27" Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED5500X, WED5550X,
WED5600X, WED5700X
Dryer dimensions
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 timedelay 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:
B
A
4"
(102 mm)
C
43"
(1092 mm)
*29 1 /
2
"
(749 mm)
23¾"
(603 mm)
43"
(1092 mm)
A
27"
(687 mm)
*29 1 /
2
"
(749 mm)
B
27"
(687 mm)
A. Large opening side-swing door
B. Wide opening hamper door
13¾"
(349 mm)
* Most intallations require a minimum 5 1/2 " (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Requirements" in the Use and Care Guide
.
Minimum required spacing
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top are required.
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
Recommended styles:
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
Vent System Chart:
1
2
3
4
Number 90º elbows
0
Type of vent
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Acceptable styles:
C. Angled hood
Box /louvered hoods
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
2½"
(64 mm)
Angled hoods
58ft. (17.7 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
18"*
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
48 in.
2 *
(310 cm ) 2
27"
(686 mm)
A
1"
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
29 ¼"
(743 mm)
5 ½"*
(140 mm)
B
24 in.
2 *
(155 cm ) 2
A. Recessed area
C
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
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.
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.
C. Closet door with vents
*Additional spacing recommended
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.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Ref. W10096988
04/2010
