Whirlpool WED4750X User Manual

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED4750X, WED4800X, WED4900X,
WED4850X, WED4890X, WED4910X
:
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 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.
:
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 flexible
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.
B
(102 mm)
A
4"
A. Louvered hood
(102 mm)
B. Box hood
4"
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
(102 mm)
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements
that will help achieve best drying performance.
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installation have a 90°
turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust
length, add a 90° turn to the total number of elbows
when referemcing the chart.
Vent system chart
Number of Type Box/louvered
90° elbows of vent
0
Rigid metal
1 Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m)
2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m)
3
Rigid metal
35 ft. (10.7 m)
4
Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m)
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent
length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
C
4"
2½"
(64 mm)
Angled
hoods hoods
64 ft. (20 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)
29" Electric Dryer
OVERALL DIMENSIONS

Dryer dimensions

A. Large opening side-swing door
B. Large opening side-swing door
Minimum Required Spacing
18"*
(457 mm)
1" 29"
1"
(737 mm)
(25 mm) (25 mm)
A
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
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.
Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
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.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
C. Wide opening side-swing door
D. Wide opening hamper door
14" max.*
48 in.
2 *
(356 mm)
2
(310 cm )
*
2
24 in.
2
(155 cm )
27
1"*
¾"
(25 mm) (705 mm)
B
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
C
W10096987
06/2011