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Electronic Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
GEW9250P
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.
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.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
51½" (130.81 cm)
38" (96.52 cm)
*31½"
(80 cm)
27" (68.6 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5¹⁄” (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See Installations Instructions, “Venting Requirements.”
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION
Dimensions shown are for minimum spacing.
0"* (0 cm)
38" min. (96.52 cm)
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27" |
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(68.6 cm) |
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*Required spacing
EXHAUST VENTING
Recommended hood styles
B
Angled hood style is acceptable.
A
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4" |
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(10.2 cm) |
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4" |
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(10.2 cm) |
4" |
2.5" |
(6.4 cm) |
(10.2 cm)
A.Louvered hood style B. Box hood style
Number of |
Type of |
Box or |
Angled |
90° turns |
vent |
Louvered |
hoods |
or elbows |
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hoods |
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0 |
Rigid metal |
64 ft (20 m) |
58 ft (17.7 m) |
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Flexible metal |
36 ft (11 m) |
28 ft (8.5 m) |
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1 |
Rigid metal |
54 ft (16.5 m) |
48 ft (14.6 m) |
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Flexible metal |
31 ft (9.4 m) |
23 ft (7 m) |
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2 |
Rigid metal |
44 ft (13.4 m) |
38 ft (11.6 m) |
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Flexible metal |
27 ft (8.2 m) |
19 ft (5.8 m) |
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3 |
Rigid metal |
35 ft (10.7 m) |
29 ft (8.8 m) |
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Flexible metal |
25 ft (7.6 m) |
17 ft (5.2 m) |
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4 |
Rigid metal |
27 ft (8.2 m) |
21 ft (6.4 m) |
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Flexible metal |
23 ft (7 m) |
15 ft (4.6 m) |
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.
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 in the top and bottom are acceptable.
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3" |
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14" max. |
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(7.6 cm) |
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(35.6 cm) |
48 in.2 |
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(310 cm2) |
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18" min. |
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(45.72 cm) |
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24 in.2 |
2) |
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(155 cm |
3" |
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(7.6 cm) |
1" |
31½" |
0"* |
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(2.5 cm) |
(80 cm) |
(0 cm) |
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A |
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B |
A.Side view - closet or confined area
B.Closet door with vents
*Side or bottom venting - additional spacing recommended
Dryer only
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14" max. |
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(35.6 cm) |
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18" min. |
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(45.72 cm) |
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0"* |
27" |
0"* |
1" |
31½" |
0"** |
(0 cm) |
(68.6 cm) |
(0 cm) |
(2.5 cm) |
(80 cm) |
(0 cm) |
A B
A.Recessed area
B.Side view - closet or confined area
*Required spacing
**Side or bottom venting - 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed
Dryer on pedestal
Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installation
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top are required.
7" (17.8 cm) |
7" (17.8 cm) |
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9"
(22.9 cm)
0"** |
31½ " |
1" |
0"* |
27" |
0"* |
(0 cm) |
(80 cm) |
(2.5 cm) |
(0 cm) (68.6 cm) (0 cm) |
*Required spacing
**Side or bottom venting - additional spacing recommended
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.
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. 8578185 |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
12-13-06 |