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29" and 27" Wide Model Gas Dryer

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
MGDC200X, MGDC300X, MGDX500X, 

MGDX550X, MGDX600X, MGDX700X

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 

05/2010

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)

*29

1

/

2

"

(749 mm)

27"

(687 mm)

B

13¾"

(349 mm)

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)