Whirlpool WGD5000VQ, WGD5100VQ, WGD5200VQ, WGD5300VQ, WGD5300VW Dimension Guide

29" (73.7 mm) Gas Dryer

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

WGD5000V

WGD5600V

WGD5100V

WGD5700V

223/4"

WGD5200V

WGD5790V

(1100 mm)

151/4"

(1100 mm)

WGD5300V

(578 mm)

433/8"

(387.4 mm) 433/8"

Gas supply: Dryer is equipped for use with

A

B

Natural gas. Dryer can be converted to L.P. gas.

*273/4"

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

*26"

approved aluminum or copper tubing may be used

A. Small Opening

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

(660 mm)

(705 mm)

for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). For lengths more

Side-Swing Door

29"

29"

B. Large Opening

(736.6 mm)

(736.6 mm)

than 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing and a different size

adapter fitting should be used. Pipe-joint compounds

Side-Swing Door

resistant to the action of L.P. gas must be used. Do

223/4"

not use TEFLON®† tape. If local codes permit, it is

433/8"

(578 mm)

recommended that new flexible metal tubing, design-

(1100 mm)

433/8"

certified by CSA, be used for connecting the

(1100 mm)

appliance to the rigid gas supply line. (The gas pipe

C

which extends through the lower rear of the

133/4"

appliance has 3/8" male pipe thread.) An individual

*273/4"

D

(705 mm)

(736.6 mm)

(349 mm)

(1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National

C. Wide Opening

manual shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft

Side-Swing Door

29"

Fu l Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.

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

D. Wide Opening

(705 mm)

*273/4"

20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-

Hamper Door

29"

delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is

*Most installations require a minimum 5" (127 mm) clearance

(736.6 mm)

recommended that a separate circuit serving only

behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.

Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside.

RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION

this dryer b provided.

4" (10.2 cm) diameter heavy metal exhaust vent and

3"*

clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products

For closet installation

14"max.*

(76mm)

are recommended. For best drying performance,rigid

with a door, minimum

48in.2 *

metal vents are recommended. Flexible metal vents are

(356 mm)

ventilation openings in

18"*

(310cm2 )

acceptableonly if accessible for cleaning. Do NOT use

the top and bottom of

(457 mm)

plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust outlet hood must be

the door are required.

at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object

Louvered doors with

that may be in the path of the exhaust.

equivalent ventilation

24in.2 *2

3"*

†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De

openings are acceptable.

(150cm )

(76mm)

Nemours and Company.

1"

29"

1"

1"*

27¾"

5"*

EXHAUST VENTING

C

(25mm)

A

(25 mm)

(25 mm)

B

(127 mm)

(736.6mm)

(705 mm)

A. Recessed area

223/4"

B. Side view - closet or confined area

151/

(578 mm

C. Closet door with vents

*Required spacing

(387.4 mm) 433/8"

(1100 mm)

1. 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. When using elbows or

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

NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a

Avoid 90° turns.

2. Determine vent length.

90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum

The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon:

exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.

• Type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal).

Number of

Type of

Box or

Angled

• Number of elbows used.

90o turns

vent

Louvered

hoods

or elbows

hoods

• Type of hood.

0

Rigid metal

64 ft (20 m)

58 ft (17.7 m)

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

1

Rigid metal

54 ft (16.5 m)

48 ft (14.6 m)

lengths you can use.

	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)

3. Determine the number of elbows you will need.

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

In the column listing the type of metal vent you are using (rigid metal or flexible metal), find the maximum length of metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows.

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. W10150630
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.	07/2009