Installation Electric Dryer Instructions Questions on Installation? Call: 800.GE.CARES (US) www.GEAppliances.com (US) BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNING RISK OF FIRE Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT- IMPORTANT- Note to Installer - Note to Customer - NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
Installation Instructions Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation must CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR OF NEW DRYER MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION) TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer. NOTE: Since January 1,1996, the National Electric code This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
Installation Instructions CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE EXHAUST INFORMATION CONNECTION WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE IF REQUIRED, BY LOCAL CODE, UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST INSTALL EXTERNAL GROUND (NOT PROVIDED) TO GROUNDED DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 in (102mm). DO NOT USE METAL, COLD WATER PIPE, OR GREEN GROUND...
Installation Instructions STANDARD REAR EXHAUST SEALING OF JOINTS (Vented at oor level) For straight line installation, connect the dryer exhaust to the external exhaust hood using duct tape or clamp. EXTERNAL DUCT OPENING INSULATION DUCT TAPE OR DUCT CLAMP 4" METAL DUCT CUT TO PROPER LENGTH EXHAUST CONNECTION DUCT TAPE OR...
Installation Instructions For best drying performance UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR DRYER ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ELBOWS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION DON’T MUST DO NOT EXHAUST INFORMATION SIT DRYER ON FLEXIBLE EXHAUST. DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LENGTH...
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Installation Instructions BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION FIXING HOLE 9" Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A. TAB LOCATION MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION BEND TAB UP 45 Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of the appliance base.
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Installation Instructions ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET (SIDES AND BOTTOM EXHAUST) CABINET CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct. PL ATE (KIT WE1M454) EXHAUST CAN...
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Installation Instructions SERVICING WARNING- LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTING WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND REMOVE THE BOTTOM SCREW LOOSEN THE TOP SCREWS FROM EACH FROM EACH HINGE ON THE HINGE ON THE DRYER FACE HALF WAY. DANGEROUS OPERATION AFTER DRYER FACE.