GE GFDN100EL0WW Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
Electric Drger
09
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PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS
(comes with individual installation instructions)
Three models available: - SBSD227F
- SBSDIO7H - SBSD137H
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completelg and carefullg.
• IM
PO
RTANT- s ave these instructions for l ocal
inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT- Observe a,
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 super-
vision 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.
WA !
G- RISK
OF FIRE
• 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.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the
outdoors.
• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials.
If flexible metal (semi-rigid 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 S 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).
NOTE: Installation and service of this drger
requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
It is your responsibilitg to contact a qualified
installer to make the electrical connections.
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
4" DIA METAL D UCT
(RECOMMENDED)
)
4" DIA FLEXIBLE METAL ( SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTED T RANSITION DUCT
(IFNEEDED)
KITWXOSX10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
4"DIA FLEXIBLE METAL ( FOIL TYPE)
ULLISTED T RANSITION DUCT
(IFNEEDED.)
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
/4"DUCT
CLAMPS(2)
OR
/4"SPRING
CLAMPS(2)
%
4"DIA,METAL
ELBOW
DUCT TAPE
EXHAUST SAFETY
HOOD GLASSES
GLOVES
3/4" STRAIN
RELIEF
UL RECOGNIZED
DRYER POWER CORD
KIT(NOT PROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
UL RATED
120/240V,30A
WITH 3 OR4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE PLUG
TYPEASPERTHE
HOUSERECEPTACLE
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINECORD.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of New
Dryer (see section 1).
Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
Step 8
Step 9
Check the Operation of the Power Supply and
Venting.
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 6.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.
500A436PO09 RevO Pub # 31-16228