GE GFDN240GL1WW Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
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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 Owner's
Manual 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.
. Product failure due to
improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
(x2) %
10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
WARI ING
RISKOF FIRE
. To reduce tb risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
. Clothes dry_ installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
. Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with local
codes.
• California Sc _ Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requi 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 cast s of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can
cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehy@ and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas
or LP fuels. Pr perly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to
these substan s can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
. This dryer m ;t be exhausted to the outdoors.
. Use only tic metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only UL
approved trar an ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
. DO NOT inst 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 instrt :tions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of this
manual. Flexff ._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 insta 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 produc st 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 g( connector, when used, most not exceed 3 feet.
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4"DIA, M ETAL DUCT ) % j_
(RECOMMENDED} 4"DIA, M ETAL
ELBOW COMPOUND SOAPSOLUTION
FORLEAKDETECTION
SLIPJOINT PLIERS
FLATBLADE SCREWDRIVER
R" PIPE \A/RERII-M
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Step 2
Step 3
4"DIA. F LEXIBLE METAL (SEMFRIGID}
ULLISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IFNEEDED}
KIT WXOEXlOO77 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS}
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
PIPE
EXHAUST
HOOD
4"DUCT
CLAMPS (2} DUCTTAPE SAFETY
OR GLASSES
4"SPRING
z%
CLAMPS
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4"DIA, F LEXIBLE METAL (FOIL T YPE} _ _:_f_::_')
ULLISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IFNEEDED,} FLEXIBLE GASLINE CONNECTOR GLOVES
Verify your gas installation (see section 2).
Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer
(see section !).
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).
Connect the external exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9 Connect the power supply (see section 5).
Step 10 Check the operation of the power supply, gas connections,
and venting.
Step 11 Place the Owner's Manual and the Installation Instructions in
a location where they will be noticed by the owner.
For alcove or closet installation, see section 9.
For bathroom or bedroom installation, see section 10.
For mobile or manufactured home, see section 11.
For garage installation (if allowed by local codes), see section 12.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 13.
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