Whirlpool Vantage WGD7990X User manual

W10372564B

W10372565B-SP

GAS DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CANADIAN ELECTRIC DRYER INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE

À GAZ (É.-U. ET CANADA)

ET ÉLECTRIQUE (CANADA UNIQUEMENT)

Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY ................................................................2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS....................................4

Tools and Parts.................................................................... 4

Location Requirements ...................................................... 5

Install Leveling Legs ........................................................... 6

Electric Dryer Power Hookup-Canada Only ..................... 7

Gas Dryer Power Hookup................................................... 8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS......................................9

Venting Requirements......................................................... 9

Plan Vent System............................................................... 11

Install Vent System............................................................ 12

Make Gas Connection ...................................................... 12

Connect Inlet Hose............................................................ 13

Connect Vent ..................................................................... 14

Level Dryer......................................................................... 14

Complete Installation Checklist....................................... 15

Troubleshooting................................................................. 15

INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase:_________________________________

Date of installation: _______________________________

Installer: ________________________________________

Model number: ___________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date d’achat :_____________________________________

Date d’installation : ________________________________

Installateur : ______________________________________

Numéro de modèle :________________________________

Numéro de série :__________________________________

NOTES CONCERNANT L’INSTALLATION

Table des matières

SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ....................................... 16

EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION ...................................... 18

Outillage et pièces ............................................................ 18

Exigences d’emplacement ............................................... 19

Installation des pieds de nivellement.............................. 21

Raccordement à l’alimentation électrique de

la sécheuse électrique - Canada seulement ............ 21

Raccordement d’une sécheuse à gaz............................. 22

INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION ..................... 24

Exigences concernant l’évacuation ................................ 24

Planication du système d’évacuation ........................... 25

Installation du circuit d’évacuation ................................. 27

Raccordement au gaz....................................................... 27

Raccordement du tuyau d’arrivée d’eau......................... 28

Raccordement du conduit d’évacuation......................... 30

Réglage de l’aplomb de la sécheuse............................... 30

Achever l’installation - liste de vérication..................... 31

Dépannage......................................................................... 31

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superior de la puerta.

DRYER SAFETY

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

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver

Wire stripper (direct wire

installations) Tin snips (new vent

installations)

1/4" nut driver

(recommended) Vent clamps

Adjustable wrench that

opens to 1" (25 mm) or

hex-head socket wrench

Caulking gun and

compound (for installing

new exhaust vent)

Utility knife

Tape measure Pliers

Level

Parts supplied (all models):

Leveling legs (4)

Tools needed for all installations:

Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts

are included.

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting,

and read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements”

before purchasing parts.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,

installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping

quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system

hardware, available for purchase from the dealer from whom you

purchased your dryer. For further information, please reference

the “Assistance or Service” section of the “Use and Care Guide”.

TOOLS AND PARTS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

“Y” connector

Short inlet hose Long inlet hose

Rubber washer

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

You will need:

A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.■

See “Venting Requirements.”

A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for gas dryers. A separate 30■

amp circuit for electric dryers.

If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical■

outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer.

See “Electrical Requirements.”

A sturdy oor to support the total weight (dryer and load)■

of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion

appliance should also be considered.

Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water ll■

valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa).

You may use the water supply for your washer using the “Y”

conector and short hose (if needed) which are provided.

20-100 psi (138-690 kPa) for best performance.■

For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer at■

least 18" (460 mm) above the oor.

If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is■

recommended to control the buildup of scale through the

water system in the dryer.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below

45°F (7°C). At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at

the end of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will

be exposed to water and/or weather.

NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the

same closet as the dryer.

Dryer Dimensions

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

27"

(686 mm)

423/8"

(899 mm)

15/16"

(33 mm)

307/8"

(783 mm)

Front view:

Side view:

Door open view:

(1381 mm)

(597 mm)

Installation clearances:

The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door

to open fully.

24 in.2

(155 cm2)

48 in.2

(310 cm2)

(25 mm)

(102 mm)

(76 mm)

34" recommended

(864 mm)

18" min.

(457 mm)

(76 mm)

Back view:

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs

To avoid damaging oor, use a large at piece of cardboard

from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer.

Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay

dryer down on cardboard.

61/2"

(165 mm)

301/2"

(775 mm)

61/4"

(159 mm)

61/4"

(159 mm)

141/2"

(368 mm)

11/2"

(36 mm)

41/4"

(108 mm)

Mobile home - Additional installation requirements:

This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.

The installation must conform to the Manufactured

Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,

Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home

construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard

Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.

Mobile home installations require:

All dryers:

Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase■

from your dealer. For further information, see “Assistance

or Service” section in your “Use and Care Guide”.

Special provisions must be made in mobile homes■

to introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such

as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large

as dryer exhaust opening.

For gas dryers mobile home installations:

Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number■

346764 is available to order. For further information, see

“Assistance or Service” section in your “Use and Care

Guide”.

NOTE: Most installations require a minimum 5" (102 mm)

clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.

See “Venting Requirements”.

Installation spacing for recessed area or closet

installation

The dimensions shown below are for the recommended spacing for

this dryer.

Additional spacing should be considered for ease of■

installation and servicing.

Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and■

oor moldings, and dryer venting.

Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is■

recommended 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 ventilation openings are acceptable.Companion

appliance spacing should also be considered.

Recommended installation spacing:

ELECTRIC DRYER

POWER HOOKUP- CANADA ONLY

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

It is your responsibility:

To contact a qualied electrical installer.■

To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in■

conformance with Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest

edition and all local codes. A copy of above codes standard

may be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association,

178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA.

2. Screw in leveling legs

Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench to nish

turning legs until 1 5/16" (34 mm) remains visible below the

dryer.

Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is

close to its nal location. Leave enough room for electrical

connection and to connect the exhaust vent.

To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt,■

60 Hz, AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp

circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual

branch circuit.

This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certied■

Power Cord intended to be plugged into a standard 14-30R

wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Be sure wall

receptacle is within reach of dryer’s nal location.

4-wire receptacle (14-30R)

If using a replacement power supply cord, it is recommended that

you use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 9831317.

For further information, please reference service numbers located

in “Assistance or Service” section of your “Use and Care Guide”.

15/16"

(33.6 mm)

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

� For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or

breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock

by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-

grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must

be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes

and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualied electrician or service representative

or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is

properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with

the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a qualied electrician.

GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

It is your responsibility to supply the required 120 Volt,■

60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20- amp fused electrical supply. A

time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is also

recommended that a separate circuit serving only this dryer

be provided.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

� For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or

breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock

by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-

grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must

be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes

and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualied electrician or service representative

or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is

properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with

the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a qualied electrician.

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

GAS TYPE

Natural Gas:

This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is design-

certied by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases

with appropriate conversion.

Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas■

in your home. Burner information is located on the rating

plate in the door well of your dryer. If this information does

not agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer

or call the phone numbers referenced in the “Assistance

or Service” section of your “Use and Care Guide”.

LP Gas Conversion:

IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made by a qualied

technician.

No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas

specied on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different

gas without consulting your gas company.

GAS SUPPLY LINE

Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible■

for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas

connection to the dryer.

A. 3/8" exible gas connector

B. 3/8" pipe to are adapter tting

C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping

D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line

E. Gas shutoff valve.

GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS

Use an elbow and a 3/8" are x 3/8" NPT adapter tting■

between the exible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe,

as needed to avoid kinking.

Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON■®† tape.

This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a■

listed exible gas connector that complies with the standard

for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.

BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS

Elevations above 2,000 ft. (610 m):

When installed above 2,000 ft. (610 m) a 4% reduction of the■

burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate is

required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in elevation.

Gas supply pressure testing

The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply■

piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater

than 1/2 psi.

A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

*5 3/4"

(159 mm)

1 1/2"

(38 mm)

A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

*If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe

height must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm)

from the oor, depending on the pedestal model. For a garage

installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional

18" (460 mm) from the oor.

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 tting.

If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, 3/8" LP■

compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length

of the supply line is more than 20 ft. (6.1 m), use larger pipe.

NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of

LP gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON®† tape.

Must include shut-off valve■

In the U.S.A.:

An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within

six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location should be easy

to reach for opening and closing.

In Canada:

An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed

in accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code. It is recommended that an individual

manual shutoff valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m)

of the dryer. The location should be easy to reach for

opening and closing.

DRYER GAS PIPE

The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer■

has a 3/8" male pipe thread.

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,

chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space

of a building. Only rigid or exible metal vent shall be used

for exhausting.

(102 mm)

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps■

may be used.

Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.■

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.

Rigid metal vent:

Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid■

crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean)

Must be fully extended and supported in nal dryer location.■

Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may■

result in reduced airow and poor performance.

Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or oors.■

The total length should not exceed 7■3/4ft. (2.4 m).

NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from

entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood

is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents

with rigid metal or exible metal vents. Review Vent System

Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to

achieve best drying performance.

Louvered Hood

90˚ elbow

Angled Hood

Box Hood

45˚ elbow

Exhaust hoods:

Elbows:

Recommended Styles:

45° elbows provide better airow than 90° elbows.■

Clamps:

Use clamps to seal all joints.■

Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws■

or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct

and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.

Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that■

may obstruct exhaust (such as owers, rocks, bushes, or

snow).

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