GE 31-16073 Installation Manual

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BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT -Save _ese
instructions for local inspector's use.
.IMPORTANT - Observe all
goveming codes and ordinances.
, Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with
the customer.
• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with your Use
and Care Book for future reference.
• This dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
, Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the dryer door.
• Service information and the wiring diagram are located in
the control console.
- Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY:
_[kWARNING
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter
ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never
use plastic or other combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.
• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed
as described in these instructions.
• Do not install or store appliance in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F
for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
NOTE: instaUation and service of this dryer J
requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. J
it is your responsibiliW to contact a qualified
installer to make the electrical ¢onnect!_o_n__S. J
TOOLS YOU
WiLL NEED
SLiP JOINT PLIERS
FLAT BLADE S CREWDRIVER
PHiLLiPS S CREWDRIVER
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MATERIALS YOU WiLL NEED
DiA. M ETAL D UCT
(RECOMMENDED) 4"DUCT
CLAMPS ( 2)
OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS ( 2)
4"DIA.FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT_
(IFNEEDED)
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4"DIA. M ETAL
ELBOW
DUCT TAPE
EXHAUST H OOD SAFETY G LASSES
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GLOVES ULRECOGNIZED
DRYER P OWER
CORD KIT
(NOT PROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
ULRATED 120/240V, 30A
WITH 3OR4 PRONGS.
iDENTIFY T HE PLUG TYPE
ASPER THE HOUSE
RECEPTACLE BEFORE
PURCHASING LINE CORD.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
Step 8
Step 9
Check the Operation of the Power Supply
and Venting.
Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.