GE DBLR333GE0CC, DBLR333GE0WW, DBLR333GE1CC, DBLR333GE1WW, DBLR333GE2CC Installation Guide

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions compLeteLy and c&re_[]yo

IM PO RTANT -Savethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

IMPORTANT -Ohservea.

governing codes 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 fbr flmlre refi_rence.

This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
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 chiklren is necessary when the appliance is
used near chiklren.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

A

, Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter

ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use
plastic or other combustible easy-to-puncture ductwork.

* This appliance must be properly grounded and installed

as described in these instructions.

" Do not install or store appliance in an area where it

will be exposed to water and/or weather.

, The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations of

gas appliances in garages. They must be 18 in. off the
ground and protected by a barrier from vehicles.

, Install the dryer where the temperature is above ,50°F

for satisfhctory operation of the dryer control system.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

SLIPJOINTPLIERS

10"ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES{2)

FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER

8"PIPEWRENDHE

Step 1
Step 2

Step 3

Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7

VerifY/Your Gas Installation (see section 2).

Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (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 Dryer to the Desired Location.
Level _)ur Dryer (see section 8).
Connect the Gas Supply (see section 3) and check

fbr leaks (see section 4).

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LEVEL

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

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4"DIA.METALELBOW

PIPECOMPOUND

FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTOR

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 ManuN and the Installation

For Alcove or Closet Installation see section !1.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.

4"DIA,METALDUCT DUCT

(RECOMMENDED) CLAMPS{2)

4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETALDUCT

(IFNEEDED)

GLOVES

Connections, and Venting.

Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be

Noticed By the Owner.

SAFETYGLASSES DUCTTAPE

SOAPSOLUTION

FORLEAKDETECTION

EXHAUSTHOOD

lnsta mation Instructions

Minimum CUearance Other Than AUcove or CUoset Installation

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1hr. rear. Consideration
must be given to provide adequate clearance ]br proper operation and service.

[] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

OF NEW DRYER

CSA(AGA)APPROVED

NEWFLEXIBLEGAS
LINECONNECTOR

GAS
EXTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING

DUCT
TAPE

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

INLET

PIPE

4"METALDUCT

DUCT
TAPE

DISCONNECTING GAS

TURNGAS

SHUT-OFF

VALVETOTHE

OFFPOSITION,

TILTTHEDRYERSIDEWAYS
ANDREMOVETHEFOAM
SHIPPINGPADSBY
PULLINGATTHESIDES
ANDBREAKINGTHEM

AWAYFROMTHEDRYER

LEGS,BESURETO
REMOVEALLOFTHE
FOAMPIECESAROUND
THELEGS,

[] GAS REQUIREMENTS

,_ WARNING

. Installation umst conlbrm 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 fbr use only with natural gas. Using conversion kit

WE25X0217, your local service organization can convert

this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. ALL CONVER-
SIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED

AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDI-

NANCE RE©_HREMENTS.

" The dryer nmst be disconnected fl*om the gas supply

piping system during any pressure testing of that system
at a test pressure in excess of 0,5 PSI (3A KPa).

" The dryer nmst be isolated from the gas supply piping

system by closing the equipment shut-offvalve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test
pressure equal to or less than 0.5 PSI (3.4KPa).

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

DISCONNECTANDDISCARDOLD
FLEXIBLEGASCONNECTOR
ANDOLDDUCTINGMATERIAL,

WARNING- NEVER REUSE OLD

FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS.

The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks and
personal injury. Ahvays use new flexible connectors when

installing gas appliances.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING

WALL

/

INTERNALDUCT CHECKTHATEXHAUST
OPENING OPENS

ANDCLOSESFREELY,

2_q518,, _ 318"NPTMALETHREADGASSUPPLY

GAS SUPPLY

" A 1/8-in. National Pipe %per thread plugged rapping, ac-

cessible %r test gauge connection, nmst be installed imme-
diately 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-offwithin l; R. of; and in the same room

with, the dryer.

, Use pipe thread sealer compound appropriate for natural

or LP gas or use Teflon tape.

" Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.

NOTE:Addtoverticaldimension
thedistancebetweencabinet

bottomtofloor,

2

[] RECONNECTING GAS

NEWMETAL
FLEXIBLEGAS

LINECONNECTOR

ADAPTER

3/8"NPT

ELBOW

ITEMSNOTSUPPLIED

lnsta!lation Instructions

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOALLMALETHREADS,

1/8"NPTPIPE

PLUGFOR

GAS

INLETPRESSURE

SHUT-OFF

VALVE

/

__ PIPESIZE

ATLEAST1/2"

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOTHEADAPTERAND
DRYERGASINLET,

\

TIGHTENALLCONNECTIONS
USINGTWOADJUSTABLEWRENCHES,

DONOTOVERTORQUEGASCONNECTIONS!

[] LEAK TEST

[ _WARNING - NEVER USE AN OPEN

FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.

OPEN
GASVALVE,

TIGHTENTHEFLEXIBLE

GASLINEUSINGTWO

ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES,

Check all connecti(uls [br leaks with soapy solution or e<l_livalent.
Apply soap solution Leak test solution must not contain
ammonia which could cause damage to the brass fittings. If
leaks are fi_und, close valve, retigllten tile joint, mid repeat the
soap test.