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Drye
Questions
on Installation?
Caih 1-800-GECARES
(US)
or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com
(US)
BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read
these
instructions
completely
and
carefully.
IMFORTANT-
S.,,e t hese
e
instructions
fbr local
inspector's
use.
"IMPORTANT-
Obse,,,e
all governingcodes
and
ordinances°
* Note
to Installer-
Be sure to leave these
instructions
with the custotner.
* Note
to Customer
- Keep these
instruc>
ions with your Use and Care Book
for
furore
reference.
* Before
the old dryer is removed
flom
service
or discarded,
remove
the d_Ter
door.
* Service
infbrmation
and the wiring
dia-
gram
are located
in the control
console.
* Do not allow children
on or in the appli-
ance.
Close supe_wision
of children
is
necessa_ T when
the appliance
is used
near
children.
* Install
the (bTer where
the temperature
is above
50°F for satisfilctory
operation
of
the d_Ter control
system.
WARN
I N G RIsK OF
* To reduce
the risk of severe
i_i m T or death,
fbllow all installation
instruc-
tions.
* Clothes
d_Ter insmlla6on
must be performed
by a qualified
installer.
* Install
the clothes
d_Ter according
to these
instructions
and
in accordance
with local
codes.
* This d_Ter must be exhausted
to the outdoors.
* Use only 4" rigid metal
duc6ng
for exbaus6ng
the clothes
d_Ter to the
outdoors.
* DO NOT
install
a clothes
d,Ter with flexible
plastic
ducdng
materials.
If
flexible
metal
(semi-rigid
or fbil-type)
duct is installed,
it must
be UL listed
and
installed
in accordance
with the instructions
found
in "Connecting
The
D,Ter
To House
Vent" on page
5 of this manual.
Flexible
venting
materials
are known
to collapse,
be easily crushed,
and trap
lint.
These
conditions
will
obstruct
dryer airflow
and
increase
the risk of fire.
* Do not install
or store
this appliance
in any location
where
it coukt
be
exposed
to water and
or weather.
* Save these
instructions.
(Installers:
Be sure
to leave these
instructions
with
the customer).
NOTE: installation
and service
of this dryer requires
basic
mechanical
and electrical
skills,
it is your
responsibility
to
contact
a qualified
installer
to make the electrical
connections.
TOOLS YOU
WiLL NEED
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS S CREWDRIVER
%
MATERIALS YOU
)
4" DIA. M ETAL D UCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4"DIA.FLEXIBLE METAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTED T RANSITION DUCT
(IFNEEDED)
KITWXO8X10077
(INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
4"DUCT
CLAMPS ( 2)
OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS ( 2)
%
4"DIA. M ETAL
ELBOW
4"DIA.FLEXIBLE METALFOIL TYPE)
ULLSTED TRAMS T ONDUCT
(IFNEEDED.)
DUCTTAPE
WiLL NEED
EXHAUST
SAFETY
HOOD
GLASSES
3/4"STRAIN
GLOVES
RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
DRYER P OWER
CORD KIT
(NOT PROVIDED
WITHDRYER)
ULRATED
120/240V,30A
WITH 3OR4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE PLUG
TYPE ASPER THE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
BEFORE P URCHASING
LINE CORD.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Prepare
the Area and Exhaust for Installation
of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Check and Ensure the Existing External
Exhaust is
Clean (see sec6on 1) and Meets Attached
Installa6on
Specifications
(see sec6on 3).
Remove the Foam Shipping
Pads (see sec6on 1).
Move the DtTer to the Desired Location.
Connect
the Power Supply (see secdon 2).
Connect
the External
Exhaust
(see secdon 4).
Level Your D_Ter (see sec6on 5).
Step 8
Step 9
Check
the Operation
of the Power
Supply
an d Ve n tin g.
Place
the Owners
Manual
and
the Installation
Instructions
in a Locadon
Where
They Will Be
Noticed
By the Owner.
For Alcove
or Closet
Installation,
see section
6.
For Bathroom
or Bedroom
Installation,
see section
7.
For Mobile
or Manufi_cmred
Home
see, section
S.
For side or bottom
exhaust,
see section
9.
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- Page 1 lectric nstallati Drye Questions on Installation? Caih 1-800-GECARES (US) or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US) WARN I N G RIsK OF BEFOREYOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely * To reduce the risk of severe i_i m T or death, fbllow all installation instruc- carefully.
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Page 2: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation Minimum clearance m combustible surfhces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance bod_ sides and 1 in. rear. Consideration must be given m provide adequate clearance ff)r installation and service. I-f] PREPARING FOR iNSTALLATiON [_ ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF NEW DRYER... -
Page 3: Installation
Instructions Installation 1. Turn off the circuit breaker (s) (30 amp) or remox e tlle chTer's EXHAUST INFORMATION circuit fuse at the electrical box. _WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE UNITED 2. Be sure the chTer cord is unplugged from tile wall receptacle. -
Page 4: E Xhaust Connection
Installation instructions [-4-] E XHAUST CONNECTION STANDARD REAR EXHAUST {Vented above floor level) WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK INJURY: OF FIRE OR PERSONAL ELBOW HIGHLY * This clothes dIyer must be exhausted to the outdoors. * Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust... - Page 5 Installation instructions, indoor Exhausting CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT * For best dxying perfk_rmance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended. * Rigid metal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crush- ing and kinking. UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT * If rigid metal duct cannot...
- Page 6 Installation Instructions ADDING NEW DUCT I-9-] D RYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR BOTTOM CABINET FIXING HOLE WARNING- BEFORE PERFORMING PORTION " A" THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET.
- Page 7 Installation Instructions CHANGING DIRECTION ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST DOOR OPENING THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET 1. Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite * Insert tile elbow through the rear opening and connect hinges. With the door completely open, remove to the dryer internal duct.
- Page 8 Notes...