Steam and Non-Steam Electronic Gas Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
MGDE400X, MGDE500W
Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use with Natural
gas. Dryer can be converted to L.P. gas. 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 individual manual shutoff
valve must be installed within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the dryer
in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1.
Electrical: 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): 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.
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside.
4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. Rigid or exible
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.
Hood styles: A & B are recommended.
The vent system chart provides venting requirments
that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
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.
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
C
Number of
90 turns
or elbows
Ty pe of
vent
Box or
Louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
0Rigid metal 64 ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m)
154 ft (16.5 m) 48 ft (14.6 m)
244 ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m)
335 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m)
427 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m)
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
o
14
"
(356 mm)
3
7
/
16
"
(87 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
7
5
/
8
"
(194 mm)
3
3
/
8
"
(86 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
Back View Side View
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.
Ref. W10255469B
06/2010
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
27
"
(686 mm)
38
"
(965 mm)
NON-STEAM - 511/2
"
(1308 mm)
STEAM - 529/16
"
(1335 mm)
NON-STEAM - 311/2
"
(800 mm)
*STEAM - 329/16
"
(827 mm)
†
27
"
(686 mm)
38
"
(965 mm)
1
"*
(25 mm)
1
"*
(25 mm)
0
"
(0 mm)
(460 mm)
NON-STEAM - 5
"*
STEAM - 5
1
/
2
"*
27
"
(686 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
76
"
(1930 mm)
6
"*
(152 mm)
NON-STEAM - 31
1
/
2
"
STEAM - 32
9
/
16
"
1
"*
(25 mm)
5
"**
(127 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
3
"*
(76 mm)
3
"*
(76 mm)
48
"2*
(310 cm2)
48
"2*
(310 cm2)
(800 mm)
(827 mm)
(140 mm)
(127 mm)
(229 mm)
5
"**
(127 mm)
9
"*
(229 mm)
7
"*
(178 mm)
7
"*
(178 mm)
1
"*
(25 mm)
1
"*
(25 mm)
27
"
(686 mm)
1
"*
(25 mm)
NON-STEAM - 311/2
"
STEAM - 329/16
"
(800 mm)
(827 mm)
NON-STEAM - 31
1
/
2
"
*
STEAM - 32
9
/
16
"
*
(800 mm)
(827 mm)
Custom undercounter installation-dryer only
Dryer dimensions
† Most installations require a minimum
5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for
the exhaust vent with elbow. See Installation
Instructions, “Venting Requirements.”
Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors.
Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
Do not use vent runs longer than specied in vent length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top
and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation
openings are acceptable.
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top
are required.
*Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2" (51 mm) spacing is allowed.
