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Installation
Instructions
Electric
Dryer
01
Questions?
Call 800.GE.CARES {800.432.2737)
or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344
or visit www.GEApplionces.co
I
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these
instructions
completely
and
carefully.
, IMPORTANT-
save
these instructions
for local inspector's use.
.IMPORTANT-
Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
, Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with the customer.
, Note to Customer - Keep these instructions
with your Owner's Manual for future reference.
, Before the old dryer is removed from service
or discarded, remove the dryer door.
, Service information and the wiring diagram
(]re located in the control console.
, Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary
when the appliance is used near children.
, Install the dryer where the temperature is
above 50°F for satisfactory operation of the
dryer control system.
, Product failure due to improper installation is
not covered under the Warranty.
AWARNING
RISK OF FIRE
,To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation
instructions.
, Clothes dryer installation must be performed by (] 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 rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use
only ULapproved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
, DO NOT install (] clothes dryer with 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 pages 4-5 of this manual. Flexible venting
materials (]re 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).
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 SCREWDRIVER
4"DIA, M ETAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
MATERIALS YOUWILL NEED
)
4"DIA, F LEXIBLE
METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED
TRANSITION
DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
KIT WXOBX!O077
(INCLUDES
2ELBOWS}
4"DIA. FLEXIBLE
METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED
TRANSITION
DUCT
(IF NEEDED,)
Step 1 Preparethe area and exhaustfor installationof new dryer
(seesection 1).
Step2 Checkand ensurethe existingexternal exhaustis clean (see
section 1)and meets attached installation specifications(see
section 3).
Step3 Removethe foam shipping pads(seesection 1).
Step4 Move the dryer to the desiredlocation.
Step5 Connectthe powersupply (seesection 2).
Step6 Connectthe external exhaust (seesection/4).
4"DUCT
%
4"DIA, M ETAL
ELBOW
CLAMPS
(2)
EXHAUST
HOOD
OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS
(2)
%
SAFETY
GLASSES
DUCT TAPE
GLOVES
3/4" S TRAIN
RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
DRYER
POWER
CORD K IT
(NOT P ROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
UL RATED
!20/240V,30A
WITH 3OR 4PRONGS,
IDENTIFY
THE P LUG
TYPE A SPER T HE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
BEFORE
PURCHASING
LINE C ORD,
Step 7 Level your dryer (see section 5).
Step 8 Check the operation of the power supply and 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.
For garage installation (if allowed by local codes), see section 9.
For For side or bottom exhaust, see section 10.
234D2006PO01
31-16311
03-13
GE
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- Page 1 Installation Electric Dryer Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES {800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEApplionces.co BEFORE YOU BEGIN AWARNING RISK OF FIRE Read these instructions completely ,To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation carefully.
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Page 2: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1 in. rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service. CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE [!] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION... -
Page 3: Installation
Installation instructions CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE EXHAUST INFORMATION CONNECTION 'kWARNING CANADA AND IN THE If required, by local code, install external UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT ground (not provided} to grounded metal, DIAMETER IS 4 in (102ram). DO NOT USE DUCT cold water pipe, or other established LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST ground determined by a qualified... - Page 4 nstructions Installation STANDARD REAR EXHAUST SEALING OF JOINTS . All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of {Vented at floor level} each section of duct must point away from the dryer. . The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other For straight line installation, connect...
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Page 5: Alcove Or Closet Installation
Installation Instructions For best drying performance , For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer 1 Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet pipe. and the wall is highly recommended (see illustrations 2. Secure the duct with a clamp. below). - Page 6 Installation Instructions [77BATHROOM OR BEDROOM iNSTALLATiON .The dryer MUST be ventedtotheoutdoors. See EXHAUST INFORMATION section 3 &4. . The installation must conform with local codes or, in the 9" absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A. CODE,ANSI/NFPA NO.
- Page 7 Installation instructions ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET {SIDES AND BOTTOM EXHAUST} CABINET . Preassemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct tape around joint. , Insert duct assembly, elbow first, through the side opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct.
- Page 8 Instructions Installation _] SERViCiNG REGISTER YOUR NEW APPLIANCE TO RECEIVE ANY _WAR NIN IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS. G-LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DiSCONNECTiNG WHEN SERViCiNG Please go to www.GEAppliences.com or mail in CONTROLS. WiRiNG ERRORS CAN CAUSE your product registration card. iMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION AFTER SERVICI NG/I NSTALLATION.