Whirlpool WGD9050X Manual

Gas Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
W10443045B
02/2012
WGD9050X, WGD9150W, WGD9151X, WGD9250W,
WGD9270X, WGD9051Y, WGD9151Y, WGD9371Y
NOTE: Most installations require a minimum
5" (102 mm) clearance behind the dryer for
the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting
Requirements”.
Side view:
DRYER DIMENSIONS
Front view:
27"
(686 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
353/8"
(899 mm)
31/2"
(89 mm)
29"
(736 mm)
Left or
right side
exhaust
67/8"
(174 mm)
15/8"
(41 mm)
471/8"
(1197 mm)
481/8"
(1238 mm)
Door open view:
Back view: Closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer): Closet installation (dryer only):
61/4"
(159 mm)
281/8"
(715 mm)
31/2"
(89 mm)
14"
(358 mm)
Electric
24 in.2
(155 cm2)
48 in.2
(310 cm2)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
34" recommended
(864 mm)
18" min.
(457 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
Custom under counter installation (dryer only):
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
39" min.
(990 mm)
Spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
All dimensions show recommended spacing
allowed, with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm)
clearance on sides and rear.
■Additional spacing should be considered
for ease of installation and servicing.
■Additional clearances might be required
for wall, door, and oor moldings.
■Additional spacing should be considered
on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise
transfer.
■For closet installation, with a door,
minimum ventilation openings in the top
and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent
ventilitation openings are acceptable.
■Companion appliance spacing should
also be considered.
■No other fuel-burning appliance may be
installed in the same
closet as the dryer.
NOTE: Some models not recommended for
undercounter installation.
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
51/2"
(140 mm)
24 in.2
(155 cm2)
48 in.2
(310 cm2)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
6"
(152 mm)
71"
(1803 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
7"
(178 mm)
18"
(460 mm)
Cabinet installation (dryer only):

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 specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
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.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
■Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent
material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specied
in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those
specied will:
■Shorten life of dryer.
■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
and increased energy usage.
Louvered Hood
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Exhaust hoods:
Recommended Styles:
Acceptable Style:
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.
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.
GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
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.
WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS
Determine vent path:
■Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
path outdoors.
■Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
■When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
as possible.
■Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
■Use as few 90° turns as possible.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Standard Vent System Chart
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
58 ft. (17.7 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
The “Vent System Charts” provide venting requirements that
will help achieve best drying performance.
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.
Long Vent System Chart*
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
130 ft. (39.6 m)
125 ft. (38.1 m)
115 ft. (35.1 m)
106 ft. (32.3 m)
98 ft. (29.9 m)
129 ft. (39.3 m)
119 ft. (36.3 m)
109 ft. (33.2 m)
100 ft. (30.5 m)
92 ft. (28.0 m)
*For Model WGD9051Y only.