®24" (61 cm) Gas Washer/Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBER PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
LTG5243D
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. W10222384
10-30-08
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and
bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings
are acceptable.
* Most installations require a
minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust
vent with elbow.
DRAIN SYSTEM
Standpipe drain system - wall or floor
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2" (5 cm). The
minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2"
(5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm) diameter standpipe adapter kit is available.
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no higher than 96"
(2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
Laundry tub drain system
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub
must be at least 34" (86.4 cm) above the floor and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the
bottom of the washer.
Floor drain system
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately.
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (71 cm) from the bottom of the washer.
Additional hoses might be needed.
EXHAUST VENTING
Gas supply: This washer/dryer is equipped for use with Natural
gas. It is design-certified by CSA International for LP (propane or
butane) gases with appropriate conversion.
Gas supply line must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping
accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
supply 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. Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m)
should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. Gas
supply line coupling must be 34" (864 mm) to 37" (940 mm) from the
floor.
Must include a shutoff valve: An individual shutoff valve must be
installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the washer/dryer in accordance
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The location
should be easy to reach for opening and closing.
NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas must be
used. Do not use TEFLON®† tape.
Electrical: A 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 appliance be provided.
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. Use a heavy
metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. 4" (10.2 cm) heavy
metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting
products are recommended. Exhaust outlet hood must be at least 12"
(30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of
the exhaust.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
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 specified in vent length chart.
Determine the number of elbows
you will need.
