Installation Requirements; Gas Supply Requirements; Electrical Requirements; Venting Requirements - Whirlpool WGD7990X Installation Requirements

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

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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

xhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm)
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diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible 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
Acceptable Style:
Angled Hood
Determine vent path:
Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
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path outdoors.
Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and
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turns.
When using elbows or making turns, allow as much
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room
as possible.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
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Use as few 90° turns as possible.
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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.
Box Hood
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent
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material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified
in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
Shorten life of dryer.
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Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
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and increased energy usage.
Vent System Chart
Type
Number of
90° elbows of vent
0 Rigid metal
1
Rigid metal
2
Rigid metal
3
Rigid metal
4
Rigid metal
NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the
dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn
to the chart.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Box/louvered
Angled
hoods
hoods
58 ft. (17.7 m)
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)