Electric Dryer - GE Profile Dryers Use And Care Manual

Electric Dryer

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 Use
and Care Book 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.
Install the dryer where the temperature is above 10° C (50°F)
for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
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
LEVEL
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).
6
1O cm (4 in.) DIA.
1O cm (4 in.) DUCT
METAL DUCT (RECOMMENDED)
CLAMPS (2)
OR
10 cm (4 in.) SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
1O cm (4 in.) DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL
DUCT (IF NEEDED)
WARNING!
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter
ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plastic
or other combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.
This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as
described in these instructions.
Do not install or store appliance in an area where it will be
exposed to water and/or weather.
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet
walls if they are bent.
Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
MATERIALS YOU
WILL NEED
1O cm (4 in.)
METAL ELBOW
DUCT TAPE
Step 8 Check the operation of the power supply and
venting.
Step 9 Place the owners Use and Care in a location
where it 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.
SAFETY GLASSES
EXHAUST
HOOD
GLOVES