Whirlpool WED5500BW User manual

Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
Front view: Side view:
Wide opening side-swing
door
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown below are the recommended spacing for this dryer.
■Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, oor moldings, and dryer venting.
■Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise
transfer.
■For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door
are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. Companion
appliance spacing should also be considered.
W10562362A
08/2013
WED5500B, WED5800B,
WED5810B
Minimum required spacing:
223/4"
(578 mm)
291/2"
(749 mm)
13
3/4
"
(349 mm)
291/2"
(749 mm)
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or conned area
C. Closet door with vents *Additional spacing recommended
Side view:
Wide opening hamper
door
ABC
18"*
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
29 ½ "
(749 mm)
5 ½"*
(140 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm )
2*
2
24 in.
(155 cm )
2 *
2
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
11/2"
(38 mm)
43"
(1092 mm)
* Most installations require a minimum 5 ½" (140 mm) clearance behind the
dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow See "Venting Requirements."

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 specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.
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 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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
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.
Determine vent path:
■Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
path outdoors.
■Plan installation to use 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 as few 90° turns as possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
■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 specied
in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those
specied will:
■Shorten life of dryer.
■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
and increased energy usage.
Louvered Hood
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Exhaust hoods:
Recommended Styles:
Acceptable Style:
Vent System Chart
Number of
90° turns
or elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
1
4
3
2
0Rigid 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 installations have a 90º turn
inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add
one 90º turn to the chart.