GE Appliances Profile PFDS450 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 30

Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER Icont.)
SIDE VENTING (cont.)
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST
TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET (cont.}
, Apply duct tape as
shown on thejoint
between the dryer
internal duct and
the elbow, and also
the joint between the
elbow and the side duct.
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Duct ta
A CAUTION: Use
4" rigid metal ducting only inside the dryer.
Internal duct joints must be secured with tape,
otherwise they may separate and cause a safety
hazard.
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET
(SIDE EXHAUST}
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to
complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening
with a plate (Kit WEIM454) available from your
local service provider. Place dryer in final location.
WARNING - NEVER LEAVE
THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.
(Kit WEIM4541
BOTTOM VENTING:
Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet
for Gas and Electric models.
A WARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING
THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO
DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS
FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE
THE CABINET. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES.
Remove
screw
and save
Bottom
Remove desired
knockout (one only)
Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct
and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer. Detach
and remove the bottom knockout.
Fixing hole
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
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