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29" (73.7 cm) Gas Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS |
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS |
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WGD5000V |
WGD5700V |
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WGD5100V |
WGD5790V |
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WGD5200V |
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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" IPS. When |
A. Small Opening |
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acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" |
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Side-Swing Door |
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approved aluminum or copper tubing may be used |
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B. Large Opening |
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for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). For lengths more |
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than 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing and a different size |
Side-Swing Door |
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adapter fitting should be used. Pipe-joint compounds |
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resistant to the action of L.P. gas must be used. Do |
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not use TEFLON®† tape. If local codes permit, it is |
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recommended that new flexible metal tubing, design- |
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certified by CSA, be used for connecting the |
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appliance to the rigid gas supply line. (The gas pipe |
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which extends through the lower rear of the |
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appliance has 3/8" male pipe thread.) An individual |
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manual shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft |
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(1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National |
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Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. |
Side-Swing Door |
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Electrical: A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15or |
D. Wide Opening |
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20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time- |
Hamper Door |
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delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is |
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance |
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recommended that a separate circuit serving only |
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behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. |
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this dryer be provided. |
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Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. |
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION |
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4" (10.2 cm) diameter heavy metal exhaust vent and |
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clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products |
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For closet installation |
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3"* |
are recommended. For best drying performance, rigid |
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14"max.* |
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metal vents are recommended. Flexible metal vents are |
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with a door, minimum |
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48in.2 * |
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(35.6cm) |
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acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. Do NOT use |
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ventilation openings in |
18"* |
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(310cm2 ) |
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plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust outlet hood must be |
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the top and bottom of |
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(45.7 cm) |
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at least 12" (30.4 cm) from the ground or any object |
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the door are required. |
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that may be in the path of the exhaust. |
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Louvered doors with |
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†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De |
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equivalent ventilation |
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24in.2* |
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openings are acceptable. |
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Nemours and Company. |
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(155cm2 ) |
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EXHAUST VENTING |
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1" |
29" |
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27¾" |
5"* |
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(2.5cm) |
(73.66 cm) |
(2.5 cm) |
(2.5 cm) |
(70.5 cm) |
(12.7 cm) |
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4" |
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2 cm) |
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A. Recessed area |
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Box hood style |
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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) |
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(6.4 cm) |
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Angled hood style |
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(10.2 cm) |
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1. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan |
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NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a |
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the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or |
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90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum |
making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. |
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exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. |
Avoid 90° turns. |
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Vent Length Chart |
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2. Determine vent length. |
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Number of |
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Box or |
Angled |
The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon: |
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90° turns |
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Louvered |
hoods |
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hoods |
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Rigid metal |
64 ft (20 m) |
58 ft (17.7 m) |
• The number of elbows used. |
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Flexible metal |
36 ft (11 m) |
28 ft (8.5 m) |
• Type of hood. |
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Rigid metal |
54 ft (16.5 m) |
48 ft (14.6 m) |
See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood type for the maximum vent |
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Flexible metal |
31 ft (9.4 m) |
23 ft (7 m) |
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lengths you can use. |
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Rigid metal |
44 ft (13.4 m) |
38 ft (11.6 m) |
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3. Determine the number of elbows you will need. |
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Flexible metal |
27 ft (8.2 m) |
19 ft (5.8 m) |
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IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the Vent Length Chart. |
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Rigid metal |
35 ft (10.7 m) |
29 ft (8.8 m) |
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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), |
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Rigid metal |
27 ft (8.2 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) |
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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. W10150630 |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
09-19-08 |
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