Alcove Or Closet Installation - GE GTDP180ED4WW Installation Instructions Manual

Installation instructions
CONNECTING THE DRYERTO HOUSE VENT
RIGIDMETAL TRANSITION DUCT
* For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is
recommended.
, Rigidmetal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crushing and
kinking.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID} TRANSITION DUCT
tf rigid metal duct cannot be used,then UL-listedflexible metal
(semi-rigid) ducting can be used(KitWX08X!0077).
Neverinstall flexible metal duct in walls,ceilings,floors or oth-
er enclosedspaces.
Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet
(2.4m).
For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer
and the wall is highly recommended(seeillustrations below).
Elbowsallow the dryer to sit close to the wall without kinking
and or crushing the transition duct, maximizing drying
performance.
Avoid restingthe duct on sharp objects.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE} TRANSITION DUCT
, tn special installations, it may be necessary to connect the
dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil-type)duct.
A UL-listedflexible metal (foil-type)duct may be used ONLY
in installations where rigid metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid)
ducting cannot be used AND where a 4" diameter can be
maintainedthroughout the entire lengthof the transition duct.
tn Canada and the United States,only the flexible metal (foil-
type) ducts that comply with the "Outline for Clothes Dryer
TransitionDuct Subject2158A"shall be used.
, Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or
other enclosedspaces.
Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet
(2.4m).
, Avoidresting the duct on sharp objects.
, For best drying performance:
1.Slideone end of the duct overthe clothes dryer outlet pipe.
2.Securethe duct with a clamp.
3.With the dryer in its permanent position,extend the duct to
its full length. Allow 2" of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe.
Cut off and remove excess duct. Keepthe duct as straight
as possiblefor maximum airflow.
4. Securethe duct to the exhaust pipewith the other clamp.
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ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
• tfyour dryer is approvedfor installation in an alcove or closet,
it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
The dryer MUSTbe vented to the outdoors. Seethe EXHAUST
INFORMATION sections3 &/4.
Minimumclearancebetween dryer cabinet and adjacent walls
or other surfacesis:
0 in. either side
3 in. front and rear
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets,
ceiling, etc.is 52 in.
Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise ventilated and
must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally
distributed, tf the closet contains both a washer and a dryer,
doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area
equally distributed.
F7-1BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION
. The dryer MUSTbe vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUST
iNFORMATION section 3 &/4.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
FS]MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION
• installation MUSTconform to the MANUFACTURED HOME
CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE24, PART32-
80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN
NATIONALSTANDARD FORMOBILEHOME,ANSI/NFPANO.
501B.
• ThedryerMUSTbevented to the outdoors with thetermination
securelyfastenedto the mobilehome structure.(SeeEXHAUST
INFORMATION section 3 & 4).
The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or
manufactured home.
Thevent duct material MUSTBEMETAL.
Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the exhaustvent.
Seesection 2 for electrical connectioninformation.
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