GE GTDS825GD0MC Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
GGs
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions
completely and carefully.
- IMPORTANT-
Save
these
instructions forlocal 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 gour Use
& Core Book for future reference.
Before the old drger is removed
from service or discorded,
remove the dryer door.
Service information and the
wiring diagram ore located in
the control console.
Do not allow children on or in
the appliance. Close supervision
of children is necessurg when the
appliance is used near children.
Install the dryer where the
temperature is above 50°F for
satisfactory operation of the
dryer control system.
Fire Hazard
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To reduce the risk of severe injury or death,
follow oil installation instructions.
Clothes dryer installation must be performed
by a qualified installer.
Install the clothes dryer according to these
instructions and in accordance with local codes.
, California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This oct requires the governor of California to publish o list of substances known to the
state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses
to worn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances con
cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formoldehgde and soot, caused primarily bg the incomplete combustion of natural gas
or LP fuels. Properlg adjusted drgers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to
these substances con be minimized further bg properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
- This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
- Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only UL
approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
- DO NOT install o clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible metal
(semi-rigid or foil-tgpe) duct is installed, it must be UL listed and installed in accordance
with the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on pages 4-5 of this
manual. Flexible venting materials ore known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint.
These conditions will obstruct drger airflow and increase the risk of fire.
- Do not install or store this appliance in ong location where it could be exposed to water
and or weather.
- To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow oil installation instructions.
- Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer).
In the state of Massachusetts:
Installation must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor,
plumber or gosfitter qualified or licensed bg the state.
• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves,they shall be the T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used,most not exceed 3 feet.
_lk This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that con kill or hurt you and others.
Allsafety messageswill follow the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" " WARNING"or "CAUTION". These words ore defined as:
Indicates o hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates o hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates o hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
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Fire Hazard
A WA I G
• No washer con completely remove oil.
• DO NOTdry anything that has ever had any type of oil
on it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using on Air Dry cycle.
• Failureto follow this instructions con resulton death or fire
Electrical
Shock Hazard
Explosion
Hazard
Plug into a grounded 5 prong outlet.
DO NOT remove ground prong.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Failureto do so can result in death, fire,or electrical shock.
• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from @yen
• Place dryer at least 18 inches (/46cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
DO NOTallow children on or inthe appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance
is used near children.
NOTE:Installation and service of this dryer requires basic mechanical and
electrical skills, tt is your responsibility to contact a qualified installer to
make the electrical connections.
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