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Whirlpool WGD5000VQ Installation Instructions Manual page 2

29" (73.7cm) gas dryer

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WARNING:
For your safety, the information
in this manual must be followed
to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion,
or to prevent
property damage,
personal
injury, or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building,
or area of all occupants.
• Immediately
call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
In the State of Massachusetts,
the following installation instructions apply:
• Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts.
• If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
iMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
8" or 10" pipe wrench
8" or 10" adjustable
wrench (for gas
connections)
Flat-blade screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or
hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet)
1/4"nut driver or socket
wrench (recommended)
Level
Knife
Vent clamps
Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
Caulking gun and
compound
(for installing
new exhaust vent)
Pliers
Tape measure
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts were
included.
4 leveling legs
Parts needed:
Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas
supply, electrical supply and venting, and read "Electrical
Requirements,"
"Gas Supply Requirements"
and "Venting
Requirements" before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following)
that may be ordered by calling the dealer from whom you
purchased your dryer. For further information, please reference
the front page of the Dryer User Instructions.
Mobile Home Installation Kit. Ask for Part Number 346764.
Metal exhaust system hardware.

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