GE DNCD450EGBWC Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
Electric Dryer
01
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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
(]re 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.
AWARNING
RISK OF FIRE
,To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation
instructions.
, Clothes dryer installation must be performed by (] 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 rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use
only ULapproved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
, DO NOT install (] clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If
flexible metal (semi-rigid 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 pages 4-5 of this manual. Flexible venting
materials (]re 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).
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to contact
a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
4"DIA, M ETAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
MATERIALS YOUWILL NEED
)
4"DIA, F LEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
KIT WXOBX!O077 (INCLUDES 2ELBOWS}
4"DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED,)
Step 1 Preparethe area and exhaustfor installationof new dryer
(seesection 1).
Step2 Checkand ensurethe existingexternal exhaustis clean (see
section 1)and meets attached installation specifications(see
section 3).
Step3 Removethe foam shipping pads(seesection 1).
Step4 Move the dryer to the desiredlocation.
Step5 Connectthe powersupply (seesection 2).
Step6 Connectthe external exhaust (seesection/4).
4"DUCT
%
4"DIA, M ETAL
ELBOW
CLAMPS (2) EXHAUST
HOOD
OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
%
SAFETY
GLASSES
DUCT TAPE GLOVES
3/4" S TRAIN
RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
DRYER POWER
CORD K IT
(NOT P ROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
UL RATED
!20/240V,30A
WITH 3OR 4PRONGS,
IDENTIFY THE P LUG
TYPE A SPER T HE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINE C ORD,
Step 7 Level your dryer (see section 5).
Step 8 Check the operation of the power supply and venting.
Step 9 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 6.
For bathroom or bedroom installation, see section 7.
For mobile or manufactured home, see section 8.
For garage installation (if allowed by local codes), see section 9.
For For side or bottom exhaust, see section 10.
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