Whirlpool WGD8500S Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
Gas Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
EXHAUST VENTING
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. W10261613
12/2009
For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
WGD8300S, WGD8410S, WGD8500S
Number of
90 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
54ft (16.5m)
48 ft (14.6 m)
2
44 ft (13.4 m)
38 ft (11.6 m)
3
35 ft (10.7 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
4
27 ft (8.2 m)
21 ft (6.4 m)
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
o
36"
(
914 mm)
5
01⁄2"
(
1283 mm)
27"
(
686 mm)
*29"
(728 mm)
1
4"max.*
(356mm)
15"min.*
(381mm)
1
"*
(25 mm)
5"**
(127 mm)
29"
(727 mm)
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
3"*
(
76 mm)
3
"*
(76 mm)
2
"*
(50 mm)
36" min
(
914 mm)
1"*
(
25 mm)
1"*
(
25 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
*
Required spacing
Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for
use with Natural gas. It is design-certified by
CSA International for LP (propane or
butane) gases with appropriate conversion.
The gas line must include 1/8" NPT
minimum plugged tapping accessible for
test gauge connection, immediately
upstream of the gas connection to the dryer.
1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.
3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is
acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if
local codes and gas supplier permit.
If you are using Natural gas, do not use
copper tubing.
3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between
dryer pipe and 3/8" approved tubing.
Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger
tubing and a different size adapter fitting.
If your dryer has been converted to use LP
gas, 3/8" LP compatible copper tubing can
be used. If the total length of the supply line
is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist
the action of LP gas must be used. Do not
use TEFLON®† tape.
Must include a shutoff valve.
In the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be
installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the
dryer in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
In Canada:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be
installed in accordance with the B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
It is recommended that an individual manual
shutoff valve be installed within six (6) feet
(1.8 m) of the dryer.
The location should be easy to reach for
opening and closing.
Electrical: 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,
15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is also
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this dryer be provided.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du
Pont De Nemours and Company.
1"
(
25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
5
"
**
(127 mm)
2
9"
(728 mm)
1
5"min.*
(381mm)
14"max.*
(
356mm)
7
"* (178 mm)
9"*
(229 mm)
7
"* (178 mm)
5"**
(127 mm)
29"
(728 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
6
" (152 mm)
27
"
(686 mm)
5
1
/2
"
(140 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
76
"
(1930 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
Hood styles: Box and Louvered hoods styles are
recommended.
The vent system chart provides venting requirments
that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
4"
(102 mm)
2.5"
(64 mm)
Louvered style
Acceptable hood style
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
Box hood style
Closet installation - Dryer only
Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal
Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation
Recommended installation spacing for recessed or
closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer
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.
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.
* Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.