Whirlpool WED7990X User Manual
Electric Dryer
27"
(686 mm)
423/8"
(899 mm)
1
5
/16"
(33 mm)
307/8"
(783 mm)
24 in.
2
(155 cm2)
48 in.
2
(310 cm2)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(102 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
34" recommended
(864 mm)
18" min.
(457 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
53"
(1346 mm)
23
1
/2 "
(597 mm)
61/2"
(165 mm)
30
1
/2
"
(775 mm)
6
1
/4"
(159 mm)
6
1
/4"
(159 mm)
14
1
/2"
(368 mm)
11/2"
(36 mm)
4
1
/4"
(108 mm)
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED7990X
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 timedelay 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.
Recommended Styles:
Louvered Hood
Acceptable Style:
Box Hood
Dryer dimensions
Front view:
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Door open view:
Angled Hood
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,
Side view:
NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for
exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
Spacing for recessed area or closet installation
Back view:
add one 90° turn to the chart.
Vent system chart
Number of
90° elbows
0
1
2
3
4
Do not use vent runs longer than specied in vent
length chart.
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.
Type
of vent
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Box/louvered
hoods
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)
Angled
hoods
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.
Ref. W10332909
02/2011
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