Whirlpool Duet WED9600T Dimensions And Installation Information

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PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED9600T
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.
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the
outside. Four inch (10.2 cm) diameter vent is
required. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent
must be used. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from
the ground or any object that may be in the path of
the exhaust.
Water: The dryer must be connected to the cold
water faucet using new inlet hoses. Do not use old
hoses. Do not over tighten. Damage to the coupling
can result.
EXHAUST VENTING
Recommended hood styles
B
Angled hood style is
A
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
A . Louvered hood style
B . Box hood style
Number of Type of Box or
90° turns vent Louvered
or elbows hoods
0 Rigid metal 64 ft (20 m)
Flexible metal 36 ft (11 m)
1 Rigid metal 54 ft (16.5 m)
Flexible metal 31 ft (9.4 m)
2 Rigid metal
44 ft (13.4 m)
Flexible metal
27 ft (8.2 m)
3 Rigid metal
35 ft (10.7 m)
Flexible metal 25 ft (7.6 m)
4 Rigid metal 27 ft (8.2 m)
Flexible metal 23 ft (7 m)
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.
Duet Steam Electronic Electric Dryer
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OVERALL DIMENSIONS
38"
(96.52 cm)
*32-9/16"
(82.65 cm)
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
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.
1"*
(82.65 cm)
(2.5 cm)
A
A. Side view - closet or confined area
acceptable.
B. Closet door with vents
*Required spacing
4"
**For side or bottom venting, 2" (5.1 cm)
spacing is allowed.
2-1/2"
(6.4 cm)
Recommended installation
Angled
spacing for cabinet installation
hoods
For cabinet installation, with a door,
the minimum ventilation openings
58 ft (17.7 m)
in the top are required.
28 ft (8.5 m)
48 ft (14.6 m)
23 ft (7 m)
38 ft (11.6 m)
19 ft (5.8 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
17 ft (5.2 m)
21 ft (6.4 m)
Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan the
15 ft (4.6 m)
installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
52-9/16"
(133.16 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
Dryer only
14" max.*
2*
48 in.
(35.6 cm)
2
(310 cm )
18" min.*
(45.72 cm)
2*
24 in.
2
(155 cm )
32-9/16"
5"**
(12.7 cm)
B
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Undercounter installation - Dryer only
Dimensions shown are for minimum spacing.
0"
(0 cm)
38" min.
(96.52 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
*Required spacing
* Most installations require a minimum
5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the
dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.
See Installation Instructions, "Venting
Requirements."
Dryer on pedestal
3"*
(7.6 cm)
3"*
1"
27"
(7.6 cm)
(2.5 cm) (2.5 cm)
(68.6 cm)
A
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
*Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 2" (5.1 cm)
spacing is allowed.
7"* (17.8 cm)
7"* (17.8 cm)
32-9/16 "
1"*
5"**
(82.65 cm)
(12.7 cm) (2.5 cm)
*Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 2" (5.1 cm) spacing is allowed.
27" 1"*
(68.6 cm) (2.5 cm)
14" max.*
(35.6 cm)
18" min.*
(45.72 cm)
"
32-9/16
5"**
1"
1"*
(12.7 cm)
(82.65 cm)
(2.5 cm)
B
9"*
(22.9 cm)
27"
1" 1"
(68.6 cm)
(2.5 cm) (2.5 cm)
Ref. W10136968
09-12-07