GE GFDS350GLWW Installation Instructions Manual

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WARNING RISK OF FIRE• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with localcodes.• California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement ActThis act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to thestate to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances cancause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gasor LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure tothese substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.• Use only rigid metal 4” diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only ULapproved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible metal(semirigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL listed and installed in accordancewith the instructions found in “Connecting The Dryer To House Vent” on page 5 of thismanual. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and traplint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed towater and or weather.• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with thecustomer).IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type.• A flexible gas connector, when used, most not exceed 3 feet.InstallationInstructionsGas Dryer10Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US) or 1-800-561-3344 (Canada)or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US)BEFORE YOU BEGINRead these instructionscompletely and carefully.•IMPORTANT- Save theseinstructions for local inspector’suse.•IMPORTANT- Observe allgoverning codes and ordinances.• Note to Installer - Be sure toleave these instructions with thecustomer.• Note to Customer - Keepthese instructions with yourUse and Care Book for futurereference.• Before the old dryer is removedfrom service or discarded,remove the dryer door.• Service information and thewiring diagram are located inthe control console.• Do not allow children on or inthe appliance. Close supervisionof children is necessary whenthe appliance is used nearchildren.• Install the dryer where thetemperature is above 50°F forsatisfactory operation of thedryer control system.31-16630-1 03-11 GE234D1052P004Step 1 Verify your gas installation (see section 2).Step 2 Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer(see section 1).Step 3 Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean (seesection 1) and meets attached installation specifications (seesection 6).Step 4 Remove the foam shipping pads (see section 1).Step 5 Move the dryer to the desired location.Step 6 Level your dryer (see section 8).Step 7 Connect the gas supply (see section 3) and check for leaks(see section 4).Step 8 Connect the external exhaust (see section 7).Step 9 Connect the power supply (see section 5).Step 10 Check the operation of the power supply, gas connections,and venting.Step 11 Place the owners manual and the installation instructions in alocation where they will be noticed by the owner.For alcove or closet installation, see section 9.For bathroom or bedroom installation, see section 10.For mobile or manufactured home, see section 11.For side or bottom exhaust, see section 12.LEVEL8" PIPE WRENCH10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES(x2)TOOLS YOU WILL NEEDSLIP JOINT PLIERS FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVERMATERIALS YOU WILL NEEDGLOVESSAFETYGLASSES4" DUCTCLAMPS (2)OR4" SPRINGCLAMPS (2)EXHAUSTHOOD4" DIA. METALELBOW4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT(IF NEEDED)KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)4" DIA. METAL DUCT(RECOMMENDED)4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT(IF NEEDED.)DUCT TAPESOAP SOLUTIONFOR LEAK DETECTIONPIPECOMPOUNDFLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR