Whirlpool WED9150W, WED9250W, WED9050X, WED9270X Dimension Guide
Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED9150W, WED9250W, WED9050X, WED9270X
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 specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
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.
Hood styles: A & B are recommended.
B |
4" |
C |
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(102 mm) |
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A |
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2½" |
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4" |
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(64 mm) |
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A. Louvered hood |
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(102 mm) |
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4" |
B. Box hood |
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C. Angled hood (acceptable) |
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The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installation have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart.
Vent system chart
Number of |
Type |
Box/louvered |
Angled |
90° elbows |
of vent |
hoods |
hoods |
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0 |
Rigid metal |
64 ft. (20 m) |
58 ft. (17.7 m) |
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1 |
Rigid metal |
54 ft. (16.5 m) |
48 ft. (14.6 m) |
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2 |
Rigid metal |
44 ft. (13.4 m) |
38 ft. (11.6 m) |
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3 |
Rigid metal |
35 ft. (10.7 m) |
29 ft. (8.8 m) |
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4 |
Rigid metal |
27 ft. (8.2 m) |
21 ft. (6.4 m) |
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Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
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.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Dryer dimensions
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27" |
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29" |
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481/8" |
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(686 mm) |
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(736 mm) |
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471/8" |
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Left or right side
353/8" exhaust
(899 mm)
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31/2" |
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(89 mm) |
1" |
1 5/8" |
(41 mm) |
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(25 mm) |
6 7/8" |
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(174 mm) |
61/4" (159 mm)
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39" min. |
Electric |
(990 mm) |
281/8" |
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(715 mm) |
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1" |
31/2" |
(25 mm) |
(89 mm) |
1" |
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(25 mm) |
14" |
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(358 mm) |
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Minimum Required Spacing
7" 
(178 mm)
18" (460 mm)
4" (102 mm) 
1" 1" (25 mm)
(25 mm)
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.
Most installations require a minimum 5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
6" (152 mm)
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3" |
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(76 mm) |
48 in.2 |
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76" |
(310 cm2) |
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(1930 mm) |
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51/2" |
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24 in.2 |
(140 mm) |
3" |
(155 cm2) |
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(76 mm) |
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1" |
1" |
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(25 mm) |
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(25 mm) |
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34" recommended |
3" |
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(76 mm) |
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(864 mm) |
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48 in.2 |
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18" min. |
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(310 cm2) |
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(457 mm) |
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24 in.2 |
4" |
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3" |
(155 cm2) |
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(102 mm) |
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(76 mm) |
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1" |
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1" |
(25 mm) |
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(25 mm) |
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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 |
Ref. W10240579C |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
11/2010 |
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