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Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.ca
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT
electrical inspector's use.
IMPORTANT
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.
Service information and the wiring diagram are 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.
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.
and replace with UL-listed duct.
Printed in Mexico
– Save these instructions for local
– Observe all governing codes and
.
WARNING
- Fire Hazard
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 vent 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.)
234D2318P006
Dryers
29-6075
03-16 GE
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- Page 1 Installation Dryers Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.ca This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill you or hurt you and others. words are defined as: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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Page 2: Unpacking Your Dryer
Complete Kit (hoses, Y-adapter These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet GE washers) (included) specifications. GE strongly recommends the use of new water supply hoses. WE1M847 Long Hose and Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced every 5... -
Page 3: Power Cords
POWER CORDS: Part Number Type Length Amperage GE strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts. WX9X2 3-Prong 4 Feet Select the power cord to fit your installation requirements. WX9X3 3-Prong 5 Feet Order on-line at GEAppliance.ca, 24 hours a day or... -
Page 4: Connecting Inlet Hoses
Installation Instructions CONNECTING INLET HOSES CONNECTING INLET HOSES CONNECTING INLET HOSES (on some models) (cont.) (on some models) To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold water supply. Since the washer must also connect to the cold water, a “Y” connector is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to make that connection at the same time. -
Page 5: Tools 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 10” Adjustable Flat-blade fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord wrenches (2) screwdriver is unplugged from the wall. - Page 6 Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers) (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 THE DRYER TO THE GAS CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.) SUPPLY Install a female 3/8” NPT elbow at the end of the Install a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping to the dryer dryer gas inlet. gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet pressure.
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Page 8: Test For Leaks
Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers) (cont.) ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TEST FOR LEAKS INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. The dryer must be electrically grounded in Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution accordance with local codes, or in the absence of or equivalent. -
Page 9: Connecting An Electric Dryer
Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (Skip for gas dryers and if your dryer already has a power cord attached) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Before making the electrical connection, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. -
Page 10: Grounding Instructions
Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.) (Skip for gas dryers and if your dryer already has a power cord attached) ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS For electrical connections using a For direct wire connections: power cord: WARNING - Fire Hazard... - Page 11 Installation Instructions CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE CONNECTION CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION) If required, by local code, install external ground (not provided) to grounded metal, cold water pipe, or other NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code established ground determined by a qualified electrician.
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Page 12: Exhausting The Dryer
Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE WARNING - Fire Hazard VENT This dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition exhaust vent. - Page 13 Installation Instructions DO use elbows when DO cut duct as short turns are necessary. as possible and install straight into wall. Elbows DO NOT bend DO NOT use DO NOT DO NOT or collapse excessive crush duct set dryer ducting. Use on duct .
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Page 14: Before You Begin
Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST STANDARD REAR EXHAUST HOOD OR WALL CAP We recommend that you install your dryer before Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry installing your washer. This will permit direct of birds or other wildlife. - Page 15 Installation Instructions TAB LOCATION SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING Not for gas Dryer Exhaust to right of cabinet for Electric models only. BEND TAB Dryer Exhaust to left of cabinet for Gas and UP 45 Electric models. Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet for Gas and Electric models.
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Page 16: Final Setup
Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) FINAL SETUP SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING (cont.) LEVEL THE DRYER Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO the leveling legs at the corners to ensure the dryer is level LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET (cont.) side-to-side and front-to-back. -
Page 17: Reversing The Door
Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR A REVERSING THE DOOR - SOLID DOOR ABOUT REVERSING THE DOOR MODELS (cont.) IMPORTANT NOTES: side) and partially insert them into each top hinge starting. hole on the left side. Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. NOTE: All 4 front panel hinge screws will now be in Set screws down by their related parts to avoid the top hinge holes - 2 on the left and 2 on the right. - 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.
- Page 19 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR B REVERSING THE DOOR - GLASS PANEL B REVERSING THE DOOR - GLASS PANEL DOOR MODELS DOOR MODELS (cont.) Open the door approximately 130 degrees. With a putty knife, remove the 4 plastic caps located along install them in the opposite positions.
- Page 20 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR (cont.) B REVERSING THE DOOR - GLASS PANEL B REVERSING THE DOOR - GLASS PANEL DOOR MODELS (cont.) DOOR MODELS (cont.) Mount the assembled door on the 2 upper left side hinges. hinge screws installed in step 2. Move the hinge Install plastic caps screws loosened in step 2 into the lower left side from oposite side...