GE 500A436P006 User Manual
Installation
Gas Dryer
Instructions
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
«IMPORTANT “ Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
«IMPORTANT “ Observ'e
all governingcodes and ordinances.
® Note to Installer - Be sure to leave
these instructions with the customer.
® Note to Customer - Keep these
instructions with your Use and Care
Book for future reference.
® Before the old diyer is removed from
sendee or discarded, remove the diy'er
door.
» Inspect the diyer exhaust outlet and
straighten the outlet walls if they are
bent.
® Sendee information and the wdring dia
gram are located in the control console.
® Do not allow children on or in the
appliance. Close supendsion of child
ren is necessaiy when the appliance is
used near children.
® Install the diyer where the temp
erature is above 50°F for satisfactory
operation of the diyer control system.
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AWARNING
To reduce the risk of severe injuiy or death, follow all installation instructions.
Clothes diyer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
Install the clothes diyer according to these instructions and in accordance with
local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must comply with National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.I/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B 149.1.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the
state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor
exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde
and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted divers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these
substances can be minimized further by properly venting the diyer to the outdoors.
This diyer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes diyer to the outdoors.
DO NOT install a clothes diyer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible
metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UT-listed and installed
in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting The Diyer To House
Vent" on page 6 of this manual. Flexible ducting materials are known to collapse,
be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct diyer aiiflow and
increase the risk of fire.
Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed to
water and or weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the
customer).
In the state of Massachusetts, installation must be performed by a qualified
or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the state.
RISK OF FIRE
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
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10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
8" PIPE WRENCH
SLIP JOINT PLIERS FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
Step 1
Step 2
Step .I
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
s J
LEVEL
Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).
Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Diyer (see section 1).
Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 6).
Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Move the Diyer to the Desired Eocation.
Eevel Your Diyer (see section 8).
Connect the Gas Supply (see section ,8) and check
for leaks (see section 4).
) MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4' DIAM METAL ELBOW EXHAUST HOOD COMPOUND SOAP SOLUTION
4” DIA. FLEXJBLEJEm^SEMLRiGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
4” DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
4” SPRING CLAMPS
(IF NEEDED.)
Step 8 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
Step 11 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 9.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.
a
PIPE
FOR LEAK DETECTION
4” DUCT CLAMPS
OR
FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR Gl-OVES
Connections, and Venting.
Instructions in a Eocation Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.
installation instructions
IViinimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1 in. rear. Consideration
must be given to provide adequate clearance for proper operation and sendee.
[B PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW DRYER
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
DISCONNECTING GAS
TURN GAS
SHUT-OFF VALVE
TO THE OFF
POSITION.
V
AwARNING - NEVER REUSE OLD
FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS.
The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks and
personal injury. Always use new flexible connectors when
installing gas appliances.
DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLD
FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR AND
OLD TRANSITION DUCTING
MATERIAL. REPLACE WITH NEW
CSA(AGA) APPROVED FLEXIBLE
GAS LINE CONNECTOR AND UL
APPROVED TRANSITION DUCT.
E] GAS REQUIREMENTS
A WARNING
• Installation must conforai to local codes and ordinances,
or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ANSI Z223.
• This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assem
bly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion kit
WE2 5X0217, your local service organization can convert
this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. AI.L CONVER
SIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERIY TRAINED
AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCOR
DANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that system
at a test pressure in excess of 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).
• The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing the equipment shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test
pressure equal to or less than 0.5 PSI (.3.4 KPa).
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST OPENING
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with UL listed transition
duct.
INTERNAL
OPENING
CHECK THAT EXHAUST
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY.
TILTTHE DRYER SIDEWAYS
AND REMOVE THE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING AT THE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE DRYER
LEGS. BE SURE TO
REMOVE ALL OF THE
FOAM PIECES AROUND
THE LEGS.
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
GAS SUPPLY
• A I/8-in. National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed
inrmediately upstream of the gas supply connection to
the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have
questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.
• Supply line is to be I/2-in. rigid pipe and equipped with
an accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same
room with the dryer.
• Use pipe thread sealer cornpoundor Teflon tape
appropr iate for naturalor LP gas.
• You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector
listed connector ANSI Z2I.24 / CSA 6.10. The length of
the connect shall not exceed .3 ft.
• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas sirpply.
• Open shut-off valve.
installation instructions
3J RECOIMiMECTiiMG GAS
Listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10
Note: The connector and fittings are designed for use only
on the original installation and are not to be reused for
another appliance or at another location. Keep flare end of
adaptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.
Caution: Use adapters as shown. Connector nuts must not
be connected directly to pipe threads.
TO THE ADAPTER AND
DRYER GAS INLET.
4 LEAKIEST
A WARNING - NEVER USE AN OPEN
FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.
OPEN
GAS VALVE
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent.
Apply soap solution. Leak test solution must not contain ammo
nia which could cause damage to the brass fittings. If leaks are
found, close valve, retighten the joint, and repeat the soap test.
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