GE GFDS355EL1MS Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
Electric Dryer
10
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
• IN PORTANT- save
these instructions
for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT-
Observe all 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 supervision 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.
ZkWARNING
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 rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use
only UL approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
• 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 pages 4-5 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 dryer requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to
contact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.
I
Step 1
Step 2
Step 5
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
TOOLSYOU
WILL NEED
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
FLAT BLADE S CREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
MATERIALS YOUWILL NEED
4"DIA. M ETAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
)
4"DIA. F LEXIBLE METAL(SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
KIT WXO8XIO077 (INCLUDES 2ELBOWS)
4"DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL(FOILTYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED.)
4"DUCT
%
4"DIA. M ETAL
ELBOW CLAMPS (2) EXHAUST
HOOD
OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
SAFETY
GLASSES
_ 3/4" S TRAIN
DUCTTAPE GLOVES RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
4"COVER PLATE (IFNEEDED
(KiTWEIM454)
DRYER POWER
CORD K IT
(NOT P ROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
UL RATED
120/240V,]OA
WITH 30R4PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE P LUG
TYPE A SPER T HE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINE C ORD.
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 5).
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).
Step 7 Level y our dryer (seesection 5).
Step
8 Checkthe
operation
of the power supply and
venting.
Step9 Placethe owners manual and the installationinstructions in
a location wherethey will be noticed bythe owner.
Foralcove or closetinstallation, seesection6.
Forbathroom or bedroominstallation, seesection7.
Formobileor manufactured home, seesection8.
Forsideor bottom exhaust, seesection9.
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