Whirlpool WED4850X Dimensions

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED4750X, WED4800X, WED4900X,
WED4850X, WED4890X
:
Electrical This dryer requires a 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. Do not have a fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit.
Water (Steam models only) : 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.
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.
Hood styles: A & B are recommended.
B 4"
(102 mm)
A
4"
A. Louvered hood
(102 mm)
B. Box hood
4"
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
(102 mm)
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements
that will help achieve best drying performance.
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installation have a 90°
turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust
length, add a 90° turn to the total number of elbows
when referemcing the chart.
Vent system chart
Number of Type Box/louvered
90° elbows of vent
0 Rigid metal
64 ft. (20 m)
1 Rigid metal
54 ft. (16.5 m)
2 Rigid metal
44 ft. (13.4 m)
3
Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m)
4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m)
Vent System Chart
(Long Vent Models Only)
Number of
Type
90° turns
of vent
or elbows
0 Rigid metal
1 Rigid metal
2 Rigid metal
3 Rigid metal
4 Rigid metal
5 Rigid metal
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
29" Electric Dryer
C
2½"
(64 mm)
Angled
hoods hoods
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)
Box/louvered, or
Angled hoods
120 ft. (36.6 m)
110 ft. (33.5 m)
100 ft. (30.5 m)
90 ft. (27.4 m)
80 ft. (24.4 m)
70 ft. (21.3 m)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS

Dryer dimensions

A. Large opening side-swing door
B. Large opening side-swing door
Minimum Required Spacing
18"*
(457 mm)
1" 29"
1"
(737 mm)
(25 mm) (25 mm)
A
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top
and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation
openings are acceptable.
Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for
the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Requirements."
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors.
Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
C. Wide opening side-swing door
D. Wide opening hamper door
14" max.*
48 in.
2 *
(356 mm)
2
(310 cm )
*
2
24 in.
2
(155 cm )
27
1"*
¾"
(25 mm) (705 mm)
B
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
C
Ref. W10096987
02/2011