GE GFDS150ED0WW Installation Instructions Manual

GE GFDS150ED0WW Installation Instructions Manual Manual pdf 1 page image

InstallationInstructionslectric Drger10Questions on Installation? Call: 800.GE.CARES (US)or visit our web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US)BEFORE YOU BEGINRead these instructions completely andcarefully.• IN PORTANT- savethese instructionsfor local inspector's use.• IMPORTANT- Observe all governingcodes and ordinances.• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave theseinstructions with the customer.• Note to Customer - Keep these instructionswith your Owner's Manual for future reference.• 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 isnecessary when the appliance is usednear children.• Install the dryer where the temperatureis above 50°F for satisfactory operation ofthe dryer control system.• Product failure due to improper installationis not covered under the Warranty.- 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 rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and 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 drger requires basicmechanical and electrical skills. It is gour responsibilitg tocontact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.IStep 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6TOOLS YOUWILL NEEDSLIPJOINTPLIERSFLATBLADESCREWDRIVERPHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER4"DIA.METALDUCT(RECOMMENDED)MATERIALSYOUWILL NEED4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED)KITWXB8XIBO77(INCLUDES2ELBOWSI4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPEIULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED,)#'DUCT%4"DIA.METALELBOWCLAMPS(2) EXHAUSTHOODOR4"SPRINGCLAMPS(2)DUCTTAPE GLOVES4" COVER PLATE{IF NEEDED{KIT WE1M454)%SAFETYGLASSES3/4"STRAINRELIEFULRECOGNIZEDDRYERPOWERCORDKIT(NOTPROVIDEDWITHDRYER)ULRATED120/240V,]OAWITH3OR4PRONGS,IDENTIFYTHEPLUGTYPEASPERTHEHOUSERECEPTACLEBEFOREPURCHASINGLINECORD,Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer(see section 1).Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean (seesection 1) and meets attached installation specifications (seesection 3).Remove the foam shipping pads (see section 1).Move the dryer to the desired location.Connect the power supply (see section 2).Connect the external exhaust (see section 4).Step 7 Levelyour dryer (seesection 5).Step8 Checkthe operation of the power supply and venting.Step9 Placethe Owner's Manualand the Installation Instructionsin a location where they will be noticed by the owner.Foralcove or closetinstallation, seesection6.Forbathroom or bedroominstallation, seesection7.Formobileor manufactured home, seesection8.Forgarage installation (ifallowed by localcodes),seesection9.ForForsideor bottom exhaust,seesection 10.234DlO52PO05 31-16629-2 03-12 GE