Whirlpool WGD9600T Installation Instruction

WGD9600T

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. W10136970

09-12-07

A

B

B

A

For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top and
bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation openings
are acceptable.

NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90

° turn 

inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 
90

° turn to the chart.

° turns 

64 ft (20 m)
36 ft (11 m)

58 ft (17.7 m)
28 ft (8.5 m)

54 ft (16.5 m) 
31 ft (9.4 m)

48 ft (14.6 m)
23 ft (7 m)

44 ft (13.4 m)
27 ft (8.2 m)

38 ft (11.6 m)
19 ft (5.8 m)

35 ft (10.7 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)

29 ft (8.8 m)
17 ft (5.2 m)

27 ft (8.2 m)
23 ft (7 m)

21 ft (6.4 m)
15 ft (4.6 m)

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.

Recommended installation
spacing for cabinet installation
For cabinet installation, with a door,
the minimum ventilation openings
in the top of the cabinet are
required.

*Most installations require a minimum 5”

(12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the
exhaust vent with elbow. See Installation
Instructions, “Venting Requirements.”

*Required spacing

*Required spacing

**For side or bottom venting, 2" (5.1 cm)

spacing is allowed.

A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents

A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area

*Required spacing

**For side or bottom venting, 2" (5.1 cm)

spacing is allowed.

*Required spacing

**For side or bottom venting, 2" (5.1 cm) spacing is allowed.

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Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use with
Natural gas. Dryer can be converted to L.P. gas.
When rigid pipe is used it should be 1/2" IPS.
When acceptable to the gas supplier and local
codes, 3/8" approved tubing may be used for
lengths under 20 ft.(6.1 m). For lengths over 
20 ft. (6.1 m), larger tubing should be used. 
Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the action of
L.P. gas must be used. An individual manual
shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m)
of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.

Electrical: A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 
15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. 
A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker and a separate
circuit are recommended. 

Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the
outside. Four inch (10.2 cm) diameter vent is
required. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent must
be used. Do Not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from
the ground or any object that may be in the path 
of the exhaust.

Water: The dryer must be connected to the cold
water faucet using new inlet hoses. Do not use old
hoses. Do not over tighten. Damage to the
coupling can result.