Whirlpool WGD97HEX, WGD95HEX, WGD94HEX User Manual

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

WGD94HEX, WGD95HEX, WGD97HEX

Gas Dryer

38

(968 mm)

(18 mm)

53/4"*

(146 mm)

Front view:

27"

(686 mm)

1

"

/8

* Approx. measurement

3

/4

"*

Back view:

61/4"

(159 mm)

Water

Vent

NOTE: Most installations require a minimum 5" (102 mm)

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

Recommended installation clearances (dryer only):

7

29

/8"*

(759 mm)

1

/2"*

3

(89 mm)

Side view:

18" min.

(457 mm)

3"

(76 mm)

48 in.2 min.

(310 cm

2

)

3

/4"*

(18 mm)

Gas

(654 mm)

253/4"

3

14

/8"

(365 mm)

1

/8"*

6

(156 mm)

5"

(127 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

(76 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

3"

24 in.2 min.

(155 cm2)

Installation spacing for recessed area
or closet installation

All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed.

■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of

installation and servicing.

■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, oor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line.

■ 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.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Gas supply: This 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" IPS. When
acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" approved tubing may be used for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). For lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m), larger
tubing should be used. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the action of L.P. gas must be used. An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed
within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker and a separate circuit
are recommended.

WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS

The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. Do not overtighten.
Damage to the coupling can result.

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm)

diameter vent is required. Rigid or exible metal exhaust vent
must be used. Do not use plastic or metal foil vet. Exhaust hood
must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that
may be in the path of the exhaust.

Exhaust hoods:

Recommended Styles:

Louvered Hood

Box Hood

Acceptable Style:

Angled Hood

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.

Vent System Chart

Number of
90° elbows

0

1

2

Type

of vent

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Box/louvered

hoods

64 ft. (20 m)

54 ft. (16.5 m)

44 ft. (13.4 m)

Angled

hoods

58 ft. (17.7 m)

48 ft. (14.6 m)

38 ft. (11.6 m)

3

Rigid metal

35 ft. (10.7 m)

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.

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.

4

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

dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn
to the chart.

Rigid metal

27 ft. (8.2 m)

29 ft. (8.8 m)

21 ft. (6.4 m)

W10423115A

09/2011