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If you have any questions,
carl 1-800-GECARES
(US) or 1-800-361-3400
(Canada)
or Visit our Web site at: www. GEAppliances.com
BEFOREYOU 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 Use
and Care Book for future reference.
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Before the old dryer is removed
from service or discarded,
remove the dryer door.
Service Information
and the wiring diagram are located in
the control console.
Service of this dryer must be performed
by a qualified
installer,service
agency, or the gas supplier.
Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Close
supervision
of children is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
TOOLS YOU WiLL NEED
10" A DJUSTABLE
WRENCHES
(2)
SLIP J OINT P LIERS
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
8"PIPE WRENCH
%
LEVEL
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter
ducrwork for exhausting
to the outdoors. Never use
plastic or other combustible
easy-to-puncture
ductwork.
• This appliance
must be properly
grounded
and installed
as described in these instructions.
• Do not install or store appliance
in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather.
• The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations
of
gas appliances
in garages. They must be 18 in. off the
ground and protected
by a barrier from vehicles.
• Install the dryer where the temperature
is above 50°F
for satisfactory operation
of the dryer control system.
licensed by the state.
MATERIALS YOU WiLL NEED
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4"DIA, M ETAL ELBOW
PIPE C OMPOUND
FLEXIBLE
GAS LINE CONNECTOR
4"DIA, M ETAL D UCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4"DIA. FLEXIBLE
METAL DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
GLOVES
DUCT
SOAP S OLUTION
CLAMPS (2)
FOR LEAK DETECTION
EXHAUST
HOOD
SAFETY GLASSES DUCT T APE
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Verify Your Gas Installation
(see section 2).
Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation
of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications.(see
section 6)
Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Move the Dryer to tile Desired Location.
Level Your Dryer (see section 8).
Connect tile Gas Supply (see section 3) and check
for leaks (see section 4).
Step 8
Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9
Connect the Power Supply (see section 5).
Step 10 Check the Operation
of the Power Supply, Gas
Connections,
and Venting.
Step 11 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
Instructions
in a Location Where They _rill Be
Noticed By the Owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation
see section 9.
For Bathroom
or Bedroom
Installation
see section 10.
For Mobile or Manufactured
Home see section 11.
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- Page 1 GasDryer If you have any questions, carl 1-800-GECARES (US) or 1-800-361-3400 (Canada) or Visit our Web site at: www. GEAppliances.com BEFOREYOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING IMPORTANT - Save these • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter instructions for local inspector's use.
- Page 2 Installation instructions Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and fox'air opening are: 0 in. clearance both skies and 1 in. rear. Consideratkm must be given to provkte adequate clearance for proper operation and service. [] PREPARING FOR iNSTALLATiON TILTTHE DRYER S IDEWAYS OF NEW DRYER...
- Page 3 Installation Instructions [] RECONNECTING APPLY P IPE COMPOUND TOALLMALE THREADS. 1/8"NPT PIPE PLUG FOR NEW METAL FLEXIBLE G AS INLET PRESSURE LINE CONNECTOR SHUTOFF ADAPTER VALVE 3/8"NPT ELBOW __PIPE SIZE ITEMS NOTSUPPLIED ATLEAST 1 /2" TIGHTEN A LLCONNECTIONS USING TWO ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES.
- Page 4 Installation instructions [] ELECTRICAL CONNECTION [] EXHAUST iNFORMATiON iNFORMATiON _WARNING - USE ONLY METAL 4-IN. DUCT. WARNING- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND PERSONAL IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE. INJURY: Exhaust longer than specified will: •...
- Page 5 Installation Instructions [] EXHAUST CONNECTION _WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: * This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. FOR STRAIGHT * Use only metal duct. LINE INSTALLATION, * Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas vent, CONNECT ELBOW H IGHLY under an enclosed floor (crawl space), or into an attic.
- Page 6 Installation instructions USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS [] ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION If rigid all-metal duct cannot be used, then flexible all-metal • If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or venting can be used, but it will reduce the maximum closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
- Page 7 Installation nstructions: ADDING NEW DUCT DRYER EXHAUST TO BOTTOM CABINET WARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING FIXING HOLE THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AN DAR MS FROM S HARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE TH E CABINET.
- Page 8 Installation instructions CHANGING DIRECTION OF ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST DOOR OPENING THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET • Insert the elbow through tile rear opening and connect it to the dryer internal duct. • Apply duct tape on the joint between the dryer internal duct and elbow, as shown on page 7.