Whirlpool GCEM2990TQ User manual

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WHIRLPOOL\BRAND
COMMERCIAL DRYERS
1⁄3HP MOTOR
1⁄3HP motor with overload protection.
THERMOSTAT
Single operating thermostat for
simple accurate temperature control.
IMPROVED
AIRFLOW SYSTEM
Whirlpool®commercial
dryers have a new
Blower Housing Wave Insert to
increase air velocity up to 10%.
This increases efficiency, heating
element lifespan, and improves
fabric care.*
*Results per Whirlpool dryer testing
conducted 7/03–8/04
LARGE 7.0 CU. FT.
DRUM CAPACITY
The increased capacity
allows for large loads
of clothes to tumble and spread,
saving you and your customers
drying time and expense.
PULL-UP LARGE
CAPACITY TOP
MOUNTED LINT FILTER
SIDE SWING DOOR
For convenient access,
the wide-opening
side-swing door can be
opened a full 180°.
RUST PROOF SCREWS
Rust Proof Stainless
Steel Torx®control
panel screws give your
machines added security
and service life.
GCEM2990T—29" Electric Dryer
GCGM2991T—29" Gas Dryer
Commercial Dryers
EXCLUSIVE 90 DAY FACTORY
LABOR WARRANTY!!
•Large7.0Cu.Ft.DrumCapacity
•PushButtonControls
•3Cycles:Regular/Heavy(HighHeat),
PermanentPress(MediumHeat),and
Knits/Delicates(LowHeat)
•Large,Removable,Top-MountedLintScreen
•180DegreeWide-OpeningSide-SwingDoor
•PowderedPaintCabinetandTop
•Front-ServiceAccessibility
•ElectricModelFeaturesElementRated
at 5600 Watts, 240 Volt
•GasModelFeaturesa22KBTUBurner
•Motor:1⁄3HP With Built-In Overload
Protector; Centrifugal Switch Turns Off
Heating Element When Motor Stops
•Easy-to-FollowConsoleInstructions
•PowerCordSoldSeparately
(ElectricModelOnly)
•2YearLimitedPartsOnlyWarranty*
**Call 1–800–NO–BELTS for warranty details.
ON PREMISE NON METERED COMMERCIAL DRYER
Featuring Mechanical Controls
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29" (73.7 cm)
27.75" (70.5 cm)
25.50" (64.8 cm)
2.2"
(5.6 cm)
7.87"
(20 cm)
16"
(40.6 cm)
35"
(88.9 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1.25"
(3.2 cm)
27.25"
(69.2 cm)
4" (10.2 cm)
dia.
ELECTRIC
EXHAUST
18.385"
(46.7 cm)
GAS
4.75"
(12.1 cm)
SIDE VIEWBACK VIEW
Exhaust Information
All dryers require the equivalent of a 4-inch diameter
exhaust duct. Rigid metal duct is recommended. Failure to
properly exhaust the dryer will result in improper operation.
# of 90° turns 4" Hood 2
1⁄2" Hood
Maximum length of 4" diameter rigid metal duct
0 64 Ft. 58 Ft.
1 54 Ft. 48 Ft.
2 44 Ft. 38 Ft.
3 35 Ft. 29 Ft.
4 27 Ft. 21 Ft.
Maximum length of 4" diameter flexible metal duct
0 36 Ft. 28 Ft.
1 31 Ft. 23 Ft.
2 27 Ft. 19 Ft.
3 25 Ft. 17 Ft.
4 23 Ft. 15 Ft.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete
information, see installation instructions packed with product.
WARRANTIES
EXCLUSIVE 90 DAY FACTORY LABOR WARRANTY!!
For important information regarding warranty inclusions, exclusions
and limitations, please call 1-800-NO-BELTS
COMMERCIAL DRYER SPECIFICATIONS
SINGLE DRYER SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER GCEM2990TQ†† GCGM2991TQ†
GENERAL INFORMATION
Stainless Steel Look Push Button Console, white
enamel drum, powdered paint finish cabinet and top,
removable lint filter
Full Console On Premise Electric Dryer,
3Cycles:TimedDry,Automatic,NoHeat
3Temperatures:High,MediumandLow
Full Console On Premise Electric Dryer,
3Cycles:TimedDry,Automatic,NoHeat
3Temperatures:High,MediumandLow
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
3-Wire Nominal 240/208 Volt, 60 Hz, A.C.
Standard 30 Amp Breaker/Fuse Branch
CircuitperDryer(SubjecttoLocalCodes)
Nominal, 120 Volt, 60Hz A.C., Standard
15 Amp Breaker/Fuse Branch Circuit per
Dryer(SubjecttoLocalCodes)
MOTOR 1⁄3HP Single Speed Motor with Built-In
Overload Protector, 5.9 Amps Max Rating
1⁄3HP Single SpeedMotor with Built-In
Overload Protector, 5.9 Amps Max Rating
HEATER TYPE ELECTRIC GAS*
HEATER/BURNER RATING
(Add500WattsApprox.forMotoronallDryerModels) Heater Rated at 5600 Watts 22,000 BTUh Natural Gas
OPERATIONAL AMPERAGE
(DoesnotIncludeControlorGasValve)
Motor—4.0 Amps No load
Heater 23.33 Amps at 240 Volt 27.33 Total
Motor — 4.0 Amps
No load
DIMENSIONS See Illustration Below 42
7⁄8" H, 29" W, 27 3⁄4" D 42 7⁄8" H, 29" W, 27 3⁄4" D
SHIPPING WEIGHT (EST.) 122 Lbs 124 Lbs
DRUM VOLUME 7.0 Cu. Ft. 7.0 Cu. Ft.
*Burner orifices are available for manufactured, natural, mixed, and LP gas with varying BTU ratings. † LPconversionKit:49572.††Power cords on electric mod-
els sold separately. Energy information is available online at www.whirlpoolcommerciallaundry.com/products.
WASHER WARRANTY
2-YearLimited(partsonly)