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Installation
Instructions
Electric Dryer
O5
Questions
on installation?
calk
1-800-GECARES
(US)
or Visit our Web
site at: www.GEAppliunces.com
(US)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructionscompletelyand carefully.
•IMPORTANT-
Save these instructionsfor
local inspector'suse.
•IMPORTANT-
Observeall governingcodes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Besureto leavethese
instructionswith the customer.
• Note to Customer - Keepthese instructions
with your Useand CoreBookfor future
reference.
• Beforethe old dryer is removedfrom serviceor
discorded,removethe dryer door.
• Inspectthe dryer exhaustoutlet and straighten
the outlet walls if they are bent.
• Serviceinformation and the wiring alia-gram
are located in the control console.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Closesupervisionof children is necessary
when the applianceis usednear children.
• Installthe dryer wherethe temperature is
above50°Ffor satisfactory operationof the
dryercontrol system.
WARNING ruSK OFFree
, 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 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 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).
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.
TOOLSYOU
WILL NEED
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
FLAT BLADE S CREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
MATERIALS YOUWILL NEED
4IIDIA, M ETAL D UCT
(RECOMMENDED)
)
}IA.FLEXIBLE
METAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTED
TRANSITION
DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
_,/XO8XlO077
(INCLUDES
2ELBOWS)
DIA. F LEXIBLE
METAL(FOETYPE)
ULLISTED
TRANSITION
DUCT
(IF NEEDED,)
4'IDUCT
%
4'1DIA, METAL
ELBOW
CLAMPS(2)
EXHAUST
HOOD
OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS(2)
%
SAFETY
GLASSES
3/4"STRAIN
DUCTTAPE
GLOVES
RELIEF
UL RECOGNIZED
4" COVER PLATE (IFNEEDED
(KITWEIM454)
DRYER
POWER
CORD K IT
(NOT P ROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
ULRATED
120/240V,]OA
WITH 3 OR 4PRONGS.
IDENTIFY
THE PLUG
TYPE A SPERTHE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
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
and Venting.
Step 9 Place the Owners 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 side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.
234Dll13PO01
31-16224-1
07/07/10
GE
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- Page 1 Installation Electric Dryer Instructions Questions on installation? calk 1-800-GECARES (US) or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliunces.com (US) WARNING ruSK OFFree BEFORE YOU BEGIN Readthese instructionscompletelyand carefully. , To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation •IMPORTANT- instructions.
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Page 2: Electrical Requirements
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. ri] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE... -
Page 3: Exhaust Information
Installation instructions CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE INFORMATION EXHAUST CONNECTION WARNING -IN CANADA AND IN IFREQUIRED, BYLOCAL CODE, iNS TALL EXTERNAL GROUND THE UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED (NOT P ROVIDED)TO GROUNDED HAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4. IN (102mm). ME TAL, COLD W ATER P IPE, OR GREEN GROUND OTHER ESTABLISHED... - Page 4 Instructions Installation STANDARD REAR EXHAUST EXHAUST INFORMATION (cont) (Vented at all floor level} SEALING OFJOINTS FOR STRAIGHT LINE INSTALLATION, , AIIjoints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of CONNECT THE DRYER EXHAUST TO each section of duct must point away from the dryer. THE EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD , Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners that USING DUCT TAPE OR CLAMP.
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Page 5: Alcove Or Closet Installation
Installation instructions rssmq CONNECTING THE DRYERTO HOUSE VENT RIGIDMETAL TRANSITION DUCT • Forbest drying performance,a rigid metal transition duct is recommended. • Rigidmetal transitions ducts reducethe risk of crushing and kinking. UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID} TRANSITION DUCT EXCESSLVE • tf rigid metal duct cannot be used,then UL-listedflexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used(KitWX08XZ0077). - Page 6 Instollotion instructions ADDING NEW DUCT F9]DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR BOTTOM CABINET FIXING HOLE 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 . Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the CHANGING DIRECTION OF dryer internal duct and the elbow. DOOR OPENING DUCT CAUTION: 1. Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door completely open, remove the Internal duct joints must be bottom screws from each hinge on the dryer face.
- Page 8 Instructions Installation CONNECTING INLET HOSES CONNECTING INLET HOSES (cont.) (on some models) 8. Turn the water faucet on. To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold 9. Check for leaks around the "`7"connector, water supply. Since the washer must also connect to the faucet and hose couplings.