Whirlpool WED4900XW Dimension Guide

29" Electric Dryer

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

WED4750X, WED4800X, WED4900X,

WED4850X, WED4890X

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.

4"

(102 mm)

2½"

(64 mm)

4"

(102 mm)

4"

(102 mm)

B

A

A. Louvered hood

B. Box hood

C. Angled hood (acceptable)

C

Dryer dimensions

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.

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation

our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Ref. W10096987

02/2011

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.

Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart.

Determine the number of elbows you will need.

Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for

the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”

Vent system chart

Number of

90° elbows

Type

of vent

Box/louvered

hoods

Angled

hoods

1

4

3

2

0

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

54 ft. (16.5 m)

44 ft. (13.4 m)

35 ft. (10.7 m)

27 ft. (8.2 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)

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.

Minimum Required Spacing

A. Large opening side-swing door

B. Large opening side-swing door

C. Wide opening side-swing door

D. Wide opening hamper door

A

B

C

18"*

(457 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

29"

(737 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

1"*

(25 mm)

14" max.*

(356

mm)

27

¾"

(705 mm)

48 in.

(310 cm )

2

*

2

3"*

(76 mm)

3"*

(76 mm)

24 in.

(155 cm )

2

*

2

A. Recessed area

B. Side view - closet or confined area

C. Closet door with vents

Vent System Chart

(Long Vent Models Only)

Number of

90° turns

or elbows

Type

of vent

Box/louvered, or

Angled hoods

1

4

3

2

0

Rigid metal

120 ft. (36.6 m)

110 ft. (33.5 m)

100 ft. (30.5 m)

90 ft. (27.4 m)

80 ft. (24.4 m)

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

5

70 ft. (21.3 m)

Rigid metal

64 ft. (20 m)

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