Whirlpool WED5800BW User Manual
Electric dryer, Product model numbers

Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
Front view:
Side view:
Wide opening side-swing
door
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.
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Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise
transfer.
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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
WED5500B, WED5800B,
WED5810B
Minimum required spacing:
22
3
/
4
"
(578 mm)
29
1
/
2
"
(749 mm)
13
3
/
4
"
(349 mm)
29
1
/
2
"
(749 mm)
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
*
Additional spacing recommended
Side view:
Wide opening hamper
door
A
B
C
18"*
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
29
½"
(749 mm)
5
½"*
(140 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm )
2
*
2
24 in.
(155 cm )
2
*
2
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1
1
/
2
"
(38 mm)
43"
(1092 mm)
* Most installations require a minimum 5 ½" (140 mm) clearance behind the
dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow See "Venting Requirements."