Duet Steam and Non-Steam Electronic Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL DIMENSIONS
WED9600T, WED9450W,
WED9750W, WED9550W
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-
ed 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 exible
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
Number of
90 turns
or elbows
Ty pe of
vent
Box or
Louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
0Rigid metal 64 ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m)
154 ft (16.5 m) 48 ft (14.6 m)
244 ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m)
335 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m)
427 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m)
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
o
27
"
(686 mm)
38
"
(965 mm)
NON-STEAM - 511/2
"
(1308 mm)
STEAM - 529/16
"
(1335 mm)
NON-STEAM - 311/2
"
(800 mm)
*STEAM - 329/16
"
(827 mm)
†
27
"
(686 mm)
38
"
(965 mm)
1
"*
(25 mm)
1
"*
(25 mm)
NON-STEAM - 5
"**
(127 mm)
STEAM - 51/2
"**
(140 mm)
NON-STEAM - 311/2
"
(800 mm)
STEAM - 329/16
"
(827 mm)
27
"
(686 mm)
14
" max.
(356 mm)
18
" max.
(457 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
76
"
(1930 mm)
6
"
(152 mm)
3
"
(76 mm)
3
"
(76 mm)
48 in.
2
*
(310 cm
2
)
24 in.
2
*
(155 cm
2
)
5
"
(127 mm)
NON-STEAM - 311/2
"
(800 mm)
STEAM - 329/16
"
(827 mm)
14
"* max.
(356 mm)
9
"*
(229 mm)
7
"*
(178 mm)
7
"*
(178 mm)
18
"* max.
(457 mm)
27
"
(686 mm)
1
"*
(25 mm)
1
"*
(25 mm)
14
"
(356 mm)
3
7
/
16
"
(87 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
7
5
/
8
"
(194 mm)
3
3
/
8
"
(86 mm)
1
"
(25 mm)
Custom undercounter installation-dryer only
Dryer dimensions
† Most installations require a minimum
5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for
the exhaust vent with elbow. See Installation
Instructions, “Venting Requirements.”
Back View Side View
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 specied in vent length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
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 specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.
Ref. W10255468A
07/2009
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.
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top
are required.
*Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2" (51 mm) spacing is allowed.
