GE GTDL200GM1WW Installation Instructions Manual

Installation J GasDrger l@ ®Instructions 08Questions on Installation? Call: 800.GE.CARES (US) or 800-561-3344 (Canada) Jor visit our web site at: www.GEAppliances.corn (US) IBEFORE YOU BEGINRead these instructionscompletely and carefully.• IMPORTANT- savethese instructions for localinspector's use.• IMPORTANT- Observeall governing codes andordinances.• Note to Installer - Be sure toleave these instructions withthe customer.• Note to Customer- Keep theseinstructions with your Owner'sManual for future reference.• Before the old dryer is removedfrom service or discarded,remove the dryer door.• Inspect the dryer exhaustoutlet and straighten theoutlet walls if they are bent.• Service information and thewiring diagram are located inthe control console.• Do not allow children onor in the appliance. Closesupervision of children isnecessary when the applianceis used near children.• Install the dryer where thetemperature is above 50°F forsatisfactory operation of thedryer control system.• Product failure due toimproper installation is notcovered under the Warranty.TOOLS YOU WILL NEED(x2)10" ADJUSTABLEWRENCHESSLIPJOINTPLIERSR" DID_ \AI_EICHFLATBLADESCREWDRIVERWARNING 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 to waterand or weather.• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with thecustomer).IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS• This product must be installed bLI a licensed plumber or gas fitter.• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle tLIpe.• A flexible gas connector, when used, most not exceed 3 feet.4"DIA.METALDUCT(RECOMMENDED}4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMFRIGID}ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED}KiTWXO8X10077(iNCLUDES2 ELBOWS}4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE}ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED,}MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED%4"DIA.METALELBOW4"DUCTEXHAUSTHOODPIPECOMPOUND SOAPSOLUTIONFORLEAKDETECTIONCLAMPS(2}OR4"SPRINGCLAMPS(2}DUCTTAPE SAFETYGLASSESFLEXIBLEGASLINE CONNECTOR GLOVESStep iStep 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7Step 8Verify your gas installation (see section 2).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 6).Remove the foam shipping pads (see section 1).Move the dryer to the desired location.Level your dryer (see section 8).Connect the gas supply (see section 3) and check for leaks(see section 4).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 Owner's Manual and the Installation Instructions ina location 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 garage installation (if allowed by local codes), see section 12.For side or bottom exhaust, see section 13.234D1582PO08 31-16679 03-12 GE