Whirlpool WGD70HEBW User manual

W10558994A
W10558996A-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 .......................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.............................................. 4
Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 4
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS..................................................... 5
ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP-CANADA ONLY ........... 6
GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ................................................. 7
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS.......................................................... 9
MAKE GAS CONNECTION......................................................... 9
VENTING.................................................................................... 10
Venting Requirements......................................................... 10
Plan Vent System................................................................. 11
Install Vent System .............................................................. 12
CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY)................... 12
CONNECT VENT ....................................................................... 14
LEVEL DRYER........................................................................... 14
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ............................... 15
DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL)............................................... 15
INSTALLATION NOTES
Date of purchase:_________________________________
Date of installation: _______________________________
Installer: ________________________________________
Model number: ___________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date d’achat: ______________________________________
Date d’installation: __________________________________
Installateur: _______________________________________
Numéro de modéle: _________________________________
Numéro de série: ___________________________________
NOTES CONCERNANT L’INSTALLATION
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Table des matières
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..................................................23
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION .................................................25
Outillage et pièces .............................................................25
EXIGENCES D’EMPLACEMENT...............................................26
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE RACCORDEMENT À
L’ALIMENTATION ÉLECTRIQUE - CANADA SEULEMENT.....27
RACCORDEMENT D’UNE SÉCHEUSE À GAZ ........................28
INSTALLATION DES PIEDS DE NIVELLEMENT ......................30
RACCORDEMENT AU GAZ.......................................................30
ÉVACUATION .............................................................................31
Exigences concernant l’évacuation .................................31
Planication du système d’évacuation ............................32
Installation du système d’évacuation...............................34
RACCORDEMENT DU TUYAU D’ALIMENTATION
(MODÈLE À VAPEUR UNIQUEMENT) ......................................34
RACCORDEMENT DU CONDUIT D’ÉVACUATION .................36
RÉGLAGE DE L’APLOMB DE LA SÉCHEUSE..........................36
ACHEVER L’INSTALLATION LISTE DE VÉRIFICATION...........37
INVERSION DE LA PORTE (FACULTATIF)................................37

2
DRYER SAFETY

3
IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

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 to
1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench
Tin snips (new vent installations)
Caulking gun and compound
(new vent installations)
1/4" and 5/16" nut driver
(recommended)
Leveling legs (4)
Tools needed for gas installations:
8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench
(for gas connections)
Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
Utility knife
“Y” connector
Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts
are included.
NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing
with a pedestal or a stack kit.
Additional parts may be required, depending in your installation.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting.
Read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer)
Refer to your “Use and Care Guide” for information about
accessories available for your dryer.
Parts supplied (all models):
Parts supplied (steam models):
2' (0.6 m) inlet hose 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose
and rubber washer
Parts needed (steam models):
Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer)
■Vent clamps
■Vent elbows and vent work

5
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
You will need:
■A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.
See “Venting Requirements.”
■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp
circuit for an electric dryer.
■If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet
located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer.
See “Electrical Requirements”.
■Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg).
Also consider weight of companion appliance.
■Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water
ll valves, and water pressure of 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa).
You may use the water supply for your washer using the
“Y” connector and short hose (if needed) which are provided.
■Level oor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire
dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended
Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If not level, clothes
may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may
not operate correctly.
■For garage installation, place dryer at least 18" (460 mm)
above oor. If using a pedestal, you will need 18" (460 mm)
to bottom of dryer.
■The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where
it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where
it will be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below
40° F (4° C). Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to
shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in longer
drying times.
27"
(686 mm)
3/4"*
(18 mm)
381/8"
(968 mm)
Back view: 61/4"
(159 mm)
297/8"*
(759 mm)
31/2"*
(89 mm)
53/4"*
(146 mm)
61/8"*
(156 mm)
143/8"
(365 mm)
253/4"
(654 mm)
3/4"*
(18 mm)
NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm)
clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting
Requirements”.
* Approx. measurement
Side view:
Front view:
* Approx. measurement
DRYER DIMENSIONS
Gas
* Approx. measurement
Water inlet
(Steam Models Only)
Vent