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PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WGD8300S
WGD8500S
Gas supply: 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 inch IPS.
When acceptable to the gas supplier and local
codes, 3/8 inch approved tubing may be used for
lengths under 20 feet. For lengths over 20 feet,
larger tubing should be used. Pipe-joint
compounds resistant to the action of L.P. gas must
be used. If local codes permit, it is recommended
that new flexible metal tubing, design-certified by
AGA or CSA, be used for connecting the appliance
to the rigid gas supply line. (The gas pipe which
extends through the lower rear of the appliance
has 3/8 inch male pipe thread.) An individual
manual shutoff valve must be installed within 6
feet of the dryer in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.
Electrical: A four-wire or three-wire, single
phase, 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, electrical supply
is required on a separate 15 or 20 amp circuit,
fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker is recommended.
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the
outside. Four inch diameter vent is required. Rigid
or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do
Not use plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust outlet
hood must be at least 12 inches from the ground
or any object that may be in the path of the
exhaust.
EXHAUST VENTING
Recommended hood styles
B
Angled hood style is
A
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
Number of
Type of
Box or
90° turns
vent
Louvered
or elbows
hoods
0
Rigid metal
64 ft (20 m)
Flexible metal
36 ft (11 m)
1
Rigid metal
54 ft (16.5 m)
Flexible metal
31 ft (9.4 m)
2
Rigid metal
44 ft (13.4 m)
Flexible metal
27 ft (8.2 m)
3
Rigid metal
35 ft (10.7 m)
Flexible metal
25 ft (7.6 m)
4
Rigid metal
27 ft (8.2 m)
Flexible metal
23 ft (7 m)
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn
inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one
90° turn to the chart.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Electronic Gas Dryer
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
36"
(91.4 cm)
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top and
bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation openings
in the top and bottom are acceptable.
1"
(2.5 cm)
acceptable.
*Side or bottom venting - 0 " (0 cm) spacing is allowed
4"
2.5"
(6.4 cm)
Recommended installation
Angled
spacing for cabinet installation
hoods
For cabinet installation, with a door, the
minimum ventilation openings in the top
are required.
58 ft (17.7 m)
28 ft (8.5 m)
48 ft (14.6 m)
23 ft (7 m)
38 ft (11.6 m)
19 ft (5.8 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
17 ft (5.2 m)
Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path
21 ft (6.4 m)
outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
15 ft (4.6 m)
Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
(128.27 cm)
*28.65"
(72.77 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
Dryer only
14" max.
2
48 in.
(35.6 cm)
2
(310 cm
)
15" min.
(38.1 cm)
2
24 in.
2
(155 cm
)
28.65"
5"*
(72.77 cm)
(12.7 cm)
A
B
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
50½"
2"*
(5 cm)
36" min.
(91.4 cm)
*Required spacing
* Most installations require a minimum 5"
(12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the
exhaust vent with elbow. See Installations
Instructions, "Venting Requirements."
Dryer on pedestal
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
1"*
27"
(2.5 cm)
(68.6 cm)
A
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
*Required spacing
**Side or bottom venting - 0
7" (17.8 cm)
7" (17.8 cm)
5"**
28.65"
1"
(12.7 cm)
(72.77 cm)
(2.5 cm)
*Required spacing
**Side or bottom venting - 0
(0 cm) spacing is allowed
"
1"*
27"
1"*
(2.5 cm)
(68.6 cm)
(2.5 cm)
14" max.
(35.6 cm)
15" min.
(38.1 cm)
1"*
1"
28.65"
5"**
(2.5 cm)
(2.5 cm)
(12.7 cm)
(72.77 cm)
B
"
(0 cm) spacing is allowed
9"
(22.9 cm
1"*
27"
1"*
(2.5 cm)
(68.6 cm)
(2.5 cm)
Ref. 8578902
06-21-06
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