GE GFDS350GLWW Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions6LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOURDRYERStand the dryer upright near the final location and adjustthe 4 leveling legs, at the corners, to ensure that the dryeris level from side to side and front to rear.9 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove orcloset, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See theEXHAUST INFORMATION section 6.• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacentwalls or other surfaces is:0 in. either side3 in. front4 in. rear• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets,ceiling, etc. is 52 in.• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilatedand must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open areaequally distributed. If the closet contains both a washerand a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in.of open area equally distributed.• The closet should be vented to the outdoors to preventgas pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in thesame closet with the dryer.NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT THEREAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM THEWALL IS 5.5 in.DOELBOWREQUIREDELBOWSREQUIREDDON’TDO NOT USEEXCESSIVEEXHAUSTLENGTHDO NOTCRUSHFLEXIBLEEXHAUSTAGAINSTWALLDO NOTSIT DRYERON FLEXIBLEEXHAUST8LEVELSIDE-TO-SIDE4 LEVELINGLEGSLEVELFRONT-TO-BACKStand the dryer upright near the final location and adjustthe 4 leveling legs, at the corners, to ensure that the dryeris level from side to side and front to rear.• For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryerand the wall is highly recommended (see illustrationsbelow). Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to the wallwithout kinking and or crushing the transition duct,maximizing drying performance.• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT• In special installations, it may be necessary to connectthe dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil-type) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type) duct maybe used ONLY in installations where rigid metal or flexiblemetal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND where a 4”diameter can be maintained throughout the entire lengthof the transition duct.• In Canada and the United States, only the flexible metal(foil-type) ducts that comply with the “Outline for ClothesDryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A” shall be used.• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors orother enclosed spaces.• Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet(2.4m).• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.For best drying performance:1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet pipe.2. Secure the duct with a clamp.3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the ductto its full length. Allow 2” of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe.Cut off and remove excess duct. Keep the duct as straightas possible for maximum airflow.4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.