GE GTUP270EM1WW Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation
Instructions
Unitized Electric
Washer/Dryer
Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US) or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliunces.com (US).
In Canada, call 888-561-3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readtheseinstructions completelyandcarefully.
• IN PORTANT- savethese
instructionsfor
local inspector's use
• 1 MPORTANT-
Observeall governing codes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sureto leavethese
instructionswith the customer.
• Note to Customer - Keepthese instructions
with your Useand CareBookfor future
reference.
• Beforethe applianceis removedfrom service
or discarded,removethe washer and dryer
doors.
• Inspectthe dryer exhaustoutlet and straighten
the outlet walls if they are bent.
• Serviceinformation and the wiring diagram
are located at the access panel.
• Donot allow childrenon or in the appliance.
Closesupervisionof childrenis necessary
when the applianceis used near children.
• Installthe appliancewherethe temperature is
above 50°Ffor satisfactoryoperation of the
control system.
,WARNING RISK O FFIRE
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation
instructions.
• Appliance installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
• Install the appliance according to these instructions and in accordance
with local codes.
• This appliance 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 8 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 appliance requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to
contact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Slip Pliers
Phillips Screwdriver
Flat-blade Screwdriver
1/4" Nutdriver
Level
4"DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED}
") MATERIALS YOUWILL NEED
4"DUCT
4"DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID} CLAMPS (2}
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IFNEEDED) OR
KFWX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2ELBOWS} 4"SPRING
CLAMPS(2}
4"DIA.FLEXIBLE METAL ( F01L T YPE}
ULLISTED TRANSITION DUCT
,,,j
(iF NEEDED,}
4"COVER PLATE (IF NEEDED}
(KITWEZM454)
%
4"DIA. M ETAL
ELBOW
EXHAUST SAFETY
HOOD
GLASSES
_ 3/#'STRAIN
DUCTTAPE GLOVES RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
APPLIANCE POWER
CORD K IT
(NOT P ROVIDED}
ULRATED
120/240V,30A
WITH 3OR 4PRONGS
IDENTIFY THE P LUG
TYPE ASPER T HE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINE C ORD.
1 Cable Tie
PARTSSUPPLIED
oo
2 Stainer Screens/
2 Rubber Washers Ruuber Washers
(washers may be in water hoses)
2 Washer Hoses
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