Whirlpool WED5500BW Installation

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED5500B, WED5800B,
WED5810B
Front view:
27"
(686 mm)
Minimum required spacing:
18"*
(457 mm)
27" 1"
1"
(25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm)
A
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
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, floor 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.
Wide opening side-swing
43"
(1092 mm)
1 / "
1
2
(38 mm)
14" max.*
48 in. 2
*
(356 mm)
2
(310 cm )
*
2
24 in.
2
(155 cm )
1"* 29 5
½"
½"*
(25 mm) (749 mm)
(140 mm)
B

Electric Dryer

Side view:
door
22 / " 29 / "
3
1
4 2
(578 mm) (749 mm)
* Most installations require a minimum 5 ½" (140 mm) clearance behind the
dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow See "Venting Requirements."
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
C
*
Additional spacing recommended
Side view:
Wide opening hamper
door
13 / "
3
4
(349 mm)
29 "
/
1
2
(749 mm)
W10562362A
08/2013