wInstallationInstructionsElectric Dryer02Questions on Installation? Calh 800.GE.CARES (US) |or visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.corn {US) 1BEFORE YOU BEGINRead these instructions completely andcarefully.• IMPORTANT- Save these instructionsfor Iocol inspector's use.• IMPORTANT- Observe oil governingcodes ond ordinances., Note to Installer - Be sure to leove theseinstructions with the customer., Note to Customer- Keep these instructionswith your Owner's Manual for futurereference., Before the old dryer is removed from serviceor discarded, remove the dryer door., Service information and the wiring diagramare located in the control console., Do not allow children on or in the appliance.Close supervision of children isnecessarywhen the appliance is used near children., Install the dryer where the temperature isabove 50% for satisfactory operation of thedryer control system., Product failure due to improper installationis not covered under the Warranty.WARNING ms. OFFIRE, To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installationinstructions., Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified instoller., Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordancewith local codes., This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.• Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet end useonly UL approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct., DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. Ifflexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type)duct is installed, it must be UL listedand installed in accordance with the instructions found in "ConnectingThe Dryer To House Vent" on pages 4-5 of this manual. Flexible ventingmaterials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. Theseconditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the 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 to contacta qualified installer to make the electrical connections.TOOLS YOUWILL NEEDSLIPJOINTPLIERSFLATBLADESCREWDRIVERPHILLIPSSCREWDRIVERMATERIALSYOUWILL NEED4"DIA.METALDUCT(RECOMMENDED))4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED)KITWXO8X!O077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)ULLISTEDTRAN%ONDUCT(FNEEDED,)4"DUCT%4"DIA.METALELBOWCLAMPS(2) EXHAUSTHOODOR#'SPRINGCLAMPS(2)DUCTTAPE GLOVES%SAFETYGLASSES3/4"STRAINRELIEFULRECOGNIZEDDRYERPOWERCORDKIT(NOTPROVIDEDWITHDRYER)ULRATED!20/240V,30AWFH3OR4PRONGS,IDENTIFYTHEPLUGTYPEASPERTHEHOUSERECEPTACLEBEFOREPURCHASINGLINECORD,Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet InstallationMinimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening ore: O in. clearance both sides, ! in. front and 3 in. rear.Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.Printed in Mexico234D2008PO0231-16726-103-14GE