GE DCVH680EJWW, DCVH680EJBB, DBVH520EJ, DBVH520EJWW, DCVH680EJMS Installation Instructions Manual

Installation

Electric Dryer

Instructions

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PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS

(comes with individual installation instructions)

Three models available: - SBSD227F

- SBSD137H- SBSD107H

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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IMPORTANT-

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IMPORTANT-

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with
the customer.

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Note to Customer

and Care Book for future reference.

• Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the dryer door.

• Service information and the wiring diagram are located in
the control console.

• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close super­vision of children is necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for

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satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

Save these instructions for local
inspector’s use.

Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.

- Keep these instructions with your Use

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

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Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

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Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance

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with local codes.
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

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Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the

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outdoors.
DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials.

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If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL listed
and installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting The
Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of this manual. Flexible venting materials
are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will
obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be

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exposed to water and or weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with

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the customer).

NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer
requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
It is your responsibility to contact a qualified
installer to make the electrical connections.

- RISK OF FIRE

TOOLS YOU

WILL NEED

4" DIA. METAL DUCT

(RECOMMENDED)

SLIP JOINT PLIERS

FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

LEVEL

Step 1 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of New

Dryer (see section 1).

Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is

Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation

Specifications (see section 3).
Step 3 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 4 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 5 Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Step 6 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Step 7 Level Your Dryer (see section 5).

4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)

UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT

(IF NEEDED)

KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)

4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)

UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT

(IF NEEDED.)

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

4" DUCT

CLAMPS (2)

4" SPRING

CLAMPS (2)

4" DIA. METAL

ELBOW

OR

DUCT TAPE

Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supply and

Venting.

Step 9 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation

Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.

For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see se
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.
For side or bottom exhaust , see section 9.

EXHAUST

HOOD

3/4" STRAIN

GLOVES

UL RECOGNIZED

SAFETY

GLASSES

RELIEF

DRYER POWER CORD
KIT (NOT PROVIDED
WITH DRYER)

UL RATED
120/240V,30A
WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE PLUG
TYPE AS PER THE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINE CORD.

ction 7.

500A436P009_Rev0 Pub # 31-16228

Installation Instructions

Minimum 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 installation and service.

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

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OF NEW DRYER

TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING

Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and

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replace with UL listed transition duct.

WALL

INTERNAL DUCT
OPENING

CHECK THAT EXHAUST
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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INFORMATION

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL
INJURY:

• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit ,
protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers. A
four or three-wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz,
30 amp circuit is required.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment
grounding terminal on the appliance.

Tilt the 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.

CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)

NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electric Code
requires that new constructions utilize a 4 wire connection
to an electric dryer.

REMOVE GROUND STRAP
AND DISCARD. KEEP GREEN
GROUND SCREW

SCREWS
(3)

COVER

HOT

RELOCATE GREEN

WIRE

GROUND SCREW

HOT
WIRE

HERE

3/4", UL
RECOGNIZED
STRAIN RELIEF

L1
N

L2

NEUTRAL
(White)

4 #10 AWG MINIMUM COPPER
CONDUCTORS OR 120/240V 30A POWER
SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE
WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH
CLOSED LOOP OR SPADE TERMINALS
WITH UPTURNED ENDS (NOT SUPPLIED).

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GREEN OR
YELLOW WIRE

STRAIN
RELIEF
BRACKET

Installation Instructions

1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer’s
circuit fuse at the electrical box.

2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle.

3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.

4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green ground screw
for step 7.

5. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole.
Bring power cord through strain relief.

6. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal

block (marked L1 and L2).

B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal

block (marked N).

7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw
(hole above strain relief bracket). Tighten all terminal block
screws (3) completely.

8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.

9. Reinstall the cover.

WARNING - NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION

If required, by local code,
install external ground
(not provided) to grounded
metal, cold water pipe, or
other established ground
determined by a qualified
electrician.

SCREWS
(3)

GREEN
GROUND
SCREW

L1

L2

GROUND
STRAP

HOT
WIRE

STRAIN RELIEF
BRACKET

3/4", UL
RECOGNIZED
STRAIN RELIEF

EXHAUST INFORMATION

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WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE UNITED STATES,
THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 IN (102mm).
DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE
EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.

Using exhaust longer than specified length will:

The correct exhaust installation is
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered
by the warranty.

Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct
and replace with UL listed transition duct.

The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of bends
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 exhaust length for rigid metal duct
is shown in the table below.

• Increase the drying times and the energy cost .

• Reduce the dryer life.

• Accumulate lint , creating a potential fire hazard.

YOUR RESPONSIBILIT Y.

EXHAUST LENGTH

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Use only for short

run installations

4" DIA.

2-1/2"

Rigid

Metal

60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
15 Feet

No. of 90°

Elbows

0

1

2

3

4

Recommended

4" DIA.

4"

Rigid

Metal

90 Feet
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet

4" DIA.

NEUTRAL
(White)

3 #10 AWG MINIMUM COPPER
CONDUCTORS OR 120/240V 30A POWER

COVER

1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer’s
circuit fuse at the electrical box.

2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.

3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.

4. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry
hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.

5. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal

block (marked L1 and L2).

B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal

block (marked N).

6. Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center) terminal of
block and to green ground screw on cabinet rear. T ighten all
terminal block screws (3) completely.

7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.

8. Reinstall the cover.

SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE
WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH CLOSED
LOOP OR SPADE TERMINALS WITH
UPTURNED ENDS (NOT SUPPLIED).

WARNING - NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

HOT
WIRE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST

HOOD OR WALLCAP

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

• Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air flow
and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.

• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This could cause lint
build up.

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

SEPARATION OF TURNS

For best p
including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.

TURNS OTHER THAN 90¼

• One turn of 45¼ or less may be ignored.

• Two 45¼ turns should be treated as one 90¼ turn.

• Each turn over 45¼ should be treated as one 90¼ turn.

SEALING OF JOINTS

• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of

• The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other fastening means

• Duct joints can be

• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors 1/2 inch per foot.

INSULATION

Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning
should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.

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erformance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight duct,

duct must point away from the dryer.

that extend into the duct and catch lint.

made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the

overlapped joints with duct tape.

Installation Instructions

ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED

ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED

RECOMMENDED
CONFIGURATION
TO MINIMIZE
EXHAUST
BLOCKAGE.

EXHAUST CONNECTION

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WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:

This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

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Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.

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Use only 4” rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid
or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust
duct. It must be installed in accordance with the instructions
found in “Connecting The Dryer To House Vent” on page 5 of
this manual.

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Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, gas
vent, crawl space, attic, under an enclosed floor, or in any
other concealed space of a building. The accumulated lint
could create a fire hazard.
Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a

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kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease and lint
creates a potential fire hazard.
Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length

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table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating a potential
fire hazard.
Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This will

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cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire hazard.
Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that extend

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into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate lint, creating
a potential fire hazard.
Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.

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Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust
system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust system shall
be inspected and cleaned at least once a year.

THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 9 TO
EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR
BOTTOM OF THE CABINET.

STANDARD REAR EXHAUST

(Vented above floor level)

NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT
KINKING AND COLLAPSING.

LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR

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DRYER

Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust

the 4 leveling legs, at the corners, to ensure that the dryer

is level from side to side and front to rear.

LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK

LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE

STANDARD REAR EXHAUST

(Vented at floor level)

For straight line installation, connect
the dryer exhaust to the external
exhaust hood using duct tape or
clamp.

EXTERNAL DUCT

OPENING

DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP

4" METAL DUCT CUT
TO PROPER LENGTH

DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP

VENT PROTECTION

BRACKET

Pull the vent protection bracket out until
it stops, and let it rest on the floor. The
bracket prevents the unit from moving too
close to the wall and crushing the rear vent.

NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID
METAL EXHAUST DUCTING. HOWEVER, IF
FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT MUST BE
UL-LISTED METAL NOT PLASTIC.

4 LEVELING
LEGS

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