Electric Dryer Installation Instructions
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED94HEX, WED95HEX, WED97HEX, WEDXXHEX
Electrical: This dryer requires a 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
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.
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.
A B C
A.Louvered hood
B.Box hood
C.Angled hood (acceptable)
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installation have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add a 90° turn to the total number of elbows when referemcing the chart.
Vent system chart
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Number of |
Type |
Box/louvered |
Angled |
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90° elbows |
of vent |
hoods |
hoods |
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0 |
Rigid metal |
64 ft. (20 m) |
58 ft. (17.7 m) |
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1 |
Rigid metal |
54 ft. (16.5 m) |
48 ft. (14.6 m) |
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2 |
Rigid metal |
44 ft. (13.4 m) |
38 ft. (11.6 m) |
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3 |
Rigid metal |
35 ft. (10.7 m) |
29 ft. (8.8 m) |
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4 |
Rigid metal |
27 ft. (8.2 m) |
21 ft. (6.4 m) |
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Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Dryer dimensions |
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Front view: |
Side view: |
27" |
507/8" |
(686 mm) |
(1292 mm) |
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305/8" |
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(728 mm) |
381/8" |
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(968 mm) |
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3/4"*
(18 mm) 3/4"*
(18 mm)
Back view:
61/2"
(165 mm)
3/4"*
(18 mm)
297/8"* |
(759 mm |
31/2"* |
(89 mm) |
61/8"* |
(156 mm) |
143/8" |
(365 mm) |
NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
* Approximate measurement
Closet installation (dryer only):
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3" |
18" min. |
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(76 mm) 48 in.2 min. |
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(457 mm) |
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(310 cm2) |
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24 in.2 min. |
5" |
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(155 cm2) |
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3" |
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(127 mm) |
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(76 mm) |
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1" |
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1" |
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(25 mm) |
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(25 mm) |
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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.
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.
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 |
Ref. W10057363B |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
12/2010 |
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