27" Wide Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
MEDX700X
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 speci-
fied 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 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.
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
C
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.
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. W10115226B
01/2011
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent
length chart. Determine the number of elbows you
will need.
43"
(1092 mm)
*29
1
/
2
"
(749 mm)
27"
(687 mm)
A
23¾"
(603 mm)
43"
(1092 mm)
27"
(687 mm)
*29
1
/
2
"
(749 mm)
13¾"
(349 mm)
B
A. Large opening side-swing door
B. Wide opening hamper door
A
B
C
18"*
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
29
¼"
(743 mm)
5
½"*
(140 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm )
2
*
2
24 in.
(155 cm )
2
*
2
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
Minimum required spacing for recessed or closet installation
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
*Additional spacing recommended
The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing allowed.
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
■
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.
■
Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended 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.
■
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.
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)
B
A
