Electric Dryer Installation Instructions
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
WED94HEX, WED95HEX,
WED97HEX, WEDXXHEX
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.
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.
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
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. W10057363
08/2010
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.
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent
length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
27"
(686 mm)
3
/
4
"*
(18 mm)
38
1
/
8
"
(968 mm)
31
1
/
8
"
(790 mm)
50
7
/
8
"
(1292 mm)
Left or
right side
exhaust
3
1
/
2
"
(89 mm)
10
1
/
8
"
(257 mm)
Electric
6
1
/
4
"
(159 mm)
29
7
/
8
"*
(759 mm)
3
1
/
2
"*
(89 mm)
6
1
/
8
"*
(156 mm)
14
3
/
8
"
(365 mm)
NOTE:
Most installations
require a minimum of
5" (127 mm) clearance
behind dryer for exhaust
vent with elbow. See
“Venting Requirements.”
34" min.
(864 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
24 in.
2
(155 cm
2
)
48 in.
2
(310 cm
2
)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Vent system chart
Number of
90° 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.
NOTE:
Side and bottom exhaust installation have a 90°
turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust
length, add a 90° turn to the total number of elbows
when referemcing the chart.
Front view:
Side view:
Back view:
Closet installation (dryer only):
