Alcove Or Closet Installation - GE GTMP280EDWW Use And Care Manual

Gas Dryer
USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS
If rigid all-metal duct cannot e used, then exi le all-metal
venting can e used, ut it will reduce the maximum
recommended duct length. In special installations when it is
impossi le to use only metal ducting, then UL-listed clothes dryer
exi le metal transition duct may e used as transition venting
etween the dryer and wall connection only. The use of this
ducting will affect dry time.
If exi le transition duct is necessary, the following directions
must e followed.
Use the shortest length possi le.
Stretch the duct to its maximum length to avoid kinks.
Do not crush or collapse the duct.
Extend vent protection racket as descri ed in step 1 on
page 2.
Never use transition duct inside the wall or inside the dryer.
Avoid resting the duct on sharp o ects.
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECO ENDED
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECO
DO NOT USE
EXCESSIVE
EXHAUST
LENGTH
DO
ENDED
DON'T
DO NOT SIT
DRYER ON
FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST
DO NOT
CRUSH
FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST
AGAINST
WALL
EXHAUSTING
A CLOTHES DRYER PRODUCES COMBUSTIBLE LINT. FOR
ALL INSTALLATIONS, THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED
TO AN EXHAUST TO THE OUTDOORS.
NOTE: MOBILE HOME, BEDROOM, BATHROOM, ALCOVE
OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO
THE OUTDOORS.

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

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If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet,
it will e stated on a la el on the dryer ack.
The dryer UST e vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUST
INFOR ATION sections 3 4.
inimum clearance etween dryer ca inet and ad acent walls
or other surfaces is
0 in. either side
7.6 cm 3 in. front and rear
inimum vertical space from oor to overhead ca inets,
ceiling, etc. is 109 cm 43 in. without pedestal, 140 cm 55 in.
with pedestal.
Closet doors must e louvered or otherwise ventilated and
must contain a minimum of 387 s . cm 60 s . in. of open area
e ually distri uted. If the closet contains oth a washer and
a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 774 s . cm 120 s .
in. of open area e ually distri uted.
The closet should e vented to the outdoors to prevent gas
pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.
No other fuel- urning appliance shall e installed in the same
closet with the dryer.
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT THE
REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM THE
BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
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INSTALLATION
The dryer UST e vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUST
INFOR ATION section 6.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
a sence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical code part 1.
MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
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INSTALLATION
Installation must conform to the current CAN/CSA 240 H
series o ile Home Installation Codes.
The dryer UST e vented to the outdoors with the
termination securely fastened to the mo ile home structure.
See EXHAUST INFOR ATION section 6.
The vent UST NOT e terminated eneath a mo ile or
manufactured home.
The vent duct material UST BE ETAL.
KIT 14-D346-33 UST e used to attach the dryer securely to
the structure.
The vent UST NOT e connected to any other duct, vent, or
chimney.
Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.
Provide an opening with a free area of at least 161 cm s . 25
s . in. for introduction of outside air into the dryer room.
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