Gasconnection F Orgasdryer - GE DBL333 Owner's Manual

Installing the dryer.
GasConnection for GasDryers
_] Remove tile shipping cap fiom gas pipe at tlle
rear of the duer.
NOTE: DONOTconnect the &yer to 1,1' gas service
xdthout converting the gas valve. An I,P conversion
kit (Pub. No. 14-A038) MUSTbe installed by a
qualified gas technician.
[] Connect a 1/2" (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid
or approved pipe fiom gas supply line to
the 3/8" (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back
of the duer. Use a 1/2" to 3/8" (1.27 cm to
0.96 cm) re&_cer fitr a connection. Apply an
appr{tved thread sealer that is resistant to the
corrosive action of liquefied gases on all pipe
connections.
[_] Open tile shutoffvalve in tlle gas supply line.
[_ Test all conne(tions by brushing on a soapy
water solution.
CAUTION: N EVER TESTFORGASLEAKS WITH
AN OPENFLAME.
NOTE." On gas &yers, befi)re the burner will light,
it is necessa U fi)r the gas line to be bled of air. If
the burner does not light within 45 seconds the first
time the duer is turned on, the s_dely sMtch _dll
shut the burner off. If this happens, turn the timer
to OFFand wait 5 minutes befi)re making another
attempt to light.
BeforeOperatingthe Dryer
[Z]Connect the exhaust duct to outside exhaust
system. Use duct tape to seal all joints.
[] _.,\:itll t lie &yer in its final position, at{just one or
more of the legs until tlle &yer is resting solidly
on all four legs. Place a lintel on top oftim duer.
THEDRYER MUST BELEVEL AND RESTING
SOLIDLY ONALLFOURLEGS. T urn tile lock nuts
on eadl of tile four legs up toward tile base of
tile &yer and snug xdth a 1/2" open-end
xxTench.
[_] Plug tlle power cord into a grounded outlet.
NOTE"Check to ensure tlle power is offat circuit
breaker/fi_se box before plugging tlle power
cord
into the outlet.
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CAUTION: B efi)re operating the duer, make
sure the duer area is clear and flee fiom
combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors. Also see that nothing (such
as boxes, clothing, eu.) obstructs the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
@Run the &ver through a cycle check fi)r proper
operation. _ •
[_] lfvour &ver does not operate, please iexdew the
7_mbk_h[>oli_zg Ti/),s se(tion in this inanual betbre
(ailing fi)r servk e.
[_] Plate these instm(tions in a lo(ation near the
&yer for fimne reteren_ e.
[_] TuI'n on the power at the circuit breaker/fi_se
box.
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Replacement P arts
If replacement proIs are needed for your duer,
contact the source where you
purchased your dt)Ter.
_CAUTlON:I:abelallxdres prior to disconnection
when servidng controls. WMng errors (an
tause ilnproper and dangerous operation.
Veriffi proper operation after servidng,
_WARNIN&
Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after the &yer is unpa(ked. ChiMren might
use theln ti)i pl W. Cmtons c()vered with rags,
bedspreads or plastic sheets can become
airtight chambers causing s_flfimation. Place all
materials in a garbage container or make
materials inaccessible to chiMren.
WARNING:Theinsu_uctions in the manual and
all other literature included with this duer are
not ineant to c()ver evely possible condition
and situation that may occur. Good sate
practice and caution MUSYbe applied when
installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.