Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
WED7990X
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
:
Vent System Chart
:
Dryer dimensions
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
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.
Ref. W10309063
04/2010
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.
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in
the top are required.
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.
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
B
A
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(64 mm)
C
Recommended styles:
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
Acceptable styles:
C. Angled hood
Number 90º
elbows
Type of vent
Box /louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
0
Rigid metal
64 ft. (20 m)
58ft. (17.7 m)
1
Rigid metal
54 ft. (16.5 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
2
Rigid metal
44 ft. (13.4 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
3
Rigid metal
35 ft. (10.7 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m)
4
Rigid metal
27 ft. (8.2 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
Minimum required spacing
Front view
Side view
Back view
Bottom view
7"
(178 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
9"
(230 mm)
24 in.
2
(155 cm
2
)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
2
)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(102 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
34" recommended
(864 mm)
18" min.
(457 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
Closet installation (dryer only)
Cabinet installation (dryer only)
27"
(686 mm)
3
/
4
"
(18 mm)
42
3
/
8
"
(899 mm)
30
7
/
8
"
(783 mm)
9"
(228 mm)
35
1
/
2
"
(902 mm)
3
1
/
2
"
(89 mm)
14
1
/
2
"
(368 mm)
1
1
/
2
"
(36 mm)
5
3
/
4
"
(149 mm)
3
1
/
4
"
(88 mm)
6
1
/
4
"
(156 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
30
7
/
8
"
(783 mm)
13"
(328 mm)
7"
(177 mm)
