Whirlpool WGD7300X User Manual
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GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP
Gas Supply Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 13" (330 mm) water
column.
gas pressure does not exceed 13" (330 mm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Gas Type
Natural gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is design-certified
by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases with
appropriate conversion.
by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases with
appropriate conversion.
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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
with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call
the phone numbers referenced in the “Assistance or Service”
section in your Use and Care Guide.
section in your Use and Care Guide.
LP gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different gas
without consulting your gas company.
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different gas
without consulting your gas company.
Gas supply line
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Must include 1/8
" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible
for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
connection to the dryer. See illustration.
connection to the dryer. See illustration.
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1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.
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3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable
for lengths under 20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas
supplier permit.
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If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing.
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Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and
a different size adapter fitting.
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If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, 3/8" LP
compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length
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
must be used. Do not use TEFLON
®†
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®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
tape.
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Must include a shutoff valve:
In the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within six (6)
feet (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.
feet (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.
A
B
E
D
C
A. 3/8" flexible gas connector
B. 3/8" pipe to flare adapter
B. 3/8" pipe to flare adapter
fitting
C.1/8"
NPT minimum plugged
tapping
D.1/2" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
Gas supply connection requirements
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Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting
between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe,
between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe,
as needed to avoid kinking.
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Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON
®†
tape.
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This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with
a listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard
for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
Burner input requirements
Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
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When installed above 10,000 ft. (3,048 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.
is required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in elevation.
Gas supply pressure testing
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The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi.
system during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi.