GE GFDS355GL1MV Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
Gas Dryer l@
20 ®
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions
completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT- 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 Cure 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.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
8" PIPEWRENCH LEVEL
SLIPJOINT PLIERS FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
-&WARNING
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.
• California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the
state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses
to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can
cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas
or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to
these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
• 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
(semirigid 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 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).
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, most not exceed 3 feet.
4"DIA, M ETAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED}
)
4"DIA, F LEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID}
ULLISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IFNEEDED}
KIT WXO8X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS}
4"DIA, F LEXIBLE METAL (FOIL T YPE}
ULLISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IFNEEDED.}
MATERIALSYOU WILL NEED
4"DIA, M ETAL
ELBOW EXHAUST
HOOD
PIPE
CONPOUND SOAPSOLUTION
FORLEAKDETECTION
4"DUCT
CLAMPS (2}
OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS (2}
DUCTTAPE SAFETY
GLASSES
FLEXIBLE GASLINE CONNECTOR GLOVES
Step 1
Step 2
Step 5
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Verify your gas installation
(see
section 2).
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 6).
Remove the foam shipping pads (see section 1).
Move the dryer to the desired location.
Level your dryer (see section 8).
Connect the gas supply (see section 3) and check for leaks
(see section 4).
Step8 Connectthe external exhaust (seesection7).
Step9 Connectthe power supply (seesection 5).
Step10Checkthe operationof the power supply,gas connections,
and venting.
Step11Placethe owners manual and the installationinstructions in a
location where they will be noticed by the owner.
For alcoveor closet installation,see section9.
For bathroom or bedroominstallation,see section10.
For mobileor manufactured home,seesection 11.
For sideor bottom exhaust, seesection 12.
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