Burner Input Requirements; Electrical Requirements; Grounding Instructions - Whirlpool 7MWGD1860EM0 Instrucciones De Instalación

Dryer gas pipe
The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
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has a 3/8" male pipe thread.
29" Wide Model
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A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe
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A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe
27" Wide Model
3
"
*5 /
4
(146 mm)
A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe
A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

Burner input requirements

Elevations up to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):
The design of this dryer is certified by CSA International for
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use at altitudes up to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) above sea level at
the B.T.U. rating indicated on the model/serial number plate.
Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is
operated up to this elevation.
Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):
When installed above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m), a 4% reduction
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of the burner B.T.U. rating shown on the model/serial
number plate is required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m)
increase in elevation.
Gas supply pressure testing
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
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system during pressure testing at pressures greater than
1/2 psi.
22
1¼"
(32 mm)
9¼"
(235 mm)
1¼"
(32 mm)
9¼"
(235 mm)
A
1
1 "
/
2
(38 mm)

Electrical Requirements

110 - 127 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused
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electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is also recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this dryer be provided.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
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This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a quali ed electrician or service representative
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a quali ed electrician.
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