WED7300X
Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
WED7300X, WED7400X,
WED7600X, WED7800X
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.
Water (Steam models only): The dryer must be
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: 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.
Dryer dimensions
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.
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.
Ref. W10347663
02/2011
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.
Do not use vent runs longer than specied in vent
length chart.
NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance
behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
Vent system chart
Number of
90° elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
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)
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements
that will help achieve best drying performance.
NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn
inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length,
add one 90° turn to the chart.
Louvered Hood
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Acceptable Style:
Recommended Styles:
Dryer with extended back:
Dryer with at back:
Recessed area Side view - closet or conned area
(Dryer with extended back)
Closet door with vents
Side view - closet or conned area
(Dryer with at back)
* Required spacing
Spacing for recessed area or closet installation
All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with
tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on sides and rear.
30"
(762 mm)
22
1
/
4
"
(565 mm)
43
1
/2"
(783 mm)
28"
(711 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
18"*
(457 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
30"
(762 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
28"
(711 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
48"
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
24"
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
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