Whirlpool WED94HEA, WED96HEA Dimension Guide

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

(759 mm)

WED94HEA, WED96HEA

DRYER DIMENSIONS

Electric Dryer

1

/8"

38

(968 mm)

3

/4"*

(18 mm)

Back view:

NOTE: Most

installations
require a minimum
of 5" (127 mm)
clearance behind
dryer for exhaust
vent with elbow.
See “Venting
Requirements”.

27"

(686 mm)

* Approx. measurement.

Power supply

cord/cable

Water inlet

(Steam
models

Vent

Side view:Front view:

61/2"

(165 mm)

31/2"*

(89 mm)

29

Recommended installation clearances (dryer only):

7

/8"*

18" min.

(457 mm)

(76 mm)

3"

48 in.2 min.

(310 cm

2

)

*

5"

(18 mm)

* Approx. measurement.

3

/4"*

3

14

/8"

(365 mm)

1

6

/8"*

(156 mm)

(127 mm)

1"

*

(25 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

(76 mm)

Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation

All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed.

■ 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 should be considered on all sides of the dryer 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.

* 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.

3"

24 in.2 min.

(155 cm2)

W10508904B

09/2012

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.

WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS

The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Do not use old hoses.

NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the
hoses for future reference.

Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

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:

Louvered Hood

Box Hood

Acceptable Style:

Angled Hood

Exhaust hoods:

■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects
from entering the home.

■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object
that may obstruct exhaust (such as owers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).

■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

Rigid metal vent:

■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid crushing and
kinking.

Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean)

■ Must be fully extended and supported in nal dryer location.

■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in
reduced airow and poor performance.

■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or oors.

■ The total length should not exceed 73/4 ft. (2.4 m).

■ The length of exible metal vent used must be included in the overall
vent system design as shown in the “Vent System Chart.”

NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire length of
the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace
plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or exible metal vents. Review
“Vent System Chart” and if necessary, modify existing vent system to
achieve best drying performance.

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.

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.

Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:

■ Use the 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.

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

Vent System Chart

Number of
90° elbows

0

1

2

3

4

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

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

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)

Angled

hoods

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)