29" and 27" Wide Model Gas Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
MGDC200X, MGDC300X, MGDX500X,
MGDX550X, MGDX600X
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
C
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
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. W10096984A
08/2010
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
29" Wide Model 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 chart.
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.
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 for 27
"
have a 90° turn
inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90°
turn to the chart.
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
43"
(1092 mm)
*29
1
/
2
"
(749 mm)
27"
(687 mm)
A
23¾"
(603 mm)
43"
(1092 mm)
27"
(687 mm)
*29
1
/
2
"
(749 mm)
13¾"
(349 mm)
B
Vent System Chart
Number of
90° turns or
elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
58 ft. (17.7 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
27" Wide Model Dryer dimensions
A. Large opening side-swing door
B. Large opening side-swing door
C. Wide opening side-swing door
D. Wide opening hamper door
A
B
C
18"*
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
29
¼"
(743 mm)
5
½"*
(140 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm )
2
*
2
24 in.
(155 cm )
2
*
2
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
A. Large opening side-swing door
B. Wide opening hamper door
Installation Spacing
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
*Required spacing
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
*Required spacing
Installation Spacing
Vent System Chart
(29" Wide Long Vent Models Only)
Number of
90° turns
or elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered, or
Angled hoods
1
4
3
2
0
Rigid metal
120 ft. (36.6 m)
110 ft. (33.5 m)
100 ft. (30.5 m)
90 ft. (27.4 m)
80 ft. (24.4 m)
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
5
70 ft. (21.3 m)
Rigid metal
Installation Spacing
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
