GE GTMP280EDWW Use And Care Manual page 18

Gas Dryer
RESIDENTIAL GARAGE INSTALLATION
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Dryers installed in residential garages must be elevated 18 inches
DRYER EXHAUST TO LEFT OR BOTTOM
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CABINET
WARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING
THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE 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.
BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES.
REMOVE
SCREW
AND SAVE.
REMOVE DESIRED KNOCKOUT (ONE ONLY)
Detach and remove the bottom or left side knockout as desired.
Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the
duct out of the dryer. Protect sharp edges around the knockout and
exhaust opening with the tape.
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
TAB LOCATION
BEND TAB
UP 45º
Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of the
dryer base. Lift the tab to about 45° using a flat balde screwdriver.
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FIXING HOLE
ADDING NEW DUCT
FIXING
HOLE
PORTION "A"
LEFT SIDE
EXHAUST
Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower housing.
base. Use the screw saved previously to secure the duct in place
through the tab on the appliance base.
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST
TO LEFT SIDE OF CABINET
Preassemble 10 cm (4") elbow with 10 cm (4") duct. Wrap duct
tape around joint.
connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct.
CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or damage the
electrical wires inside the dryer when
inserting the duct.
Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer
internal duct and the elbow.
DUCT
TAPE
CAUTION:
Internal duct joints must be
secured with tape, otherwise
they may separate and cause
a safety hazard.