Whirlpool LGR7620LQ, LGR7620LW, LGR7620LG, LGQ9508LW, LGQ9508LG Dimension Guide

®

Gas Dryer

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS						OVERALL DIMENSIONS
LGB6000K	LGR3624J	LGR6611L
LGB6300L	LGR5620K	LGR7620L
LGB6400L	LGR5634L	LGR7648K
LGQ7030K	LGR5635L	LGR8648L
LGQ9508L	LGR5636L				1. Small Opening
LGQ9858L	LGR5644J					Side-Swing Door
					2. Large Opening
						Side-Swing Door
Gas supply: Dryer is equipped for use with
NATURAL gas. Dryer can be converted to L.P. gas.
When rigid pipe is used it should be 1/2 inch IPS.
When acceptable to the gas supplier and local
codes, 3/8-inch approved tubing may be used for
lengths under 20 feet. For lengths over 20 feet,
larger tubing should be used. Pipe-joint
compounds resistant to the action of L.P. gas must					3. Wided Opening
be used. If local codes permit, it is recommended
						Side-Swing Door
that new flexible metal tubing, design-certified by
					4. Wide Opening
AGA or CSA, be used for connecting the appliance
to the rigid gas supply line. (The gas pipe which						Hamper Door
extends through the lower rear of the appliance
has 3/8-inch male pipe thread.) 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.

Electrical: A four-wire or three-wire, single
phase, 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, electrical supply
is required on a separate 15or 20-ampere circuit,	RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker is recommended.	For closet installation
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the						"
	with a door, minimum					"
outside. Four-inch diameter vent is required. Rigid						"
	ventilation openings in
or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do
	the top and bottom of	"
Not use plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust outlet
	the door are required.
hood must be at least 12 inches from the ground
	Louvered doors with
or any object that may be in the path of the						"
	equivalent air openings
exhaust.
	are acceptable.
						"
	"	29"	"	"	27 4"	512"
EXHAUST VENTING		(73.66 cm)			(70.5 cm) (14 cm)
		1			2	3

1. Recessed area

4"

2. Side view - closet or confined area

(10.2 cm)

3. Closet door with vents

4"

Box hood style

(10.2 cm)

2.5"

(6.4 cm)

4"

(10.2 cm)

Angled style

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

Louvered style

the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or

Vent Length Chart

making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

Avoid 90° turns.

Number of

Type of

Box or

Angled

2. Determine vent length.

90° turns

vent

Louvered

hoods

or elbows

hoods

The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon:

0

Rigid metal

64 ft (20 m)

58 ft (17.7 m)

• The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal).

Flexible metal

36 ft (11 m)

28 ft (8.5 m)

• The number of elbows used.

1

Rigid metal

54 ft (16.5 m)

48 ft (14.6 m)

• Type of hood.

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

2

Rigid metal

44 ft (13.4 m)

38 ft (11.6 m)

lengths you can use.

Flexible metal

27 ft (8.2 m)

19 ft (5.8 m)

3. Determine the number of elbows you will need.

3

Rigid metal

35 ft (10.7 m)

29 ft (8.8 m)

IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the Vent Length Chart.

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),

4

Rigid metal

27 ft (8.2 m)

21 ft (6.4 m)

find the maximum length of metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows.

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