InstallationInstructionsElectric Drger04Questions on Installation? Call: 800.GE.CARES (US)or visit our web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US)BEFORE YOU BEGINReadthese instructionscompletely and carefully.• IMPORTANT- savethese instructionsfor local inspector's use.• IMPORTANT- Observeall governingcodesand ordinances.• Note to Installer - Be sureto leavetheseinstructionswith the customer.• Note to Customer - Keepthese instructionswith your Owner's Manualfor future reference.• Beforethe old dryer is removedfrom serviceordiscarded,removethe dryer door.• inspectthe dryer exhaustoutlet and straightenthe outlet walls if they are bent.• Serviceinformation and the wiring dia-gramare located in the control console.• Donot allow childrenon or in the appliance.Closesupervisionof children is necessarywhenthe applianceis used near children.• install the dryer where the temperature isaboveSO°Ffor satisfactory operationof thedryercontrol system.• Product failure due to improper installationis not covered under the warranty.NOTE: Installation and service of this dryerrequires basic mechanical and electricalskills. It is gour responsibilitg to contacta qualified installer to make the electricalconnections.TOOLS YOU WILL NEEDSLIPJOINTPLIERSFLATBLADESCREWDRIVERPHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER%WARNING RISK OF FIRE• 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 tothe outdoors.• 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 foundin 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 andincrease the risk of fire.• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it couldbe exposed to water and or weather.• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave theseinstructions with the customer).• Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer'sinstructions and local codes.TOOLS YOU WILL NEED)41DIAMETALDUCT V/ll(RECOMMENDED) ",,../..jj# DUCT # DIA _v_ETALCLAMPS(2) ELBOWOR#SPRINGCLAMPS(2)DUCTTAPE41DIAFLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMDRIGID)ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED)KFWXBBXlOB77)INCLUDES2ELBOWS)4'DIAFLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED)EXHAUSTHOODGLOVESSAFETYGLASSES]/#'STRAINRELIEFULRECOGNIZEDDRYERPOWERCORDKIT(NOTPROVIDEDWITHDRYER)ULRATED1BO/24OV]OAWITH3 OR4 PRONGSIDENTIFYTHEPLUGTYPEASPERTHEHOUSERECEPTACLEBEFOREPURCHASINGLINECORDStep 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 Supply & Venting.Step 9 Place the Owner's Manual and the InstallationInstructions in a location where they will be noticed by theowner.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 garage installation (if allowed by local codes), see section 9.For side or bottom exhaust, see section 10.234D1582PO04 31-16224-2 03-12 GE