Electrical Connection Information; Electrical Requirements; Exhaust Information - GE GTUP240GMWW Installation Instructions Manual

LEAK TEST
4
WARNING:
FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
5
INFORMATION
WARNING -
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 appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and
connected to a properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by a 15- or 20- amp circuit breaker or time-
delay fuse. If electrical supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed
electrician install an approved outlet.
WARNING -
EQUIPPED A THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING)
PLUG FOR YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST
SHOCK HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED
DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED
THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT
OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM
THIS PLUG.
Installation Instructions
NEVER USE AN OPEN
TO REDUCE THE
THIS DRYER IS
ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE.

EXHAUST INFORMATION

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WARNING -
UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT
DIAMETER IS 4 IN (102mm). DO NOT USE DUCT
LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST
LENGTH TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY. Problems due to incorrect
installation are not covered by the warranty.
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of
bends of the exhaust system depends upon the type of
duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall
cap), and all conditions noted below. The maximum duct
length for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below.
27" DRYER EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Recommended
4" DIA.
4"
No. of 90º Rigid
Elbows Metal
0 56 Feet
1 46 Feet
2 34 Feet
3 32 Feet
24" DRYER EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Recommended
4" DIA.
4"
Rigid
No. of 90º
Elbows Metal
0 43 Feet
1 33 Feet
2 24 Feet
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IN CANADA AND IN THE
Exhaust Hood Types
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
Rigid
Metal
42 Feet
36 Feet
28 Feet
18 Feet
Exhaust Hood Types
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
Rigid
Metal
36 Feet
26 Feet
16 Feet