InstallatiInstructinnsDryers01i Questions? Call800.GE.CARES {800.432.2737)or visitour Web siteat:GEAppliances.com JA This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill you or hurt you and others.All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER","WARNING", or "CAUTION".Thesewords are defined as:Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious inJury.Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious inJury.Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate inJury.BEFORE YOU BEGINRead these instructions completely and carefully.• IMPORTANT- savetheseinstructionsforlocalelectrical inspector's use.• IMPORTANT- Observeallgoverning codesandordinances.• Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer'sinstructions and local codes.• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructionswith the Consumer.• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for futurereference.• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by aqualified installer.• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.• Before the old dryer is removed from service ordiscarded, remove the dryer door.• Service information and the wiring diagram are locatedin the control console.• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Closesupervision of children is necessary when the applianceis used near children.• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.• Product failure due to improper installation is notcovered under the Warranty.• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°Ffor satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil ductand replace with U/_-Iistedduct.Printed in Mexico- Fire Hazard• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by aqualified installer.• Install the clothes dryer according to theseinstructions and local codes.• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plasticventing materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid orfoil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL-listed andinstalled in accordance with the instructions foundin "Connecting the Dryer to House Vent" later inthis manual. Flexible vent materials are known tocollapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. Theseconditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increasethe risk of fire.• DO NOT install or store this appliance in anylocation where it could be exposed to water orweather.• To reduce the risk of severe inJury or death, followall installation instructions.Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leavethese instructions with the customer.)IIIIIII111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII234D2274P00131-16748 o4-14 GE