GE DCVH680GJMS, DBVH520GJWW, DCVH680GJMV, DCVH680GJWW, DCVH680GJBB Installation Instructions Manual
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Installation
Instructions
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PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS
(comes with individual installation instructions)
3 models available:
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
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IMPORTANT-
instructions for local inspector’s use.
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IMPORTANT-
all governing codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these
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instructions with the customer.
Note to Customer
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instructions with your Use and Care Book
for future reference.
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Before the old dryer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the dryer door.
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Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and
straighten the outlet walls if they are bent.
Service information and the wiring diagram
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are located in the control console.
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D
o not allow children on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary
when the appliance is used near children.
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Install the dryer where the temperature is
above 50°F for satisfactory operation of
the dryer control system.
SBSD227F, SBSD137H
SBSD107H
Save these
Observe
- Keep these
Gas Dryer
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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.
• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with local codes. In
the absence of local codes, installation must comply with National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
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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 dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the outdoors.
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• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. 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 6 of this manual. Flexible
ducting 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 exposed to water and or
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weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer).
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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
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
(x2)
10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
8" PIPE WRENCH
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
Step 1 Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).
Step 2 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of New
Dryer (see section 1).
Step 3 Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications. (see section 6).
Step 4 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 5 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 6 Level Your Dryer (see section 8).
Step 7 Connect the Gas Supply (see section 3) and check for
leaks (see section 4).
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
500A436P010
LEVEL
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4" DIAM METAL ELBOW
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
(IF NEEDED)
4" DUCT CLAMPS
4" SPRING CLAMPS
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(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.
EXHAUST HOOD
(x2)
DUCT TAPE
OR
(x2)
FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR
Connections, and Venting.
Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.
PIPE
COMPOUND
FOR LEAK DETECTION
SOAP SOLUTION
SAFETY GLASSES
GLOVES
Installation Instructions
2"
2-5/8"
3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
NOTE: Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
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 proper operation 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
DISCONNECTING GAS
TURN GAS
SHUT-OFF
VALVE TO THE
OFF POSITION.
DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLD
FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR AND
OLD DUCTING MATERIAL.
REPLACE WITH NEW CSA(AGA)
APPROVED FLEXIBLE GAS LINE
CONNECTOR AND UL APPROVED
TRANSITION DUCT.
WARNING - 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.
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING
GAS REQUIREMENTS
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WARNING
• Installation must conform 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
Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion
kit WE25X0217, your local service organization can
convert this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. ALL
CONVERSIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED
AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE 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
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.
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.
GAS SUPPLY
• A 1/8-in. National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, acces-
sible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately
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 1/2-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 compound appropriate for natural or LP
gas or use Teflon tape.
• You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector listed
connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10. The length of the connect
shall not exceed 3 ft.
• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.
• Open shut-off valve.
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Installation Instructions
RECONNECTING GAS
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Listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10
ADAPTER
1/8" NPT PIPE
NEW METAL
FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE CONNECTOR
ADAPTER
3/8" NPT
ELBOW
ITEMS NOT SUPPLIED
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.
PLUG FOR
CHECKING GAS
INLET PRESSURE
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
PIPE SIZE
AT LEAST 1/2"
APPLY PIPE COMPOUND
TO ALL MALE THREADS.
Tighten the flexible
gas line using two
adjustable wrenches.
APPLY PIPE COMPOUND
TO THE ADAPTER AND
DRYER GAS INLET.
Tighten all connections using two adjustable wrenches.
LEAK TEST
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Do not overtorque gas connections!
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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Installation Instructions
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 appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and connected
to a properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or
20-amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. If electrical supply
provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet .
WARNING - THIS DRYER IS EQUIPPED A
THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR
PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD AND
SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE.
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING
PRONG FROM THIS PLUG.
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 specif ied 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 f ire hazard.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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.
ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE.
IF LOCAL CODES PERMIT,
AN EXTERNAL GROUND WIRE
(NOT PROVIDED), WHICH MEETS
LOCAL CODES, MAY BE ADDED
BY ATTACHING TO THE GREEN
GROUND SCREW ON THE REAR
OF THE DRYER, AND TO A GROUNDED
METAL COLD WATER PIPE OR OTHER
ESTABLISHED GROUND.
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 90°
• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.
• Two 45° turns should be treated as one 90° turn.
• Each turn over 45° should be treated as one 90° 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.
LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE
4 LEVELING
LEGS
LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK
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.
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 6 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
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
VENT PROTECTION
GAS
INLET
PIPE
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
BRACKET
CSA (AGA) APPROVED
NEW FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE CONNECTOR
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.
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