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Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simplify the installation and ensure the dryer
is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the Dryer after installation for future reference.
For your safety the information in
this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquid in the vicinity of this or any other
machine.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
· Do not try to light any machine.
· Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
· Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
· Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
· If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installation Instructions Gas & Electric Dryer Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simplify the installation and ensure the dryer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the Dryer after installation for future reference. Contents For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk SUBJECT PAGE... -
Page 2: Pre-Installation Requirements
- The dryer is equipped with a 120 volt PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3-wire power cord. 1. Phillips head screwdriver. NOTE: Do not under 2. Channel-lock adjustable pliers. any circumstances remove grounding 3. Carpenter's level. prong from plug. 4. Flat or straight blade screwdriver. 5. -
Page 3: Gas Supply Requirements
• Venting vertical through a roof may expose the exhaust MAXIMUM LENGTH system to down drafts causing an increase in vent of 4” (10.2 cm) Dia. Rigid Metal Duct restriction. • Running the exhaust system through an uninsulated area VENT HOOD TYPE may cause condensation and faster accumulation of lint. -
Page 4: Location Of Your Dryer
4. A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 square cm) of LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER opening, equally divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required. Air openings are required to be unobstructed 1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather when a door is installed. -
Page 5: Rough-In Dimensions
UNPACKING 1. Using the four shipping carton corner posts (two on each ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS side), carefully lay the dryer on its left side and remove foam shipping base. To prevent damage, do not use the control panel or coin meter housing as a means to pick up or move the dryer. -
Page 6: Electrical Installation
For a permanently connected dryer: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 1. The dryer be connected to a grounded metal, Before proceeding with electrical installation, install the permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding con- dryer's coin-metering system (when used) in accordance ductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected with the separate instructions provided with the meter. -
Page 7: Electrical Connections-3-Wire
GREEN POWER CORD GREEN GREEN GROUND WIRE GROUND SILVER TERMINAL GROUND SCREW SILVER TERMINAL SCREW TERMINAL BLOCK GREEN NEUTRAL GROUND WIRE GREEN TIGHTEN BLACK NEUTRAL GROUND TO THESE WHITE WIRE THREADS TIGHTEN NUT TO THESE STRAIN THREADS RELIEF MOUNTING BRACKET POWER CORD STRAIN... -
Page 8: Installation
Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of If replacement parts are needed for your dryer, contact the the dryer. source where you purchased your dryer, or call 1-800-GE CARES connect the dryer to L.P. gas service without for the GE Authorized Parts Distributor nearest you.