accessible for
test gauge connection, immediately
upstream of the gas connection to the dryer.
1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.
3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is
acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if
27" Model
local codes and gas supplier permit.
If you are using Natural gas, do not use
copper tubing.
3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between
dryer pipe and 3/8" approved tubing.
Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger
tubing and a different size adapter fitting.
If your dryer has been converted to use LP
gas, 3/8" LP compatible copper tubing can
be used. If the total length of the supply line
is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist
the action of LP gas must be used. Do not
use TEFLON®† tape.
Must include a shutoff valve.
In the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be
Most installations require a minimum 5 1/2" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable.
installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the
dryer in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
In Canada:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be
installed in accordance with the B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
It is recommended that an individual manual
shutoff valve be installed within six (6) feet
(1.8 m) of the dryer.
The location should be easy to reach for
opening and closing.
Electrical: 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,
15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is also
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this dryer be provided.
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 vent. Exhaust outlet hood must be at
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.
least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any
object that may be in the path of the exhaust.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du
Pont De Nemours and Company.
Hood styles: Box and Louvered hoods styles are
recommended.
The vent system chart provides venting requirments
that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
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.
.
A
. D.
B
A.
B.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
B.
.
C
D.
A. Small Opening Side-Swing Door
B. Large Opening Side-Swing Door
C. Wide Opening Side-Swing Door
D. Wide Opening Hamper Door
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
C.
*Required spacing
Ref. W10296135
12/2009