Whirlpool WED7990F Electric Heat Pump Dryer User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Electric Heat Pump Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED7990F, WED9290F
WED7990F Electric Heat Pump Dryer
NOTE: 0″ (0 mm) spacing is allowed behind dryer, providing
drain hose is not kinked or pinched.
Recommended installation clearances (dryer only):
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed.
- Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
- Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor, moldings, and drain system.
- 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.
NOTE: Allow clearance behind dryer for proper drain hose
routing and cooling fan ventilation.
Push dryer back as far as possible and make sure drain hose is not crushed or
kinked.
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.
Drain System
Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor
standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, only 4.5″ (114 mm) of drain hose should be
inside standpipe. Always secure drain hose with cable tie.
Floor standpipe drain system Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2″
(51 mm). Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 1/4″ (6 mm)
diameter to 1″ (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Kit is available. Top of
standpipe must be at least 30″ (762 mm) high; install no higher than 54″ (1.37
m) from bottom of dryer.
IMPORTANT: Only 4.5″ (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside standpipe; do not force excess hose into standpipe.
Wall standpipe drain system
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be at
least 30″ (762 mm) above floor; install no higher than 54″ (1.37 m) from
bottom of dryer.
IMPORTANT: Only 4.5″ (114 mm) of drain hose should lay on side of laundry
tub. Do not lay the hose at the bottom of tub.
Floor drain system
Remove the U-bend at the end of the drain hose by cuttingthe hose at the end
of the U-bend for the floor drain system as shown in the picture above.
NOTE: Cut hose so that no more than 4.5″ (114 mm) of the hose is in the
floor drain to avoid siphoning.
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.
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