Whirlpool WED5800BW Dimension Guide - Page 1

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WED5500B, WED5800B, WED5810B Front view: 27" (686 mm) 43" (1092 mm) Electric Dryer Side view: Wide opening side-swing door 223/4" (578 mm) 291/2" (749 mm) Side view: Wide opening hamper door 133/4" (349 mm) 291/2" (749 mm) 11/2" (38 mm) * Most installations require a minimum 5 ½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow See "Venting Requirements." Minimum required spacing: 18"* (457 mm) 14" max.* (356 mm) 48 in.2* (310 cm ) 2 3"* (76 mm) 1" (25 mm) 24 in2.* 2 (155 cm ) 27" 1" 1"* 29½" 5½"* (686 mm) (25 mm)(25 mm)(749 mm)(140 mm) A B A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area C. Closet door with vents 3"* (76 mm) C *Additional spacing recommended Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation The dimensions shown below are the recommended spacing for this dryer. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, and dryer venting. ■■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. ■■ 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. W10562362A 08/2013