GE GFDN240 Owner's Manual

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Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportSafety Instructionswww.GEAppliances.ca7Electric DryerTIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.PREPARING FOR INSTALLATIONOF NEW DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONINFORMATIONELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSWARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISKOF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK ANDPERSONAL INJURY:Pull the vent protection bracketout until it stops, and let it rest onthe floor. The bracket preventsthe unit from moving too closeto the wall and crushing therear vent. Prolong by adding aDASHED FLEXIBLE duct.Tilt the dryer sidewaysand remove the foamshipping pads bypulling at the sidesand breaking themaway from the dryerlegs. Be sure toremove all of thefoam pieces aroundthe legs.Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet InstallationMinimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 cm (0 in.) clearance both sides and 2.5 cm (1 in.) rear.Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.1 2REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUSTOPENING & FOAM REMOVAL FROMDRYER LEGSINTERNAL DUCTOPENINGWALLEXTERNALDUCTOPENINGDISCONTINUITYON DUCTDUCT TAPE ORDUCT CLAMPVENTPROTECTIONBRACKETDUCT TAPE ORDUCT CLAMP10 cm (4 in.)METAL DUCTCHECK THAT EXHAUST HOODDAMPER OPENS AND CLOSESFREELY.TYPICAL 30 AMPRECEPTACLE FOR DRYERDO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR ANDADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordancewith local codes and ordinances. Installation must bein accordance with the current CSA C22.1 CanadianElectrical code part 1. Improper connection of theequipment-grounding conductor can result in an electricshock. Check with a qualified electrician or servicerepresentative or personnel if you are in doubt as towhether the appliance is properly grounded.Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if itwill not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by aqualified electrician.This dryer must be connected to an individual branchcircuit, protected by the required time-delay fuses orcircuit breakers. The power supply must be of 120/240volts, 60 Hz circuit with the wall receptacle as shownbelow:The power supply must be protected with 30 Amp fuses orbreakers. It must be well grounded and conform to localcodes.This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunctionor breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electricalshock by providing a path of least resistance for electricalcurrent. This appliance is equipped with a cord having anequipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that isproperly installed and grounded in accordance with all localcodes and ordinances.