Whirlpool WGD9050XW Dimension Guide - Page 1

Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD9050X, WGD9150W, WGD9151X, WGD9250W, WGD9270X 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 4" C (102 mm) OVERALL DIMENSIONS Dryer dimensions 27" (686 mm) 29" (736 mm) 35 3/8" (899 mm) Left or right side exhaust 31/2" (89 mm) Electric 61/4" (159 mm) 281/8" (715 mm) 31/2" (89 mm) 1" (25 mm) Front view 481/8" (1238 mm) 471/8" (1197 mm) 6 7/8" (174 mm) Side view 1 5/8" (41 mm) 14" (358 mm) Back view 1" (25 mm) 39" min. (990 mm) 1" (25 mm) A 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) 2½" (64 mm) A. Louvered hood B. Box hood C. Angled hood (acceptable) 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 90o turns or elbows Type of vent Box or Louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m) 1 Rigid metal 54 ft (16.5 m) 48 ft (14.6 m) 2 Rigid metal 44 ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m) 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. Door Open view Custom under counter (dryer only) installation Cabinet and closet dimensions 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. 34" recommended (864 mm) 18" min. (457 mm) 3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 7" (178 mm) 18" (460 mm) 4" (102 mm) 3" (76 mm) 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) Closet (dryer only) installation 4" (102 mm) 6" (152 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) Cabinet (dryer only) installation 3" (76 mm) 76" (1930 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) Stacked washer and dryer installation 51/2" (140 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. Ref. W10240584C 12/2010