Whirlpool WED8700EC Specification Guide
Gas and Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
W10725269B
05/2015
WED8000D, WED8500D, WGD8000D,
WGD8500D, WED8700E, WGD8700E
WGD8500D, WED8700E, WGD8700E
NOTE: Most installations require a minimum
of 6" (152 mm) clearance behind dryer for
exhaust vent with elbow. See
“Venting Requirements.”
Bottom view
8
1
/
2
"
(218 mm)
14
3
/
8
"
(365 mm)
5
7
/
8
"
(150 mm)
3
1
/
2
"
(93 mm)
4
1
/
2
"
(115 mm)
3"
(77 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
14
1
/
2
"
(370 mm)
1
3
/
8
"
(35 mm)
Back view
Side view
NOTE: Leveling legs 1" (25 mm) (3.6 washer capacity) or
1½" (38 mm) (3.8 washer capacity) depending model.
6"/0"*
(152 mm)
14" max
(356 mm)
1"/0"*
(25 mm)
1"/1"*
(25 mm)
18"/18"*
(457 mm)
3"/3"
(76 mm)
3"/3"
(76 mm)
48"
2
/48"
2
(310 cm
2
)
24"
2/
24"
2
(155 cm
2
)
*Recommended/Minimum spacing
Spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing
allowed.
■
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
■
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door,
and floor moldings.
■
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 ventilitation openings are
acceptable.
■
Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
Minimum Required Spacing
42
13
/
16
"
(1987 mm)
3
5
/
8
"
(93 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
32
13
/
16
"
(821 mm)
56
1
/
4
"
(1428 mm)
11
3
/
8
"
(289 mm)
Door Opened
Door Closed