29" Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
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.
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(64 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
B
A
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
C
Dryer dimensions
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.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Ref. W10096987
02/2011
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.
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for
the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
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.
Minimum Required Spacing
A. Large opening side-swing door
B. Large opening side-swing door
C. Wide opening side-swing door
D. Wide opening hamper door
A
B
C
18"*
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
27
¾"
(705 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm )
2
*
2
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
24 in.
(155 cm )
2
*
2
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
Vent System Chart
(Long Vent Models Only)
Number of
90° turns
or elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered, or
Angled hoods
1
4
3
2
0
Rigid metal
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)
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
5
70 ft. (21.3 m)
Rigid metal
