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Installation
Instructions
Electric D ryer
54
Questions
on Installation?
Call: 1-800-GECARES
(US)
or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com
(US)
BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read
these
instructions
completely
and
carefully.
•IMPORTANT
- Save tbese
instructions
for local inspector's
use.
•IMPORTANT
- Observe all
governing
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
to the outdoors.
• Before
tile old dryer is removed
from
service
or discarded,
remove
tile dryer
door.
• Service
information
and the wiring
diagram
are located
in
the control
console.
• Do not allow children
on or in tile appliance.
Close
supervision
of children
is necessary
when
tile appliance
is
used near children.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
• 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: Installation
and service of this dryer
requires
basic mechanical
and electrical
skills.
It is your responsibility
to contact
a qualified
installer
to make the electrical
connections,
I
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
[_
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
%
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4"DIA. M ETAL D UCT
4"
(RECOMMENDED)
DUCT
CLAMPS ( 2)
OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS ( 2)
4"DIA.FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT
(IFNEEDED)
%
4"DIA. M ETAL
ELBOW
DUCTTAPE
EXHAUST HOOD SAFETY G LASSES
_
x_
3/4"_RELIEF
GLOVES ULRECOGNIZED
U
DRYER P OWER
CORD KIT
(NOTPROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
ULRATED 120/240V, 30A
WITH 3 OR4PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THEPLUG TYPE
ASPER THEHOUSE
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.

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Summary of Contents for GE DNCD450EG1WC

  • Page 1 Installation Electric D ryer Instructions Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US) or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US) BEFOREYOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely carefully. WARNING •IMPORTANT - Save tbese instructions for local inspector's use. • Use only rigid metal...
  • Page 2: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation Mininmm clearance to combustible surfaces and for air' opening are: 0 in, clearance both sides and 1 in. rear, Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service, [] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION [] ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF NEW DRYER...
  • Page 3: Installation

    Installation Instructions 1. Turn off the circuit hreaker (s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer's [] EXHAUST INFORMATION circuit fllse at ttle electrical box. 2. Be sure ttle dwer cold is unphlgged from ttle wall receptacle. _WARNING - USE ONLY METAL 4-IN. DUCT. 3.
  • Page 4: Exhaust Connection

    Installation Instructions [] EXHAUST CONNECTION STANDARD REAR EXHAUST (Vented above floor level) _WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: ELBOW HIGHLY • This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. RECOMMENDED • Use only metal duct. • Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas vent,...
  • Page 5 Installation Instructions, Indoor Exhausting [] ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS • If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove oi' If rigid all metal duct cannot be used, then flexible all metal ducting closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back. can be used, but it will reduce the maximum...
  • Page 6 Installation Instructions ADDING NEW DUCT [] DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR BOTTOM CABINET FIXING I1"= HOLE WARNING- BEFORE PERFORMING PORTION "A" 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.
  • Page 7 Installation Instructions IT0qCHANGING DIRECTION ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST DOOR OPENING THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET 1. Open door remove filler plugs opposite • Insert elbow through rear opening connect it to hinges. With door completely open, remove dryer internal ducL bottom screws fi'om each...
  • Page 8 Notes...