Whirlpool WGD5500S, WGD5520S, WGD5530S, WGD5550S, WGD5540S User Manual
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Gas Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS |
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS |
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LGR8620P |
WGD5530S |
WGD5800V |
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LGR8648P |
WGD5540S |
WGD5810S |
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WGD5100S |
WGD5550S |
WGD5820S |
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15¹⁄ " |
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22³⁄ " |
WGD5200T |
WGD5600S |
WGD5830S |
A. Small Opening |
43³⁄ " |
(38.74cm) |
43³⁄ " |
(57.8cm) |
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WGD5300S |
WGD5700S |
WGD5840S |
(110cm) |
(110cm) |
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Side-Swing Door |
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WGD5500S |
WGD5790S |
WGD5850S |
B. Large Opening |
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WGD5520S |
WGD5800S |
WGD5900S |
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Side-Swing Door |
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Gas supply: |
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*26" |
*27³⁄ " |
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(66cm) |
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(70.5cm) |
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1/2" IPS pipe is recommended. |
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29" |
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29" |
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(73.66cm) |
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3/8" approved tubing is acceptable for lengths |
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under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier |
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permit. |
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Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping |
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accessible for test gauge connection, immediately |
C. Wide Opening |
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upstream of the gas connection to the dryer. |
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Side-Swing Door |
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(110cm) |
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Must include a shutoff valve: |
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D. Wide Opening |
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An individual manual shutoff valve must be |
Hamper Door |
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installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in |
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*27³⁄ " |
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accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI |
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Z223.1. The location should be easy to reach for |
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(70.5cm) |
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29" |
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opening and closing. |
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(73.66cm) |
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The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of |
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your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread. |
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Electrical: 120-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15or |
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*Most installations require a minimum 5-1/2" (14 cm) clearance |
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20-amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time- |
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behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. |
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delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is |
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION |
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recommended that a separate circuit serving only |
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this dryer be provided. |
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Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the |
For closet installation |
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3" |
outside. Four-inch diameter vent is required. Rigid |
with a door, minimum |
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or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do Not |
ventilation openings in |
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use plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust outlet hood |
the top and bottom of |
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must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or |
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the door are required. |
(45.7 cm) |
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any object that may be in the path of the exhaust. |
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Louvered doors with |
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equivalent air openings |
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are acceptable. |
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24 in.2 |
3" |
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(155 cm2 ) |
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(7.6 cm) |
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29" |
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1" |
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1" |
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(73.66 cm) |
(2.5 cm)(2.5 cm)(70.5 cm) (14 cm) |
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EXHAUST VENTING |
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A. Recessed area |
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B. Side view - closet or confined area |
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C. Closet door with vents |
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(10.2 cm) |
1. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan |
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Box hood style |
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4" |
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the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or |
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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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Angled style |
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Louvered style |
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2. Determine vent length. |
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Vent Length Chart |
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The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon: |
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Number of |
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Box or |
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• The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal). |
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90° turns |
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vent |
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hoods |
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or elbows |
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hoods |
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• The number of elbows used. |
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Rigid metal |
64 ft (20 m) |
58 ft (17.7 m) |
• Type of hood. |
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Flexible metal |
36 ft (11 m) |
28 ft (8.5 m) |
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See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood type for the maximum vent |
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Rigid metal |
54 ft (16.5 m) |
48 ft (14.6 m) |
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lengths you can use. |
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Flexible metal |
31 ft (9.4 m) |
23 ft (7 m) |
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3. Determine the number of elbows you will need. |
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Rigid metal |
44 ft (13.4 m) |
38 ft (11.6 m) |
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Flexible metal |
27 ft (8.2 m) |
19 ft (5.8 m) |
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the Vent Length Chart. |
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3 |
Rigid metal |
35 ft (10.7 m) |
29 ft (8.8 m) |
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The chart at left helps you determine your maximum vent length based on the number |
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Flexible metal |
25 ft (7.6 m) |
17 ft (5.2 m) |
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of 90° turns or elbows you will need and the type of vent (rigid or flexible metal) and |
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Rigid metal |
27 ft (8.2 m) |
21 ft (6.4 m) |
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hood that you will use. |
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Flexible metal |
23 ft (7 m) |
15 ft (4.6 m) |
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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. 8562582 Rev B |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
09-23-08 |
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