Whirlpool WGD85HEFC Installation Instructions Manual

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W10868945A W10868946A-SP GAS DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CANADIAN ELECTRIC DRYER INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE À GAZ (É.-U. ET CANADA) ÉLECTRIQUE (CANADA UNIQUEMENT) Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY ........

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4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed for all installations: Level Tape measure Pliers Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Adjustable wrench that opens t...

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5 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS You will need: Q A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See “Venting Requirements.” Q A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit for an electric dryer. Q If using power supply cor...

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6 Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed. Q Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. Q Additional clearances might be ...

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7 ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP – CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your responsibility: Q To contact a qualified electrical installer. Q To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with Canadian Electrical ...

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8 †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company. GAS SUPPLY LINE Option 1 (Recommended Method) Flexible stainless steel gas connector: Q If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas connector (Design ...

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9 *5 3 /4" (146 mm) 1 1 /2" (38 mm) 3 À 8 " NPT dryer gas pipe GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Q Use an elbow and a 3 À 8 " flare x 3 À 8 " NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the...

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10 Venting Requirements VENTING WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, atti...

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11 Plan Vent System Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation: A. Dryer B Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood E. Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows H. Exhaust out...

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12 Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 12" min. (305 mm) 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. Vent must fit over the ex...

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13 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to “Connect Vent.” The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Do not use old hoses. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 year...

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14 CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet 2. Move dryer to final location Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer ex...

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15 2. Adjust leveling legs If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. Once dryer is level, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor and the dryer does not roc...

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16 2. Move the door strike Using a T25 ® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame as shown. 3. Remove inner door from...