Installation
Instructions
Gas
Dryer
03
Questions
on
Installation?
Call:
800.GE.CARES
(US)
or
visit
our
web
site
at:
www.GEAppliances.com
(US)
BEFORE
YOU
BEGIN
Read
these
instructions
completely
and
carefully.
eIMPORTANT-
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
Owner’s
Manual
for
future
reference.
¢
Before
the
old
dryer
is
removed
from
service
or
discarded,
remove
the
dryer
door.
*
Inspect
the
dryer
exhaust
outlet
and
straighten
the
outlet
walls
if
they
are
bent.
*
Service
information
and
the
wiring
diagram
are
located
in
the
control
console.
¢
Do
not
allow
children
on
or
in
the
appliance.
Close
supervision
of
children
is
necessary
when
the
appliance
is
used
near
children.
«
Install
the
dryer
where
the
temperature
is
above
50°F
for
satisfactory
operation
of
the
dryer
control
system.
¢
Product
failure
due
to
improper
installation
is
not
covered
under
the
Warranty.
A
WARNING
eisk
oF
Fire
¢
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.
In
the
absence
of
local
codes,
installation
must
comply
with
National
Fuel
Gas
Code,
ANSIZ223.1/NFPA
54
or
the
Canadian
Natural Gas and
Propane
Installation
Code,
CSA
B149.1.
¢
California
Safe
Drinking
Water
and
Toxic
Enforcement
Act.
This
act
requires
the
governor
of
California
to
publish
a
list
of
substances
known
to
the
state
to
cause
cancer,
birth
defects
or
other
reproductive
harm
and
requires
businesses
to
warn
customers
of
potential
exposure
to
such
substances.
Gas
appliances
can
cause
minor
exposure
to
four
of
these
substances,
namely
benzene,
carbon
monoxide,
forrnaidehyde
and
soot,
caused
primarily
by
the
incomplete
combustion
of
natural
gas
or
LP
fuels.
Properly
adjusted
dryers
will
minimize
incomplete
combustion.
Exposure
to
these
substances
can
be
minimized
further
by
properly
venting
the
dryer
to
the
outdoors.
¢
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
piastic
ducting
materials.
If
flexible
metal
(serni-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
6
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.
in
the
state
of
Massachusetts:
¢
Installation
must
be
performed
by
a
qualified
or
licensed
contractor,
plumber,
or
gasfitter
qualified
or
licensed
by
the
state.
¢
When
using
ball-type
gas
shut-off
valves,
they
shall
be
T-handle
type.
¢
A
flexible
gas
connector,
when
used,
must
not
exceed
3
feet.
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Step
1
Verify
Your
Gas
Installation
(see
section
2).
Step
2
Prepare
the
Area
and
Exhaust
for
Installation
of
New
Dryer
(see
section
1).
Step
3
Check
and
Insure
the
Existing
External
Exhaust
is
Clean
(see
section
1)
and
Meets
Attached
installation
Specifications
(see
section
6).
Step
4
Remove
the
Foam
Shipping
Pads
(see
section
1).
Step
5
Move
the
Dryer
to
the
Desired
Location.
Step
6
Level
Your
Dryer
(see
section
8).
Step
7
Connect
the
Gas
Supply
(see
section
3)
and
check
for
leaks
(see
section
4).
Step
8
Connect
the
External
Exhaust
(see
section
7).
Step
9
Connect
the
Power
Supply
(see
section
5).
Step
10
Check
the
Operation
of
the
Power
Supply,
Gas
Connections,
and
Venting.
Step
11
Place
the
Owner's
Manual
and
the
Installation
Instructions
in a
location
where
they
will
be
noticed
by
the
owner.
For
Alcove
or
Closet
installation
see
section
9.
For
Bathroom
or
Bedroom
Installation
see
section
10.
For
Mobile
or
Manufactured
Home
see
section
11.
For
garage
installation
(if
allowed
by
local
codes),
see
section
12.
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GE
Installation
Instructions
Minimum
Clearance
Other
Than
Alcove
or
Closet
Installation
Minimum
clearance
to
combustible
surfaces
and
for
air
opening
are:
0
in.
clearance
both
sides
and
1
in.
rear.
Consideration
must
be
given
to
provide
adequate
clearance
for
installation
and
service.
PREPARING
FOR
INSTALLATION
OF
NEW
DRYER
TIP:
Install
your
dryer
before
installing
your
washer.
This
will
allow
better
access
when
installing
dryer
exhaust.
a
ieee
VALVE
DISCONNECT
AND
DISCARD
OLD
TOTHE
OFF
FLEXIBLE
GAS
CONNECTOR
AND
POSITION.
OLD
TRANSITION
DUCTING
MATERIAL.
REPLACE
WITH
NEW
CSA(AGA)
APPROVED
FLEXIBLE
GAS
LINE
CONNECTOR
AND
UL
APPROVED
TRANSITION
DUCT.
A
WARNING
-
Never
REUSE
OLD
FLEXIBLE
CONNECTORS.
The
use
of
old
flexible
connectors
can
cause
leaks
and
personal
injury.
Always
use
new
flexible
connec-
tors
when
installing
gas
appliances.
REMOVING
LINT
FROM
WALL
EXHAUST
OPENING
¢
Remove
and
discard
existing
plastic
or
metal
foil
transition
duct
and
replace
with
UL
listed
transition
duct.
INTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING
CHECK
THAT
EXHAUST
HOOD
DAMPER
OPENS
AND
CLOSES
FREELY.
TILT
THE
DRYER
SIDEWAYS
AND
REMOVE
THE
FOAM
SHIPPING
PADS
BY
PULLING
AT
THE
SIDES
AND
BREAKING
THEM
AWAY
FROM
THE
DRYER
LEGS.
BE
SURE
TO
REMOVE
ALL
OF
THE
FOAM
PIECES
AROUND
THE
LEGS.
[2]
GAS
REQUIREMENTS
AWARNING
¢
Installation
must
conform
to
local
codes
and
ordinances,
or
in
their
absence,
the
NATIONAL
FUEL
GAS
CODE,
ANSI
2223.
¢
This
gas
dryer
is
equipped
with
a
Valve
&
Burner
Assembly
for
use
only with
natural
gas.
Using
conversion
kit
WE25X0217,
your
local
service
organization
can
convert
this
dryer
for
use
with
propane
(LP)
gas.
ALL
CONVERSIONS
MUST
BE
MADE
BY
PROPERLY
TRAINED
AND
QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL
AND
IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH
LOCAL
CODES
AND
ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
¢
The
dryer
must
be
disconnected
from
the
gas
supply
piping
system
during
any
pressure
testing
of
that
system
at
a
test
pressure
in
excess
of
0.5
PSI
(3.4
KPa).
¢
The
dryer
must
be
isolated
from
the
gas
supply
piping
system
by
closing
the
equipment
shut-off
valve
during
any
pressure
testing
of
the
gas
supply
piping
of
test
pressure
equal
to
or
less
than
0.5
PSI
(3.4
KPa).
DRYER
GAS
SUPPLY
CONNECTION
>
>
TO
2-5/9"
\~»
3/8"
NPT
MALE
THREAD
GAS
SUPPLY
|______NOTE:
Add
to
vertical
dimension
the
distance
between
cabinet
bottom
to
floor.
GAS
SUPPLY
m
¢
A
1/8-in.National
Pipe
Taper
thread
plugged
tapping,
accessible
for
test
gauge
connection,
must
be
installed
immediately
upstream
of
the
gas
supply
connection
to
the
dryer.
Contact
your
local
gas
utility
should
you
have
questions
on
the
installation
of
the
plugged
tapping.
¢
Supply
line
is
to
be
1/2-in.
rigid
pipe
and
equipped
with
an
accessible
shut-off
within
6
ft.
of,
and
in
the
same
room
with
the
dryer.
¢
Use
pipe
thread
sealer
compound
or
Teflon
tape
appro-
priate
for
natural
or
LP
gas.
¢
You
must
use
with
this
dryer
a
flexible
metal
connector
listed
connector
ANSI
221.24
/
CSA
6.10.
The length
of
the
connect
shall
not
exceed
3
ft.
*
Connect
flexible
metal
connector
to
dryer
and
gas
supply.
¢
Open
shut-off
valve.
ADJUSTING
FOR
ELEVATION
*
Gas
clothes
dryers
input
ratings
are
based
on
sea
level
operation
and
need
not
be
adjusted
for
operation
at or
below
2000
ft.
elevation.
For
operation
at
elevations
above
2000
ft.,
input
ratings
should
be
reduced
at
a
rate
of
4
percent
for
each
1000
ft.
above
sea
level.
¢
Installation
must
conform
to
local
codes
and
ordinances
or,
in
their
absence,
the
NATIONAL
FUEL
GAS
CODE,
ANSI 2223.
Installation
Instructions
RECONNECTING
GAS
Listed
connector
ANS]
221.24/CSA
6.10
APPLY
PIPE
COMPOUND
|
__—-
ADAPTER
TO
ALL
MALE
THREADS.
1/8"
NPT
PIPE
PLUG
FOR
NEW
METAL
CHECKING
GAS
FLEXIBLE
GAS
INLET
PRESSURE
LINE
CONNECTOR
SHUT-OFF
ADAPTER
GaLve
ELBOW
PIPE
SIZE
ITEMS
NOT SUPPLIED
AT
LEAST
1/2"
Note:
The
connector
and
fittings
are
designed
for
use
only
on
the
original
installation
and
are
not
to
be
reused
for
another
appliance
or
at
another
location.
Keep
flare
end
of
adaptor
free
of
grease,
oil
and
thread
sealant.
CAUTIO
N:
Use
adapters
as
shown.
Connector
nuts
must
not
be
connected
directly
to
pipe
threads.
TIGHTEN
ALL
CONNECTIONS
USING
TWO
ADJUSTABLE
WRENCHES.
DO
NOT
OVERTORQUE
GAS
CONNECTIONS!
LEAK
TEST
AWARNING:
never
USE
AN
OPEN
FLAME
TO
TEST
FOR
GAS
LEAKS.
APPLY
PIPE
COMPOUND
TO
THE
ADAPTER
AND
DRYER
GAS
INLET.
OPEN
GAS
VALVE.
TIGHTEN
THE
FLEXIBLE
GAS
LINE
USING
TWO
ADJUSTABLE
WRENCHES.
Check
all
connections
for
leaks
with
soapy
solution
or
equivalent.
Apply
soap
solution.
Leak
test
solution
must
not
contain
ammo-
nia
which
could
cause
damage
to
the
brass
fittings.
If
leaks
are
found,
close
valve,
retighten
the
joint,
and
repeat
the
soap
test.
Installation
Instructions
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
[6]
EXHAUST
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Ay
WARNING
-
in
CANADA
AND
IN
THE
UNITED
STATES,
THE
REQUIRED
EXHAUST
DUCT
A.
WARNING
-
To
REDUCE
THE
DIAMETER
IS
4
IN
(102mm).
DO
NOT
USE
DUCT
RISK
OF
FIRE,
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK,
LONGER
THAN
SPECIFIED
IN
THE
EXHAUST
LENGTH
TABLE.
AND
PERSONAL
INJURY:
Using
exhaust
longer
than
specified
length
will:
¢
DO
NOT
USE
AN
EXTENSION
CORD
OR AN
ADAPTER
«
Increase
the
drying
times and
the
energy
cost.
PLUG
WITH
THIS
APPLIANCE.
:
ection
Ie
creating
a
potential
fire
hazard
Dryer
must
be
electrically
grounded
n
accordance
The
correct
exhaust
installation
is
YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.
with
local
codes
and
ordinances,
or
in
the
absence
Problems
due
to
incorrect
installation
are not
covered
by
of
local
codes,
in
accordance
with
the
NATIONAL
the
warranty.
ELECTRICAL
CODE,
ANSI/NFPA
NO.
70.
Remove
and
discard
existing
plastic
or
metal
foil
transition
duct
and
replace
with
UL
listed
transition
duct.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
The
MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE
duct
length
and
number
of
Tis
opoiance
mus
be
supoted
with
120%60Hs,
and
||
Sete
et
ee coral
connected
to
a
properly
grounded
branch
circult,
conditions
noted
below.
The
maximum
duct
length
for
rigid
protected
by
a
15-
or
20-
amp
circuit
breaker
or
time-
metal
duct
is
shown
in
the
table
below.
delay
fuse.
If
electrical
supply
provided
does
not
meet
the
EXHAUST
LENGTH
above
specifications,
it
is
recommended
that
a
licensed
er
RECOMMENDED
MAXIMUM
LENGTH
electrician
install
an
approved
outlet.
Exhaust
Hood
Types
A
WARNING
-
This
prver
Is
Recommended
Mun
inetalotons
4"
DIA.
EQUIPPED
A
THREE-PRONG
(GROUNDING)
,
PLUG
FOR
YOUR
PROTECTION
AGAINST
CES
6
om
aol
oo
SHOCK
HAZARD
AND
SHOULD
BE
PLUGGED
DIRECTLY
INTO
A
PROPERLY
GROUNDED
o,
of
90°
igid igid
THREE-PRONG
RECEPTACLE.
DO
NOT
CUT
“eisows
Met
Mista
OR
REMOVE
THE
GROUNDING
PRONG
FROM
:
0
Fact
iS
Fest
THIS
PLUG.
5
3e
Feet
38
Feet
ENSURE PROPER
GROUND
EXISTS
BEFORE
USE.
EXHAUST
SYSTEM
CHECK
LIST
HOOD
OR
WALL
CAP
¢
Terminate
in a
manner
to
prevent
back
drafts
or
entry
of
birds
or
other
wildlife.
*
Termination
should
present
minimal
resistance
to
the
exhaust
air
flow
and
should
require
little
or
no
maintenance
to
prevent
clogging.
Never
install
a
screen
in
or
over
the
exhaust
duct.
This
could
cause
lint
build
up.
¢
Wall
caps
must
be
installed
at
least
12
in.
above
ground
level
or
any
other
obstruction
with
the
opening
pointed
down.
SEPARATION
OF
TURNS
For
best
performance,
separate
all
turns
by
at
least
4
ft.
of
straight
duct,
including
distance
between
last
turn
and
exhaust
ood.
TURNS
OTHER
THAN
90°
¢
One
turn
of
45°
or
less
may
be
ignored.
*
Two
45°
turns
should
be
treated
as
one
90°
turn.
*
Each
turn
over
45°
should
be
treated
as
one
90°
turn.
SEALING
OF
JOINTS
eAll
joints
should
be
tight
to
avoid
leaks.
The
male
end
of
each
section
of
duct
must
point
away
from
the
dryer.
*Do
not
assemble
the
ductwork
with
fasteners
that
extend
into
the
duct.
They
will
serve
as
a
collection
point
for
lint.
Duct
joints
can
be
made
air
and
moisture-tight
by
wrapping
the
overlapped
joints
with
duct
tape.
<A
IF
LOCAL
CODES
PERMIT,
SN
AN
EXTERNAL
GROUND
WIRE
(NOT
PROVIDED),
WHICH
MEETS
LOCAL
CODES,
MAY
BE
ADDED
BY
ATTACHING
TO
THE
GREEN
GROUND
SCREW
ON
THE
REAR
OF
THE
DRYER,
AND
TO
A
GROUNDED
*Horizontal
runs
should
slope
down
toward
the
outdoors
METAL
COLD
WATER
PIPE
OR
OTHER
1/4 inch per
foot.
INSULATION
ESTABLISHED
GROUND.
Duct
work
that
runs
through
an
unheated
area
or
is
near
air
conditioning
should
be
insulated
to
reduce
condensation
and
lint
build-up.
Installation
Instructions
EXHAUST
CONNECTION
A.
WARNING
-
To
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
PERSONAL
INJURY:
¢
This
clothes
dryer
must
be
exhausted
to
the
outdoors.
¢
We
recommend
that
you
install
your
dryer
before
installing
your
washer.
This
will
permit
direct
access
for
easier
exhaust
connection.
¢
Use
only
4”
rigid
metal
ducting
for
the
home
exhaust
duct.
¢
Use
only
4”
rigid
metal
or
UL-listed
flexible
metal
(semi-rigid
or
foil-type)
duct
to
connect
the
dryer
to
the
home
exhaust
cuct.
It
must
be
installed
in
accordance
with
the
instructions
found
in
“Connecting
The
Dryer
To
House
Vent”
on
page
6
of
this
manual.
¢
Do
not
terminate
exhaust
in
a
chimney,
a
wall,
a
ceiling,
gas
vent,
crawl
space,
attic,
under
an
enclosed
floor,
or
in
any
other
concealed
space
of
a
building.
The
accumulated
lint
could
create
a
potential
fire
hazard.
¢
Never
terminate
the
exhaust
into
a
common
duct
with
a
kitchen
exhaust
system.
A
combination
of
grease
and
lint
creates
a
potential
fire
hazard.
¢
Do
not
use
duct
longer
than
specified
in
the
exhaust
length
table.
Longer
ducts
can
accumulate
lint,
creating
a
potential
fire
hazard.
¢
Never
install
a
screen
in
or
over
the
exhaust
duct.
This
will
cause
lint
to
accumulate,
creating
a
potential
fire
hazard.
¢
Do
not
assemble
ductwork
with
any
fasteners
that
extend
into
the
duct.
These
fasteners
can
accumulate
lint,
creating
a
potential
fire
hazard.
¢
Do
not
obstruct
incoming
or
exhausted
air.
¢
Provide
an
access
for
inspection
and
cleaning
of
the
exhaust
system,
especially
at
turns
and
joints.
Exhaust
system
shall be
inspected
and
cleaned
at
least
once
year.
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.
THIS
DRYER
COMES
READY
FOR
REAR
EXHAUSTING.
IF
SPACE
IS
LIMITED,
USE
THE
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
SECTION
9
TO
EXHAUST
DIRECTLY
FROM
THE
SIDES
OR
BOTTOM
OF
THE
CABINET.
STANDARD
REAR
EXHAUST
(Vented
at
floor
level)
FOR
STRAIGHT
LINE
INSTALLATION,
CONNECT
THE
DRYER
EXHAUST
TO
THE
EXTERNAL
EXHAUST
HOOD
USING
DUCT
TAPE
OR
CLAMP.
CSA
[AGA]
APPROVED
NEW
FLEXIBLE
GAS
LINE
CONNECTOR
EXTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING
DUCT
TAPE
OR
DUCT
CLAMP
4"
METAL
DUCT
(CUT
TO
PROPER
LENGTH)
DUCT
TAPE
OR
DUCT
CLAMP
NOTE:
WE
STRONGLY
RECOMMEND
SOLID
METAL
EXHAUST
DUCTING.
HOWEVER,
IF
FLEXIBLE
DUCTING
IS
USED
IT
MUST
BE
UL-LISTED
METAL
NOT
PLASTIC.
LEVELING
DRYER
LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK.
LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE.
—
N
4
LEVELING
LEGS
STAND
THE
DRYER
UPRIGHT
NEAR
THE
FINAL
LOCATION
AND
ADJUST
THE
4
LEVELING
LEGS
TO
MATCH
THE
HEIGHT
OF
YOUR
WASHER.
2
ANTL-TIP
LEGS
ADJUST
THE
2
ANTI-TIP
LEGS
TO
CONTACT
THE
FLOOR,
Installation
Instructions
CONNECTING
THE
DRYER
TO
HOUSE
VENT
RIGID
METAL
TRANSITION
DUCT
¢
For
best
drying
performance,
a
rigid
metal
transition
duct
is
recommended.
«
Rigid
metal
transitions
ducts
reduce
the
risk
of
crushing
and
kinking.
UL-LISTED
FLEXIBLE
METAL
(SEMI-RIGID
TRANSITION
DUCT
¢ If
rigid
metal
duct
cannot
be
used,
then
UL-listed
flexible
metal
(semi-rigid)
ducting
can
be
used
(Kit
WX08X10077).
¢
Never
install
flexible
metal
duct
in
walls,
ceilings,
floors
or
other
enclosed
spaces.
*
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
(see
illustrations
below).
Elbows
allow
the
dryer
to
sit
close
to
the
wall
without
kinking
and
or
crushing
the
transition
duct,
maximizing
drying
performance.
¢
Avoid
resting
the
duct
on
sharp
objects.
UL-LISTED
FLEXIBLE
METAL
(FOIL-TYPE)
TRANSITION
DUCT
¢
In
special
installations,
it
may
be
necessary
to
connect
the
dryer
to
the
house
vent
using
a
flexible
metal
(foiltype)
duct.
A
UL-listed
flexible
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
maintained
throughout
the
entire
length
of
the
transition
duct.
«
In
Canada
and
the
United
States,
only
the
flexible
metal
(foil-
type)
ducts
that
comply
with
the
“Outline
for
Clothes
Dryer
Transition
Duct
Subject
2158A”
shall
be
used.
¢
Never
install
flexible
metal
duct
in
walls,
ceilings,
floors
or
other
enclosed
spaces.
*
Total
length
of
flexible
metal
duct
should
not
exceed
8
feet
(2.4m.
¢
Avoid
resting
the
duct
on
sharp
objects.
¢
For
best
drying
performance:
1.
Slide
one
end
of
the
duct
over
the
clothes
dryer
outlet
pipe.
2.
Secure
the
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.
Keep
the
duct
as
straight
as
possible
for
maximum
airflow.
4
Secure
the
duct
to
the
exhaust
pipe with
the
other
clamp.
ELBOW
HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
AN
\
\
DO
NOT
SIT
DRYER
ON
FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST
DO
NOT
USE
EXCESSIVE
EXHAUST
LENGTH
FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST
L9
JALCOVE
OR
CLOSET
INSTALLATION
¢ (f
your
dryer
is
approved
for
installation
in
an
alcove
or
closet,
it
will
be
stated
on
a
label
on
the
dryer
back.
¢
The
dryer
MUST
be
vented
to
the
outdoors.
See
the
EXHAUST
INFORMATION
section.
¢
Minimum
clearance
between
dryer
cabinet
and
adjacent
walls
or
other
surfaces
is:
O
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
louvered
or
otherwise
ventilated
and
must
contain
a
minimum
of
60
sq.
in.
of
open
area
equally
distributed.
If
the
closet
contains
both
a
washer
and
a
dryer,
coors
must
contain
a
minimum
of
120
sq.in.
of
open
area
equally
distributed.
¢
The
closet
should
be
vented
to
the
outdoors
to
prevent
gas
pocketing
in
case
of
a
gas
leak
in
the
supply
line.
¢
No
other
fuel-burning
appliance
shall
be
installed
in
the
same
closet
with
the
dryer.
[10|BATHROOM
OR
BEDROOM
INSTALLATION
¢
The
dryer
MUST
be
vented
to
the
outdoors.
See
EXHAUST
INFORMATION
section
6.
*
The
installation
must
conform
with
local
codes
or, in
the
absence
of
local
codes,
with
the
NATIONAL
FUEL
GAS
CODE,
ANSI
2223.
[11
MOBILE
OR
MANUFACTURED
HOME
INSTALLATION
*
Installation
must
conform
to
the
MANUFACTURED
HOME
CONSTRUCTION
&
SAFETY
STANDARD,
TITLE
24,
PART
32-80
or,
when
such
standard
is
not
applicable,
with
AMERICAN
NATIONAL
STANDARD
FOR
MOBILE
HOME,
NO.
5018.
¢
The
dryer
MUST
be
vented
to
the
outdoors
with
the
termination
securely
fastened
to
the
mobile
home
structure.
(See
EXHAUST
INFORMATION
section
6.)
*
The
vent
MUST
NOT
be
terminated
beneath
a
mobile
or
manufactured
home.
*
The
vent
duct
material
MUST
BE
METAL.
¢
KIT
14-D346-33
MUST
be
used
to
attach
the
dryer
securely
to
the
structure.
¢
The
vent
MUST
NOT
be
connected
to
any
other
duct,
vent,
or
chimney.
¢
Do
not
use
sheet
metal
screws
or
other
refastening
devices
which
extend
into
the
interior
of
the
exhaust
vent.
*
Provide
an
opening
with
a
free
area
of
at
least
25
sq.
in.or
introduction
of
outside
air
into
the
dryer
room.
¢
Stacking
of
a
gas
dryer
is
not
permitted
in a
mobile
home
or
manufactured
home.
Installation
Instructions
[L2IGARAGE
INSTALLATION
(IF
ALLOWED
BY
LOCAL
CODES)
¢
Dryers
installed
in
garages
must
be
elevated
18
inches
(46cm)
above
the
floor.
[13]IDRYER
EXHAUST
TO
RIGHT,
LEFT
OR
BOTTOM
CABINET
AX
WARNING
-
BEFORE
PERFORMING
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,
right
or
left
side
knockout
as
desired.
Remove
the
screw
inside
the
dryer
exhaust
duct
and
save.
Pull
the
duct
out
of
the
dryer.
Note:
Only
4”
round
rigid
metal
ducting
allowed
inside
dryer.
FIXING
HOLE
po
E
Cut
the
duct
as
shown
and keep
portion
A.
TAB
LOCATION
BEND
TAB
UP
45
°
Through
the
rear
opening,
locate
the
tab
in
the
middle
of
the
appliance
base.
Lift
the
tab
to
about
45°
using
a
flat
blade
screwdriver.
ADDING
NEW
DUCT
FIXING
HOLE
PORTION
*A"
LEFT SIDE
EXHAUST
Reconnect
the
cut
portion
(A)
of
the
duct
to
the
blower
housing.
Make
sure
that
the
shortened
duct
is
aligned
with
the
tab
in
the
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
4”
elbow
with
4”
duct.
Wrap
duct
tape
around
joint.
¢
Insert
duct
assembly,
elbow
first,
through
the
side
opening
and
connect
the
elbow
to
the
dryer
internal
duct.
A
CAUTION:
Be
sure
not
to
pull
or
damage
the
electrical
wires
inside
the
dryer
when
inserting
the
duct.
EXHAUST
CAN
BE
ADDED
TO
LEFT
OR
RIGHT
SIDE
¢
Apply
duct
tape
as
shown
on
the
joint
between
the
dryer
internal
duct
and
the
elbow.
wwe
CAUTION:
Internal
duct
joints
must
be
secured
with
tape,
otherwise
they
may
separate
and
cause
a
safety
hazard.
Installation
Instructions
ADDING
ELBOW
FOR
EXHAUST
THROUGH
BOTTOM
OF
CABINET
¢
Insert
the
elbow
through
the
rear
opening
and
connect
it
to
the
dryer
internal duct.
¢
Apply
duct
tape
on
the
joint
between
the
dryer
internal
duct
and
elbow,
as
shown
on
page
7.
CAUTION:
Internal
duct
joints
must
be
secured
with
tape,
otherwise
they
may
separate
and
cause
a
safety
hazard.
ADDING
COVER
PLATE
TO
REAR
OF
CABINET
PLATE
(KIT
WEIM454)
Connect
standard
metal
elbows
and
ducts
to
complete
the
exhaust
system.
Cover
back
opening
with
a
plate
(Kit
WE1M454)
available
from
your
local
service
provider.
Place
dryer
in
final
location.
AA
WARNING-NEVER
LEAVE
THE
BACK
OPENING
WITHOUT
THE
PLATE.
CHANGING
DIRECTION
OF
DOOR
OPENING
REMOVE
4
HOLE PLUGS
AND
REMOVE
4
PLACE
THEM
IN
THE
HOLES
HINGE
SCREWS.
ON
THE
OPPOSITE
SIDE.
ROTATE
DOOR
180°
AND
REINSTALL.
ssn
conosamsoscseel
Installation
Instructions
[15]
CONNECTING
INLET
HOSES
(on
some
models)
To
produce
steam,
the
dryer
must
connect
to
the
cold
water
supply.
Since
the
washer
must
also
connect
to
the
cold
water,
a
“Y”
connector
is
inserted
to
allow
both
inlet
hoses
to
make
that
connection
at
the
same
time.
NOTE:
Use
the
new
inlet
hoses
provided;
never
use
old
hoses.
1.
Turn
the
cold
water
faucet
off.
Remove
the
washer
inlet
hose from
the
washer
fill
valve
connector
(cold).
2.
Ensure
the
rubber
flat
washer
is
in
place
and
screw
the
female
coupling
of
the
short
hose
onto
the
washer
fill
valve
connector.
Tighten
by
hand
until
firmly
seated.
3.
Attach
the
female
end
of
the
“Y”
connector
to
the
male
coupling
of
the
short
hose.
Ensure
the
rubber
flat
washer
is
in
place.
Tighten
by
hand
until
firmly
seated.
4.
Insert
the
filter
screen
in
the
coupling
of
the
washer’s
inlet
hose.
If
a
rubber
flat
washer
is
already
in
place
remove
it
before
installing
the
filter
screen.
Attach
this
coupling
to
one
male
end
of
the
“Y”
connector.
Tighten
by
hand
until
firmly
seated.
5.
Ensure
the
rubber
flat
washer
is
in
place
and
attach
the
dryer’s
long
inlet
hose
to
the
other
male
end
of
the
“Y”
connector.
Tighten
by
hand
until
firmly
seated.
6.
Ensure
the
rubber
flat
washer
is
in
place
and
attach
the
other
end
of
the
dryer’s
long
inlet
hose
to
the
fill
valve
connector
at
the
bottom
of
the
dryer
back
panel.
Tighten
by
hand
until
firmly
seated.
7.
Using
pliers,
tighten
all
the
couplings
with
an
additional
two-thirds
turn.
NOTE.
Do
not
overtighten.
Damage
to
the
couplings
may
result.
CONNECTING
INLET
HOSES
(cont.)
8.
Turn
the
water
faucet
on.
9.
Check
for
leaks
around
the
“Y”
connector,
faucet
and
hose
couplings.
WATER
SUPPLY
REQUIREMENTS
Hot
and
cold
water
faucets
MUST
be
installed
within
42
in.
(LO7
cm)
of
your
washer’s
water
inlet.
The
faucets
MUST
be
3/4
in.
(1.9
cm)
garden
hose-type
so
inlet
hoses
can
be
connected.
Water
pressure
MUST
be
between
10
and
120
pounds
per
square
inch.
Your
water
department
can
advise
you
of
your
water
pressure.
NOTE:
A
water
softener
is
recommended
to
reduce
buildup
of
scale
inside
the
steam
generator
if
the
home
water
supply
is
very
hard.
[16|SERVICING
Ay
WARNING-
LABEL
ALL
WIRES
PRIOR
TO
DISCONNECTION
WHEN
SERVICING
CONTROLS.
WIRING
ERRORS
CAN
CAUSE
IMPROPER
AND
DANGEROUS
OPERATION
AFTER
SERVICING/
INSTALLATION.
For
servicing
phone
numbers
for
replacement
parts,
and
other
information,
refer
to
Owner’s
Manual
or
visit
our
Web
site.
REGISTER
YOUR
NEW
APPLIANCE
TO
RECEIVE
ANY
IMPORTANT
PRODUCT
NOTIFICATIONS.
Please
go
to
www.GEAppliances.com
or
mail
in
your
Product
Registration
Card.
For
questions
on
installation,
call:
800.626.2000
(US)
or
800-561-3344
(Canada).
Notes
10
Notes
I]
