GE GTUP240EMWW Installation Instructions Manual

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189D7219P002 31-16652 10/29/10 GEWARNING RISK OF FIRE• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installationinstructions.• Appliance installation must be performed by a qualified installer.• Install the appliance according to these instructions and in accordancewith local codes.• This appliance must be exhausted to the outdoors.• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to theoutdoors.• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials.If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must beUL listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in“Connecting The Dryer To House Vent” on page 8 of this manual.Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed,and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increasethe 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 appliance requires basicmechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility tocontact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.InstallationInstructionsUnitized ElectricWasher/DryerQuestions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US)or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US)BEFORE YOU BEGINRead these instructions completely and carefully.•IMPORTANT- Save these instructions forlocal inspector’s use.•IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codesand ordinances.• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave theseinstructions with the customer.• Note to Customer - Keep these instructionswith your Use and Care Book for futurereference.• Before the appliance is removed from serviceor discarded, remove the washer and dryerdoors.• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straightenthe outlet walls if they are bent.• Service information and the wiring diagramare located at the access panel.• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.Close supervision of children is necessarywhen the appliance is used near children.• Install the appliance where the temperature isabove 50°F for satisfactory operation of thecontrol system.MATERIALS YOU WILL NEEDGLOVESSAFETYGLASSESAPPLIANCE POWERCORD KIT(NOT PROVIDED)4" DUCTCLAMPS (2)OR4" SPRINGCLAMPS (2)EXHAUSTHOOD3/4" STRAINRELIEFUL RECOGNIZED4" DIA. METALELBOWDUCT TAPEUL RATED120/240V,30AWITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS.IDENTIFY THE PLUGTYPE AS PER THEHOUSE RECEPTACLEBEFORE PURCHASINGLINE CORD.4" 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.) 4" COVER PLATE (IF NEEDED)(KIT WE1M454)TOOLS YOU WILL NEEDSlip PliersPhillips ScrewdriverScrew Driver IFlat-blade Screwdriver1/4” NutdriverLevel 2Level PARTS SUPPLIED2 Rubber Washers 2 Stainer Screens/Ruuber Washers(washers may be in water hoses)2 Washer Hoses1 Cable Tie