GE DDC4400T4WH Installation Instructions

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- 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.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the outdoors.
• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If fiexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed,
it must be UL listed and installed in accordance with these instructions and local codes. Flexible venting materials are
known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airfiow 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).
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completel£1 and carefullg.
•
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 and Materials You Need
[]Slip joint pliers
[]Screwdrivers (slotted or phillips heod).
nChoins (×2).
[] 2" x 4" studs.
[]Wall hooks.
[] Two 3/4" UL recognized strain relief if the
power supply is from mdirect wire.
[] Two dryer power cord kit UL listed, rated
120/240V, 30A with 3 or 4 prongs if the power
supply is from o wall receptacle.
[]4" diameter rigid metal duct, duct clamps,
elbows and exhaust hood.
[] Basic safety protection such mssafety goggles,
gloves and arm protection are recommended.
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation - Clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening
are: 0 in. both sides and i in. rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for operation and service.
Preparing the Installation Site and Unpacking the Dryer
1. Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer.
2. Check to be sure the existing external exhaust is clean and meets attached installation specifications.
3. Using the four shipping carton corner posts as padding (two on each side), carefully lay the dryer on its left side and
remove foam shipping pad.
4. Return the dryer to an upright position.
5. Hove the dryer to the desired location.
iCAUTION:
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,STACKED UNITS MUST
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BE FASTENED SECURELY TO WALL.
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Dryers installed in garages (if allowed by local codes) must be elevated 18
inches (46cm) above the floor.
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Personal Injury Hazard
Because of its weight and size, more than one person is required
to lift, tilt or move the washer/dryer. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury.
STEP 1 - Attach two chains using Phillips head screws to each end of
upper unit cabinet.
STEP2 - Locate two wall studs behind desired operating location of stacked
units.
NOTE:For wall studs not appropriately spaced, see section for Alternate
Method for Installation of Wall Hooks.
STEP3 - Screw two wall hooks into two wall studs (same height as chain
connections on cabinet of upper unit). Both chains should pull straight
back to wall studs or angle outward. NEITHERchain should angle inward.
NOTE: T he final construction must withstand a pull of 200 Ibs.
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