Whirlpool WED4800XQ Dimension Guide - Page 1

29" Electric Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS 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 timedelay 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 4" C (102 mm) OVERALL DIMENSIONS Dryer dimensions A 2½" (64 mm) 4" (102 mm) A. Louvered hood 4" (102 mm) B. Box hood C. Angled hood (acceptable) 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 90° elbows Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 58 ft. (17.7 m) 1 Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m) 2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) Vent System Chart (Long Vent Models Only) Number of 90° turns or elbows Type of vent Box/louvered, or Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 120 ft. (36.6 m) 1 Rigid metal 110 ft. (33.5 m) 2 Rigid metal 100 ft. (30.5 m) 3 Rigid metal 90 ft. (27.4 m) 4 Rigid metal 80 ft. (24.4 m) 5 Rigid metal 70 ft. (21.3 m) A. Large opening side-swing door B. Large opening side-swing door C. Wide opening side-swing door D. Wide opening hamper door Minimum Required Spacing 18"* (457 mm) 14" max.* (356 mm) 48 in.2* (310 cm )2 3"* (76 mm) 24 in.2 * (155 cm )2 3"* (76 mm) 1" 29" 1" 1"* 27¾" (25 mm) (737 mm) (25 mm) (25 mm) (705 mm) A B C 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." Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart. Determine the number of elbows you will need. 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 our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. Ref. W10096987 02/2011