GE GFA24MIDV Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
If you have any questions, call GE Appliances at 800.432.2737 or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT
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local electrical inspector's use.
IMPORTANT
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codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer
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instructions with the Consumer.
Note to Consumer
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future reference.
• Installation must be performed by a qualified
installer.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
Stack dryer only on washer. Do not stack washer on
dryer, washer on washer or dryer on dryer.
Do not modify this installation kit. Any modification will
void the product Warranty.
Disconnect power before
WARNING
installing. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
• Use two or more people to install dryer.
• Keep fingers out of pinch point areas.
• Avoid tipping and rupture of utility services.
• Dryer must be securely attached to the washer.
• DO NOT place the washer on top of the dryer.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury,
death, or property damage.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Remove the packaging.
Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to lay
the dryer down on its back or side. Continue using
the carton to protect the finished floor in front of the
installation location.
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- Excessive Weight
Hazard
09-23 GEA
Stack Bracket Kit
GFA24MIDV
WARNING
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING
To prevent large amounts of lint and moisture from
accumulating and to maintain dryer efficiency,
this machine must be exhausted outdoors.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove
or closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer
back. The installation must conform to the following
specifications:
• Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces are:
Sides
Top
Front
Rear
• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated
and must contain at least 60 square inches of open
area. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer,
doors must contain at least 120 square inches of
open area.
NOTE: The clearances stated above are minimums.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for installation and service.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER
THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for
air opening are: 0" both sides*, 0" rear and 0" top.
The rear of the dryer should face a wall.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for installation and service.
*
For improved performance, a 1/2" clearance is suggested on either side.
- Explosion Hazard
- Fire Hazard
Alcove Closet
0" 1"
1" 1"
- 3"
3" 3"