Whirlpool GGQ8811LW Installation Guide

InstallationInstructions

IMPORTANT:
Readandsavethese

instructions.

Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with

homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructionsfor

future reference. For best performance,
install dryer according to Installation

Instructions. Failure to complete

installation as instructed could void

warranty.

Save Installation Instructions for local

inspector's use.

Pad No. 8535841

Set to operate on NATURAL GAS

Havequestionsaboutyourdryer?

Call your dealer or local authorized service company
When you call, you will need the dryer model number and serial

number. Both numbers are on the model/serial rating plate located in

the door well behind the dryer door and on front of opening.

Record the numbers here for handy reference:

Model No.

Serial No.

Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.

We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual

and on your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.

I_ This is the safety alertsymbol.

This symbol alerts you to

potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the
safety alert symbol and either the

word =DANGER" or =WARNING".
These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don't follow
instructions.

All safety messages will tell you

what the potential hazard is, tell you
how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the

instructions are not followed.

WARNING: For your safety the
information in this manual

must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or

to prevent property damage,
personal injury or death.

-- Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.

--WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL
GAS

• Do not try to light any
appliance

• Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone in

your building.

• Clear the room, building or area
of all occupants

• Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's

phone Follow the gas suppliers
instructions

• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire

department

-- Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified

installer, service agency or the
gas supplier

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and
vapors, such as gasoline, away
from dryer.

Place dryer at least t8 inches
above the floor for a garage

installation.

Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion, or fire

For proper drying

performance:

The location must provide:

• Protection from weather and wafer:

Do not store or use dryer where it will
be exposed to water and weather

• Room temperature above 45°F: If

room temperature is below 45°F,
automatic cycles may not shut off

• Level floor: Maximum slope under

entire dryer should not be more than 1

inch. If slope is greater than 1 inch,
install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part

No. 279810. Clothes may not tumble
properly and automatic sensor cycles

may not operate correctly if dryer is
not level.

• Sturdy floor to support dryer weight

of 175 pounds.

It is your responsibility to:

• Observe all governing codes and

ordinances.

• Check code requirements: Some
codes limit or do not permit installation

of clothes dryers in garages, closets,

mobile homes or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.

• Comply with the installation

specifications and dimensions.

• Consider spacing requirements for
companion appliances.

• Properly install dryer.

• Check that you have everything
necessary for proper installation.

• Contact a qualified installer to insure

that the electrical and gas installation

meets all national and local cedes and

ordinances.

• Exhaust to outdoors: Dryer must be
exhausted outdoors to prevent

exposure to harmful substances in the
gas fuels; to prevent large amounts of

lint and moisture from accumulating
and to maintain drying efficiency.

This installation must conform with local
codes or in the absence of local cedes,

with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 installation cedes*.

Copies of the standards listed may be

obtained rTom:
* CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

Toolsneededfor

installation

Partsneededfor

installation

Ventingsystem

• level

• gloves

• adjustable wrench that opens to

I" or I" hex-head socket wrench

• fiat-blade screwdriver

• #2 Phillips head screwdriver

• safety glasses

• tin snipes (new vent installation)

• caulking gun and compound

• putty knife

• 8" or 10" pipe wrench

• pipe-joint compound

resistant to L.P. gas

• pliers

Partssuppliedfor
installation

Remove parts

package from dryer
drum. Check that all 4

legs were included.

4 leveling legs

Check local cedes and with gas
supplier, and read electrical, gas and

venting requirements, Pages 5 - 8,
before purchasing parts.

Gas

Gas supply line must have:

• 1/8" NPT plugged tapping.

• Shutoff valve within 6 feet of
appliance is required.

Rigid gas supply line must be:

• 1/2" IPS pipe used with a
cembinaUon of pipe fittings.

• Recommended connection to
dryer:

-- New, flexible metal tubing design-

certified by AGA or CSA.

-- 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT
female.

Optional connection to dryer:

Gas supply line tubing must be:

• Lengths under 6.1 m (20 feet) can
use 3/8" approved tubing (if cedes

and gas supplier permit)

• Lengths over 81 m (20 feet)
should use larger tubing.

L.P, gas conversion:

Conversion must be made by a
qualified technician. A qualified

service technician is someone
experienced and trained in servicing

gas equipment and familiar with
necessary precautions See gas valve

burner base for gas conversion kit part
number*.

Fire Hazard
Usea heavy metalvent.
Do not usea plasticvent.

Do not usea metalfoil vent.
Failureto do socan resultin deathor

fire.

Four-inch heavy metal exhaust vent

and clamps must be used. Dura SafeTM

vent products are recommended.

Dura Safe vent products can be

purchased from your dealer or by
calling Whirlpool Parts & Accessories

1-800-442-9991, Mon-Fri: 8am to 9pm

(CST), Sat: 9am to 4:30pm (CST).
Visit our internet site at

http:/hvww.whirlpoolappliances.cem/
accessories

See Page 11 for more information.

Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with

magnetic latches.

2-112"

Mobile home installations
require:

• Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part

Number 346764*

• Metal exhaust system hardware*

Floors sloped greater than
1 inch:

Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part
No. 279810*.

*Available for purchase from your

dealer.

Exhaustdimensions

A grounded electrical outlet is
requi_-=d within 4-112 feet for the
power supply cord.

The dryer door

J extends 14" from the

front of the dryer
when fully opened.

_-118"/ ,i

38-114" 1-1/2" _ _

gas line i i

P,=!_ o

___opening

6-114"

(mode129s'lwi/4't'hflush

mounted door handle)

30-114"*

(models with extended

door handle) from bottom of dryer.

Recessedarea
installation

Front view

15"

**Wall, door and floor molding may require

additional spacing.

No other fuel-burning appliance

may be installed in the same closet
or recessed area.

• If cedes permit, dryer may be

Back Sides Top Front
Recessed (5"/0") (1"/0") (18"/15") --
CI0set (5"/0") (1"/0") (18"/15") (1"/1")

Dimensions shown with feet extended 1"

*Most installations will require at least 5"

clearance behind the dryer for the dryer vent.

installed in a recessed area or doset
using dimensions shown.

• Dimensions are in inches and are the
minimum allowable. Detailed space

requirements can also be found on
the label on the back panel of the

dryer. These requirements ensure
minimum clearances to combustible

construction, and prevent blockage of
air into the combustion chamber.

• Additional spacing should be
considered for ease of installation

and servicing. Companion appliance
spacing should also be considered.

Installation clearances.
Use recommended clearance for

easier installation.

Recommended/minimum

back exhaust

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bottomexhaust

4"

0

left or right side

14-1/8"

II 4_/4"

10-1/4"

Closet/confinedarea

installation

Front view Side view

48 sq

closet door

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14"

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24 s,

in.-- _ --_-- 1"

spacing
5" is recommended ****

0" is minimum

*** Minimum top and bottom air openings

for closet door.

Extemal exhaust elbow requires
recommended spacing.

If a closet door is installed: The
minimum unobstructed air openings

are required. Louvered doors with
equivalent air openings are

acceptable.
Installation clearances.

Use recommended clearance for
easier installation.

7-1/4"

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3-prong

outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is

recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the

ground path is adequate.
Important: Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-

ampere fused electrical supply is

required. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended.

A separate circuit serving only this
appliance must be provided. A wiring

diagram is located inside the console
or on the inside of the lower front

panel.

Recommended ground
method

The dryer, when installed, must be

electrically grounded in accordance

with local codes, or in the absence of

local codes with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70*.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This
appliance must be grounded. In the

event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of

least resistance for electric current.
The power supply cord plug must be

plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and

ordinances.

3-prong ground

type outlet _._

ground plug

Power supp=y Ground "_

prong

WARNING - Improper connection of

the equipment-grounding conductor

can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or

serviceman if you are in doubt as to

whether the appliance is properly

grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance - if it will

not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained

from:

* National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Explosion Hazard

Use a new AGA or CSA approved

gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.

Securely tighten all gas
connections.

If connected to LP, have a
qualified person make sure gas
pressure does not exceed 13"
water column. Examples of a
qualified person include licensed

heating personnel, authorized gas
company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.

Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion, or fire.

OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.

Gas requirements:

equipped with the
correct burner for

the particular type
of gas in the

home. Burner

Check that dryer is _ __
information will be
found on the

model/serial rating
plate in door well of the dryer. If this
information does not agree with the

type of gas available, see your dealer

Natural Gas:

This dryer is equipped for use with

NATURAL GAS. It is design-certified

by CSA International for L.R (propane
or butane) gases with appropriate

conversion.

L.P. Gas:

No attempt shall be made to convert

the appliance from the gas specified
on the model/serial rating plate for use

with a different gas without consulting
the serving gas supplier.

Conversion must be done by a
qualified service technician. Gas

conversion kit part numbers are

listed on the gas valve burner base.
Burner input requirements:

Elevations up to t0,000 feet:

The design of this dryer has been
certified by CSA International for use

at altitudes up to 10,000 feet above
sea level at the B.T.U. rating indicated

on the model/serial rating plate Burner
input adjustments are not required

when the dryer is operated up to this
elevation

Elevations above t0,000 feet:

When installed above 10,000 feet, a
four percent (4%) reduction of the

burner B.T.U. rating shown on the
model/serial rating plate is required for

each 1,000 foot increase in elevation.

For assistance installing dryer above
10,000 feet elevation, contact your

serving gas supplier.

Supply line requirements:

Provide a tl2-inch IPS rigid gas
supply line to the dryer location.

An individual manual shutoff valve

must be installed within 6 feet of the
dryer in accordance with the National

Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 latest

edition*.

shutoff valve
"open" position

. id pp,y

line

Recommended gas line connection
method.

If local codes permit, it is

recommended that new flexible metal
tubing, design-certified by AGA or

CSA, be used for connecting the
appliance to the rigid gas supply line.

(The gas pipe which extends

through the lower rear of the

appliance has 318-inch male pipe

thread.)

Optional gas line connection
method.

When acceptable to the gas supplier
and local cedes, 3/8-inch approved

tubing may be used for lengths under
20 feet. For lengths over 20 feet,

larger tubing should be used.
A combination of pipe fittings must

be used to connect the dryer to the
gas line.

Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the

action of L.P. gas must be used.
An elbow and connector between
tubing and dryer pipe may be

needed to prevent kinking.
A 1/8-inch NPT plugged tapping,

accessible for test gauge connection,
must be installed immediately

upstream of the gas supply
connection to the dryer.

The dryer must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system

during any pressure testing of that
system a_test pressures in excess

of 1/2 psi.
The dryer must be isolated from

the gas supply piping system by
closing the equipment shutoff

valve during any pressure testing
of the gas supply piping system at

test pressures equal to or less
than 1/2 psi.

Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:

* CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent,
Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death or fire,

• Do Not use non-metal flexible vent,
or exhaust hoods with magnetic

latches.

• Do Not exhaust dryer into any gas
vent, chimney, furnace, cold air vent,

wall, coiling, concealed space of a

building, attic or crawl space, or any

other vent used for venting.

• Do Not install flexible vent in

enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.

Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances,

Exhaust your dryer to the outside.
Moisture and lint indoors may cause:

• Lintto gather around the dryer where

it can be fuel for a fire.

• Moisture damage to woodwork,
furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc.

• Housecleaning problems and health

problems.

Dura Safe TM venting products are
recommended and are available

from your dealer,

Four-inch diameter vent must be
used.

Use a heavy metal vent. Do Not use
plastic or metal foil vent.

Rigid metal vent is recommended to
prevent crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent must be fully

extended and supported when the
dryer is in its final position. Remove
excess flexible vent to avoid sagging

and kinking that may result in reduced
air flow.

An exhaust hood should cap the

exhaust vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home.
Exhaust outlet hood

must be at least 12 _tv..

or any object that may
be in the path of the

inches from the ground ._m_i "

exhaust (such as

flowers, rocks or

bushes, etc.).
If using an existing exhaust system,

clean lint from entire length of
system and make sure exhaust

hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any vinyl or metallized plastic

foil vent with rigid metal or flexible

metal vent.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Do Not

use duct tape, screws or other

fastening devices that extend into the

interior of the vent to
secure vent.

Service check: Back pressure in any
exhaust system used must not exceed

0.6 inches in water column measured

with an incline manometer at the point

that exhaust vent connects to dryer.

/

Mobile home installation

requirements

If codes permit, this dryer is suitable

for mobile home installations.The
installation of the dryer must conform

to the U.S. Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard,

Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the

Federal Standard for Mobile Homes

Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD

Part 280) latest edition.

The dryer must be fastened to the
floor,

Order Mobile Home Installation Kit,

Part No. 346764, from your dealer. Kit

includes the necessary fastening
hardware and detailed installation

instructions. Metal exhaust system is
also available through your dealer.

Special provisions must be made for
the introduction of outside air into the

dryer when installed in a mobile home.
The area of any opening for the

introduction of outside air (such as a
nearby window) should be at least

twice as large as the dryer exhaust
opening.

outside
wall

/

enclosed
area

The dryer must be exhausted
outside.

The exhaust vent must be securely

fastened to a non-combustible portion
of the mobile home structure and must

not terminate beneath the mobile

home.

_ skirting

Plantheexhaustvent
installation

Typical installations exhaust from the rear
of the dryer.

straight beck

offset

Route the vent

The exhaust outlet is located at the
center of the rear of the drye[

The exhaust vent can be routed up,

down, left, right or straight out the
back of the dryer. See "Recessed

area/closet installation" section, Page 4,
for space requirements.

This dryer may be converted to exhaust
out the right or left side or through the bottom.

Typical installations
for left or right side
exhausting.

Typical installations
for bottom exhausting.

To convert the dryer, the following kits
are available from your dealer.

Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white)
Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond)
Exhaust Kit No. 279925 (biscuit)

Exhaust Kit No. 279969 (silver)

The maximum length of the exhaust

acceptable

bette

exhusta

Select the route that will provide the

straightest and most direct path

outdoors, Plan the installation to use

the fewest number of elbows and
turns. Avoid making 90° turns

When using elbows or making
turns, allow as much room as

possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid
kinking

Determine vent length

Preferred --

Maximum length of 4" diameter

Number of

90° elbows

O

1
2
3
4

Acceptable -- _ 2-112"

Maximum length of 4" diameter

Number of Rigid Flexible

90° elbows (fullyextended)

0 58 feet 28 feet

1 48 feet 23 feet
2 38 feet 19 feet

3 29 feet 17 feet
4 21 feet 15 feet

Rigid

64 feet
54 feet

44 feet
35 feet

27 feet

metal vent

Flexible

(fullyextended)

36 feet

31 feet
27 feet
25 feet
23 feet

metal vent

system depends upon:

• the type of vent (rigid or flexible

metal).

• the number of elbows used.

• side or bottom exhaust. Side or
bottom exhaust adds a 90° turn

inside the dryer. To determine

maximum exhaust length, add one

90° turn to the chart.

1. See the exhaust vent length chart
that matches your type hood for the

maximum vent lengths you can use.

Do not use vent runs longer

than specified in exhaust vent

length charts,
Exhaust systems longer than

specified will:

-- accumulate lint creating a
potential fire hazard.

-- shorten the life of the dryer.

-- reduce performance, resulting in

longer drying times and
increased energy usage.

2. Determine the number of elbows
you will need.

3. In the column listingthe type of
metal vent you are using (rigid or

flexible), find the maximum length of
metal vent on the same line as the

number of elbows.

4. Determine the number of 4-inch
diameter vent clamps required.

The maximum length using a 2" x
6" rectangular vent with 2 elbows

and a 2-t/2" exhaust hood is 8 feet.

For exhaust systems not covered

by exhaust vent length charts (such
as multiple unit hookups, plenums,

and power-assist fans), see Service

Manual, Part No. 608197. (To

purchase the Service Manual, see
your Use and Care Guide for a
toll-free telephone number.)