Whirlpool WED9050X Electric Dryer User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- Whirlpool
Table of Contents
Whirlpool WED9050X Electric Dryer
DRYER DIMENSIONS
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Front view:
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Side view:
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Door open view:
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Back view:
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Closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer):
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Closet installation (dryer only):
NOTE: Most installations require a minimum 5″ (102 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements”. -
Custom under counter installation (dryer only):
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Cabinet installation (dryer only):
Spacing for recessed area or closet installation
All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with tested spacing of 0″ (0 mm) clearance on sides and rear.
- Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
- Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.
- Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer 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.
- No other fuel-burning appliance may be installed in the same closet as the dryer.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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. Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS
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.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
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.
Exhaust hoods:
Recommended Styles:
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Louvered Hood
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Box Hood
Acceptable Style:
- Angled Hood
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:
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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.
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Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.
The “Vent System Charts” provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.
Standard 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)
**Long Vent System Chart***
Number of 90° elbows| Type of vent| Box/louvered hoods| Angled hoods
0| Rigid metal| 130 ft. (39.6 m)| 129 ft. (39.3 m)
1| Rigid metal| 125 ft. (38.1 m)| 119 ft. (36.3 m)
2| Rigid metal| 115 ft. (35.1 m)| 109 ft. (33.2 m)
3| Rigid metal| 106 ft. (32.3 m)| 100 ft. (30.5 m)
4| Rigid metal| 98 ft. (29.9 m)| 92 ft. (28.0 m)
*For Model WED9051Y only.
NOTE : Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart.
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.
