GE 02 Installation Instructions Manual page 2

Installation instructions
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1 in. rear.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
rl] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF
NEW DRYER
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer. This
will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with UL listed transition
duct.
WALL
/
INTERNAL DUCT
CHECK T HAT EXHAUST
OPENING DPENS
ANDCLOSES FREELY{
TILT THE DRYER SIDEWAYS
AND REMOVE THE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING ATTHE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE DRYER
LEGS. BE SURE TO
REMOVE ALL OF THE
FOAM PIECESAROUND
THE LEGS.
[]_]ELECTRICALCONNECTION INFORMATION
,JlVV/-_III'_II'_- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY:
,,DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE,ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This dryer must be connected to an individual branch
circuit, protected by the required time-delay fuses or
circuit breakers. A four or three-wire, single phase,
!20/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 130amp circuit is required.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal
permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment grounding terminal on the
appliance.
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)
NOTE:Since January 1,1996, the National Electric code
requires that the new constructions utilize a 4-wire
connection to an electric dryer.
WARNING:
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the
appliance is installed in a location where grounding
through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding
through the neutral is prohibited for the new branch-
circuit installations, mobile homes, recreational
vehicles, and areas where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conduction.
Remove ground strop Hot Relocate
and discard. Keep Wire green
green ground screw
here
1
Cover
Fuse
Strain 3/4" UL
Relief Recognized
Bracket Strain Relief
4 #10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply
cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or
spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).
!.Turn off the circuit breaker(s)(30 amp) or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall
receptacle.
:3.Removethe power cord cover located at the lower
back.
4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green
ground screw for step 7.
5. Install 13/4in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord
entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.
6.Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of
the terminal block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of
the terminal block (marked N).
7.Attach ground wire of power cord with the green
ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket).
Tighten all terminal block screws (13) securely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Reinstall the cover.
,JIW/'_l'IN||'_10: NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.