Whirlpool WED5500BW Installation

Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
Front view: Side view:
Wide opening side-swing
door
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown below are the recommended spacing for this dryer.
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, oor moldings, and dryer venting.
■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended 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.
W10562362A
08/2013
WED5500B, WED5800B,
WED5810B
Minimum required spacing:
22
3
/4"
(578 mm)
29
1
/2"
(749 mm)
13
3
/4
"
(349 mm)
29
1
/2"
(749 mm)
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or conned area
C. Closet door with vents
*Additional spacing recommended
Side view:
Wide opening hamper
door
A
B
C
18"*
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
14" max.*
(356 mm)
29 ½ "
(749 mm)
5 ½"*
(140 mm)
48 in.
(310 cm )
2
*
2
24 in.
(155 cm )
2
*
2
3"*
(76 mm)
3"*
(76 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
1
1
/2"
(38 mm)
43"
(1092 mm)
* Most installations require a minimum 5 ½" (140 mm) clearance behind the
dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow See "Venting Requirements."

Whirlpool WED5500BW Specifications

General

Brand	Whirlpool
Model	WED5500BW
Category	Dryer
Language	English