Whirlpool WED5500BW, Installation Manual

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Venting Kits
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Part Number Descriptions
8171587RP 0–5" Metal vent periscope
4396037RP 0"-18" Metal vent periscope
4396011RP 18" - 29" Metal vent periscope
4396014 29" - 50" Metal vent periscope
4392892 In-Wall metal DuraVent™ Periscope
279818 4-way vent kit - white
W10186596 4-way vent kit - universal grey
4396028 Sure Connect™ venting kit
(over-the-top installation)
4396009RP 5' Universal connect vent, flexible dryer venting
4396010RP 6' SecureConnect™ vent, flexible dryer venting
4396013RB Dryer vent installer’s kit
4396033RP 5' flexible dryer venting with clamps
4396727RP 8' flexible dryer venting with clamps
4396004 Dryer offset elbow
4396005 Wall offset elbow
4396006RW DuraSafe™ close elbow
4396007RW Through-the-wall vent cap
4396008RP 4" steel dryer venting clamps - 2 pack
8212662 Flush mounting louvered vent hood 4"
Special provisions for mobile home installations:
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate
beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.
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.
Vent System Chart
Number of
90° turns
or elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0 Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
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)
The Vent System Chart provides venting requirements that
will help achieve best drying performance.
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.
NOTE:
Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn
inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add
one 90º turn to the chart.
Install Vent System
12" min.
(305 mm)
12" min.
(305 mm)
Install exhaust hood
1.
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.