Whirlpool WGD97HEX Specification Guide
Gas Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WGD94HEX, WGD95HEX,
WGD94HEX, WGD95HEX,
WGD97HEX, WGDXXHEX
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.
Water
(Steam models only)
:
The dryer must be
connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet
hoses. Do not use old hoses. Do not overtighten.
Damage to the coupling can result.
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(64 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
B
A
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
B. Box hood
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
C
Number of
90 turns
or elbows
Type of
vent
Box or
Louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
0
Rigid metal
64 ft (20 m)
58 ft (17.7 m)
1
54 ft (16.5 m)
48 ft (14.6 m)
2
44 ft (13.4 m)
38 ft (11.6 m)
3
35 ft (10.7 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
4
27 ft (8.2 m)
21 ft (6.4 m)
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
o
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Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Ref. W10057364
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OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Dryer dimensions
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
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length
chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
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.
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum
ventilation openings in the top are required.
Exhaust venting
:
Exhaust your dryer to the outside.
4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible
metal exhaust vent must be used. Do not use plastic
or metal foil vet. Exhaust hood must be at least
12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that
may be in the path of the exhaust.
Hood styles: A & B are recommended.
The vent system chart provides venting requirments
that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
Vent system chart:
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.
Cabinet, Closet and Undercounter dimensions
Gas
6
1
/
4
"
(159 mm)
29
7
/
8
"*
(759 mm)
3
1
/
2
"*
(89 mm)
5
3
/
4
"*
(146 mm)
6
1
/
8
"*
(156 mm)
14
3
/
8
"
(365 mm)
25
3
/
4
"
(654 mm)
31
1
/
8
"
(790 mm)
50
7
/
8
"
(1292 mm)
Left or
right side
exhaust
3
1
/
2
"
(89 mm)
10
1
/
8
"
(257 mm)
34" min.
(864 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
24 in.
2
(155 cm
2
)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
2
)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
7"
(178 mm)
14"
(356 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
39" min.
(990 mm)
Gas
6
1
/
4
"
(159 mm)
29
7
/
8
"*
(759 mm)
3
1
/
2
"*
(89 mm)
5
3
/
4
"*
(146 mm)
6
1
/
8
"*
(156 mm)
14
3
/
8
"
(365 mm)
25
3
/
4
"
(654 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
24 in.
2
(155 cm
2
)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
2
)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
76
1
/
4
"*
(1936 mm)
6"
(152 mm)
1"
(25 mm)