Whirlpool WED5800 Installation Instructions Manual page 3

Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open
fully.
Dryer Dimensions
15¼"
(38.74cm) 43 "
43 "
(110cm)
*26"
(66cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
A
22¾"
(57.8cm)
43 "
(110cm)
*27¾"
(70.5cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
C
A. Small opening side-swing door
B. Large opening side-swing door
C. Wide opening side-swing door
D. Wide opening hamper door
*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
22¾"
(57.8cm)
(110cm)
*27¾"
(70.5cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
B
43 "
(110cm)
13¾"
(34.9cm)
*27¾"
(70.5cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
D
Minimum installation 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
installation and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
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.
18"
(45.7 cm)
29" 0"*
0"* 0"*
(73.66 cm) (0 cm) (0 cm)
(0 cm)
A
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
*Additional spacing recommended
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).
Mobile home installations require:
Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for
purchase from your dealer.
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
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.
14" max.
2
48 in.
(35.6 cm)
2
(310 cm )
2
24 in.
2
(155 cm )
27¾" 5½"
(70.5 cm) (14 cm)
B C
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
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