GEW9878L
®
Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL DIMENSIONS
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
EXHAUST VENTING
GEW9878L
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. 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
** Minimum top and bottom air openings for closet door.
*** External exhaust elbow requires additional space.
0" *
0" *
front view
18"
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"/4"
Sides
1"/0"
1"/0"
Top
18"/18"
18"/18"
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. 8535844
09-17-02
29"
28" max.
14-1/2"
dryer
exhaust
vent
power supply
cord/cable
opening
6"*
42-3/8"*
terminal block
cover
*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.
spacing
5" is recommended ***
4" is minimum
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