GE 49-90331, Spacemaker WSM2780 Installation Instructions Manual

-&WARNING- POTENTIALFIREAND SHOCKHAZARD

• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.
Use of plastic or other combustible ductwork can cause a fire. Foil or other easily punctured ductwork can cause afire

if it collapses or becomes restricted in use or during installation.

• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these instructions.

IMPORTANT

• Exhausting the dryer to the outside is required to
prevent large amounts of moisture, lint and other

products of combustion from being blown into the
room.

• Service information and a wiring diagram are located
in the dryer access panel.

CONTENTS

Installation Procedure ........ page 2

Plumbing Information ........ page S

Electrical Information ......... page 5

Gas Information ............. page 6

Exhaust Information .......... page 6

Mobile Home Installation ..... page 7

Alcove or

Closet Installation ............ page 7

Door Ventilation Opening ..... page 8

Miscellaneous

Requirements ................ page 8

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54_/16"

TOOLS NEEDED

• Slipjoint pliers

• Phillips-head and flat-blade screwdrivers

• Ratchet with 3/8" socket

• Carpenter's level

• Adjustable wrenches

• Pipe thread sealer

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

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Water .............

inlets (rear)

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21/2 H

16V4"

Gas supply

........... pipe (rear)

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(rear)

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134923400 (0907)

Printedinthe United States

Installation Instructions

UNPACKI NG SPACE MAKER'"

ITI Remove tape two corner pads rear

bottom corners of appliance.

ITI using shipping corner posts, lay

the four the

appliance on its left side so the shipping base does
not rest on the floor.

Plastic spacer

blocK_

Mechanism

shipping bolt

Foam

shipping pad

r_ Remove shipping pad.
F4-1 Remove the washer bolt the ratchet

with 3/8" socket and remove the plastic spacer
block using the slipjoint pliers.

rs-i Return appliance to upright position

locate it in the general area to be installed. Provide
enough space at the rear for installing the water

inlet hose.
Untape and open washer lid.

Remove:
a. foam tub blocking pad

b. foam shipping blocks from rear of unit
c. tape from druer door
d. foam dryer support pads

e. inlet hoses

f. From the back of the washer, remove the wire

shipping clips securing the drain hose, Plastic
clamps secure the drain hose to the right side
of the washer backsheet. These clamps form a
standpipe to prevent water siphoning. DO NOT

REMOVETHESECLAMPS.

and from

Shipping
blocks

Shipping Rear vent

cli )s onl9

•Drainhose

Shipping carton
corner posts

the foam

shipping using

the the and

UNPACKING SPACEMAKER'" (CONT.)

NOTE:The tub blocking pad, shipping bolt and plastic

spacer should be retained for use if the appliance is
transported at a later date.

F81 Remove clips holding following:

a. inlet hoses
b. drain hose

c. power cord

PREPARING DRAIN HOSE

a IfU_

E_ Form the end of the drain hose with

the hose pointed toward the drain.

r_lFor an requiring a longer hose,

use the WH41X312 extra-long (108") drain hose.
Attach to the machine in the same manner as the

original hose.

shape

installation drain

the

on

Dryer
support pads

Installation Instructions

MOVING SPACEMAKER'" TO OPERATING
LOCATION

r_ Remove 2 screws securing access panel

to the dryer cabinet. Lift the front access panel

until the tabs can be disengaged from the dryer
cabinet and remove the panel.

rl_l Route the inlet drain hose and cord

through the rear access area for temporary

holding when moving the appliance to the
operating location.

the the

hoses,

power

panel

screws

CONNECTING TO PLUMBING FACILITIES

CAUTION: Be sure water supplg lines have been
thoroughlg flushed to remove particles that might
clog the washer filter screens.

r_ Check inlet hosesto insure the rubber washers

are installed in each end. (Ifyour laundry center
has the hoses attached to the water valve,
proceed to Step !3A.) Carefully connect the inlet

hoses to the water valve (on the left side of the

washer cabinet), tighten by hand, then tighten

another 2/3 turn with pliers.
CAUTION: DO NOT CROSSTHREADOR

OVERTIGHTENTHESECONNECTIONS.
Determine which water faucet is the HOTwater

faucet and carefully connect the bottom inlet

hose to the HOTwater faucet, tighten by hand,

then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.

Carefully connect the top inlet hose to the
COLDwater faucet, tighten by hand, then

tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.

CAUTION: DO NOT CROSSTHREADOR
OVERTIGHTENTHESECONNECTIONS,

Turn the water on and check for leaks

at both connections.

r_To ensure the LaundryCenter is level and solid

on all four legs, tilt the Laundry Center forward
so the rear legs are off the floor. Gently set the
Laundry Center back down to allow the rear legs

to self adjust. Place a level on top of the washer.

Check it side to side, then front to back. Screw

the front leveling legs up or down to ensure the

Laundry Center is resting solid on all four legs
(no rocking of the Laundry Center should exist).

NOTE: Keep the leg extension at a minimum to prevent
excessive vibration.

Place formed end of drain hose in drain facility
and secure with cable tie (provided in literature
package).

\

Cord length
4 ft.

"Cable tie

33"Min./

96" Max.

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NOTE:Drain hose MUSTbe secured to drain facility in

all cases.

tie

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

r_l Connect gas supply to dryer.

allow, use new flexible metal tubing (design
certified by the American Gas Association). Be
sure there are no kinks. For gas connections, you
MUSTuse pipe joint compound resistant to the
action of LPgas.

CAUTION: Be sure electricitg is OFFat power
supplg source (circuit breaker/fuse box).

[_-_ Plug cord electrical outlet.power

the the If codes

into

IMPORTANT:120 volt 60 hz AConly electrical supply is

required on a separate 15 ampere circuit fused by a time
delay fuse or circuit breaker.

NOTE: Do not, under
ang circumstances,
remove grounding
prong from plug.

CHECKING APPLIANCE OPERATION

r_ Make sure packing shipping are

removed, including the washer shipping bolt and
plastic spacer block.

Make sure the drain hose is properly routed-not
coiled or kinked.

Hake sure water inlet hoses are connected (HOT

to HOT)and tightened securely without kinks.
Turn on water faucets and check for leaks.

Tape all joints to make sure exhaust ductwork is

secured without leaks.

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NOTE: Before the burner will light, it is necessary for
the gas line to be bled of air. If the burner does not light
within 45 seconds the first time the dryer is turned on,
the safety switch will shut off the burner. Ifthis happens,

turn the timer to "OFF" and wait 5 minutes before
making another attempt to light.

Turn on electricity at the power source.
Turn on the washer and dryer and run through

one cycle. Check all hoses for leaks. Ensure the
burner has lit.

all and materials

Grounding
prong

FINAL APPLIANCE LEVELING

CAUTION: ALL WEIGHT MUSTBE REMOVEDFROM
APPLIANCELEVELINGLEGWHILE ADJUSTING.
THREADSON LEGWILL BE DAMAGED OTHERWISE.

r_ Again, make sure the appliance rests firmly on

all four legs. No rocking of the appliance should
exist.

REPLACING FRONT ACCESS PANEL

r_ Reinstall safety cover access panel.
r_ place the Owner's Manual and Installation

Instructions in a location where they can be found
by the customer.

the and front

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Installation Instructions

PLUMBING INFORMATION

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

• HOTAND COLDWATERFAUCETS- Must be within 42"

of the appliance water inlet hose connections. The

fuucets must be 3/4" garden hose-tgpe so inlet

hoses cun be connected.

• WATERPRESSURE- Must be between 10 and 120

pounds per square inch with u maximum unbulunce
pressure, hot vs cold flowing, of 10 pounds per
square inch.

• SHUT-OFFVALVES- Both hot and cold wuter shut-off

valves (faucets) should be supplied.

• LOCATION- Do not install appliance in an urea where

the temperature will full below freezing. If appliance is

stored or transported in freezing temperatures, be sure
ull water from the fill und druin systems hus been

removed.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• DRAINRATE- The droin or stondpipe must be capable

of accepting u discharge ut the rute of 16 gallons per
minute.

ELECTRICAL CONN ECTION
INFORMATION

CAUTION:
For personal safetg:

TURN OFF ELECTRICITYAT POWERSOURCE(CIRCUIT
BREAKER/FUSEBOX)BEFOREINSTALLINGOR
SERVICINGTHISAPPLIANCE.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.

This appliance must be electricull9 grounded in
uccordunce with local codes and ordinances, or
in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the

NATIONALELECTRICALCODE,ANSI/NFPANO.70-1987.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This opplionce should be connected to an individuol
brunch circuit with 120 volt single-phase 60 Hz
electrical service and should be protected by 15ump.

time-deluy fuses or circuit breukers.

• DRAIN HEIGHT- The drain height must be 33"
minimum and 96" maximum.

• STANDPIPEDIAMETER- The standpipe diameter must
be 1" minimum. There MUSTbe an air gap around the
drain hose in the stundpipe. A snug fit cun cuuse u
siphoning uction.

• SIPHONBREAKKIT- For u drain fucilit9 less than 33"
high, the hose, coupling and clumps provided in the
machine must be used and, in addition, u siphon breuk

MUSTbe instulled on the buck of the machine. Use
Siphon Break Kit WH49X228 und FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONSINTHE KIT.

Installation Instructions

GAS CONNECTION INFORMATION

CAUTION:
Do not attempt to alter gas orifice or adjust burner air

shutter. Natural gas input may vary in some areas from
700 to 1200 B.T.U.per cubic foot. If the gas orifice or
burner air shutter is incorrectly adjusted, serious
personal injury and/or fire hazard con occur. Your local
gas company will know the qualities of the gas in your
area. Contact your local servicing dealer if burner
adjustment or orifice changes are necessary.

Do not use an open flame for leak testing. Serious
personal injury and/or a fire hazard can result if an open
flame is used to test for gas leaks. Use a soap and water
solution to test all gas line fittings.

Do not install the Laundry Center to an L.P.gas supply
without installing conversion kit. All Laundry Centers
are shipped with a pressure regulator and natural gas
orifice. Using a natural gas orifice with an L.P.gas supply
can result in personal injury, clothes damage and/or a
fire hazard. Have a qualified gas technician install a
conversion kit in the Laundry Center before use.

• Installation must meet American National Standard,
National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ 223 1-1988 and local

codes and ordinances.

• The gas supply line should be a 1/2" pipe. A 1/2" to
3/8" reducer must be used to connect the dryer to

the supply line.

EXHAUST

EXHAUST DUCT LENGTH INFORMATION

• The MAXIMUMALLOWABLElength of the exhaust
system depends upon the type of duct, number of

turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap) and all

conditions noted below. The maximum allowable length

for both rigid and flexible metal is shown in the table

below. More than three 90° turns are not
recommended.

Rearvent only

NUMBER

OF 90°

TURNS

0

1
2
3

0

1
2
3

HOOD OR WALL CAP

EXHAUST

HOOD TYPE

A B

46ft. 37ft.

38ft. 30ft.
31ft. 22ft.
24 ft. 15 ft.

30ft. 24ft.
25 ft. 20 ft.
20 ft, 14 ft.
16ft. lOft.

Maximum length of 4"
diameter rigid metal duct

Maximum length of 4"
diameter flexible metal

duct

• The gas supply line must have a shut-off valve
preferably within six feet of the dryer.

• A 1/8" NPTplugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, must be installed immediately upstream
of the gas supply connection.

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry
of birds or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to

the exhaust airflow and should require little or no

maintenance to prevent clogging.

• Never install a screen over the exhaust duct.

• Wall caps must beinstalled at least 12" above
ground level or any other obstruction with the
opening pointed down.

• If roof vents or Iouvered plenums are used, they must
be equivalent to a 4" dampered wall cap in regard to
resistance to airflow, prevention of back drafts and
maintenance required to prevent clogging.

TURNS OTHER THAN 90°

• Oneturn of 45° or less may be ignored.

• Two 45° turns should betreated as one 90°.

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Installation Instructions

EXHAUST (CONT.)

SEALING OF JOINTS

• Alljoints should be tight to avoid leaks.
NOTE: The male end of each section of duct must point

awag from the drueE

• Do not assemble ductwork with fasteners that
extend into the duct. Theg will serve as a collection

point for lint.

• Ductjoints can be made air- and moisture-tight bg

wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.

INSULATION

• Ductwork that runs through an unheated area or is
near an air conditioning duct should be insulated to
reduce condensation and lint buildup.

PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONS

• Rigid Metal Duct Components

WX8X63 4" x 1' Duct
WX8X64 4" x 2' Duct
WX8XS1 4" Elbow
WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

• Installation must conform to Manufactured Home
Construction and Safetg Standard, Title 24 CFR,

Part 32-80,

• The druer must be exhausted to the outside with

the termination securelUfastened to the mobile

home structure.

• The exhaust MUSTNOTbe terminated beneath the
mobile home,

• The exhaust duct material MUSTNOTsupport
combustion.

CONSIDERATIONMUSTBEGIVENTOPROVIDEADEQUATE
CLEARANCESFORINSTALLATIONAND SERVICE.

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

0_

1 rt

• Flexible Metal Duct Components
Kit WX8X66-7' Aluminum duct, 4" hood and 2 clamps

WX8X65 7' Aluminum Flexible Duct
WX8X58 4" Clamps (2)

WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood

• If uour dryer is approved for installation in an alcove
or closet, it will be stated on a label on the back of

the drue_

•TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LINTAND MOISTURE
FROM ACCUMULATING AND TO MAINTAIN DRYING

EFFICIENCY,THIS MACHINE MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.

• DO NOTinstall this appliance with less than

the minimum clearances shown above.

CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
CLEARANCES FOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE.

CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN A CLOSET

WITH A SOLID DOOR.

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Installation Instructions

-AWARNING -

For gour safetg, the information in this manual must

be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to
prevent propertg damage, personal injurg or loss of life.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinitg of this or ang other appliance.

•WHAT TO DO IF YOUSMELLGAS

• Do not trg to light ang appliance.

• Do not touch ang electrical switch; do not use ang
phone in gour building.

• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

• Immediatelg call gour gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• If gou cannot reach gour gas supplier, call the fire
department.

Installation and service must be performed bg a qualified

installer, a service agencg or the gas supplier.

DOOR VENTILATION OPENING

A minimum of 120square inches of opening, equallu
divided at top and bottom, is required. Air openings are

required to be unobstructed when a door is installed.
A Iouvered door with equivalent air openings for the

full length of the door is acceptable.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

LOCATION

• The appliance must be installed on firm flooring to
minimize vibration during spin cycles. Concrete flooring
is best; but wood base is sufficient, providing the floor
support meets FHA standards.

• The appliance should not be installed on rugs or
exposed to the weather.

OSq. In.

jr_ l, II _foSq. ln.

When louvers or registers are placed in door openings,
the free air openings of the louvers or registers must

equal 120 square inches.

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