GE DNCK440EG7WC Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
Electric Drger
04
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructionscompletely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT- save
these instructions
for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT- Observeall governing
codesand ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sureto leavethese
instructionswith the customer.
• Note to Customer - Keepthese instructions
with your Owner's Manualfor future reference.
• Beforethe old dryer is removedfrom serviceor
discarded,removethe dryer door.
• inspectthe dryer exhaustoutlet and straighten
the outlet walls if they are bent.
• Serviceinformation and the wiring dia-gram
are located in the control console.
• Donot allow childrenon or in the appliance.
Closesupervisionof children is necessarywhen
the applianceis used near children.
• install the dryer where the temperature is
aboveSO°F for satisfactory operationof the
dryercontrol system.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the warranty.
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer
requires basic mechanical and electrical
skills. It is gour responsibilitg to contact
a qualified installer to make the electrical
connections.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
SLIP JOINT P LIERS
FLAT B LADE SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
%
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 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 page 5 of this manual.
Flexible 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 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).
• Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's
instructions and local codes.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
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41DIAMETALDUCT V/ll
(RECOMMENDED)
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# DUCT # DIA _v_ETAL
CLAMPS (2) ELBOW
OR
#SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
DUCTTAPE
41DIAFLEXIBLE METAL (SEMDRIGID)
ULLISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
KFWXBBXlOB77 )INCLUDES 2ELBOWS)
4'DIAFLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
ULLISTED TRANSITION DUCT(IF N EEDED)
EXHAUST
HOOD
GLOVES
SAFETY
GLASSES
]/#'STRAIN
RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
DRYER POWER
CORD KIT
(NOT PROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
ULRATED
1BO/24OV ]OA
WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS
IDENTIFY THE PLUG
TYPE A SPER THE
HOUSE R ECEPTACLE
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINE CORD
Step 1 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Step 3 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 4 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 5 Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Step 6 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Step 7 Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supply & 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 side or bottom exhaust, see section 10.
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