Installation Instructions; Preparing To Install The Dryer - GE DCL333 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Preparing to install your dryer.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
WARNING
I This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"
diameter ductwork for exhausting to the
outside. Use only rigid metal 4" diameter
ductwork inside the dryer cabinet.
I Never use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
See Exhausting section.
I This appliance must be properly grounded
and installed as described in these Installation
Instructions.
I Do not install or store appliance in an area
where it will be exposed to water/weather.
See Location of Your Dryer section.
Tools and Materials Required for Dryer Installation
Phillips head screwdriver
Adjustable pliers
Carpenter's level
Flat or straight blade screwdriver
Duct tape
Preparing the Installation Site and Unpacking the Dryer
Prepare the area and exhaust for installation
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of the new dryer.
Check to be sure that the existing external
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exhaust is clean and that it meets attached
installation specifications.
Using the four shipping carton corner posts
3
as padding (two on each side), carefully lay
the dryer on its left side and remove foam
shipping pad.
Foam shipping pad
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I The National Fuel Gas code restricts installations
of gas appliances in garages. They must be 18"
(45.7 cm) off the ground and protected from
vehicles by a barrier. See Location of Your Dryer
section.
I The electrical service to the dryer must
conform with local codes and ordinances and
the latest edition of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
I The gas service to the dryer must conform with
local codes and ordinances or the latest edition
of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.
The gas dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1
for home use only. This dryer is not
recommended for commercial applications
such as restaurants or beauty salons, etc.
Rigid or flexible metal 4" (10.2 cm) duct
Vent hood
Pipe thread sealer (GAS DRYER)
CAUTION:
do not use the control panel as a means
to pick up or move the dryer.
Return the dryer to an upright position.
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Move the dryer to the desired location.
5
Connect the external exhaust.
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Adjust the leveling legs to match the washer
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height. The dryer must be level and rest
firmly on all four leveling legs.
Connect the power supply.
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Check the operation of the power supply
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and venting.
Place the Owner's Manual and the
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Installation Instructions in a location where
they will be noticed by the owner.
Packing
To prevent damage,