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Questions? Call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT
– Save these instructions for local electrical
inspector's use.
IMPORTANT
–
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
• Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's
instructions and local codes.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions
with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future
reference.
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified
installer.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the dryer door.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance
is used near children.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for
satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct
and replace with UL-listed duct.
• Service information and the wiring diagram are located
in the control console.
Dryers
WARNING
- Risk of Fire
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a
qualified installer.
• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions
and local codes.
• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting
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" later in 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 or weather.
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
installation instructions.
• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave
these instructions with the customer.)
FOR GAS DRYERS ONLY
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
the following installation instructions apply:
• Installation must be performed by a qualified or
licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified
or licensed by the State.
• If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not
exceed 4 feet.
31-3000199
05-19 GEA
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- Page 1 Installation Dryers Instructions Questions? Call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNING Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local electrical - Risk of Fire inspector’s use.
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Page 2: Unpacking Your Dryer
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Page 4: Connecting Inlet Hoses
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Page 5: Materials You Will Need
Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED • Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at ■ ■ 10” Adjustable Flat-blade the electrical box. Be sure the dryer wrenches (2) screwdriver cord is unplugged from the wall. -
Page 6: Gas Requirements
Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) GAS REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY • A 1/8” National Pipe Taper thread plugged WARNING - Explosion Hazard tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the • Use a new CSA International approved flexible gas supply connection to the dryer. - Page 7 Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) CONNECTING THE DRYER TO CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.) THE GAS SUPPLY Install a female 3/8” NPT elbow at the end of Install a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping to the the dryer gas inlet.
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Page 8: Test For Leaks
Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TEST FOR LEAKS INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. (cont.) Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent. • Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence Apply a soap solution. -
Page 9: Connecting An Electric Dryer
Gloves ■ Exhaust hood ■ 3/4” Strain relief POWER CORDS (UL recognized) GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts. Select the power cord to fit your ■ Duct tape installation requirements. ■ 4” Duct clamps (2) or Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com, 24 hours... - Page 10 Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS DRYERS For electrical connections using a For direct wire connections: power cord: WARNING WARNING - Fire Hazard WARNING WARNING - Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
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Page 12: Exhausting The Dryer
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Page 14: Before You Begin
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Page 16: Final Setup
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Page 17: Reversing The Door
Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR A REVERSING THE DOOR - SOLID ABOUT REVERSING THE DOOR DOOR MODELS (cont.) IMPORTANT NOTES: Remove the bottom screw from each hinge (right • Read the instructions all the way through side) and partially insert them into each top hinge before starting. - Page 18 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR (cont.) A REVERSING THE DOOR - SOLID DOOR MODELS (cont.) Mount the door on the 2 upper left side hinge screws installed in step 2. Move the hinge screws loosened in step 3 into the lower left side screw holes and firmly tighten all 4 screws.
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