InstallationInstructionsElectric DryerO5Questions on installation? calk 1-800-GECARES (US)or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliunces.com (US)BEFORE YOU BEGINReadthese instructionscompletelyand carefully.•IMPORTANT- Save these instructionsforlocal inspector'suse.•IMPORTANT- Observeall governingcodesand ordinances.• Note to Installer - Besureto leavetheseinstructionswith the customer.• Note to Customer - Keepthese instructionswith your Useand CoreBookfor futurereference.• Beforethe old dryer is removedfrom serviceordiscorded,removethe dryer door.• Inspectthe dryer exhaustoutlet and straightenthe outlet walls if they are bent.• Serviceinformation and the wiring alia-gramare located in the control console.• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.Closesupervisionof children is necessarywhen the applianceis usednear children.• Installthe dryer wherethe temperature isabove50°Ffor satisfactory operationof thedryercontrol system.WARNING ruSKOFFree, To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installationinstructions., Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer., Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and inaccordance with local codes., This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors., Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to theoutdoors., DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials.If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must beUL listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in"Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of this manual.Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed,and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increasethe risk of fire., Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could beexposed to water and or weather., Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructionswith the customer).NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basicmechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility tocontact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.TOOLSYOUWILL NEEDSLIPJOINTPLIERSFLATBLADESCREWDRIVERPHILLIPSSCREWDRIVERMATERIALSYOUWILL NEED4IIDIA,METALDUCT(RECOMMENDED))}IA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED)_,/XO8XlO077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOETYPE)ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED,)4'IDUCT%4'1DIA,METALELBOWCLAMPS(2) EXHAUSTHOODOR4"SPRINGCLAMPS(2)%SAFETYGLASSES3/4"STRAINDUCTTAPE GLOVES RELIEFULRECOGNIZED4" COVERPLATE(IFNEEDED(KITWEIM454)DRYERPOWERCORDKIT(NOTPROVIDEDWITHDRYER)ULRATED120/240V,]OAWITH3 OR4PRONGS.IDENTIFYTHEPLUGTYPEASPERTHEHOUSERECEPTACLEBEFOREPURCHASINGLINECORD,Step 1 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation ofNew Dryer (see section 1).Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust isClean (see section 1) and Meets Attached InstallationSpecifications (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).Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supplyand Venting.Step 9 Place the Owners Manual and the InstallationInstructions in a Location Where They Will Be Noticed Bythe 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 9.234Dll13PO01 31-16224-1 07/07/10 GE