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PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
MGDE400X, MGDE500W
:
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
:
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)
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.
Exhaust venting
:
Exhaust your dryer to the outside.
4" (102 mm) 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.
Hood styles: A & B are recommended.
B
(102 mm)
A
4"
A. Louvered hood
(102 mm)
B. Box hood
4"
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
(102 mm)
The vent system chart provides venting requirments
that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
Vent system chart:
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.
Number of
Type of
90 turns
o
vent
or elbows
0
Rigid metal
1
Rigid metal
2
Rigid metal
3
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
4
3
/
"
7
16
1"
(87 mm)
(25 mm)
14"
(356 mm)
Back View
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Steam and Non-Steam Electronic Gas Dryer
C
4"
2½"
(64 mm)
Box or
Angled
Louvered
hoods
hoods
64 ft (20 m)
58 ft (17.7 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)
3
/
"
3
8
(86 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
7
/
"
5
8
(194 mm)
Side View
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Dryer dimensions
NON-STEAM - 51
38"
(965 mm)
27"
*STEAM - 32
9
/
"
16
(827 mm)
(686 mm)
†
NON-STEAM - 31
/
"
1
2
(800 mm)
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 are acceptable.
2*
48"
(310 cm
(460 mm)
2*
48"
(310 cm
1"*
5"**
(25 mm)
(127 mm)
STEAM - 32
/
"
9
16
(827 mm)
NON-STEAM - 31
1
/
"
2
(800 mm)
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top
are required.
7"*
(178 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
NON-STEAM - 31
*Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2" (51 mm) spacing is allowed.
Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors.
Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
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.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Custom undercounter installation-dryer only
STEAM - 52
/
"
9
16
(1335 mm)
1
/
"
2
(1308 mm)
38"
(965 mm)
(25 mm)
† Most installations require a minimum
5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for
the exhaust vent with elbow. See Installation
Instructions, "Venting Requirements."
3"*
(76 mm)
2
)
3"*
2
)
(76 mm)
STEAM - 5
NON-STEAM - 5"*
(178 mm)
(229 mm)
5" **
(127 mm)
STEAM - 32
/
"
9
16
STEAM - 32
(827 mm)
(827 mm)
/
"
1
2
NON-STEAM - 31
(800 mm)
(0 mm)
1"*
1"*
27"
(25 mm)
(686 mm)
6"
*
(152 mm)
76"
(1930 mm)
1"
1"
27"
(25 mm)
(686 mm)
(25 mm)
/
"*
1
2
(140 mm)
(127 mm)
7"*
9"*
(229 mm)
1"*
27"
1"*
(25 mm)
(686 mm)
(25 mm)
*
9
/
"
16
*
/
"
1
2
(800 mm)
Ref. W10255469B
06/2010
0"
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