Stacking - GE DBVH512 Owner's Manual

Stacking. re.corn
BEFORE Y OU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
[] IMPORTANT"
Save these instructions
fi)r local
electrical inspector's use.
[] IMPORTANT" ObseF_'e all governing codes and
ordinances.
• Note to installer- Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consmner.
• Note to Consumer-
Kee I) these instructions for
future reference.
• Installation must be performed b} a qualified
installer.
• Proper installation is the responsibilit} of the
installer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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• Electric Shock Hazard. Discolmect power
bet)re installing. Failure to do so could result
in serious i_jm'y or death.
• Potential Personal injury. More than two people
are recommended to lift the dryer into position
because of its weight and size. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or death.
• A_ old Tipping and Rupture of Utility Services.
Dryer must be securely attached to the washer.
DO NOT place the washer on top of the &Ter.
Failm'e to do so could result in personal
iI_juu/death or propert_ damage.
• Mobile Home or Manufhctured Home
Installation - Stacking of a gas dryer is not
pemfitted in a mobile home or manufhctured
h oi//e.
MINIMUMCLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE ORCLOSET
INSTALLATION
Milfinmm clearance to Colnbustible surfaces
aim for air oI)elfing are: 0" both sides aim l"
rear. (_oi_sideration inust be given to provide
adequate clearance tor installation aim service.
ALCOVE O RCLOSET INSTALLATION
• If _our dryer is approved for installation in an
alcoxe or closet, it will be stated on a label on
the dr_er back.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
Refer to dryer ]i_stallation ]i_structions for
details.
• Milfinmm clearance between dryer cabinet
aim a(!iacent walls or other surlhces is:
0" either side
3" front and rear
• Milfinmm vertical space fl'Oln floor to
overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 43" without
pedestal, 55" with pedestal aim 84" stacked.
• Closet doors InUSt be hmvered
or otherwise
ventilated and must contain a minimmn of 60
square inches of open area equally distributed.
If the closet contains both a washer aim a
dryer, dora5 must contain a minimmn of 120
square inches of open area equally distributed.
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