Install Vent System; Connect Inlet Hose (Steam Model Only) - Whirlpool WGD71HEDW Installation Instructions Manual

The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements
that will help achieve best drying performance.
Standard Vent System Chart
Number of
90° elbows
0 Rigid metal
1
Rigid metal
2 Rigid metal
3
Rigid metal
4 Rigid metal
Long Vent System Chart*
Number of
90° elbows
0 Rigid metal
1 Rigid metal
2 Rigid metal
3
Rigid metal
4 Rigid metal
* For Model WGD71HEW only; for all other models, refer to the
Standard Vent System Chart above. To find your model number,
refer to the model and serial number plate in the inner door well.
NOTE: For long vent systems, use of box/louvered hoods will
improve venting regardless of length.
12
Type Angled
of vent hoods
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
Type Angled
of vent hoods
160 ft. (48.8 m)
150 ft. (45.7 m)
140 ft. (42.7 m)
130 ft. (39.6 m)
120 ft. (36.6 m)

Install Vent System

1.
Install exhaust hood
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
2.
Connect vent to exhaust hood
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using
straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal
all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening
devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent,
because they can catch lint.
CONNECT INLET HOSE
(STEAM MODEL ONLY)
For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent."
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the
new inlet hoses (not supplied). Do not use old hoses.
NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on
the hoses for future reference.
Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.
1.
Turn cold water off, remove hose,
and replace rubber washer
Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.
Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with
new rubber washer.
12" min.
(305 mm)
12" min.
(305 mm)