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PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
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-
fied 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 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.
Number of
Type of
o
90 turns
vent
or elbows
0
Rigid metal
1
Rigid metal
2
Rigid metal
3
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
4
3
7
/
"
16
1"
(87 mm)
(25 mm)
14"
(356 mm)
Back View
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Duet Steam and Non-Steam Electronic Electric Dryer
4"
C
2½"
(64 mm)
Box or
Angled
Louvered
hoods
hoods
64 ft (20 m)
58 ft (17.7 m)
54 ft (16.5 m)
48 ft (14.6 m)
44 ft (13.4 m)
38 ft (11.6 m)
35 ft (10.7 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
27 ft (8.2 m)
21 ft (6.4 m)
3
/
"
3
8
(86 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
7
5
/
"
8
(194 mm)
Side View
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Dryer dimensions
NON-STEAM - 51
38"
(965 mm)
*STEAM - 32
/
"
27"
9
16
(827 mm)
(686 mm)
†
NON-STEAM - 31
1
/
"
2
(800 mm)
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.
3"
(76 mm)
48 in.
*
2
(310 cm
)
2
24 in.
*
2
3"
(155 cm
)
2
(76 mm)
NON-STEAM - 31
For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top
are required.
7"*
(178 mm)
STEAM - 32
(827 mm)
NON-STEAM - 31
(800 mm)
*Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 2" (51 mm) spacing is allowed.
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 specified in vent length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Custom undercounter installation-dryer only
STEAM - 52
/
"
9
16
(1335 mm)
/
"
1
2
(1308 mm)
38"
(965 mm)
(25 mm)
† Most installations require a minimum
5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for
the exhaust vent with elbow. See Installation
Instructions, "Venting Requirements."
14" max.
(356 mm)
18" max.
(457 mm)
STEAM - 32
/
"
STEAM - 5
/
"**
9
1
16
2
(827 mm)
(140 mm)
/
"
NON-STEAM - 5"**
1
2
(800 mm)
(127 mm)
(178 mm)
14"* max.
(356 mm)
18"* max.
(457 mm)
5"
/
"
9
16
(127 mm)
/
"
1
2
1"*
27"
1"*
(686 mm)
(25 mm)
6"
(152 mm)
76"
(1930 mm)
1"
27"
1"
(25 mm)
(686 mm)
(25 mm)
7"*
9"*
(229 mm)
1"*
27"
1"*
(25 mm)
(686 mm)
(25 mm)
Ref. W10255468A
07/2009
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