Whirlpool WGD80HEBW - Manual (Page 2)

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
E xhaust 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.
Louvered Hood
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Exhaust hoods:
Recommended Styles:
Acceptable Style:
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.
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.
GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
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.
WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS
Determine vent path:
■ Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
path outdoors.
■ Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and
turns.
■
When using elbows or making turns, allow as much
room
as possible.
■
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
■
Use as few 90° turns as possible.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Standard Vent System Chart
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0 Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
■ Use the “Vent System Charts” on the next page to determine
type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to
use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified
in “Vent System Charts.”
Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:
■
Shorten life of dryer.
■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
and increased energy usage.
Long Vent System Chart*
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0 Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
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)
* 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.