PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
27"
(686 mm)
3
/4"*
(18 mm)
38
1
/8"
(968 mm)
305/8"
(728 mm)
50
7
/8"
(1292 mm)
Left or
right side
exhaust
3
/4"*
(18 mm)
61/2"
(165 mm)
29
7
/8"*
(759 mm)
3
1
/2"*
(89 mm)
6
1
/8"*
(156 mm)
14
3
/8"
(365 mm)
3
/4"*
(18 mm)
MED6000X, MED7000X,
MED9000X, MED9000Y
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 specied 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.
(Steam models only): The dryer must be
Water
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
4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. Rigid or exible
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.
: Exhaust your dryer to the outside.
Electric Dryer
Dryer dimensions
Front view:
Back view:
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Side view:
NOTE: Most installations require a
minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance
behind dryer for exhaust vent with
elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
A
B
C
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
* Approximate measurement
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements
that will help achieve best drying performance.
Closet installation (dryer only):
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.
18" min.
Vent system chart
Number of
90° elbows
0
1
2
3
4
Do not use vent runs longer than specied in vent
length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
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 specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.
Type
of vent
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Box/louvered
hoods
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
Angled
hoods
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)
5"
(127 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.
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
48 in.2 min.
(310 cm
24 in.2 min.
(155 cm2)
2
)
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.
Ref. W10057363B
03/2011