GE GTDP180ED4WW Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
Electric D ryer
01
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructionscompletelyend carefully.
•
IMPORTANT-
save these instructions for local
inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sureto leavethese instructionswith the
customer.
• Note to Customer- Keepthese instructionswith your Owner's
Manualfor future reference.
• Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded,
removethe dryer door.
• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet
walls if they are bent.
• Serviceinformation and the wiring diagram are located in the
control console.
• Donot allow childrenon or in the appliance.Closesupervision
of children is necessary when the appliance is used near
children.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for
satisfactoryoperation of the dryer control system.
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the warranty.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
, To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
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.
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the
clothes dryer to the outdoors.
DONOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting
materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is
installed, it must be ULlisted and installed in accordance
with the instructions found in Connecting The Dryer To
House Vent on page 5 of this manual. Flexible venting
materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and
trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and
increase the risk of fire.
Do not install or store this appliance in any location
where it could be exposed to water and or weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave
these instructions with the customer).
Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's
instructions and local codes.
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.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
PHILLIPS S CREWDRIVER
SLIPJOINT PLIERS
FLAT B LADE SCREWDRIVER
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4"DIA M_TAL DUCT V/ll
(RECOMUENDED)
"--L4J
8"DUCT #'DIA METAL
CLAMPS (2) ELBOW
OR
#'SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
4"DIAFLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IFNEEDED)
KITWXOBX1BB77 (INCLUDES 2ELBOWS)
4"DIAFLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL T YPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT ( IFNEEDED)
EXHAUST
SAFETY
HOOD
GLASSES
DUCTTAPE GLOVES
3/4"STRAIN
RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
DRYER POWER
CORDKIT
(NOT PROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
ULRATED
120/240V 3OA
WITH 3OR4PROGS
IDENTIFY THE PLUG
TYPE A SPERTHE
HOUSE R ECEPTACLE
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINE CORD
Step ! Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust
is Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Step 3 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 4 Hove the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 5 Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Step 6 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Step 7 Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supply & Venting.
Step 9 Place Owner's Manual and 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.
Forgarage installation (ifallowed by local codes),see section9.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 10.
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