GE GFDN240GL1WW Installation Instructions Manual page 4

Installation instructions
[_]ELECTRICAL CONNECTION iNFORMATiON
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND
PERSONAL INJURY:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.
Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence
of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL C ODE,ANSI/NFPANO. 70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be supplied with 120V,60Hz, and
connected to a properly grounded branch circuit, pro-
tected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay
fuse. If electrical supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed
electrician install an approved outlet.
EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG
(GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR
PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD
AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY
iNTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-
PRONG RECEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT OR
REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG
FROM THiS PLUG.
ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE
IF LOCAL CODES PERMIT,
AN EXTERNALGROUND WIRE
(NOT PROVIDED),WHICH MEETS
LOCAL CODES, MAY BE ADDED
BY ATTACHING TO THE GREEN
GROUND SCREW ON THE REAR
OF THE DRYER,AND TO A GROUNDED
METAL COLD WATER PIPEOR OTHER
ESTABLISHED GROUND.
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EXHAUST
INFORMATION
, WARNING
-IN CANADA AND IN THE
UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST
DUCT DIAMETER IS 4in (102mm). DO NOT
USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE
EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
. Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
. Reduce the dryer life.
. Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY. P roblems due to incorrect
installation are not covered by the warranty.
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of
bends of the exhaust system depends upon the type of
duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall
cap), and all conditions noted below. The maximum duct
length for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Use only for short
Recommended run installations
No. of 90 °
Elbows
0
1
2
3
4
Rigid
Metal
90 Feet
60 Feet
/45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
4" DIA.
Rigid
Metal
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
15 Feet
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD OR WALL CAP
. Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of
birds or other wildlife.
. Termination should present minimal resistance to
the exhaust air flow and should require little or no
maintenance to prevent clogging.
. Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
could cause lint build up.
. Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground
level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed
down.
SEPARATIONOF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft.
of straight duct, including distance between last turn and
exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHERTHAN 90 °
" One turn of 450 or less may be ignored.
. Two 450 turns should be treated as one 900 turn.
. Each turn over 450 should be treated as one 900 turn.