29" (73.7 cm) Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
EXHAUST VENTING
MEDC400V
MEDC500V
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. W10150612
10-28-08
110cm)
*26"
(66cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
A
15¹⁄₄"
(38.74cm) 43³⁄₈"
(110cm)
*27³⁄₄"
(70.5cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
B
22³⁄₄"
(57.8cm)
43³⁄₈"
(110cm)
13³⁄₄"
(34.9cm
*27³⁄₄"
(70.5cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
D
43³⁄₈"
110cm)
*27³⁄₄"
(70.5cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
C
22³⁄₄"
(57.8cm)
*Required spacing
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
ABC
18"*
(45.7 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
29"
(73.66 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
14" max.*
(35.6
cm)
27¾"
(70.5 cm)
5"*
(12.7 cm)
48 in.
(310 cm )
2
*
2
24 in.
(155 cm )
2
*
2
3"*
(7.6 cm)
3"*
(7.6 cm)
For closet installation
with a door, minimum
ventilation openings in
the top and bottom of
the door are required.
Louvered doors with
equivalent air openings
are acceptable.
1. 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. When using elbows or making turns,
allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. Use the fewest 90° turns
possible.
2. Determine vent length.
The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon:
• Type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal).
• Number of elbows used.
• Type of hood.
See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood type for the maximum vent lengths you
can use.
3. Determine the number of elbows you will need.
IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the Vent Length Chart.
In the column listing the type of metal vent you are using (rigid metal or flexible metal), find the
maximum length of metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows.
Number of
90°turns
or elbows
Type of
vent
Box or
Louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
0 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
64 ft (20 m)
36 ft (11 m)
58 ft (17.7 m)
28 ft (8.5 m)
1 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
54 ft (16.5 m)
31 ft (9.4 m)
48 ft (14.6 m)
23 ft (7 m)
2 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
44 ft (13.4 m)
27 ft (8.2 m)
38 ft (11.6 m)
19 ft (5.8 m)
3 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
35 ft (10.7 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
17 ft (5.2 m)
4 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
27 ft (8.2 m)
23 ft (7 m)
21 ft (6.4 m)
15 ft (4.6 m)
Electrical: To supply the required three- or four-
wire, single-phase, 120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only
electrical supply (or three- or four-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.
Do not use an extension cord.
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the
outside. 4" (10.2 cm) diameter heavy metal exhaust
vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™
venting products are recommended. For best drying
performance, rigid metal vents are recommended.
Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible
for cleaning. Do NOT use plastic or metal foil vent.
Exhaust outlet hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm)
from the ground or any object that may be in the
path of the exhaust.
A. Small Opening
Side-Swing Door
B. Large Opening
Side-Swing Door
C. Wide Opening
Side-Swing Door
D. Wide Opening
Hamper Door
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for exhaust
vent with elbow.
Louvered style
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
Box hood style
4"
(10.2 cm)
2.5"
(6.4 cm)
Angled style
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.
