Whirlpool WGD9400SB Use and Care Guide - Page 5

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. s 8" or 10" pipe wrench s 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) s Flat-blade screwdriver s Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet) s ¹⁄₄" nut driver or socket wrench s Level s Knife s Vent clamps s Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas s Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) s Pliers s Tape measure Parts supplied Remove parts packages from dryer drum. Check that all parts are included. s Parts package 4 Leveling legs NOTE: Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a pedestal. Parts needed Check local codes and with gas supplier. Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and venting. Read "Electrical Requirements," "Gas Supply Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts. s For close-clearance installations between 31.5" (80.01 cm) and 37" (93.98 cm), see "Plan Vent System" section for venting requirements. 37" (93.98 cm) Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following) that may be ordered by calling the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. s Mobile Home Installation Kit. Ask for Part Number 346764. s Metal exhaust system hardware. Options Pedestal Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. These pedestals will add to the total height of the dryer for a total height of approximately 48" (121.9 cm) or 53.5" (135.9 cm), respectively. For a garage installation, you will need to place the 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal at least 9" (22.9 cm) above the floor and the 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal at least 3.5" (8.9 cm) above the floor. A B A. 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal B. 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal The pedestals are available in several colors. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Pedestal Height Color Part Number 10" (25.4 cm) White WHP1000SQ 10" (25.4 cm) Biscuit WHP1000ST 10" (25.4 cm) Diamond Dust (Silver) WHP1000SU 10" (25.4 cm) Black Diamond WHP1000SB 15.5" (39.4 cm) White WHP1500SQ 15.5" (39.4 cm) Biscuit WHP1500ST 15.5" (39.4 cm) Diamond Dust (Silver) WHP1500SU 15.5" (39.4 cm) Black Diamond WHP1500SB Stack Kit Are you planning to stack your DUET® washer and dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Stack Kit. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this manual. Ask for Part Number 8541503. 5

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Parts supplied
Remove parts packages from dryer drum. Check that all parts are
included.
Parts package
4 Leveling legs
NOTE:
Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a
pedestal.
Parts needed
Check local codes and with gas supplier. Check existing gas
supply, electrical supply and venting. Read
Electrical
Requirements,
Gas Supply Requirements
and
Venting
Requirements
before purchasing parts.
For close-clearance installations between 31.5" (80.01 cm)
and 37" (93.98 cm), see
Plan Vent System
section for
venting requirements.
Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following)
that may be ordered by calling the dealer from whom you
purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the
Assistance or Service
section of this manual.
Mobile Home Installation Kit. Ask for Part Number 346764.
Metal exhaust system hardware.
Options
Pedestal
Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of
purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer.
You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal.
These pedestals will add to the total height of the dryer for a total
height of approximately 48" (121.9 cm) or 53.5" (135.9 cm),
respectively.
For a garage installation, you will need to place the 10" (25.4 cm)
pedestal at least 9" (22.9 cm) above the floor and the
15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal at least 3.5" (8.9 cm) above the floor.
The pedestals are available in several colors.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the
Assistance or Service
section of this manual.
Stack Kit
Are you planning to stack your DUET
®
washer and dryer? To do
so, you will need to purchase a Stack Kit.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the
Assistance or Service
section of this manual. Ask
for Part Number 8541503.
8" or 10" pipe wrench
8" or 10" adjustable
wrench (for gas
connections)
Flat-blade screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or
hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet)
¹⁄₄
" nut driver or socket
wrench
Level
Knife
Vent clamps
Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Pliers
Tape measure
37"
(93.98 cm)
A. 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal
B. 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal
Pedestal
Height
Color
Part Number
10" (25.4 cm)
White
WHP1000SQ
10" (25.4 cm)
Biscuit
WHP1000ST
10" (25.4 cm)
Diamond Dust
(Silver)
WHP1000SU
10" (25.4 cm)
Black Diamond
WHP1000SB
15.5" (39.4 cm)
White
WHP1500SQ
15.5" (39.4 cm)
Biscuit
WHP1500ST
15.5" (39.4 cm)
Diamond Dust
(Silver)
WHP1500SU
15.5" (39.4 cm)
Black Diamond
WHP1500SB
A
B