Whirlpool WGD9450W, W10255469B, WGD9750W, WGD9550W User Manual

DuetSteam and Non-Steam Electronic Gas Dryer

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

WGD9600T, WGD9450W,

Dryer dimensions

STEAM - 529/16" Custom undercounter installation-dryer only

WGD9550W, WGD9750W

(1335 mm)

Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use with Natural

NON-STEAM - 511/2"

(1308 mm)

38"

gas. Dryer can be converted to L.P. gas. When rigid

pipe is used it should be 1/2" IPS. When acceptable

(965 mm)

to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" approved

tubing may be used for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m).

38"

For lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing should be

1"*

27"

1"*

used. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the action of

(965 mm)

(25 mm)

(686 mm)

(25 mm)

L.P. gas must be used. An individual manual shutoff

† Most installations require a minimum

valve must be installed within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the dryer

in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for

Z223.1.

*STEAM - 329/16"

27"

the exhaust vent with elbow. See Installation

Instructions, “Venting Requirements.”

Electrical: A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp

(827 mm)

(686 mm)

fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or

†NON-STEAM - 311/2"

circuit breaker and a separate circuit are recommended.

(800 mm)

Water (Steam models only): The dryer must be				For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top and bot-
connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet				tom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air
hoses. Do not use old hoses. Do not overtighten.				ventilation openings are acceptable.
Damage to the coupling can result.								6"
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside.								(152 mm)
					3"
4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible
metal exhaust vent must be used. Do not use plastic					(76 mm)	14" max.
or metal foil vet. Exhaust hood must be at least				48 in.2 *		(356 mm)
12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that				(310 cm2)		18" max.
may be in the path of the exhaust.
Hood styles: A & B are recommended.						(457 mm)		76"
			C					(1930 mm)
	B	4"
		(102 mm)
				24 in.2 *	3"
				(155 cm2)
A					(76 mm)
			2½"					1"	27"	1"
	4"		(64 mm)			STEAM - 329/16"	STEAM - 51/2"**	(25 mm)	(686 mm) (25 mm)
		A. Louvered hood				(827 mm)	(140 mm)
	(102 mm)				NON-STEAM - 311/2" NON-STEAM - 5"**
		B. Box hood
4"						(800 mm)	(127 mm)
		C. Angled hood (acceptable)
(102 mm)
				For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation
The vent system chart provides venting requirments
				openings in the top are required.
that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
Vent system chart:					7"*		7"*
					(178 mm)
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have							(178 mm)
a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum						14"* max.
exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart.						(356 mm)
Number of	Type of	Box or	Angled			18"* max.				9"*
90o turns	vent	Louvered	hoods
or elbows		hoods				(457 mm)				(229 mm)
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)					1"*	27"	1"*
					STEAM - 329/16"		5"	(25 mm)	(686 mm) (25 mm)
					(827 mm)		(127 mm)
					NON-STEAM - 311/2"
					(800 mm)

37/16"

33/8"

*Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2" (51 mm) spacing is allowed.

1"

(87 mm)

1"

(86 mm

Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors.

(25 mm)

(25 mm)

Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.

Use the fewest 90° turns possible.

14"

75/8"

Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart.

(356 mm)

(194 mm)

Back View

Side View

Determine the number of elbows you will need.

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. W10255469B
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.	07/2009