GE GTD65GBSJWS Installation Instructions Manual page 12

SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING
WARNING
Close the back opening with cover plate (Kit
WE1M454).
Disconnect dryer from electrical supply.
Wear gloves and arm guards.
Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical shock
or lacerations.
Remove
screw
and save
Bottom
Remove desired
knockout (one only)
Detach and remove the left or bottom knockout as
desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust
duct and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer.
For models GTD60, GTD65 and GTD68 only, use the
dimension below.
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
Installation Instructions
- Fire Hazard
Left
Fixing hole
A
9-1/2" (24.13cm)
Fixing hole
A
10-1/2" (26.67cm)
TAB LOCATION
BEND TAB
UP 45 o
Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the
middle of the appliance base. Lift the tab to about
45°, using a flat-blade screwdriver.
ADDING A NEW DUCT
Fixing
hole
Left side
exhaust
Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the
blower housing. Make sure that the shortened
duct is aligned with the tab in the base. Use the
screw saved previously to secure the duct in place
through the tab on the appliance base.
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO
LEFT SIDE OF CABINET
Exhaust can
be added to
left
• Preassemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct
tape around joint.
• Insert duct assembly, elbow first, through the
side opening and connect the elbow to the dryer
internal duct.
Be sure not to pull or damage the electrical wires
inside the dryer when inserting the duct.
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Portion "A"
Duct
tape