GE SBSD227F Installation Instructions Manual
GE SBSD227F Installation Instructions Manual

GE SBSD227F Installation Instructions Manual

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Electric Dryer

PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS
(comes with individual installation instructions)
Available models: -SBSD227F
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.
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
-SBSD137H
-SBSD107H
1O cm (4 in.) DIA.
METAL DUCT (RECOMMENDED)
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.
Install the dryer where the temperature is above 10°
C (50°F) for satisfactory operation of the dryer control
system.
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.
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.
MATERIALS YOU
WILL NEED
1O cm (4 in.) DUCT
1O cm (4 in.)
CLAMPS (2)
METAL ELBOW
OR
10 cm (4 in.) SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
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

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  • Page 1: Electric Dryer

    Electric Dryer WARNING! PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS (comes with individual installation instructions) FOR YOUR SAFETY: Available models: -SBSD227F Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter -SBSD137H ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plastic -SBSD107H or other combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.
  • Page 2: Electrical Connection Information

    Electric Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 cm (0 in.) clearance both sides and 2.5 cm (1 in.) rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service. PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF NEW DRYER...
  • Page 3: Exhaust Information

    Electric Dryer EXHAUST INFORMATION EXHAUST CONNECTION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK WARNING - USE ONLY METAL 10 cm (4”) DUCT. DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE. This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. Using exhaust longer than specified length will: •...
  • Page 4: Leveling And Stabilizing Your Dryer

    Electric Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca STANDARD REAR EXHAUST (Vented above floor level) ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION TO MINIMIZE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE. ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND COLLAPSING. LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR DRYER Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust the 4 leveling legs, at the corners, to ensure that the dryer is level from side to side and front to rear.
  • Page 5: Alcove Or Closet Installation

    Electric Dryer USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS EXHAUSTING If rigid all-metal duct cannot be used, then flexible all-metal A CLOTHES DRYER PRODUCES COMBUSTIBLE LINT. FOR ducting can be used, but it will reduce the maximum ALL INSTALLATIONS, THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED recommended duct length.
  • Page 6 Electric Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR ADDING NEW DUCT BOTTOM CABINET FIXING HOLE WARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING PORTION “A” THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET.
  • Page 7 Electric Dryer DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR SERVICING BOTTOM CABINET WARNING - LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR • Insert the elbow through the rear opening and connect it to the TO DISCONNECTING WHEN SERVICING dryer internal duct. CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE •...
  • Page 8: Gas Dryer

    WARNING! PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS (comes with individual installation instructions) FOR YOUR SAFETY: Available models: -SBSD227F Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 10 cm (4 in.) diameter -SBSD137H ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plastic -SBSD107H or other combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.
  • Page 9: Gas Requirements

    Gas Dryer Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 cm (0 in.) clearance both sides and 2.5 cm (1 in.) rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service. PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam...
  • Page 10 Gas Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca RECONNECTING GAS Listed connector ANSIZ21.24 / CSA 6.10 FLARE APPLY PIPE COMPOUND TO ALL MALE THREADS. ADAPTER 0.3 cm (1/8") NPT PIPE PLUG FOR NEW METAL CHECKING GAS FLEXIBLE GAS LINE INLET PRESSURE CONNECTOR SHUT-OFF ADAPTER VALVE 0.9 cm (3/8") NPT ELBOW...
  • Page 11 Gas Dryer ELECTRICAL CONNECTION EXHAUST INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING - USE ONLY METAL 10 cm (4in.) WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DUCT. DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE. ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY: Using exhaust longer than specified length will: DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN •...
  • Page 12 Gas Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca EXHAUST CONNECTION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. • Use only metal duct. • Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED vent, under an enclosed floor (crawl space), or into an attic.
  • Page 13 Gas Dryer USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS EXHAUSTING If rigid all-metal duct cannot be used, then flexible all-metal A CLOTHES DRYER PRODUCES COMBUSTIBLE LINT. FOR venting can be used, but it will reduce the maximum ALL INSTALLATIONS, THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED recommended duct length.
  • Page 14: Residential Garage Installation

    Gas Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca RESIDENTIAL GARAGE INSTALLATION ADDING NEW DUCT FIXING Dryers installed in residential garages must be elevated HOLE 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor. PORTION “A” DRYER EXHAUST TO LEFT OR BOTTOM CABINET WARNING - PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET.
  • Page 15 Gas Dryer ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST SERVICING THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET WARNING - LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR • Insert the elbow through the rear opening and connect it to the TO DISCONNECTING WHEN SERVICING dryer internal duct. CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE •...

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