Whirlpool WGD6620HC1 - Installation Manual

This Installation Manual covers a residential clothes dryer, detailing essential safety protocols, technical requirements, and step-by-step setup procedures. The document emphasizes critical safety measures, including proper electrical grounding, gas line connections, and venting standards to prevent fires or explosions. It outlines installation specifications such as clearance distances, outlet configurations (3-wire vs. 4-wire), and compliance with regional building codes–particularly for U.S. and Canadian markets. Optional features like steam models and door adjustments are also addressed, ensuring adaptability across different dryer types while maintaining safety compliance.

Page 1 – Table of Contents and Installation Overview
Page 2 – Safety Precautions for Dryer Installation
Page 3 – Gas Appliance Safety and Installation Regulations
Page 4 – Tools and Parts Required for Installation
Page 5 – Installation Requirements and Safety Guidelines
Page 6 – Installation Clearances and Spacing Requirements
Page 7 – Electrical Requirements for US Installation
Page 8 – Electrical Hookup and Grounding Instructions for Canada
Page 9 – Gas Supply Requirements and Line Installation
Page 10 – Leveling and Gas Supply Connection
Page 11 – Electrical Connection Procedures
Page 12 – Connecting Power Supply Cord to Outlet
Page 13 – Connecting Power Supply Cord to Dryer
Page 14 – Direct Wire Installation Guidance
Page 15 – Connecting 3-Wire Cable to Terminal Block
Page 16 – Connecting Electrical Wires to Terminal Block
Page 17 – Connecting Gas Supply to Dryer
Page 18 – Venting Requirements and Safety
Page 19 – Vent System Installation and Routing
Page 20 – Exhaust Hood and Vent Connection Installation
Page 21 – Steam Model Inlet Hose Connection
Page 22 – Connecting Water and Vent Systems
Page 23 – Leveling and Final Installation Checklist
Page 24 – Reversing Door Swing Instructions
Page 25 – Door Mechanism Disassembly and Reassembly
Page 26 – Reinstalling Door Components with Wiring
Page 27 – Reinstalling Dryer Doors and Wiring
Page 28 – Reversing Door Swing for Square Doors
Page 29 – Final Door Assembly Reinstallation

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DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’INSTALLATION

DE LA SÉCHEUSE

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Table of Contents

Table des matières

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INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase: ________________________________________
Date of installation: _______________________________________
Installer: _________________________________________________
Model number: ___________________________________________
Serial number: ____________________________________________

NOTES CONCERNANT L’INSTALLATION

Date d’achat: ____________________________________________
Date d’installation: ________________________________________
Installateur: ______________________________________________
Numéro de modéle: _______________________________________
Numéro de série: _________________________________________

DRYER SAFETY ....................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 4

Tools and Parts ..................................................................................4

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 5
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS – U.S.A. ONLY ..................... 7
ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP – CANADA ONLY ...... 8
GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP .............................................. 8
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ..................................................... 10
MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION – U.S.A. ONLY ............ 11

Power Supply Cord Connection ...................................................11
4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection ......................................12

MAKE GAS CONNECTION .................................................... 17
VENTING ................................................................................. 18

Venting Requirements ....................................................................18
Plan Vent System ............................................................................19
Install Vent System ..........................................................................20

CONNECT INLET HOSE ....................................................... 21
CONNECT VENT .................................................................... 22
LEVEL DRYER ........................................................................ 23
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST............................. 23
DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) ............................................ 24

SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE .............................................. 30
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION ............................................. 32

Outillage et pièces ........................................................................32

EXIGENCES D’EMPLACEMENT ........................................... 33
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE RACCORDEMENT
À L’ALIMENTATION ÉLECTRIQUE –
CANADA SEULEMENT .......................................................... 36
RACCORDEMENT D’UNE SÉCHEUSE À GAZ .................... 37
INSTALLATION DES PIEDS DE NIVELLEMENT .................. 38
RACCORDEMENT AU GAZ ................................................... 39
ÉVACUATION ......................................................................... 40

Exigences concernant l’évacuation ................................. 40
Planification du système d’évacuation ............................ 41
Installation du système d’évacuation .............................. 42

RACCORDEMENT DU TUYAU D’ALIMENTATION
(MODÈLE À VAPEUR UNIQUEMENT) .................................. 43
RACCORDEMENT DU CONDUIT D’ÉVACUATION ............. 44
RÉGLAGE DE L’APLOMB DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..................... 45
ACHEVER L’INSTALLATION LISTE DE VÉRIFICATION ....... 45
INVERSION DE LA PORTE (FACULTATIF) ............................ 46

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About this manual

Brand: Whirlpool
Model: WGD6620HC1
Document type: Installation Manual
Language(s): English
Pages: 30
File size: 3.3 MB
Format: PDF

Summary

Page 1 - Table of Contents and Installation Overview

Lists sections covering safety, installation requirements, electrical and gas connections, venting, optional features, installation notes, and product registration details.

Page 2 - Safety Precautions for Dryer Installation

Safety precautions emphasizing fire hazards, definitions of DANGER and WARNING symbols, requirements for qualified installation, restrictions on venting materials, and warnings against installing booster fans in the exhaust duct.

Page 3 - Gas Appliance Safety and Installation Regulations

Critical safety warnings regarding fire and explosion hazards, procedures for handling gas smells, required installation standards, specific regulations, grounding requirements, and acceptable shut-off devices.