GE DCVH480EKWW User Manual [en, es, fr]
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Safety Instructions ........................ 2–4
Operating Instructions
Controls ........................................................... 5–7
Cycle Options ............................................... 8, 9
Using the Dryer ..............................................10
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin ..................................11, 12
Connecting an
Electric Dryer ..........................................14–16
Exhausting the Dryer ........................ 17–23
Final Setup ........................................................24
Location of your Dryer ......................12, 13
Reversing the Door Swing ............. 25–27
Stacking the Washer
and Dryer ..................................................28–30
Troubleshooting Tips ............. 32–34
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ................ Back Cover
Warranty (Canada) .................................... 36
Warranty (U.S.) .............................................. 35
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
DCVH480EK
DCVH485EK
PCVH480EK
PCVH485EK
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Manuel d’utilisation
et d’installation
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Dryers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ______________
Serial # _______________
They are on the label on the front
of the dryer behind the door.
175D1807P634 49-90370-1 05-14 GE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
PROPER INSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. Installation Instructions are included in the back of this manual.
Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to
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water or weather, which could cause permanent
damage and invalidate the warranty.
Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of
all shipping materials properly.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer
or service agency.
Exhaust/Ducting
1
Dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to
prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.
2
Use only rigid metal 4” diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet. 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.
For complete details, follow the Installation
Instructions.
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WARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials,
(lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on, with or inside this or any other appliance.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding
clothes, wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
Keep the area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents,
bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid injury.
Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s
care instructions.
Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO
NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.
Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give
off vapors that may ignite or explode. Do not add
these substances to the wash water. Do not use
or place these substances around your washer
or dryer during operation.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a clothes load to catch fire.
Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dryer until
solvents or flammable materials have been
removed. There are many highly flammable items
used in homes such as acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners,
some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax
removers and products containing petroleum
distillates.
Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic
or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis
shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags or pillows that may melt or burn.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not
Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the
lint filter). NOTE: Pressing START/PAUSE or POWER
does NOT disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.)
Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at
least once a year by a qualified technician. See
the Sorting and Loading Hints section on page 10.
You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics
or reduce the static electricity in them by using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an antistatic
conditioner. We recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to
the manufacturer’s instructions for those products,
or try a dryer-added product for which the
manufacturer gives written assurance on the
package that their product can be safely used
in your dryer. Service or performance problems
caused by use of these products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the
warranty of this appliance.
WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this
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appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas
so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
subjected to damage.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual
or in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from
service, remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
Do not tamper with controls.
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About the dryer control panel.
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WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Quick Start
If the screen is dark, press the POWER button to “wake up”
the display.
1
Press the
2
Select a cycle by turning the
Cycle Knob.
3
If you selected a SENSOR DRYF\FOH³
just press the START/PAUSE button.
POWER
button.
If you selected a TIME DRY
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and the amount of time you
want your items to dry by
pressing the TIME button until
the desired time appears in
the display. Then press the START/
PAUSE button.
Power
1
Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to turn the dryer off.
NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
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About the dryer control panel.
Dry Cycles
2
The dry cycle controls the cycle time for the drying process. The chart below will help you match
the dry setting with the loads.
Sensor Cycles
COTTONS For cottons and most linens.
MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly blends.
WRINKLE FREE For wrinkle-free/easy care and permanent press items.
ACTIVE WEAR Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new
technology finishes and stretch fibers such as spandex.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be
used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
Time Dry Cycles
WARM UP Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not
recommended for delicate fabrics.
AIR FLUFF Use this feature to tumble items without heat.
Timed Dry
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Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIMED DRY:
1. Turn dry cycle dial to TIMED DRY.
2. Select the drying time by pressing the TIME button. You can increase the time in 10-minute
increments up to 1 hour and 20 minutes.
3. Select the DRY TEMP.
4. Close the door.
5. Press START/PAUSE.
Sensor Dry Level
4
The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your
clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
EXTRA DRY Use for heavy-duty fabrics or items that should be very dry, such as towels.
MORE DRY Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics.
DRY Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle
for energy saving.
LESS DRY Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).
DAMP For leaving items partially damp.
NOTE: The Sensor Dry Levels can only be selected in a Sensory Dry Cycle.
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Dry Temp
5
You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.
ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces
certain types of bacteria. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used
during a portion of this drying cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.
HIGH For regular to heavy cottons.
MEDIUM For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
LOW For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
EXTRA LOW For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
START/PAUSE
6
Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer.
Press it again to restart the dry cycle.
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“CLEAN LINT FILTER” (message)
This message stays on until the START button is pressed. This message is only a reminder.
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About cycle options.
NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models.
Extend Tumble
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Minimizes wrinkles by adding
approximately 20 minutes of constant
no-heat tumbling followed by 70 minutes
of intermittent no-heat tumbling after
clothes are dry. The dryer is in EXTENDED
TUMBLE when the ESTIMATED CYCLE TIME
display is illuminated in a circular pattern.
Damp Alert
This option causes the dryer to beep when
clothes have dried to a damp level. Remove
items that you wish to hang dry. The
DAMP ALERT will only beep when this option
is selected (dry cycle keeps running).
Removing clothes and hanging them when
they are damp can reduce the need to iron
some items.
Delay Start
Use to delay the start of your dryer.
1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.
2. Press the DELAY START button. You
can change the delay time in 1-hour
increments (up to 18 hours) each time
you press the DELAY START button. Stop
pressing the button when your desired
time is displayed.
3. Press the START/PAUSE button to start
the countdown.
The countdown time will be shown in the
ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display.
The light in the button will light up when
EXTEND TUMBLE is on.
NOTE: It is normal for the drum to pause
for short periods of time during EXTEND
TUMBLE.
The light in the button will light up when
DAMP ALERT is on.
NOTE: Only for DRY, MORE DRY and EXTRA
DRY sensor dry selections.
NOTES:
If the door is opened while the dryer is in
DELAY, the countdown time will continue
to count down the delay time. If the door
is not closed and the countdown time
expires, the cycle will not start until the
door is closed and the START/PAUSE
button is pressed.
You can delay the start of a dryer cycle
up to 18 hours.
The light in the button will light up when
DELAY START is on.
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Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent any
selections from being made. Or you can
lock or unlock the controls after you have
started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start
the dryer by touching pads with
this option selected.
To lock the dryer, press and hold
the TEMP and SENSOR buttons together
for 3 seconds.
To unlock the dryer controls, press
and hold the TEMP and SENSOR buttons
together for 3 seconds. A sound will
indicate the lock/unlock status.
The control lock icon on the display will
light up when it is on.
NOTE: The POWER button can still be used
when the machine is locked.
Signal
When the light is “on,” the dryer will beep
at the end of the cycle and every time
you press a button on the control panel.
To turn the signal off, press the SIGNAL
button and the light will go off.
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Using the dryer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
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Sorting and Loading Hints
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted
properly for the washer, they are sorted
properly for the dryer. Try also to sort items
according to size. For example, do not dry
a sheet with socks or other small items.
Do not add fabric softener sheets once
the load has become warm. They may
cause fabric softener stains. Bounce®
Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have
Fabric Care Labels
Below are fabric care label “symbols” that
affect the clothing you will be laundering.
Dry Labels
Tumble
dry
Dry
Normal
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Heat
setting
High
Medium
been approved for use in this dryer when
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
See below for lint filter cleaning instructions.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and
causes wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass
items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics,
items with plastic trim and foam-filled items.
Do not dry
(used with
do not wash)
Low
Gentle/
delicate
No heat/air
Do not tumble dry
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Special
instructions
Line dry/
hang to dry
Drip dry
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of
the appliance and exhaust duct should be
cleaned once a year by qualified service
personnel.
The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or
washing compounds with a damp cloth.
Dryer control panel and finishes may be
damaged by some laundry pretreatment
soil and stain remover products. Apply
these products away from the dryer. The
fabric may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer caused
by these products is not covered by your
warranty.
Do not touch the surface or the display
with sharp objects.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before
each use. Remove by pulling straight up.
Open the filter and run your fingers across
the filter. A waxy buildup may form on the
lint filter from using dryer-added fabric
softener sheets. To remove this buildup,
wash the lint screen in warm, soapy
Dry flat
In the shade
water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not
operate the dryer without the lint filter
in place.
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint
filter if you notice a change in dryer
performance.
Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel
surfaces, use a damp cloth with a mild,
nonabrasive cleaner suitable for stainless
steel surfaces. Remove the cleaner
residue, and then dry with a clean cloth.
The stainless steel used to make
the dryer drum provides the highest
reliability available in a GE dryer. If
the dryer drum should be scratched or
dented during normal use, the drum
will not rust or corrode. These surface
blemishes will not affect the function
or durability of the drum.
The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror
that the inside flaps of the hood move
freely when operating. Make sure that
there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.
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DCVH480EK, DCVH485EK, PCVH480EK, PCVH485EK
If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer,
order Stacking Kit number GE24STACK to be used
for this dryer. Kit sold separately.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•
IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and
•
ordinances.
•
Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s
instructions and local codes.
•
Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions
with the Consumer.
•
Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future
reference.
•
Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a
qualified installer.
•
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 children is necessary when the appliance
is used near children.
•
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
•
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F
for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct
and replace with UL-listed duct.
.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING –
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow
all installation instructions.
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a
qualified installer.
• Install the clothes dryer according to these
instructions and in accordance with local codes.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the
clothes dryer to the outdoors.
• 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 18
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 weather.
• The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations of
gas appliances in garages. They must be 18 inches
off the ground and protected by a barrier from
vehicles.
• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave
these instructions with the customer.)
Risk of Fire
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Installation Instructions
UNPACKING YOUR DRYER
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.
Remove the bag containing the literature.
LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and
for air openings are:
•
0 inch clearance both sides
•
3 inches front and rear
Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for proper operation and service.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Electrical
Connection
27.65”
Back View
(702 mm)
DRYER DIMENSIONS
23.5”
(598 mm)
Front View
33.4”
(848 mm)
42.9”
(1090 mm)
33.4”
(848 mm)
10.0”
(254 mm)
20.75” (527 mm)
4.0”
(101 mm)
Side View
25.7”
(653 mm)
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
• Your dryer is approved for installation in
an alcove or closet, as stated on a label on
the dryer back.
The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See
•
the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section.
Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
•
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0” either side
3” front and rear
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
•
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 52”.
Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
•
ventilated and have at least 60 square inches
of open area equally distributed. If the closet
contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must
contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open
area equally distributed.
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT
THE REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE
FROM THE WALL IS 5.5 INCHES.
UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION
If an undercounter installation is desired:
•
No special dryer installation kit is required.
If the dryer is installed alone, a minimum of
•
60 square inches of open area is required.
If a washer and dryer are installed together,
a minimum of 120 square inches of open area
is required.
60
square
inches
min.
open
area
Dryer installed alone
Countertop and side cabinets
Washer and Dryer installed together
Countertop and side cabinets
Wire
frame
spacer
5.5”
(140 mm)
BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
INSTALLATION
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER.
The installation must conform with local codes or,
•
in the absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 (for electric
dryers) or NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223
(for gas dryers).
120
square
inches
min.
open
area
MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION
• The installation must conform to the
MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY
STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 32–80 or, when such
standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN
NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME,
NO. 501B.
The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with
•
the termination securely fastened to the mobile
home structure. (See EXHAUSTING THE DRYER.)
The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a
•
mobile or manufactured home.
The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.
•
Do not use sheet metal screws or other
•
refastening devices which extend into the interior
of the exhaust vent.
Provide an opening with a free area of at least
•
25 sq. in. for introduction of outside air into the
dryer room.
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CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Slip joint pliers
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Level
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4” dia. metal elbow
4” duct clamps (2) or
4” spring clamps (2)
Gloves
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Before making the electrical connection, turn off
the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit
fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord
is unplugged from the wall. NEVER LEAVE THE
ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
Safety glasses
4”-dia. metal duct
(recommended)
4”-dia., UL-listed
flexible metal duct (if
needed)
Exhaust hood
Duct tape
Dryer power cord kit
6 ft. long (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. (4-prong cord set
is included and installed
on Canadian models
PCVH480 and PCVH485.)
Stacking installations
may require a power
cord up to 6 feet in
length.
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.
The 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.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
This dryer must be connected to an individual
branch circuit, protected by the required time-delay
fuses or circuit breakers. A three- or four-wire,
single-phase, 120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30-amp
circuit is required.
If the electric supply does not meet the above
specifications, then call a licensed electrician.
NOTE: For Canadian consumers with models
PCVH480 and PCVH485, cord set installation is not
required. Please skip to the next section, Exhausting
the Dryer.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dryer must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal on the appliance.
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION) (cont.)
1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove
the dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.
Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall
2.
receptacle.
Remove the power cord cover located at the
3.
upper back.
Remove the green ground screw and attach
4.
the ground strap to the center terminal along
with the (white) neutral line described below.
Keep the green ground screw for Step 7.
Bring the power cord through the bracket.
5.
Connect power cord as follows:
6.
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).
Attach ground wire of power cord with the green
7.
ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket).
Tighten all terminal block screws (3) completely.
Reinstall the cover.
8.
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)
NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National
Electrical Code requires that new constructions
utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer.
A 4-wire cord must also be used where local codes
do not permit grounding through the neutral.
3-wire connection is NOT for use on new
construction.
Ground strap
Green wire from
Bracket
power cord
WARNING – NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
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CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
Ground
strap
Bracket
1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove
the dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.
Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the
2.
wall receptacle.
Remove the power cord cover located at the
3.
upper back.
Bring the power cord through the bracket.
4.
Connect power cord as follows:
5.
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).
Be sure ground strap is connected to green
6.
ground screw on cabinet rear. Tighten all
terminal block screws (3) completely.
Reinstall the cover.
7.
WARNING – NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
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Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER
WARNING – To reduce the
risk of fire or personal injury:
This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
•
”
• Use only 4
duct.
• Use only 4
(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 18 of this manual.
• 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.
• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with
a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease
and lint create a potential fire hazard.
• Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust
length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint,
creating a potential fire hazard.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
will cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire
hazard.
• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that
extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate
lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
• 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 on pages 21–23 to
exhaust directly from the sides or bottom of the
cabinet.
rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust
”
rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL
NEED TO INSTALL EXHAUST DUCT
Phillips-head
screwdriver
Vent hood
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST
HOOD OR WALL CAP
•
Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts
or entry of birds or other wildlife.
Termination should present minimal resistance
•
to the exhaust airflow and should require little
or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
Never install a screen in or over the exhaust
•
duct.
Wall caps must be installed at least 12” above
•
ground level or any other obstruction with the
opening pointed down.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
• For best performance, separate all turns by
at least 4 ft. of straight duct, including distance
between last turn and dampened wall cap.
For turns less than 4 ft. apart, see the Ducting
Component Equivalency Chart.
SEALING OF JOINTS
All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male
•
end of each section of duct must point away
from the dryer.
Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners
•
that extend into the duct. They will serve as
a collection point for lint.
Duct joints should be made air- and
•
moisture-tight by wrapping the overlapped
joints with duct tape or aluminum tape.
Horizontal runs should slope down towards
•
outdoors 1/4” per foot.
INSULATION
•
Ductwork that runs through an unheated area
or is near air conditioning should be insulated
to reduce condensation and lint buildup.
Duct tape or duct
clamp
Rigid or UL-listed
flexible metal 4” (10.2
cm) duct
Drill with 1/8” drill bit
(for bottom venting)
Hacksaw
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Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO
HOUSE VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
For best drying performance, a rigid metal
•
transition duct is recommended.
Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of
•
crushing and kinking.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
TRANSITION DUCT
If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed
•
flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used
(Kit WX08X10077).
Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings,
•
floors or other enclosed spaces.
Total length of flexible metal duct should not
•
exceed 8 feet (2.4 m).
For many applications, installing elbows at both
•
the dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see
illustrations at right). Elbows allow the dryer to sit
close to the wall without kinking and/or crushing
the transition duct, maximizing drying performance.
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
•
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE)
TRANSITION DUCT
In special installations, it may be necessary to
•
connect the dryer to the house vent using a flexible
metal (foil-type) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal
(foil-type) duct may be used ONLY in installations
where rigid metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid)
ducting cannot be used AND where a 4” diameter
can be maintained throughout the entire length
of the transition duct.
In Canada and the United States, only the flexible
•
metal (foil-type) ducts that comply with the “Outline
for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A”
shall be used.
Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings,
•
floors or other enclosed spaces.
Total length of flexible metal duct should not
•
exceed 8 feet (2.4 m).
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
•
For best drying performance:
•
1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes
dryer outlet pipe.
2. Secure the duct with a clamp.
3. With the dryer in its permanent position,
extend the duct to its full length. Allow 2
duct to overlap the exhaust pipe. Cut off and
remove excess duct. Keep the duct as straight
as possible for maximum airflow.
4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the
other clamp.
”
of
FOR TRANSITION VENTING
(DRYER TO WALL), DO:
• DO cut duct
as short as
possible and
install straight
into wall.
DO use elbows
•
when turns are
necessary.
Elbows
DO NOT:
• DO NOT bend or
collapse ducting.
Use elbows
if turns are
necessary.
DO NOT use
•
excessive
exhaust length.
Cut duct as short
as possible.
• DO NOT crush
duct against
the wall.
DO NOT set
•
dryer on duct.
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Installation Instructions
WARNING
USE ONLY METAL DUCT 4” DIAMETER (102 mm
FOR CANADA). DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN
SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
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Ducting Materials: For best performance, this dryer
should be vented with 4” diameter all-rigid metal
exhaust duct.
Exhaust Length Calculation:
1. Determine the number of 90º turns needed for
your installation.
2. The maximum length of 4’ rigid (aluminum or
galvanized) duct which can be tolerated is shown
in the table.
A turn of 45º or less may be ignored. Two 45º
turns within the duct length should be treated
as a 90º elbow.
A turn over 45º should be treated as a 90º elbow.
Best Performance
Maximum Length
of a 4” Dia.
Rigid Metal Duct
CAUTION:
terminate exhaust into a chimney, under any
enclosed house floor (crawl space), or into an attic,
since the accumulated lint could create a fire hazard
or moisture could cause damage. Never terminate
the exhaust into a common duct or plenum with a
kitchen exhaust, since the combination of lint and
grease could create a fire hazard.
Exhaust ducts should be terminated in a dampered
wall cap to prevent back drafts, bird nesting, etc.
The wall cap must also be located at least 12” above
the ground or any other obstruction with
the opening pointed down.
Other terminations, such as louvered wall boxes,
are acceptable provided they are equivalent to
a 4” opening dampered wall cap.
For more information on venting kits and
accessories, please call 1.800.GE.CARES.
For personal safety, do not
Exhaust Hood Type
Number of A B
90º Turns 4” Opening 2-1/2” Opening
Front-Loading Dryers 0 90 ft. 60 ft.
1 60 ft. 45 ft.
2 45 ft. 35 ft.
3 35 ft. 25 ft.
4”
4”
2-1/2”
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Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal
duct and replace with UL-listed duct.
• Remove any lint from the wall exhaust opening.
Wall
Internal
duct
opening
Check that exhaust
hood damper
opens and closes
freely.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
We recommend that you install your dryer before
installing your washer. This will permit direct
access for easier exhaust connection.
Pull out the wire spacer and swing upward to its full
extension. Let the wire spacer lay flat and extended
on the floor. This will prevent the dryer from being
pushed too close to a wall or object, causing the
ducting to come loose from the dryer.
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION
TO MINIMIZE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE
Using duct elbows will prevent duct kinking and
collapsing.
Transition
ducting
Wire
frame
spacer
Slide the end of the exhaust duct on the back
of the dryer and secure with duct tape or a
hose clamp.
Wire frame
spacer
Duct
NOTE: We strongly recommend using rigid metal
exhaust duct.
•
For straight-line installation, connect the dryer
exhaust to the wall, using duct tape.
Wall side
Dryer
side
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Installation Instructions
SIDE VENTING:
Dryer Exhaust to side of cabinet
WARNING – BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE
SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS
AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN
WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET. BE SURE TO
WEAR GLOVES.
Remove
screw and
save
Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side
knockout as desired. Remove the screw from the
rear of the casing and save. Pull the duct out of
the dryer.
Right
Bottom
Remove desired
knockout (one only)
Fixing hole
Left
Tab
ADDING A NEW DUCT
Fixing hole
Left side
exhaust
Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the
blower housing. Make sure that the screw holes
in the duct and ramp base are aligned. Use the
screw saved previously to secure the duct in place
through the ramp on the appliance base.
Portion “A”
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST
TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET
• Tape the connection between the duct and elbow.
•
Insert the duct with elbow through the rear
opening and connect to the internal duct.
A
4.9” (125 mm)
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or
damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when
inserting the duct. A slight interference may
occur between the exhaust and the wire
components.
• Apply duct tape as
shown on the joint
between the dryer
internal duct and
the elbow, and also
the joint between the
elbow and the side duct.
Duct tape
CAUTION: Internal duct joints must be
secured with tape; otherwise, they may separate
and cause a safety hazard.
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Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)
SIDE VENTING (cont.)
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET
(SIDE EXHAUST)
Cover Plate
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to
complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening
with a cover plate (Cover Plate – WE1M454)
available from your local service provider. Place
dryer in final location.
WARNING – NEVER LEAVE
THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.
COVER BACK OPENING WITH A COVER PLATE
(COVER PLATE – WE1M454) AVAILABLE FROM
YOUR LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER.
BOTTOM VENTING:
Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet
WARNING – BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE
SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS
AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN
WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET. BE SURE TO
WEAR GLOVES.
Remove
screw
and save
Bottom
Remove desired
knockout (one only)
Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct
and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer. Detach
and remove the bottom knockout.
Fixing hole
A
4.9” (125 mm)
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
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Installation Instructions
BOTTOM VENTING (cont.)
ADDING A NEW DUCT
• Reconnect the cut
portion A of the
duct to the blower
housing.
•
Tape the elbow
in a 90-degree
position to
prevent rotation.
•
Insert the elbow
through the rear hole
and connect it to
portion A. Rotate
the elbow through
the bottom opening.
Fixing hole
Portion “A”
Rear hole
Bottom
opening
Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet.
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET
(BOTTOM EXHAUST)
Tab
Cover Plate
Screw
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to
complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening
with a cover plate (Cover Plate – WE1M454)
available from your local service provider.
Insert the tab at the top of the cover plate into the
opening. Fasten screw at the bottom of the cover
plate.
Place dryer in final location.
CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or
damage the electrical wires inside the dryer
when inserting the duct.
•
While still holding down
the pipe and elbow from
the rear opening, screw
the pipes in place with
the previously saved screw.
•
Apply duct tape
as shown on the joint
between the dryer internal
duct and the elbow.
NOTE: Make sure the tape
covers the screw hole in
portion A where it connects
to the elbow.
Duct tape
CAUTION: Internal duct joints must be
secured with tape; otherwise, they may separate
and cause a safety hazard.
WARNING – NEVER LEAVE
THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.
COVER BACK OPENING WITH A COVER PLATE
(COVER PLATE – WE1M454) AVAILABLE FROM
YOUR LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER.
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FINAL SETUP
1
LEVEL THE DRYER
Installation Instructions
4
DRYER STARTUP
Stand the dryer upright near the final location
and adjust the four leveling legs at the corners
to ensure that the dryer is level from side to side
and front to rear.
Lower
2
PLUG DRYER IN
NOTE: Stacking installations may require a power
cord up to 6 feet in length.
Raise
Press the POWER button.
NOTE: If the dryer has been exposed to
temperatures below freezing for an extended
period of time, allow it to warm up before pressing
POWER. Otherwise, the display will not come on.
The dryer is now ready for use.
SERVICING
WARNING – Label all wires prior
to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring
errors can cause improper and dangerous
operation after servicing/installation.
For replacement parts and other information,
refer to the back cover for servicing phone
numbers.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
3
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event
of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing
a path of least resistance for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired)
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Read the instructions all the way through before
starting.
• Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.
• Provide a nonscratching work surface for
the doors.
• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid
using them in the wrong places.
• All screws must be hand-tightened.
• Normal completion time to reverse the door
swing is 20–30 minutes.
IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the
cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.
These instructions are for changing the hinges
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to switch them back to the right side, follow these
same instructions and reverse all references
to the left and right.
HARDWARE USED
Mounting Screw
Hinge Bracket
Anchoring Screws
Door and Latch Screws
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips-head screwdriver
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Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired)
2
BEFORE YOU START
DISASSEMBLE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY
Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet.
REMOVE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY
1
Remove hinge bracket anchoring screws.
Remove 16 door screws and male end of latch
from the inner side of the door.
Remove the inner face.
Slide door and hinge assembly upward; then
remove the assembly from the dryer front panel.
Lift and rotate the window assembly 180º and
replace. Also rotate the inner face 180° and
replace.
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Installation Instructions
3
REPLACE DOOR ASSEMBLY
Replace a door screw in the center of the side
opposite the hinge. Then put the male end of the
latch into place and fasten with two door screws.
Replace all door screws that were removed.
3
REPLACE DOOR ASSEMBLY (CONT.)
Move the mounting screw to the upper screw hole
position on the hinge so that the door can be set
on the cabinet during final installation.
Fasten the hinge back on at the top and bottom
with the hinge mounting screws.
Remove the female end of the latch from the front
panel of the dryer, rotate 180° and replace on
the opposite side.
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Installation Instructions
STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired)
If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer, order Stacking Kit number GE24STACK to be used for this dryer.
Kit sold separately.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT – Save these instructions
•
for local electrical inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT – Observe all governing
•
codes and ordinances.
•
Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
•
Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions
for future reference.
•
Service must be performed by a qualified
installer.
•
Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer.
•
Stacking installations may require a power cord
up to 6 feet in length.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING –
• Electric Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before
installing. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death.
• Potential Personal Injury. More than two people
are recommended to lift the dryer into position
because of its weight and size. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or death.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces
and for air opening are: 0” both sides and 3” front
and rear. Consideration must be given to provide
adequate clearance for installation and service.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
• Your dryer is approved for installation in
an alcove or closet, as stated on a label on
the dryer back.
The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See
•
the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section.
Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
•
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0” either side
3” front and rear
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
•
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 67.7”.
Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
•
ventilated and have at least 60 square inches
of open area equally distributed. If the closet
contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must
contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open
area equally distributed.
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT
THE REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE
FROM THE WALL IS 5.5 INCHES.
• Avoid Tipping and Rupture of Utility Services.
Dryer must be securely attached to the washer.
DO NOT place the washer on top of the dryer.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury/
death or property damage.
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Installation Instructions
KIT CONTENTS (GE KIT #GE24STACK)
Screws (4)
Rubber
pads (4)
Bracketstack (R)
Bracketstack (L)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
INSTALLING THE STACK
BRACKET KIT
1
REMOVE THE DRYER LEVELING LEGS
A. Carefully lay the dryer on its side. Use the
packing material so you don’t scratch the finish
on the dryer.
B. Remove the dryer leveling legs.
Phillips screwdriver
Gloves
Level
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Remove the packaging.
Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to lay the
dryer down on its side. Continue using the carton to
protect the finished floor in front of
the installation location.
Unscrew and remove
all 4 leveling legs
2
INSTALL RUBBER PADS
TO DRYER BASE
A. Locate the 4 rubber pads in the parts package.
Insert rubber pads into the leveling leg holes.
B. Set the dryer upright.
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Installation Instructions
STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired) (cont.)
3
INSTALL BRACKET TO WASHER
A. Remove washer top cap screw from the rear
left. Align left bracket holes with top cap screw
hole on rear left of the unit and replace screw.
NOTE: Leave screws loose so dryer hole
alignment will be easier.
B. Drive next screw through the bracket into
the rear of the washer.
C. Repeat the above steps with the right side.
4
INSTALL DRYER AND BRACKET
ON DRYER
5
FINALIZE THE INSTALLATION
A. Refer to the washer Installation Instructions
to complete the washer installation.
B. Refer to the dryer Installation Instructions
to complete the dryer installation.
C. Carefully slide or walk the stacked washer and
dryer into place. Use felt pads or other sliding
device to assist moving and to protect flooring.
WARNING – Potential Personal
Injury. Do not push on the dryer once installed
to top of the washer. Pushing on the dryer may
result in pinched fingers.
Place
hands
here
Place
hands
here
A. Lift the dryer on top of the washer. Protect the
washer control panel with cardboard or other
protection. Be sure to lift the dryer high enough
to clear the washer control panel.
WARNING – Potential
Personal Injury. More than two people are
recommended to lift the dryer into position
because of its weight and size. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or death.
B. Align the holes in the bracket with the holes
in the back of the dryer. Using a Phillips
screwdriver, attach the 2 #8 x 1/2” tapping
screws.
C. Tighten the dryer bracket screws; then tighten all
stacking kit screws.
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