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Installation
instructions
Electric
Dryer
02
Questions?
Call 800.GE.CARES {800.432.2737)
or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com
In Canada, cell 1.800.561.3344
or visit www.GEAppliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructionscompletelyand carefully.
•
IMPORTANT-
save these instructions
for local
inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT-
Observe all
governing codes and
ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sureto leavethese instructionswith the
customer.
• Note to Customer- Keepthese instructionswith your Owner's
Manualfor future reference.
Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded,
removethe dryer door.
Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet
walls if they are bent.
Serviceinformation and the wiring diagram are located in the
control console.
Donot allow childrenon or in the appliance.Closesupervision
of children is necessary when the appliance is used near
children.
tnstall the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for
satisfactoryoperation of the dryer control system.
Product failure
due to improper
installation
is not
covered under the warranty.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
, To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow
all
installation
instructions.
, Clothes
dryer
installation
must
be performed
by a
qualified
installer.
, Install the clothes dryer according
to these instructions
and in accordance
with local codes.
, This dryer must be exhausted
to the outdoors.
, Use only 4" rigid
metal
ducting
for
exhausting
the
clothes dryer to the outdoors.
, DO NOT install a clothes dryerwith
flexible plastic ducting
materials.
If flexible metal (semi-rigid
or foil-type) duct is
installed,
it must be UL listed and installed
in accordance
with the instructions
found in Connecting
The Dryer 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 could be exposed to water and or weather.
, Save these
instructions.
(Installers:
Be sure to leave
these instructions
with the customer).
, Install the clothes dryer according
to the manufacturer's
instructions
and local codes.
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
SLIPJOINT PLIERS
PHILLIPS S CREWDRIVER
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
)
4IIDIAMETAL DUCT
_/II
(RECOMMENDED)
#'DUCT
4"DIAMETAL
CLAMPS
(2)
ELBOW
OR
#'SPRING
CLAMPS
(2)
DUCTTAPE
4"DIAFLEXIBLE
METAL (SEMFRIGID)
ULLISTED TRANSITION
DUCT
(IF NEEDED(
KITWXRBX1RR77
(INCLUDES
2ELBOWS)
4I1 DIAFLEXIBLE
METAL (FOIL TYPE)
ULLISTED TRANSITION
DUCT (IF NEEDED)
EXHAUST
SAFETY
HOOD
GLASSES
GLOVES
3/4"STRAIN
RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
DRYER POWER
CORD K IT
(NOT PROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
ULRATED
12R/240V,3RA
WITH3OR 4 PRONGS
IDENTIFYTHE
PLUG
TYPE A SPERTHE
HOUSE R ECEPTACLE
BEFORE
PURCHASING
LINE CORD
Step 1 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust
is Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Step 3 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 4 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 5 Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Step 6 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Step 7 Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supply & Venting.
Step 9 Place the Owner's Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a location 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 Manufactured Home see, section 8.
Forgarage installation (ifallowed by local codes),see section9.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 10.
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Page 2: Electrical Requirements
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Page 3: Exhaust Information
Installation Instructions CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE [-3] EXHAUST INFORMATION CONNECTION kWARNING CANADA AND IN THE If required, by local code, install external UNITED STATES, REQUIRED EXHAUST ground (not provided) to grounded metal, cold water pipe, or other established DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 IN (102ram). - Page 4 Installation instructions STANDARD REAR EXHAUST EXHAUST INFORMATION (cont) (Vented at floor level} SEALING OFJOINTS , All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of FOR STRAIGHT LINE INSTALLATION, CONNECT THE DRYER EXHAUST each section of duct must point away from the dryer. THE EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD...
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Page 5: Alcove Or Closet Installation
Installation instructions CONNECTING THE DRYERTO HOUSE VENT RIGIDMETAL TRANSITION DUCT * For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended. , Rigidmetal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crushing and kinking. UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID} TRANSITION DUCT EXCESSIVE tf rigid metal duct cannot be used,then UL-listedflexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used(KitWX08X!0077). - Page 6 Installation instructions ADDING NEW DUCT F_GARAGE INSTALLATION (IF ALLOWED BY LOCAL CODES) FIXING . Dryers installed in garages must be elevated 18 inches HOLE (46 cm) above the floor. PORTION "A" [ZO]DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR BOTTOM CABINET AWARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING THiS EXHAUST...
- Page 7 Installation instructions . Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the In]CHANGING DIRECTION OF DOOR dryer internal duct and the elbow. OPENING DUCT 1. Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the CAUTION: hinges. With the door completely open, remove the Internal duct joints must be bottom screws from each hinge on the dryer face.
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Page 8: Water Supply Requirements
Installation Instructions CONNECTING INLET HOSES {cont.} CONNECTING INLET HOSES (on some models) 7. Using pliers, tighten all the couplings with an additional To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold two-thirds turn. water supply. Since the washer must also connect to the NOTE: Do not overtighten.