Gas Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
NGD7300W
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Dryer dimensions
27"
(686 mm)
29"
61/4"
(736 mm)
(159 mm)
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.
Electric
Left or
right side
exhaust
353/8"
281/8"
(715 mm)
(899 mm)
31/2"
31/2"
(89 mm)
(89 mm)
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.
14"
(358 mm)
15/8"
1"
(25 mm)
(41 mm)
67/8"
(174 mm)
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.
Front view
Back view
Side view
481/8"
(1238 mm)
471/8"
(1197 mm)
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.
39" min.
(990 mm)
Hood styles: A & B are recommended.
1"
(25 mm)
4"
1"
(25 mm)
B
C
(102 mm)
A
Custom under counter (dryer only)
installation
Door Open view
2½"
(64 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
Cabinet and closet dimensions
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
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.
4"
(102 mm)
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
7"
(178 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
The vent system chart provides venting requirments
that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
34" recommended
(864 mm)
48 in.2
18"
(460 mm)
(310 cm2)
18" min.
(457 mm)
Vent system chart:
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have
a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum
exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart.
24 in.2
(155 cm2)
Box or
Louvered
hoods
Number of
90o turns
or elbows
Ty pe of
vent
Angled
hoods
3"
(76 mm)
4"
4"
(102 mm)
(102 mm)
1"
64 ft (20 m)
0
58 ft (17.7 m)
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
54 ft (16.5 m)
44 ft (13.4 m)
35 ft (10.7 m)
1
2
3
48 ft (14.6 m)
38 ft (11.6 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
Closet (dryer only) installation
6"
Cabinet (dryer only) installation
(152 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
Rigid metal
27 ft (8.2 m)
4
21 ft (6.4 m)
48 in.2
(310 cm2)
76"
(1930 mm)
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.
24 in.2
51/2"
(140 mm)
(155 cm2)
3"
(76 mm)
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length
chart.
Stacked washer and
dryer installation
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Ref. W10240584C
11/2010
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