Exhausting The Dryer - GE PTDS855GM0MS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER Icont.)
BOTTOM VENTING (cont.)
ADDING A NEW DUCT
Reconnect the cut
portion A of the
duct to the blower
housing.
Tape the elbow
in a 90-degree
position to
prevent rotation.
Insert the elbow
through the rear hole
and connect it to
portion A. Rotate
the elbow through
the bottom opening.
Portion"A"
Fixinghole
Rear hole
Bottom
opening
While holding down
the pipe and elbow, using
your hand through the rear
opening, drill a 1/8" hole
through the bottom tab
hole and the pipe as
shown in the illustration.
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Bottom view
NOTE: Make sure the hole is drilled all the wag
through the elbow and pipe.
A CAUTION: Be sure n otto
pull
or damage the electrical wires inside the dryer
when inserting the duct.
While still holding down
the pipe and elbow from
the rear opening, screw
the pipes in place with
the previously saved screw.
f ....
Apply duct tape
Duct
tape
as shown on the joint /_\ _/
between the dryer internal
duct and the elbow.
NOTE: Make sure the tape
covers the screw hole in
portion A where it connects
to the elbow.
A CAUTION: _nternal duct joints
must be secured with tape; otherwise, they may
separate and cause a safety hazard.
Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet
for Gas and Electric models.
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET
(BOTTOM EXHAUST)
Plate__ _"
(Kit WE1M454)
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to
complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening
with a plate (Kit WE1P1454) available from your
local service provider. Place dryer in final location.
A WAR N IN G - NEVER LEAVE
THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.
(Kit WEINI4541
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