GE DNCD450EG9WC Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
Electric Dryer
O5
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructionscompletelyand carefully.
•IMPORTANT-
Save these instructionsfor
local inspector'suse.
•IMPORTANT-
Observeall governingcodes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Besureto leavethese
instructionswith the customer.
• Note to Customer - Keepthese instructions
with your Useand CoreBookfor future
reference.
• Beforethe old dryer is removedfrom serviceor
discorded,removethe dryer door.
• Inspectthe dryer exhaustoutlet and straighten
the outlet walls if they are bent.
• Serviceinformation and the wiring alia-gram
are located in the control console.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Closesupervisionof children is necessary
when the applianceis usednear children.
• Installthe dryer wherethe temperature is
above50°Ffor satisfactory operationof the
dryercontrol system.
WARNING ruSK OFFree
, 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).
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.
TOOLSYOU
WILL NEED
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
FLAT BLADE S CREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
MATERIALS YOUWILL NEED
4IIDIA, M ETAL D UCT
(RECOMMENDED)
)
}IA.FLEXIBLE METAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
_,/XO8XlO077 (INCLUDES 2ELBOWS)
DIA. F LEXIBLE METAL(FOETYPE)
ULLISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED,)
4'IDUCT
%
4'1DIA, METAL
ELBOW
CLAMPS(2) EXHAUST
HOOD
OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS(2)
%
SAFETY
GLASSES
3/4"STRAIN
DUCTTAPE GLOVES RELIEF
UL RECOGNIZED
4" COVER PLATE (IFNEEDED
(KITWEIM454)
DRYER POWER
CORD K IT
(NOT P ROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
ULRATED
120/240V,]OA
WITH 3 OR 4PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE PLUG
TYPE A SPERTHE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
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
and Venting.
Step 9 Place the Owners 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 side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.
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