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W10868945A 

W10868946A-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 ........... 7
GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ................................................. 7
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS .......................................................... 9
MAKE GAS CONNECTION ....................................................... 10
VENTING .................................................................................... 10 

  Venting Requirements ......................................................... 10 

 

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

 

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

CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY)................... 13
CONNECT VENT ....................................................................... 14 
LEVEL DRYER ........................................................................... 15
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ............................... 15
DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) ............................................... 16

INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase:

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Date of installation:

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Installer:

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Model number:

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Serial number:

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Date d’achat:

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Date d’installation:

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Installateur:

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Numéro de modéle:

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Numéro de série:

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NOTES CONCERNANT L’INSTALLATION

Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com

Table des matières

SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ................................................. 26
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION................................................. 28
 

 

Outillage et pièces ............................................................ 28 

EXIGENCES D’EMPLACEMENT .............................................. 29
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE RACCORDEMENT À 

L’ALIMENTATION ÉLECTRIQUE – CANADA SEULEMENT ... 31
RACCORDEMENT D’UNE SÉCHEUSE À GAZ ....................... 31
INSTALLATION DES PIEDS DE NIVELLEMENT...................... 33
RACCORDEMENT AU GAZ ...................................................... 34
ÉVACUATION ............................................................................ 34 

 

Exigences concernant l’évacuation ................................ 34 

 

Planification du système d’évacuation ........................... 35 

 

Installation du système d’évacuation .............................. 37

RACCORDEMENT DU TUYAU D’ALIMENTATION       

(MODÈLE À VAPEUR UNIQUEMENT) ..................................... 37
RACCORDEMENT DU CONDUIT D’ÉVACUATION ................ 39
RÉGLAGE DE L’APLOMB DE LA SÉCHEUSE......................... 39
ACHEVER L’INSTALLATION LISTE DE VÉRIFICATION .......... 40
INVERSION DE LA PORTE (FACULTATIF) ............................... 40

Summary of Contents for WGD7540FW0

Page 1: ..._________________________________ Date d achat ______________________________________ Date d installation __________________________________ Installateur _______________________________________ Numéro de modéle _________________________________ Numéro de série ___________________________________ NOTES CONCERNANT L INSTALLATION Para una version de estas instrucciones en español visite www Whirlpool...

Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY ...

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Page 4: ...tallations 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 Parts ...

Page 5: ... 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 dryin...

Page 6: ...e 0 0 mm spacing is allowed for straight back venting only For steam models only inlet hose must not be kinked Installation Clearances For each arrangement consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls doors and floor moldings Space must be large enough to allow door to fully open Add spacing on all sides of dryer to r...

Page 7: ... a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified 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 fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical ...

Page 8: ...commended that an individual manual shut off valve be installed within six 6 ft 1 8 m of the dryer The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing A 3 8 flexible gas connector B 3 8 pipe to flare adapter fitting C 1 8 NPT minimum plugged tapping D NPT gas supply line E Gas shut off valve A B E D C GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GAS TYPE Natural Gas This dryer is equipped for use with natural...

Page 9: ...IPE The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a 3 8 male pipe thread INSTALL LEVELING LEGS To avoid damaging floor use a large flat 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 Examine leveling legs and locate the diamond marking Screw legs into leg holes by hand use ...

Page 10: ...with lint Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents Review Vent System Charts and if necessary modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance 4 102 mm 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust vent A B 1 Connect gas supply to dryer Remove red cap from gas pipe Using a wrench to tighten connect gas supply to dryer Use pipe joint compound on threads of all non f...

Page 11: ...set exhaust installation B Left or right side exhaust installation C Bottom exhaust installation A B C Louvered Hood Angled Hood Box Hood Exhaust hoods An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home Must be at least 12 305 mm from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust such as flowers rocks bushes or snow Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic la...

Page 12: ...metal 64 ft 20 m 1 Rigid metal 54 ft 16 5 m 2 Rigid metal 44 ft 13 4 m 3 Rigid metal 35 ft 10 7 m 4 Rigid metal 27 ft 8 2 m Long Vent System Chart Number of 90 elbows Type of vent Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 160 ft 48 8 m 1 Rigid metal 150 ft 45 7 m 2 Rigid metal 140 ft 42 7 m 3 Rigid metal 130 ft 39 6 m 4 Rigid metal 120 ft 36 6 m Special provisions for mobile homes Exhaust vent must be securely f...

Page 13: ... replace with new rubber washer 2 Attach short hose and Y connector Attach 2 ft 0 6 m inlet hose to cold water faucet Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet Then attach Y connector to male end of the 2 ft 0 6 m inlet hose Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector 3 Tighten couplings Using pliers tighten the couplings with additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overt...

Page 14: ...flexible gas line After dryer is in place remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer 5 Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Remove protective cap from water inlet valve Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector Using pliers tighten the couplings an additional two thirds...

Page 15: ...mp cloth to remove any dust q Read Dryer Use in your Use and Care Guide q 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 Over time the buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of the water system which will reduce product performance Excessive scale buildup may lead to the need for certain part rep...

Page 16: ...stered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties LLC DOOR REVERSAL OPTIONAL The following instructions are for models with a round and square shaped doors 2 Phillips screwdriver Min 8 long TORX T25 screwdriver Tools needed 1 Remove door from dryer IMPORTANT If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding Using a T25 screwdriver...

Page 17: ...d earlier B Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 2 screws from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the square notches line up with the 4 tabs on the trim ring indicated with arrows in the figure A above Then lift out the outer window and retainer up and off the trim ring and set aside B Handle Fig A Fig B Handle 4 Remove outer window assembly from trim...

Page 18: ...ing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place Hinge Latch 6 Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring With the edge with 2 notches at the top align the notches on the outer window assembly with the tabs on the trim ring and lower into place as shown in figure A Rotate the outer window assembly counterclockwise to lock tabs into place B Using a Phillips screwdriver s...

Page 19: ...ll the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door 10 Reinstall door on dryer Using a T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws on the dryer Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to engage the top tab Secure in place with the 4 T25 screws removed earlier Bottom of door ...

Page 20: ...ble handle 2 Move the door strike Using a T25 screwdriver remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer Rotate the strike 180 and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame as shown 3 Remove inner door from outer door Position the door with the inside of the door facing up Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door...

Page 21: ...des from which they were removed 6 Reinstall inner door assembly Position the door with the inside of the door facing up Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door 7 Reinstall door on dryer Using a T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws on the dryer Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to engage the top tab Secure in place with the 4 screws removed...

Page 22: ...uble handle 2 Move the door strike Using a T25 screwdriver remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer Rotate the strike 180 and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame as shown 3 Remove inner door from outer door Position the door with the inside of the door facing up Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer doo...

Page 23: ... from which they were removed 6 Reinstall inner door assembly Position the door with the inside of the door facing up Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door 7 Reinstall door on dryer Using a T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws on the dryer Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to engage the top tab Secure in place with the 4 screws removed ea...

Page 24: ...OTE There is a small release tab on each side of the door If the inner and outer door do not separate easily slide a credit card putty knife or similar flat object between the inner and outer doors at the locations shown to release the tab Release tab 4 Remove hinge and latch from inner door Using a T25 screwdriver remove the 3 screws securing the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge ass...

Page 25: ... with the 13 screws removed earlier 7 Reattach door to dryer Using a T25 screwdriver reinstall the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer 5 Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Using a T25 screwdriver reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed Hinge Latch 4 16 ...

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