Whirlpool WGD5700V User Manual

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.

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

 

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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, please reference 

the “Assistance or Service” section of the “Dryer User 

Instructions.” 

lP gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas 

specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different 

gas without consulting the serving gas supplier.

ImPoRTAnT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, 

or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas 

Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and 

Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.

1/2" NPT pipe is recommended.

 

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3/8" approved tubing is acceptable for lengths under  

 

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20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.
Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible 

 

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for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas 

connection to the dryer (see illustration).

Must include a shutoff valve:

 

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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. 
In Canada:
An individual manual shutoff 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) feet (1.8 m)  

of the dryer.

The shut off valve location should be easy to reach for opening 

and closing.

There are many methods by which your gas dryer can be 

connected to the gas supply. Listed here are some guidelines  

for two different methods of connection.

option 1 (Recommended method)
Flexible stainless steel gas connector:

If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas 

 

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connector (Design Certified by the American Gas Association 

or CSA International) to connect your dryer to the rigid gas 

supply line. Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter 

fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the 

dryer gas pipe, as needed to prevent kinking.

option 2 (Alternate method)
Approved aluminum or copper tubing:

Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) can use 3/8" approved tubing  

 

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(if codes and gas supplier permit).
If you are using Natural Gas, do not use copper tubing.

 

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3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and 

 

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3/8" approved tubing.
Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a 

 

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different size adapter fitting.
If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, 3/8" LP 

 

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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.

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