Steam and Non-Steam Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
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.
Water
(Steam models only)
:
The dryer must be
connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet
hoses. Do not use old hoses. Do not overtighten.
Damage to the coupling can result.
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.
The vent system chart provides venting requirments
that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
Vent system chart:
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)
2½"
(64 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
B
A
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
C
27"
(686 mm)
38"
(965 mm)
NON-STEAM - 51
1
/
2
"
(1308 mm)
STEAM - 52
9
/
16
"
(1335 mm)
NON-STEAM - 31
1
/
2
"
(800 mm)
*STEAM - 32
9
/
16
"
(827 mm)
†
27"
(686 mm)
38"
(965 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
NON-STEAM - 5"**
(127 mm)
STEAM - 5
1
/
2
"**
(140 mm)
NON-STEAM - 31
1
/
2
"
(800 mm)
STEAM - 32
9
/
16
"
(827 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
14" max.
(356 mm)
18" max.
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
76"
(1930 mm)
6"
(152 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
5"
(127 mm)
NON-STEAM - 31
1
/
2
"
(800 mm)
STEAM - 32
9
/
16
"
(827 mm)
14"* max.
(356 mm)
9"*
(229 mm)
7"*
(178 mm)
7"*
(178 mm)
18"* max.
(457 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
14"
(356 mm)
3
7
/
16
"
(87 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
7
5
/
8
"
(194 mm)
3
3
/
8
"
(86 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Custom undercounter installation-dryer only
Dryer dimensions
† Most installations require a minimum
5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for
the exhaust vent with elbow. See Installation
Instructions, “Venting Requirements.”
Back View
Side View
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. W10255468C
05/2010
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.
*Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.
MEDE300V, MEDE400X,
MEDE500W
