Whirlpool WED5500BW, WED5800BC, WED5810BW Dimension Guide

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

(349 mm)

18"* (457 mm)

3"*

(76 mm)

27"

(38 mm)

(1092 mm)

WED5500B, WED5800B, WED5810B

Electric Dryer

Front view: Side view:

(686 mm)

43"

11/2"

Minimum required spacing:

14" max.* (356 mm)

48 in.

(310 cm )

Wide opening side-swing

door

223/4"

(578 mm)

* Most installations require a minimum 5 ½" (140 mm) clearance behind the

dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow See "Venting Requirements."

(749 mm)

291/2"

Side view:

Wide opening hamper

door

291/2"

(749 mm)

1" (25 mm)

24 in.

(155 cm )

27"

1"*

(686 mm)

(25 mm)

A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or conned area C. Closet door with vents

(749 mm)

5½"*

(140 mm)

3"*

(76 mm)

*Additional spacing recommended

Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation

The dimensions shown below are the recommended spacing for this dryer.

■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.

■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, oor moldings, and dryer venting.

■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise

transfer.

■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door

are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

W10562362A

08/2013

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

To supply the required 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 specied 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.

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 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.

Exhaust hoods:

Recommended Styles:

The Vent System Chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.

Vent System Chart

Number of 90° turns or elbows

Type

of vent

Rigid metal

Box/louvered

hoods

64 ft. (20 m)

Angled

hoods

58 ft. (17.7 m)

Louvered Hood

Box Hood

Acceptable Style:

Angled Hood

Determine vent path:

■ Select route that will provide straightest and most direct

path outdoors.

■ Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.

■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room

as possible.

■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

■ Use as few 90° turns as possible.

NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn

inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.

Rigid metal

54 ft. (16.5 m)

44 ft. (13.4 m)

35 ft. (10.7 m)

27 ft. (8.2 m)

48 ft. (14.6 m)

38 ft. (11.6 m)

29 ft. (8.8 m)

21 ft. (6.4 m)

Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance:

■ Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent

material and hood combinations acceptable to use.

NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specied in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specied will:

■ Shorten life of dryer.

■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times

and increased energy usage.

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 specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.