GE GFDS350GLWW Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US) or 1-800-561-3344 (Canada)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions
completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT-
• Save these
instructions for local inspector's
use.
IMPORTANT-
• Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to
leave these instructions with the
customer.
• Note to Customer - Keep
these instructions with your
Use and Care Book for future
reference.
• Before the old dryer is removed
from service or discarded,
remove the dryer door.
• Service information and the
wiring diagram are located in
the control console.
• Do not allow children on or in
the appliance. Close supervision
of children is necessary when
the appliance is used near
children.
• Install the dryer where the
temperature is above 50°F for
satisfactory operation of the
dryer control system.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
(x2)
10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
8" PIPE WRENCH
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
Step 1 Verify your gas installation (see section 2).
Step 2 Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer
(see section 1).
Step 3 Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean (see
section 1) and meets attached installation specifications (see
section 6).
Step 4 Remove the foam shipping pads (see section 1).
Step 5 Move the dryer to the desired location.
Step 6 Level your dryer (see section 8).
Step 7 Connect the gas supply (see section 3) and check for leaks
(see section 4).
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WARNING
• 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.
• California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the
state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses
to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can
cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas
or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to
these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only UL
approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible metal
(semirigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL listed 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).
• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, most not exceed 3 feet.
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
LEVEL
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT

Gas Dryer

RISK OF FIRE
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4" DIA. METAL
ELBOW
4" DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
CLAMPS (2)
OR
4" SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
(IF NEEDED.)
Step 8 Connect the external exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9 Connect the power supply (see section 5).
Step 10 Check the operation of the power supply, gas connections,
and venting.
Step 11 Place the owners manual and the installation instructions in a
location where they will be noticed by the owner.
For alcove or closet installation, see section 9.
For bathroom or bedroom installation, see section 10.
For mobile or manufactured home, see section 11.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 12.
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PIPE
EXHAUST COMPOUND
SOAP SOLUTION
HOOD
FOR LEAK DETECTION
DUCT TAPE SAFETY
GLASSES
GLOVES
FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR
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