Gas Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL DIMENSIONS
MGDZ600T, MGDZ600W 501⁄2 "
(1283 mm)
Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for
use with Natural gas. It is design-certified by
CSA International for LP (propane or
36" 2"*
butane) gases with appropriate conversion. (914 mm) (50 mm)
The gas line must include 1/8" NPT
minimum plugged tapping accessible for 36" min
test gauge connection, immediately (914 mm)
upstream of the gas connection to the dryer.
1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.
*29"
3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is 1"* 27" 1"*
(728 mm) (25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm)
acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if 27"
(686 mm)
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
local codes and gas supplier permit. *Required spacing
If you are using Natural gas, do not use
copper tubing.
3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
dryer pipe and 3/8" approved tubing.
Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
tubing and a different size adapter fitting. Closet installation - Dryer only Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal
If your dryer has been converted to use LP
gas, 3/8" LP compatible copper tubing can 3"* 14" max.*
be used. If the total length of the supply line 14" max.* (76 mm) (356 mm)
is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe. (356 mm) 48 in.2*
(310 cm 2) 15" min.*
NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist (381 mm)
the action of LP gas must be used. Do not 15" min.*
(381 mm)
use TEFLON®† tape.
Must include a shutoff valve.
In the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be 24 in.2*
installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the (155 cm 2) 3"*
dryer in accordance with the National Fuel (76 mm)
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. 1"* 29" 5"**
(25 mm) (727 mm) (127 mm) 1" 27" 1" 1"* 29" 5"**
In Canada: (25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm) (25 mm) (728 mm) (127 mm)
An individual manual shutoff valve must be
installed in accordance with the B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. Recommended installation spacing for recessed or Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation
It is recommended that an individual manual closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer
shutoff valve be installed within six (6) feet 7"* (178 mm) 7"* (178 mm)
(1.8 m) of the dryer. 6" (152 mm)
The location should be easy to reach for
opening and closing.
Electrical: 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,
15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is 9"*
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit (229 mm)
breaker is recommended. It is also 76"
recommended that a separate circuit (1930 mm)
serving only this dryer be provided.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du
Pont De Nemours and Company.
1" 51/2"
(25 mm) (140 mm) 5"** 29" 1"* 1" 27" 1"
1" 27" 1" (127 mm) (728 mm) (25 mm) (25 mm)(686 mm) (25 mm)
(25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm)
EXHAUST VENTING
* Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.
Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm) Hood styles: Box and Louvered hoods styles are Number of Type of Box or Angled
diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible metal recommended. o
90 turns vent Louvered hoods
or elbows hoods
exhaust vent must be used. Do not use plastic or
metal foil vet. Exhaust hood must be at least 12" 4" 0 Rigid metal 64 ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m)
(102 mm)
(305 mm) from the ground or any object that may 1 Rigid metal 54 ft (16.5 m) 48 ft (14.6 m)
be in the path of the exhaust. Box hood style
2 Rigid metal 44 ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m)
4" 2.5"
Vent system chart: NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust (102 mm) (64 mm) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m)
installations have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To 4" Louvered style Acceptable hood style
(102 mm) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m)
determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90°
turn to the chart. The vent system chart provides venting requirments
that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation Ref. W10261613
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. 12/2009
