GE GFDN240 Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions Installation InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support Safety Instructions6Electric DryerPEDESTALS FOR DRYERS(comes with individual installation instructions)Available models: -SBSD227F-SBSD137H-SBSD107HWARNING!FOR YOUR SAFETY:Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameterductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plasticor other combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.This appliance must be properly grounded and installed asdescribed in these instructions.Do not install or store appliance in an area where it will beexposed to water and/or weather.Install the dryer where the temperature is above 10°C (50°F) for satisfactory operation of the dryer controlsystem.This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outletwalls if they are bent.Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Closesupervision of children is necessary when the appliance isused near children.BEFORE YOU BEGIN:IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for localinspector’s use.IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes andordinances.Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with thecustomer.Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with your Useand Care Book for future reference.Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded,remove the dryer door.Service information and the wiring diagram are located in thecontrol console.Read these instructions completely and carefully.NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basicmechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibilityto contact a qualified installer to make the electricalconnections.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 attachedinstallation specifications (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 andventing.Step 9 Place the owners Use and Care in a locationwhere it will be noticed by the 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.TOOLS YOUWILL NEEDMATERIALS YOUWILL NEEDSLIP JOINT PLIERSLEVELFLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER1O cm (4 in.) DIA.METAL DUCT (RECOMMENDED) 1O cm (4 in.)METAL ELBOW EXHAUSTHOODDUCT TAPE GLOVESSAFETY GLASSES1O cm (4 in.) DUCTCLAMPS (2)OR10 cm (4 in.) SPRINGCLAMPS (2)1O cm (4 in.) DIA. FLEXIBLE METALDUCT (IF NEEDED)PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER