Whirlpool WGD4985EW Installation Guide - Page 5

Location Requirements - gas dryer

Get Whirlpool WGD4985EW PDF manuals and user guides View all Whirlpool WGD4985EW manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 5 highlights

Location Requirements 133/4" (349 mm) 273/4"* (705 mm) 26"** (660 mm) 29" (737 mm) 411/2" (1054 mm) You will need: ■■ A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 30 amp circuit for electric dryers. ■■ A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for gas dryers. ■■ If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ A sturdy floor to support dryer and a total weight (dryer and load) of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered. ■■ Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If not level, clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly. Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended. The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as a dryer. Installation clearances: The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." 29" Wide Models - Dryer Dimensions 223/4" (578 mm) 273/4"* (705 mm) 26"** (660 mm) 29" (737 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) B A. Wide opening side-swing door B. Wide opening hamper door * 6.5 or 7.0 cu. ft. capacity models ** 6.0 cu. ft. capacity models NOTE: Leveling legs should be 1/2" (13 mm) (to match height of 3.6 cu. ft. capacity washer) or 1½" (38 mm) (to match height of 3.8 cu. ft. capacity washer). 27" Wide Models - Dryer Dimensions 223/4" (578 mm) 291/2" (749 mm) 27" (686 mm) 43" (1092 mm) 133/4" (349 mm) 291/2" (749 mm) 11/2" (38 mm) A 27" (686 mm) 43" (1092 mm) 411/2" (1054 mm) 11/2" (38 mm) A 11/2" (38 mm) B A. Wide opening side-swing door B. Wide opening hamper door 5

  • 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
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
5
29" Wide Models – Dryer Dimensions
A
Location Requirements
You will need:
■
A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.
See “Venting Requirements.”
■
A separate 30 amp circuit for electric dryers.
■
A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for gas dryers.
■
If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet
located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See “Electrical
Requirements.”
■
A sturdy floor to support dryer and a total weight (dryer and
load) of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion
appliance should also be considered.
■
Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer.
If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit,
Part Number 279810. If not level, clothes may not tumble properly
and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At lower
temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic
cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be
exposed to water and/or weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
NOTE:
No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same
closet as a dryer.
Installation clearances:
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.
Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind
the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
NOTE:
Leveling legs should be 1/2" (13 mm) (to match height of
3.6 cu. ft. capacity washer) or 1½" (38 mm) (to match height of
3.8 cu. ft. capacity washer).
A. Wide opening side-swing door
B. Wide opening hamper door
B
27" Wide Models – Dryer Dimensions
A
A. Wide opening side-swing door
B. Wide opening hamper door
22
3
/
4
"
(578 mm)
29
1
/
2
"
(749 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1
1
/
2
"
(38 mm)
43"
(1092 mm)
29
1
/
2
"
(749 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
13
3
/
4
"
(349 mm)
1
1
/
2
"
(38 mm)
43"
(1092 mm)
B
22
3
/
4
"
(578 mm)
27
3
/
4
"*
(705 mm)
26"**
(660 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
1
1
/
2
"
(38 mm)
41
1
/
2
"
(1054 mm)
27
3
/
4
"*
(705 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
41
1
/
2
"
(1054 mm)
13
3
/
4
"
(349 mm)
1
/
2
"
(13 mm)
26"**
(660 mm)
* 6.5 or 7.0 cu. ft. capacity models
** 6.0 cu. ft. capacity models