Stacking (Optional) - GE GFD14 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired)
If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer, order Stacking Kit number GFA24KITL to be used for this dryer.
Kit sold separately.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT
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local electrical inspector's use.
IMPORTANT
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codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer
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instructions with the Consumer.
Note to Consumer
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future reference.
• Service must be performed by a qualified installer.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
GE APPLIANCES STACK KIT
Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, 24 hours
a day or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal
business hours.
Part Number Accessory
GFA24KITL Complete Stack Kit
KIT CONTENTS (GE APPLIANCES
KIT # GFA24KITL)
Screws (2) Long
For dryer
attachment
Bracket-
stack (R)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips
screwdriver
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Installation Instructions
– Save these instructions for
– Observe all governing
– Be sure to leave these
– Keep these instructions for
Bracket-
stack (L)
Screws (6) Short
For washer attachment
Level Gloves
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
WARNING
- Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18" (46 cm) above the floor for a
garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0" either side
1" front and rear
1" top
• The rear of the dryer should face a wall.
• Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for installation and service.
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
ventilated and have at least 60 square inches of
open area. If the closet contains both a washer
and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120
square inches of open area.
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT
THE REAR OF THE DRYER, THE CONFIGURATION
OF THE DUCTING MAY REQUIRE GREATER THAN
3" OF REAR CLEARANCE.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER
THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for
air opening are: 0" both sides, 1" rear and 1" top.
The rear of the dryer should face a wall.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for installation and service.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Remove the packaging.
Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to lay the
dryer down on its side. Continue using the carton to
protect the finished floor in front of the installation
location.
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