Whirlpool GD8200Y User's Manual
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1. Gas Dryer lt lt S gt Whirlpool PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WGD8200Y WGD8400Y WGD8600Y WGD8800Y Side view with open door dimensions Back view Bottom view 221 4 30 565 mm 783 mm 441 2 1130 mm 4 31 4 aa nae 102 mm 83 mm mm gael PTA 368 mm 368 mm A 368 mm 44 25 mm a m 279 mm NOTE Most installations require a minimum 5 102 mm clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow See Venting Requirements Recommended Installation Spacing Spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed with tested spacing of 0 0 mm clearance on sides and rear 14 max 356 mm ___ r m Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing la eh eet 310 cm m Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings 457 mm Voller ioe m Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer E For closet installation with a door minimum ventilation Openings in the top and bottom of the door are required Louvered doors with equivalent ventilitation openings are acceptable m 5 ta m Companion appliance spacing should also be considered i x we ON i MSN MSN a N I SON ss TK N5 na INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Gas su2. fewest number of elbows and turns m When using elbows or making turns allow as much room as possible E Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking m Use as few 90 turns as possible 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 Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance m Use following Vent System Chart 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 Chart Exhaust systems longer than those specified will m Shorten life of dryer m Reduce performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage Whirlpool Vent System Chart Number of Type Box louvered 90 elbows of vent hoods Rigid metal Rigid metal 54 ft 16 5 m 64 ft 20m 58 ft 17 7 m 48 ft 14 6 m 38 ft 11 6 m 29 ft 8 8 m 21 ft 6 4 m Rigid metal 35 ft 10 7 m Rigid metal 27 ft 8 2 m NOTE Bottom exhaust installations have a 90 turn inside the dryer To determine maximum exhaust length add one 90 turn to the chart a Rigid metal 44 ft 13 4 m W10392126 09 2011
3. pply This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas Dryer can be converted to L P as 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 dividual manual shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft 1 8 m of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 REQUIREMENTS 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 VENTING REQUIREMENTS 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 12 805 mm from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust Exhaust hoods Recommended Styles Louvered Hood Box Hood Acceptable Style Angled Hood Determine vent path E Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors m Plan installation to use
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