Installation
Instructions
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 Use and Care Book for future
reference.
• Before the appliance is removed from service
or discarded, remove the washer and dryer
doors.
• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten
the outlet walls if they are bent.
• Service information and the wiring diagram
are located at the access panel.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary
when the appliance is used near children.
• Install the appliance where the temperature is
above 50°F for satisfactory operation of the
control system.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Slip Pliers
Phillips Screwdriver
Flat-blade Screwdriver
1/4" Nutdriver
Screw Driver I
Level
Level 2
Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US)
or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US)
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation
instructions.
• Appliance installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
• Install the appliance according to these instructions and in accordance
with local codes.
• This appliance 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 8 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 appliance requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to
contact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED.)
4" COVER PLATE (IF NEEDED)
1 Cable Tie
RISK OF FIRE
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4" DUCT
4" DIA. METAL
CLAMPS (2)
ELBOW
OR
4" SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
DUCT TAPE
(KIT WE1M454)
PARTS SUPPLIED
2 Rubber Washers
(washers may be in water hoses)
2 Washer Hoses
189D7219P002
Unitized Electric
Washer/Dryer
SAFETY
EXHAUST
APPLIANCE POWER
CORD KIT
GLASSES
HOOD
(NOT PROVIDED)
UL RATED
120/240V,30A
WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE PLUG
3/4" STRAIN
TYPE AS PER THE
RELIEF
GLOVES
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
UL RECOGNIZED
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINE CORD.
2 Stainer Screens/
Ruuber Washers
31-16652 10/29/10 GE