Duet Steam and Non-Steam Electronic Gas Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Custom undercounter installation-dryer only
Dryer dimensions
WGD9450W, WGD9470W, WGD9550W,
STEAM - 529/16
"
(1335 mm)
WGD9600T, WGD9750W, WGD9610X
NON-STEAM - 511/2
(1308 mm)
"
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.
38
"
(965 mm)
38
"
27
"
1
"*
1
"*
(965 mm)
(686 mm)
(25 mm)
(25 mm)
Most installations require a minimum
5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for
the exhaust vent with elbow. See Installation
Instructions, “Venting Requirements.”
*STEAM - 329/16
(827 mm)
"
27
"
Electrical: A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp
fused electrical supply is required for gas dryers, 30
amp for electric dryers. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker and a separate circuit are recommended.
(686 mm)
†NON-STEAM - 311/2
(800 mm)
"
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.
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.
6
"
(152 mm)
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.
3
"
(76 mm)
14" max.
(356 mm)
48 in.2 *
(310 cm2)
18" max.
(457 mm)
76
"
(1930 mm)
Hood styles: A & B are recommended.
4"
B
C
(102 mm)
24 in.2 *
3
"
(155 cm2)
(76 mm)
A
1
"
27
"
1"
(25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm)
2½"
(64 mm)
STEAM - 329/16
"
STEAM - 51/2"**
(140 mm)
NON-STEAM - 5"**
(127 mm)
(827 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
NON-STEAM - 311/2
"
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
(800 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
For dryer on pedestal; cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation
openings in the top are required.
The vent system chart provides venting requirments
that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
7
"*
7"*
(178 mm)
Vent system chart:
(178 mm)
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.
14"* max.
(356 mm)
Box or
Louvered
hoods
Number of
90o turns
or elbows
Type of
vent
Angled
hoods
18"* max.
(457 mm)
9
"*
(229 mm)
64 ft (20 m)
0
58 ft (17.7 m)
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
54 ft (16.5 m)
44 ft (13.4 m)
35 ft (10.7 m)
1
2
3
48 ft (14.6 m)
38 ft (11.6 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
1
"*
27"
1"*
Rigid metal
27 ft (8.2 m)
4
21 ft (6.4 m)
(25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm)
5
"
STEAM - 329/16
"
(127 mm)
(827 mm)
NON-STEAM - 311/2
"
(800 mm)
33/8
"
37/16"
*Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.
(86 mm
1
"
(87 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
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.
(25 mm)
75/8
"
14
"
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
(356 mm)
(194 mm)
Side View
Back View
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.
W10255469B
06/2011
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