Whirlpool WED4985EW Installation Instructions Manual page 5

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C).
At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end
of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Installation clearances:
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to
open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
22 "
/ 27 / "*
3 3
4
4
(578 mm) (705 mm)
26"**
(660 mm)
27 "*
13 / " /
3 3
4
4
(349 mm) (705 mm)
26"**
(660 mm)
A. Wide opening side-swing door
B. Wide opening hamper door
*6.5 or 7.0 cu. ft. capacity models
** 6.0 cu. ft. capacity models
NOTES:
Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance
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behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Leveling legs should be 1/2" (13 mm) (to match height of
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3.6 cu. ft. capacity washer) or 1½" (38 mm) (to match height
of 3.8 cu. ft. capacity washer).
29"
(737 mm)
41 / "
1
2
(1054 mm)
1 / "
1
2
(38 mm)
A
29"
(737 mm)
41 "
/
1
2
(1054 mm)
/ "
1
2
(13 mm)
B
Minimum spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing
allowed:
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
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installation and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and
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floor moldings.
Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer
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is recommended to reduce noise transfer.
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
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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.
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Minimum Required Spacing
14" max.
(356 mm)
5 "/0"
/
1
2
(140 mm/0 mm)
1"/0"
(25 mm/0 mm)
*Recommended/Minimum spacing
Mobile home – Additional installation requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The
installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for
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purchase from your dealer.
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
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introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such
as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large
as the dryer exhaust opening.
3"/3"
(76 mm/76 mm)
48 in. 2 /48 in.
(310 cm
310 cm
18"/18"
(457 mm/
457 mm)
24 in. 2 /24 in.
(155 cm
155 cm
1"/1"
(25 mm/
3"/3"
25 mm)
(76 mm/76 mm)
2
2 /
2 )
2
2 /
2 )
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