Whirlpool WED8000BW - Manual (Page 2)

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.
To supply the required 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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
E xhaust 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.
NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the
dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn
to the chart.
Determine vent path:
■ Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
path outdoors.
■ Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
as possible.
■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
■ Use as few 90° turns as possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
■ Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent
material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified
in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
■ Shorten life of dryer.
■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
and increased energy usage.
Louvered Hood
Angled Hood
Box Hood
Exhaust hoods:
Recommended Styles:
Acceptable Style:
Whirlpool 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
64 ft. (20 m)
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 Charts provide venting requirements that
will help achieve best drying performance.