GE DCCB330GG3WC, DCCB330GG4WC, DCCB330GG5WC, DCCB330GJ0WC, DCCD330GG4WC Installation Guide

Installation GasDryeri

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If yours is a coin operated dryer:
a. Post in a prominent location instructions to be followed in

the event the user smells gas. The intbrmation to be posted
shall be obtained by consulting with the local gas supplier.

b. Post this caution in a prominent location.

BEFOREYOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully"

• IMPORTANT -s_,,_these

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT -,:'bser,eaII

,( - "_,- codes and ordinances.

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• Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with

tile custoIner

• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with yore: tse
and Care Book fl_r f:utttre retk_rence.

• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Betbre ihe old dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the dryer" door

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

• Service of this dryer must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

• Do 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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FORYOUR SAFETY !1

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

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FORYOUR SAFETY:

_, WARNING

• [se o _lv rioid metal or flexible metal _-in. diameter
ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Ne_er use
plastic or other combustible easy to-puncture ductwork.

" This appliance must be properly gTounded and installed

as describe(] 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 nmst be 18 in. off the

ground and protected by a barrier from vehicles.

• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F
lot satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

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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.

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

SLIPJOINTPLIERS

10"ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES(2)

FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER

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_.

8" PIPEWRENCH

LEVEL

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Step !
Step 2

Step 3

Step 4
Step 5
Step ti

Step 7 (onm:_:ltEeGas" _ " ' .....

Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).

Prepare the Area and Exhaust tbr Installation of
New' Dryer (see section 1).
Check and Insure tile Existing External Exhaust is

Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications.(see section 6)
Rem,_ve the Foam Shipping Pads (so,,, see*don 1).

Move the Dryer to the Desired kocatio!>
[,e_ el _)ur 15r_er (see section 8}.

_>u[piy se< section::' andche(k

for leaks see s_'ction 4:,

MATERIALSYOU WILL NEED

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4"DIA.METALELBOW

4" DIA.METALDUCT DUCT

(RECOMMENDED) CLAMPS(2)

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Of-

PIPECOMPOUND

FLEXIBLEGASLiNECONNECTOR

Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7).

Step9 " _ " _" - "" -" '

Step t i) Check the Operation ottl:{e Power Suppl'y, (;as

Step 1I Place the ()whets Manual and the Installation

4" DIA.FLEXIBLEMETALDUCT

(IFNEEDED)

GLOVES

Connect the ! ovver 5upplx. ksee sectum .),.

Connections and Venti_ ,-

Insiructions in a t,ocation Where They Will Be

Nt__ticedB? the ()_ler.

Fo_ :\icoxe or Closet [nstaitati(m see section 9.
For Bathroom or Bedroom b'_,4ailation see s_:ction t0.
For Mobile _)_ Mantfl'acmred }[ome see secticm 11.

SAFET"/GLASSESDUCTTAPE

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SOAPSOLUTION

FORLEAKDETECTION

EXHAUSTHOOD

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Installation Instructions

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and ! in. rear. Consideration

must be Nven to provide adequate clearance for proper operation and service.

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[_ PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

OF NEW DRYER

GAS
EXTERNAL INLET
DUCT PIPE

OPENING '_

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation

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CSA(AGA)APPROVED
NEWFLEXIBLEGAS
LINECONNECTOR

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TILTTHEDRYERSIDEWAYS
ANDREMOVETHEFOAM

SHIPPINGPADSBY
PULLINGATTHESIDES
ANDBREAKINGTHEM
AWAYFROMTHEDRYER
LEGS.BESURETO
REMOVEALLOFTHE
FOAMPIECESAROUND
THELEGS,

GAS REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

TAPE

4" METALDUCT

DUCT
TAPE

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

DISCONNECTING GAS

TURNGAS
SHUT-OFF
VALVETOTHE
OFFPOSITION.

• 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 Assem-
bly 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 CONVER-

SIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED
AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN AC-

CORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDI-

NANCE 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 nrust 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 (3.4KPa).

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. Always use new flexible cormectors when

installing gas appliances.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING

WALL

CHECKTHATEXHAUST

DAMPEROPENS

ANDCLOSESFREELY,

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2-5/8" -3/8" NPTMALETHREADGASSUPPLY

....... NOTE:Addtoverticaldimension

thedistancebetweencabinet
bottomtofloor.

GAS SUPPLY

" A !/8-in. National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, ac-

cessible for test gauge connection, must be installed imme-
diately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.
Contact your local gas utility should you have questions on

the instailation of the plugged tapping.

• Supply line is to be 1/24n. rigid pipe and equipped with an
accessible shut-off within 6 fL of\ and in the same room

with, the drver.
Ese pipe thlead sealer compound appropriate for natural

or LP gas or use -[bflon tape.

" The flexible gas connector, _&en used, must not exceed 3 feet.

• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.

• Open shut-off vane.

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RECONNECTING GAS

Installation Instructions

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NEWMETAL
FLEXIBLEGAS
LINECONNECTOR

ADAPTER

ITEMSNOTSUPPLIED

ELBOW

ADAPTER

1/8"NPTPIPE
PLUGFOR

INLETPRESSURE

SHUT-OFF
VALVE

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PIPESIZE
ATLEAST1/2"

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND

TOALLMALETHREADS.

TIGHTENALLCONNECTIONS
USINGTWOADJUSTABLEWRENCHES.

DONOTOVERTORQUEGASCONNECTIONS!

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOTHEADAPTERAND

DRYERGASINLET,

TIGHTENTHEFLEXIBLE

GASLINEUSINGf'l/VO

ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES.

LEAK TEST

[ ,_kWARNING - NEVER USE AN OPEN

FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.

OPEN _I
GASVALVE, _

Check al! connections for leaks with soapy ,_;oludcmor equivalent.
Apply soap solution. Leak test solution must not contain
ammooia which could cause damage to the brass fittings, If

leaks are found, close v'a!_e, ret:igh_e_) the,joint, and repea( the
,soap test.

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