Gas Dryer Installation Instructions If you have any questions, call 1-800-GECARES (US) or 1-800-361-3400 (Canada) www. GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING IMPORTANT - IMPORTANT - • Note to Installer • Note to Customer - In the state of Massachusetts Installation must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or...
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 proper operation and service. 1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION TILT THE DRYER SIDEWAYS OF NEW DRYER...
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Installation Instructions 3 RECONNECTING GAS Listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10 FLARE 1/8" NPT PIPE PLUG FOR CHECKING GAS INLET PRESSURE 3/8" NPT PIPE SIZE PIPE SIZE AT LEAST 1/2" Note: The connector and fittings are designed for use only on the original installation and are not to be reused for another appliance or at another location.
Installation Instructions 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 6 EXHAUST INFORMATION INFORMATION Exhaust longer than specified will: • Increase the drying times and the energy cost. • Reduce the dryer life. • Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard. Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRI- CAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO.
Installation Instructions 7 EXHAUST CONNECTION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: • This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. FOR STRAIGHT • Use only metal duct. LINE INSTALLATION, • Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas vent, CONNECT THE under an enclosed floor (crawl space), or into an attic.
Installation Instructions USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS 9 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION If rigid all-metal duct cannot be used, then flexible all-metal • If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or venting can be used, but it will reduce the maximum closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
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PLATE (KIT WE1M454) WARNING - NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE. WARNING - LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION AFTER SERVICING/INSTALLATION. Pub. # 31-16139 500A420P003...
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