Whirlpool WED8500DC, WED8500DR, WED8500DW, WGD8000DW, WGD8500DR Dimension Guide

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Gas and Electric Dryer

(93 mm)

(25 mm)

(289 mm)

Door Opened

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WED8000D, WED8500D, WGD8000D, W

WED8700E, WGD8700E, WED8510F

GD8500D,

Side view

(1428 mm)

Bottom view

3213/16"

(821 mm)

(218 mm)

81/2"

Door Closed

(1987 mm)

/8"

4213/16"

/8"

Back view

29"

(737 mm)

57/8"

(150 mm)

/2"

(115 mm)

(77 mm)

13/8"

(35 mm)

/2"

(370 mm)

/2"

(93 mm)

NOTE: Leveling legs 1" (25 mm) (3.6 washer capacity) or 1½" (38 mm) (3.8 washer capacity) depending model.

Minimum Required Spacing

14" max

(356 mm)

3"/3"

(76 mm)

18"/18"*

(457 mm)

48"

/48"

(310 cm2)

/8"

(365 mm)

NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 6" (152 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”

Spacing for recessed area or closet installation

The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing allowed.

■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of

installation and servicing.

■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door,

and ﬂoor moldings.

■ 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 ventilitation openings are acceptable.

■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

6"/0"*

(152 mm)

1"/0"*

(25 mm)

*Recommended/Minimum spacing

1"/1"*

(25 mm)

3"/3"

(76 mm)

24"

(155 cm2)

W10725269C

03/2016

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. Dryer can be converted to L.P. gas. When rigid pipe is used it should be ½" IPS. When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing should be used. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the action of L.P. gas must be used. An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.

⁄8" approved tubing may be used for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). For

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - Gas models only

A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker and a separate circuit are recommended.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - Electric models only

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 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.

WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS

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.

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. Rigid or ﬂexible 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:

Louvered Hood

Box Hood

Acceptable Style:

Angled Hood

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 speciﬁed in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those speciﬁed will:

■ Shorten life of dryer.

■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times

and increased energy usage.

The Vent System Charts provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.

Vent System Chart

Number of 90° elbows

Type of vent Angled

Rigid metal

hoods

64 ft. (20 m)

54 ft. (16.5 m)

44 ft. (13.4 m)

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.

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 speciﬁcations without notice. Instructions packed with product. Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice.

NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the

dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the charts.

Rigid metal

35 ft. (10.7 m)

27 ft. (8.2 m)