Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating InstructionsSafety Instructionswww.GEAppliances.caGas DryerQuestions on Installation? Call: 1-800-361-3400or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.caBEFORE 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 these instructionswith the customer.• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with yourUse and Care Book for future reference.• 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 located inthe control console.• Service of this dryer must be performed by a qualifiedinstaller, service agency, or the gas supplier.• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Closesupervision of children is necessary when the applianceis used near children.FOR YOUR SAFETY:WARNING• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameterductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never useplastic or other combustible easy-to-puncture ductwork.• This appliance must be properly grounded and installedas described in these instructions.• Do not install or store appliance in an area where it willbe exposed to water and/or weather.• The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations of gasappliances in garages. They must be 18 in. off the groundand protected by a barrier from vehicles.• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50ºF forsatisfactory operation of the dryer control system.In the state of MassachusettsInstallation must be performed by qualified or licensedcontractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed bythe state.TOOLS YOUWILL NEEDMATERIALS YOU WILL NEEDSLIP JOINT PLIERSFLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVERLEVEL4" DIA. METAL DUCT(RECOMMENDED) DUCTCLAMPS (2)4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT(IF NEEDED)4" DIA. METALELBOWEXHAUST HOODSAFETY GLASSES DUCT TAPEGLOVESStep 1 Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 13).Step 2 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation ofNew Dryer (see section 12).Step 3 Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust isClean (see section 12) and Meets AttachedInstallation Specifications.(see section 17)Step 4 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 12).Step 5 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.Step 6 Level Your Dryer (see section 19).Step 7 Connect the Gas Supply (see section 14) andcheck for leaks (see section 15).Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 18).Step 9 Connect the Power Supply (see section 16).Step 10 Check the Operation of the Power Supply, GasConnections, and Venting.Step 11 Place the Owners Manual and the InstallationInstructions in a Location Where They Will BeNoticed By the Owner.For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 20.For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 21.For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 22.PIPE COMPOUNDFLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES (2)8" PIPE WRENCHSOAP SOLUTIONFORLEAK DETECTIONInstallation Instructions12