Whirlpool GEQ8811L, GEQ8821K, GEQ8821L, GEQ9800L Dimension Guide

®

Electric Dryer

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL DIMENSIONS

RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION

EXHAUST VENTING

GEQ8811L
GEQ8821K
GEQ8821L

GEQ9800L

Electrical: A four-wire or three-wire, single
phase, 120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, electrical
supply (or four-wire or three-wire, 120/208-volt if
specified on model/serial rating plate) is required
on a separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on both
sides of the line. Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.

Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the
outside. Four-inch diameter vent is required. Rigid
or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do
Not use plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust outlet
hood must be at least 12 inches from the ground
or any object that may be in the path of the
exhaust.

Closet confined area

4"

4"

Preferred

Number of Rigid Flexible

90° elbows (fully extended)

When you have a 4" hood

Maximum length of 4"

diameter metal vent

0

1

2

3

4

64 ft.

54 ft.

44 ft.

35 ft.

27 ft.

36 ft.

31 ft.

27 ft.

25 ft.

23 ft.

Acceptable

Number of Rigid Flexible

90° elbows (fully extended)

When you have a 2-1/2" hood

Maximum length of 4"

diameter metal vent

0

1

2

3

4

58 ft.

48 ft.

38 ft.

29 ft.

21 ft.

28 ft.

23 ft.

19 ft.

17 ft.

15 ft.

2-1/2"

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. Avoid making 90° turns.

When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as
possible. Bend flexible metal vent gradually to avoid kinking.

Determine vent length

1. See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your type
hood for the maximum vent lengths you can use.

Do not use vent runs longer than specified in exhaust vent
length charts.

2. Determine the number of elbows you will need.

3. In the column listing the type of metal vent you are using
(rigid or flexible), find the maximum length of metal vent on
the same line as the number of elbows.

The maximum length using a 2" x 6" rectangular vent with 2
elbows and a 2-1/2" exhaust hood is 8 ft.

3"

3"

48 sq. in

.**

24 sq. in.**

14"

max.

front view

1"

closet

door

0" *

0" *

front view

15"

If a closet door is installed: The minimum unobstructed air

openings are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air
openings are acceptable.

*Wall, door and floor molding may

require additional spacing.

side view

Recessed
Closet

Back
5"/0"
5"/0"

Sides
1"/0"
1"/0"

Top
18"/15"
18"/15"

Front

—

1"/1"

Recommended/Minimum

Recessed

area

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. 8535840

09-30-02

14"

power supply
cord/cable
strain relief

terminal block
cover

The dryer door
extends 14" from the
front of the dryer
when fully opened.

29-1/4" (models with flush

mounted door handle)

30-1/4" (models with extended

mounted door handle)

43-1/8"

11"

38-1/4"

27"

Dimensions shown
with feet extended 1"
from bottom of dryer.

*Most installations

will require at least
5" clearance behind
the dryer for the
dryer vent.

** Minimum top and bottom air

openings for closet door.

*** External exhaust elbow requires

recommended spacing.

spacing
5" is recommended ***
0" is minimum

0"*

0"*

15"

* Wall, door and floor molding may require

additional spacing.

Front view