GE GFDN240GL1WW Installation Instructions Manual page 7

Installation Instructions
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BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION
.The dryer HUST be ventedtotheoutdoors. See EXHAUST
INFORMATION step 6.
. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE,ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
[L-_MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION
. Installation must conform to the MANUFACTURED HOME
CONSTRUCTION& SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART
32-80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME,
ANSI/NFPA NO. 501B.
.The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the
termination securely fastened to the mobile home
structure. (See EXHAUSTINFORMATION step 6).
.The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or
manufactured home.
.The vent duct material MUSTBE METAL.
. KIT14-D346-33 MUSTbe used to attach the dryer securely
to the structure.
.The vent MUSTNOT be connected to any other duct, vent,
or chimney.
. Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.
. Provide an opening with a free area of at least 25 sq. in.
for introduction of outside air into the dryer room.
[i-27GARAGE INSTALLATION (IF ALLOWED
BY LOCAL CODES)
. Dryers installed in garages must be elevated 18 inches
(a6cm) above the floor.
_-_DRYER EXHAUST TO LEFT OR BOTTOM
CABINET
, WARNING - BEFORE P ERFORMING
THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE
TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR
HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES
WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET. BE
SURE TO WEAR GLOVES.
REHOVE
SCREW
AND SAVE
REMOVE
DESIRED
KNOCKOUT
(ONE ONW)
Detach and remove the bottom or left side knockout as
desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct
and save. Pullthe duct out of the dryer. Protect sharp edges
around the knockout and exhaust opening with the tape.
FIXING H OLE_
151/2"
m,-
(13 !/4" for bottom venting)
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
TAB LOCATION
BEND TAB
UP45 o
Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of
the appliance base. Lift the tab to about/45 o using a flat
blade screwdriver.
ADDING NEW DUCT
RIGHTOR
LEFTSIDE
EXHAUST
Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower
housing. Hake sure that the fixing hole is aligned with the
tab in the base. Use the screw saved previously to secure
the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base.