Whirlpool WGD4910XQ, Instructions Manual

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Installation Spacing

A

B

C

    18"*

(457 mm)

  1"

(25 mm)

29"

(737 mm)

        1"

   (25 mm)

        1"*

    (25 mm)

14" max.*

(356  mm)

27

¾"

(705 mm)

  48 in.

(310 cm )

2

*

2

       3"*

(76 mm)

       3"*

(76 mm)

24 in.

(155 cm )

2 

*

2

A. Recessed area

B. Side view – closet or confined area

C. Closet door with vents

*Required spacing

29" Wide Models 

Dryer Dimensions

A. Wide opening side-swing door

B. Wide opening hamper door

A

B

Installation clearances:

The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to 

open fully.

Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance 

behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting 

Requirements.”

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A separate 30 amp circuit for electric dryers.

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A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for gas dryers.

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If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical 

outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer.  

See “Electrical Requirements.”

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A sturdy floor to support dryer and a total weight (dryer 

and load) of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a 

companion appliance should also be considered.

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Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire 

dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended  

Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If not level, clothes  

may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may  

not operate correctly.

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C).  

At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end  

of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will 

be exposed to water and/or weather.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, 

installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or 

sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

NOTE: 

No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the 

same closet as a dryer. 

Mobile home – Additional installation requirements

This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The 

installation must conform to the Manufactured Home 

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 

(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction  

and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or the Canadian 

Manufactured Home Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.

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Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase.  

For further information, please reference the “Assistance  

or Service” section of the “Use and Care Guide.”

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Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to 

introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such  

as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large  

as the dryer exhaust opening.

27" Wide Models 

Dryer Dimensions

43"

(1092 mm)

27"

(686 mm)

A

23¾"

(603 mm)

43"

(1092 mm)

27"

(686 mm)

*29

1

/

2

"

(749 mm)

13¾"

(349 mm)

B

*29

1

/

2

"

(749 mm)

A. Large opening side-swing door

B. Wide opening hamper door

Installation Spacing

A

B

C

    18"*

(457 mm)

  1"

(25 mm)

27"

(686 mm)

        1"

   (25 mm)

        1"*

    (25 mm)

14" max.*

(356  mm)

  29

½"

(749 mm)

5

½"*

 (140 mm)

  48 in.

(310 cm )

2

*

2

24 in.

(155 cm )

2 

*

2

3"*

(76 mm)

3"*

(76 mm)

A. Recessed area

B. Side view – closet or confined area

C. Closet door with vents

*Required spacing

Installation spacing for recessed area or closet

The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.

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Additional spacing should be considered for ease of 

installation and servicing.

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Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and 

floor moldings.

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Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is 

recommended to reduce noise transfer.

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For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation 

openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. 

Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are 

acceptable.

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Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.