Whirlpool WED99HED User instructions

Electric Heat Pump Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
Front view: Side view:
W10678946B
12/2014
WED99HED
27"
(686 mm)
383/4" Min.
(984 mm)
39" Max.
(990 mm)
NOTE: Allow clearance behind dryer for proper
drain hose routing and cooling fan ventilation.
Push dryer back as far as possible and make sure
drain hose is not crushed or kinked.
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed.
■Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation
and servicing.
■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, oor,
moldings, and drain system.
■Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer
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.
Recommended installation clearances (dryer only):
18" min.
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
24 in.2 min.
(155 cm2)
48 in.2 min.
(310 cm2)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Back view:
131/2"
(343 mm)
61/2"
(165 mm)
61/2"
(165 mm)
297/8"*
(759 mm)
* Approx. measurement.
Water
drain
Cooling
fan
Power cord/
cable

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. Connect to an individual
branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
Drain System
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 1/4" (6 mm)
diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Kit is
available. Top of standpipe must be at least 30" (762 mm) high;
install no higher than 72" (1.8 m) from bottom of dryer.
IMPORTANT: Only 4.5" (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside
standpipe; do not force excess hose into standpipe.
Wall standpipe drain system
4.5"
(114 mm)
Floor standpipe drain system
4.5"
(114 mm)
4.5"
(114 mm)
See requirements for oor standpipe drain system.
Drain system can be installed using a oor drain, wall standpipe, oor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, only 4.5" (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside standpipe. Always secure drain hose with
cable tie.
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be
at least 30" (762 mm) above oor; install no higher than
72" (1.8 m) from bottom of dryer.
IMPORTANT: Only 4.5" (114 mm) of drain hose should lay
on side of laundry tub. Do not lay the hose at the bottom of tub.
min.
30"
(762 mm)
4.5"
(114 mm)
4.5"
(114 mm)
Remove the U-bend at the end of the drain hose by cuttingthe
hose at the end of the U-bend for the oor drain system as
shown in the picture above.
NOTE: Cut hose so that no more than 4.5" (114 mm) of the hose
is in the oor drain to avoid siphoning.
Floor drain system
Electrical Requirements