Stacking - GE GFD43 Owner's Manual

STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired)
If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer, order Stacking Kit number GEFLSTACK to be used for this dryer.
Kit sold separately.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT
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local electrical inspector's use.
IMPORTANT
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codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer
• – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
Note to Consumer
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future reference.
• Service must be performed by a qualified installer.
• 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.
GE APPLIANCES STACK KIT
Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, 24 hours
a day or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal
business hours.
Part Number Accessory
GEFLSTACK Complete Stack Kit
KIT CONTENTS (GE APPLIANCES
KIT # GEFLSTACK)
Left hand bracket
4 #12 x 1" screws
4 #8 x 1/2" screws
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips screwdriver
Pliers
Open-ended wrench
49-90585
Optional Instructions
– Save these instructions for
– Observe all governing
– Keep these instructions for
Right hand bracket
4 rubber pads
Gloves
Level
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
WARNING
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0" either side
1" rear, front and top
• Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for installation and service.
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated
and doors must contain a minimum of 120 square
inches of open area.
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT
THE REAR OF THE DRYER, THE CONFIGURATION
OF THE DUCTING MAY REQUIRE GREATER THAN
1" OF REAR CLEARANCE.
Gas Dryers Only:
• No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in
the same closet as a gas dryer.
• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping during pressure testing at pressures
greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa).
• A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection, must be
installed immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection to the dryer.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER
THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and
for air opening are: 0" both sides, 1" rear and 1" top.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for installation and service.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Remove the packaging.
Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to lay the dryer
down on its side. Continue using the carton to protect the
finished floor in front of the installation location.
- Explosion Hazard
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