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PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED5500X, WED5550X,
WED5600X, WED5700X
:
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. 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.
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 vent. 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 hood styles:
B
A
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
Recommended styles:
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
Vent System Chart:
Number 90º
Type of vent
Box /louvered
elbows
hoods
0
Rigid metal
64 ft. (20 m)
1
Rigid metal
54 ft. (16.5 m)
2
Rigid metal
44 ft. (13.4 m)
3
Rigid metal
35 ft. (10.7 m)
4
Rigid metal
27 ft. (8.2 m)
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.
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. Do not use vent runs longer than specified in
vent length chart. Determine the number of elbows you
will need.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
27" Electric Dryer
C
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(64 mm)
Acceptable styles:
C. Angled hood
Angled
hoods
58ft. (17.7 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Dryer dimensions
43"
(1092 mm)
*29
1
/
"
2
(749 mm)
A
* Most intallations require a minimum 5
the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Requirements" in the Use and Care Guide
Minimum required spacing
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top are
required.
18"*
(457 mm)
27"
1"
(25 mm)
(686 mm)
A
*Additional spacing recommended
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.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
23¾"
(603 mm)
43"
(1092 mm)
*29
/
"
1
2
(749 mm)
27"
(687 mm)
A. Large opening side-swing door
B. Wide opening hamper door
1 /
" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for
2
14" max.*
48 in.
(356 mm)
(310 cm )
24 in.
(155 cm )
1"
1"*
29 ¼"
5 ½"*
(25 mm)
(25 mm)
(743 mm)
(140 mm)
B
A. Recessed area
C. Closet door with vents
13¾"
(349 mm)
27"
(687 mm)
B
.
3"*
(76 mm)
2
*
2
*
2
3"*
2
(76 mm)
C
Ref. W10096988
04/2010
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