Whirlpool WGD8800YC, WGD8600YW, WGD8800YW, MGDB750YW, MGDB850YG Installation Manual

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Gas Dryer Installation Instructions

Canadian Electric Dryer Installation Instructions

Instructions pour l'installation de la sécheuse a gaz

(É.-U. et Canada) et électrique (Canada uniquement)

Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY ............................................................... 2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................... 4

Tools and Parts ................................................................... 4

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 5

ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP-CANADA ONLY .......... 6

Electrical Requirements .................................................... 6

GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ................................................ 7

Electrical Requirements .................................................... 7

Gas Supply Requirements ................................................. 7

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ......................................................... 8

VENTING ..................................................................................... 9

Venting Requirements ........................................................ 9

PLAN VENT SYSTEM ............................................................... 10

INSTALL VENT SYSTEM ......................................................... 12

MAKE GAS CONNECTION ...................................................... 12

CONNECT INLET HOSES ........................................................ 12

CONNECT VENT ...................................................................... 14

LEVEL DRYER .......................................................................... 14

COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .............................. 15

REVERSE DOOR SWING ......................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 17

INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase: _________________________________ Date of installation: _______________________________ Installer: ________________________________________ Model number: ___________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________

Table des matières

SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ........................................ 18

EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION .......................................20

Outillage et pièces .............................................................20

EXIGENCES D'EMPLACEMENT ............................................... 21

RACCORDEMENT DE LA SÉCHEUSE

ÉLECTRIQUE - CANADA SEULEMENT ..................................22

Spécications électriques ................................................. 22

RACCORDEMENT D'UNE SÉCHEUSE À GAZ ........................23

Spécications électriques ................................................. 23

Spécications de l'alimentation en gaz ...........................23

INSTALLATION DES PIEDS DE NIVELLEMENT ...................... 25

L'EVACUATION ..........................................................................25

Exigences concernant l'evacuation .................................25

PLANIFICATION DU SYSTÈME D'ÉVACUATION ..................... 26

INSTALLATION DU SYSTÈME D'ÉVACUATION ....................... 28

RACCORDEMENT AU GAZ ....................................................... 29

RACCORDEMENT DES TUYAUX D'ALIMENTATION .............. 29

RACCORDEMENT DU CONDUIT D'ÉVACUATION ................. 31

RÉGLAGE DE L'APLOMB DE LA SÉCHEUSE ......................... 31

LISTE DE VÉRIFICATION

POUR INSTALLATION TERMINÉE ............................................32

INVERSION DU SENS D'OUVERTURE DE LA PORTE ............32

DÉPANNAGE ..............................................................................34

NOTES CONCERNANT L'INSTALLATION

Date d'achat : _____________________________________ Date d'installation : ________________________________ Installateur : ______________________________________ Numéro de modèle : ________________________________ Numéro de série : __________________________________

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W10392126A W10392127A-SP

DRYER SAFETY

When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

TOOLS AND PARTS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools needed for all installations:

Tools needed for gas installations:

Flat-blade screwdriver

Level

Utility knife

Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench

Vent clamps

Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent)

8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) pipe wrench

Pipe-joint compound

resistant to LP gas

8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) adjustable wrench (for gas connections)

Parts supplied (all models):

Leveling legs (4)

Parts supplied (steam models):

Tin snips (new vent installations)

Tape measure

1/4"( 6 mm) nut driver (recommended)

Pliers

“Y” connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose

5' (1.5 m) Inlet Hose Rubber washer

Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts are included.

Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer)

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.

Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the “Assistance or Service” section in your “Use and Care Guide”.

Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer)

Refer to your “Use and Care Guide” for information about accessories available for your dryer.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

You will need:

A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. ■ See “Venting Requirements”.

A separate 15 or 20-amp circuit needed for gas dryers and ■ 30-amp circuit needed for electric dryers.

If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet ■ located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See “Electrical Requirements”.

Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). ■ Also consider weight of companion appliance.

Level oor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire ■ dryer. If slope is greater than 1", clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly.

For garage installation, place dryer at least 18" (460 mm) ■ above oor.

Steam models only: Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. ■ (1.2 m) of the water ll valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). You may use the water supply for your washer using the “Y” connector provided.

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45° F (7°C). At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic sensor cycle. this can result in longer drying times.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

Check codes requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as a dryer.

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.

DRYER DIMENSIONS

Side view with open door dimensions:

Back view:

Bottom view:

NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm)

clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements”.

Spacing for recessed area or closet installation

All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on sides and rear.

Additional spacing should be considered for ease of ■ installation and servicing.

Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and ■ oor moldings.

Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the ■ dryer to reduce noise transfer.

For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation ■ openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilitation openings are acceptable.

Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. ■

ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP- CANADA ONLY

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

It is your responsibility:

To contact a qualied electrical installer. ■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in ■

conformance with Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest edition and all local codes. A copy of above codes standard may be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA.

To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, ■ 60 Hz, AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit.

This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certied ■ Power Cord intended to be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Be sure wall receptacle is within reach of dryer’s nal location.

Mobile home - Additional installation requirements:

This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.

Mobile home installations require:

All dryers:

Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase ■ from your dealer. For further information, see “Assistance or Service” section in your “Use and Care Guide”.

Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to ■ introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust opening.

For gas dryers mobile home installations:

Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number ■ W10432680 is available to order. For further information, see “Assistance or Service” section in your “Use and Care Guide”.

4-wire receptacle (14-30R)

If using a replacement power supply cord, it is recommended that you use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 9831317.

For further information, please reference service numbers located in “Assistance or Service” section of your “Use and Care Guide”.

GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

This dryer 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. This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualied electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

GAS TYPE

Natural Gas:

This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is designcertied by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases with appropriate conversion.

Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas ■ in your home. Burner information is located on the rating plate in the door well of your dryer. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the phone numbers referenced in the “Assistance or Service” section of your “Use and Care Guide”.

LP Gas Conversion:

4 1/2"

(115 mm)

(25 mm)

IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made by a qualied technician.

No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas specied on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting your gas company.

GAS SUPPLY LINE

Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible ■ for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas connection to the dryer.

A. 3/8" exible gas connector B. 3/8" pipe to are adapter tting C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line E. Gas shutoff valve.

1/2" IPS pipe is recommended. ■ 3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for ■

lengths under 20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.

If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing. ■ Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and ■

a different size adapter tting. 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

Must include shut-off valve ■

In the U.S.A.:

An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing.

In Canada:

An individual manual shut-off 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) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing.

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GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS

Use an elbow and a 3/8" are x 3/8" NPT adapter tting ■ between the exible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking.

Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON ■

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This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a ■ listed exible gas connector that complies with the standard for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.

BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS

Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):

When installed above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) a 4% reduction ■ of the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate is required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in elevation.

Gas supply pressure testing

The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping ■ system during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi.

DRYER GAS PIPE

The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer ■ has a 3/8" male pipe thread.

A. 1/2" NPT gas supply line B. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) from the oor, depending on the pedestal model. For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional 18" (460 mm) from the oor.

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(102 mm)

INSTALL LEvELING LEGS

Prepare dryer for leveling legs

To avoid damaging oor, use a large at piece of cardboard from dryer carton; place under entire dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard. IMPORTANT: If laying dryer on its back, use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with to avoid damaging the back of the dryer. Lay the dryer on its side if you do not have the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with.

vENTING

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or exible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.

2. Screw in leveling legs

Examine leveling legs. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench if necessary, to nish turning legs until they begin to touch the base.

Now stand the dryer on its legs. Slide the dryer until it is close to its nal location. Leave enough room for electrical connection and to connect the exhaust vent.

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps ■ may be used.

Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. ■

Rigid metal vent:

Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid ■ crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean)

Must be fully extended and supported in nal dryer location. ■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may ■

result in reduced airow and poor performance. Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or oors. ■ The total length should not exceed 7 ■

/4 ft. (2.4 m).

NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from

entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or exible metal vents. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance.

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Exhaust hoods:

Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object ■ that may obstruct exhaust (such as owers, rocks, bushes, or snow).

Recommended Styles:

PLAN vENT SYSTEM

Recommended exhaust installations

Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible.

Louvered Hood

Acceptable Style:

Angled Hood

Elbows:

45° elbows provide better airow than 90° elbows. ■

Recommended Styles:

Good

Better

Box Hood

A. Dryer B. Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood

E. Clamps F. Rigid metal or exible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows H. Exhaust outlet

Optional exhaust installations:

Clamps:

Use clamps to seal all joints. ■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws ■

or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.

Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For more information, see “Assistance or Service” section in your “Use and Care Guide”.

Exhaust Cover Kit (to cover unused exhaust holes): ■ Part Number W10186596 - all models Bottom Exhaust Kit- Part Number 8212503 ■

If you prefer, dryer may be converted to exhaust through the bottom. You must contact your local dealer to have dryer converted.

A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Bottom exhaust installation

Alternate installations for close clearances

Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Determine vent path:

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

Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. ■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room ■

as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. ■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. ■

Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance:

Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent ■ material and hood combinations acceptable to use.

NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specied in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specied will:

Shorten life of dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times ■

and increased energy usage.

The Vent System Charts provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.

Whirlpool Vent System Chart

A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)

B. Periscope installation

NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase. Contact your local dealer.

Over-the-Top Installation: ■ Part Number 4396028

Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent ■ mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (460 mm) mismatch

Part Number 4396011 - 18" (460 mm) to 29" (737 mm)

mismatch

Part Number 4396014 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (1270 mm) mismatch

Special provisions for mobile homes:

Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.

Number of 90° elbows

Maytag Vent System Chart

Number of 90° elbows

Type

of vent

Rigid metal

Type

of vent

Rigid metal

Box/louvered

hoods

64 ft. (20 m)

54 ft. (16.5 m)

44 ft. (13.4 m)

35 ft. (10.7 m)

27 ft. (8.2 m)

Box/louvered

hoods

100 ft. (30.5 m)

90 ft. (27.4 m)

Angled

hoods

58 ft. (17.7 m)

48 ft. (14.6 m)

38 ft. (11.6 m)

29 ft. (8.8 m)

21 ft. (6.4 m)

Angled

hoods

94 ft. (28.7 m)

84 ft. (25.6 m)

Moblie Home Exhaust installation

NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the

dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the charts.

Rigid metal

80 ft. (24.4 m)

71 ft. (21.6 m)

63 ft. (19.2 m)

74 ft. (22.6 m)

65 ft. (19.8 m)

57 ft. (17.4 m)

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