Whirlpool WGD8800YC Installation Guide - Page 4

Installation Requirements - dryer

Page 4 highlights

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Tools needed for gas installations: Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed for all installations: 8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) pipe wrench 8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Level Vent clamps Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas Parts supplied (all models): Utility knife Tin snips (new vent installations) Tape measure Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) 1/4"( 6 mm) nut driver (recommended) Pliers "Y" connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose 5' (1.5 m) Inlet Hose Rubber washer Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts are included. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide". 4

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36

4
TOOLS AND PARTS
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools needed for all installations:
Level
Tape measure
Pliers
Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts
are included.
Parts needed:
(Not supplied with dryer)
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting.
See “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware
available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased
your dryer. For further information, please refer to the “Assistance
or Service” section in your “Use and Care Guide”.
Parts supplied (all models):
Flat-blade screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25 mm)
or
hex-head socket wrench
Tin snips (new vent
installations)
Caulking gun and compound
(for installing new exhaust vent)
Vent clamps
1/4"( 6 mm) nut driver
(recommended)
Tools needed for gas installations:
8" (203 mm) or 10"
(254 mm) pipe wrench
8" (203 mm) or 10"
(254 mm) adjustable wrench
(for gas connections)
Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
Utility knife
“Y” connector
2' (0.6 m) inlet hose
5' (1.5 m) Inlet Hose
Rubber washer
Parts supplied (steam models):
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Leveling legs (4)