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Gas Dryer
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OVERALL DIMENSIONS |
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LGB6000K |
LGR3624J |
LGR6611L |
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LGB6300L |
LGR5620K |
LGR7620L |
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LGB6400L |
LGR5634L |
LGR7648K |
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LGQ7030K |
LGR5635L |
LGR8648L |
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LGQ9508L |
LGR5636L |
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1. Small Opening |
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LGQ9858L |
LGR5644J |
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Side-Swing Door |
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2. Large Opening |
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Side-Swing Door |
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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 inch IPS. |
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When acceptable to the gas supplier and local |
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codes, 3/8-inch approved tubing may be used for |
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lengths under 20 feet. For lengths over 20 feet, |
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larger tubing should be used. Pipe-joint |
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compounds resistant to the action of L.P. gas must |
3. Wided Opening |
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be used. If local codes permit, it is recommended |
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Side-Swing Door |
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that new flexible metal tubing, design-certified by |
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4. Wide Opening |
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AGA or CSA, be used for connecting the appliance |
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to the rigid gas supply line. (The gas pipe which |
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Hamper Door |
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extends through the lower rear of the appliance |
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has 3/8-inch male pipe thread.) An individual |
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manual shutoff valve must be installed within 6 |
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feet of the dryer in accordance with the National |
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Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. |
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Electrical: A four-wire or three-wire, single |
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phase, 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, electrical supply |
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is required on a separate 15or 20-ampere circuit, |
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION |
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fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse |
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or circuit breaker is recommended. |
For closet installation |
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Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the |
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with a door, minimum |
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outside. Four-inch diameter vent is required. Rigid |
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ventilation openings in |
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or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do |
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the top and bottom of |
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Not use plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust outlet |
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the door are required. |
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hood must be at least 12 inches from the ground |
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Louvered doors with |
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or any object that may be in the path of the |
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equivalent air openings |
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exhaust. |
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are acceptable. |
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29" |
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27 4" |
512" |
EXHAUST VENTING |
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(73.66 cm) |
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(70.5 cm) (14 cm) |
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1. Recessed area |
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4" |
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2. Side view - closet or confined area |
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(10.2 cm) |
3. Closet door with vents |
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Box hood style |
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(10.2 cm) |
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2.5" |
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(6.4 cm) |
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4" |
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(10.2 cm) |
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Angled style |
1. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan |
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Louvered style |
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the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or |
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Vent Length Chart |
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making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. |
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Avoid 90° turns. |
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Number of |
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Box or |
Angled |
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2. Determine vent length. |
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90° turns |
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vent |
Louvered |
hoods |
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or elbows |
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hoods |
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The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon: |
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Rigid metal |
64 ft (20 m) |
58 ft (17.7 m) |
• The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal). |
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Flexible metal |
36 ft (11 m) |
28 ft (8.5 m) |
• The number of elbows used. |
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Rigid metal |
54 ft (16.5 m) |
48 ft (14.6 m) |
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Flexible metal |
31 ft (9.4 m) |
23 ft (7 m) |
See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood type for the maximum vent |
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Rigid metal |
44 ft (13.4 m) |
38 ft (11.6 m) |
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lengths you can use. |
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Flexible metal |
27 ft (8.2 m) |
19 ft (5.8 m) |
3. Determine the number of elbows you will need. |
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Rigid metal |
35 ft (10.7 m) |
29 ft (8.8 m) |
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IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the Vent Length Chart. |
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Flexible metal |
25 ft (7.6 m) |
17 ft (5.2 m) |
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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) |
21 ft (6.4 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. 8535830 |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
04-16-03 |