GE GFV55ESSNWW Installation Instructions Manual page 15

EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)
SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING
WARNING
Disconnect dryer from electrical supply.
Wear gloves and arm guards.
Close the back opening with cover plate (Kit
WE49X22606).
Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical
shock or lacerations.
Dryer Exhaust to right of the cabinet for Electric
models only.
Dryer Exhaust to left* of the cabinet for Gas and
Electric models.
Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet for Gas
and Electric models.
Remove
screw
Right
and save
(electric
models
only)
Detach and remove the right (electric models only),
left* or bottom knockout as desired. Remove the
screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save.
Pull the duct out of the dryer.
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
For 7.5 cu. ft models only, use the dimension below:
For 7.0 cu. ft models only, use the dimension below:
* Left side exhaust is not available for Long Vent models.
Installation Instructions
- Fire Hazard
Left*
Bottom
Remove desired
knockout (one only)
Fixing hole
A
13 " (34.29cm)
1 2
Fixing hole
A
9" (22.86cm)
SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING (cont.)
TAB LOCATION
Bend tab
up 45°
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
Right (electric
models only)
or 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 RIGHT (ELECTRIC
MODELS ONLY) OR LEFT* SIDE OF
CABINET
Exhaust can be
added to right
(electric models
only) or left* side
• 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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Not for gas models
Left*
Portion "A"
Right
Left*
Right
Left*
Duct
tape