Whirlpool WED8000B, WED8100B, WED8500B, WED8900B electric dryer Dimension Guide
Below you will find brief information for electric dryer WED8000B, electric dryer WED8100B, electric dryer WED8500B, electric dryer WED8900B. This document provides dimensions for your new dryer, including the required space for installation and venting. It also includes information on electrical requirements and vent system charts for optimal drying performance.
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Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED8000B, WED8100B,
WED8500B, WED8900B
Models without riser
DRYER DIMENSIONS
Models with riser
Bottom view:
Side view Back view Side view Back view
NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting
Requirements.”
Spacing for recessed area or closet installation
All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on sides and rear.
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Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
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Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.
Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.
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For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilitation openings are acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
W10562335B
08/2013
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
To supply the required 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.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
E xhaust 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.
Exhaust hoods:
Recommended Styles:
Louvered Hood
Acceptable Style:
Box Hood
The Vent System Charts provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.
Whirlpool Vent System Chart
Number of
90° elbows
Type of vent
Box/louvered hoods
Angled hoods
0
1
Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 58 ft. (17.7 m)
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)
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4
Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m)
Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m)
NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.
Angled Hood
Determine vent path:
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Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors.
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Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
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When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible.
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Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
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Use as few 90° turns as possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance:
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Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:
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Shorten life of dryer.
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Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.
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.
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Key Features
- Dryer Dimensions
- Venting Requirements
- Electrical Requirements
- Vent System Chart
- Installation Spacing
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