GE DDC4400T4WH Installation Guide

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- WARNING RISK OF FIRE

• 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 fiexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed,
it must be UL listed and installed in accordance with these instructions and local codes. Flexible venting materials are

known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airfiow 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.

• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer).

BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completel£1 and carefullg.

• IMPORTANT- save these instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT- Observeall governing codes and ordinances.

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

• Note to Customer- Keep these instructions with your Owner's Manual 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 satisfactory

operation of the dryer control system.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

Tools and Materials You Need

[]Slip joint pliers
[]Screwdrivers (slotted or phillips heod).

nChoins (×2).
[] 2" x4" studs.

[]Wall hooks.
[] Two 3/4" UL recognized strain relief if the

power supply isfrom mdirect wire.
[] Two dryer power cord kit UL listed, rated

120/240V, 30A with 3 or 4 prongs if the power
supply is from o wall receptacle.

[]4" diameter rigid metal duct, duct clamps,
elbows and exhaust hood.

[] Basic safety protection such mssafety goggles,
gloves and arm protection are recommended.

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation - Clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening

are: 0 in. both sides and i in. rear.Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for operation and service.

Preparing the Installation Site and Unpacking the Dryer

1. Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer.

2. Check to be sure the existing external exhaust is clean and meets attached installation specifications.

3. Using the four shipping carton corner posts as padding (two on each side), carefully lay the dryer on its left side and

remove foam shipping pad.

4. Return the dryer to an upright position.

5. Hove the dryer to the desired location.

iCAUTION: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,STACKED UNITS MUST i

BE FASTENED SECURELY TO WALL.

Dryers installed in garages (if allowed by local codes) must be elevated 18

inches (46cm) above the floor.

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REAR VIEW r_EP_

ATTACH CHAINS HERE

-ttLWARN ING Personal Injury Hazard

Because of its weight and size, more than one person is required

to lift, tilt or move the washer/dryer. Failure to do so may result in

personal injury.

STEP 1- Attach two chains using Phillips head screws to each end of
upper unit cabinet.
STEP2 - Locate two wall studs behind desired operating location of stacked

units.

NOTE:Forwall studs not appropriately spaced, seesection for Alternate
Method for Installation of Wall Hooks.

STEP3 - Screw two wall hooks into two wall studs (same height as chain
connections on cabinet of upper unit). Both chains should pull straight
back to wall studs or angle outward. NEITHERchain should angle inward.

NOTE:The final construction must withstand a pull of 200 Ibs.

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Installation Instructions

STEP 4 - Connect both dryers to power supply. (See

;IDE VIEW

ELECTRICALCONNECTION INFORMATION section of this

instruction.)
STEP 5 - Connect both dryers to external exhaust. (See

EXHAUST INFORMATION section of this instruction.)

STEP 6 - Hook both chains from upper unit to appropriate
wall hooks taking up any slack.

STEP 7 - Adjust all 4 levelling legs. Dryer must be levelled
and rest firmly on all 4 levelling legs.

_4 LEVELLING LEGS

Alternate Method for Installation of Wall Hooks

STEP1

If wall studs are not correctly spaced or centered behind upper unit, it

r_ WALL STUDS

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may be necessary to attach a horizontal 2" x 4" board to the existing wall.
STEP2

Attach wall hooks in approximate position of two chains of upper unit so

each chain pulls straight back to wall.
NOTE:Ifwall isconcrete or block, drill holes and use appropriate wall

anchors. The final construction must withstand a pull of 200 Ibs.

CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE CONNECTION

• Remove the cover near the power cord entry hole.

• Install 3/4" ULrecognized strain relief to power cord entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.

• Connect two HOT lines to outer screws (L1 & L2)of terminal block.

• Connect NEUTRAL(white)line to center screw (N) of terminal block.

• Tighten all terminal block screws securely.

• Properly secure power supply cable to strain relief.

• Reinstall the cover.

GROUND
STRAP

GREEN X

GROUND

SCREW

WARNING - FORPERSONALSAFETVTHISIAPPLIANCEMUSTBEPROPERLVGROUNDED.

GROUND

Grounding:

•If local codes permit, be sure ground strap isconnected

to neutral (centre terminal of block and to ground screw
on rear frame).

•If local codes do not permit frame of dryer to be grounded

to neutral, remove and discard groundstrap. The frame
must be grounded by attaching a ground wire (not
supplied) to the green grounding screw on rear of dryer
and to a grounded metal cold water pipe or other
established ground.

TO GREEN

GROUND
SCREW ON
CABINET
REAR

IF REQUIRED, INSTALL
EXTERNAL GROUND (NOT

PROVIDED) TO GROUNDED
METAL COLD WATER PIPE OR

OTHER ESTABLISHED GROUND

DETERMINED BYA QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.

HOT

3 #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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strain relief
bracket

3/4", UL

strain relief

- WARN ING: NEVERLEAVETHECOVERIOFTHETERMINAL BLOCK.

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE CONNECTION

• Remove the cover near the power cord entry hole.

• Install 3/4" ULrecognized strain relief to power cord entry
hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.

• Connect two HOT lines to outer screws (L1 & L2)of

terminal block.

• Connect NEUTRAL(white) line to center screw (N)of

terminal block.

• Attach ground wire of the power cord with the green

ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket).

• Tighten all terminal block screws securely.

• Properly secure power supply cable to strain relief.

• Reinstall the cover.

_ZIWARNING: Onlg a 4-conductor cord shall

be used when theappliance is installed in a location
where grounding through theneutral conductor is
prohibited. Grounding through the neutral isprohibited

for the new branch-circuit installations, mobile homes,
recreational vehicles, and areas where local codes

prohibit groundingthrough the neutral conduction.

REMOVE GROUND STRAPAND DISCARD
KEEP GREEN GROUND SCREW

GREEN

0

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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OFTHETERMINAL BLOCK.

strain relief

bracket

3/4", UL

strain relief

EXHAUST INFORMATION

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:

•This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for home exhaust duct.

• 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
these instructions and local codes.

• 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 potential fire hazard.

• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with
a 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 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
systemshallbe inspectedand cleaned at leastoncea year.

• 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 ONLYin 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
in 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.

_ZlLWARNING- BEFOREPERFORM,NGTH,S

EXHAUSTINSTALLATION,BESURETO DISCONNECTTHE
DRYERFROMITSELECTRICALSUPPLY.PROTECTYOUR

HANDSAND ARMSFROMSHARPEDGESWHENWORKING
INSIDETHECABINET.BESURETOWEARGLOVES.

REAR EXHAUST LOCATION

The dryers comes ready for rear exhausting. Units have
separate exhausts.

; NOTE:Add

to vertical
dimension
the distance
between
cabinet
bottom to

13/4"_

EXHAUST LENGTH

The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLEduct 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 duct length

for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below.

RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUMLENGTH

ExhaustHoodTypes

Recommended runinstallations

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_I 4" _ _ 14 2-1/2"

0 45 ft. 3O ft.
1 35 ft. 20 ft.

1'4o.of 90 ° Elbows Rigid IVletal Rigid IVletal

2 25 ft. 10 ft.

More than two 90°turns is not recommended. The total

length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 8 ft. (2.4m). In
Canada and in the United States, the required exhaust duct

diameter is4" (102 mm).

Useonlyfor short

floor surface.

4" DIA.

Installation Instructions

EXHAUST INFORMATION (continued)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
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 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
levelorany otherobstructionwith theopening pointeddown.

SEPARATIONOF TURNS

For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft.
of straight duct, including distance between last turn and
exhaust hood (wall cap). Iftwo turns must be closer than 3
ft., deduct 10 ft. from the maximum lengths shown inthe

table for each occurrence.

SIDE OR BOTTOM EXHAUST
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR

EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO EXHAUST

DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDE OR BOTTOM OF
THE CABINET.

• Never use flexible duct inside dryer.

• Detach and remove the desired knockout.

• Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save.
Pullthe duct out of the dryer. Protect sharp edges around the

knockout and exhaust opening with the tape.

• Cut the duct as shown. Keep portion A.

• Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle

of the dryer base. Lift the tab to about 45° using a fiat
screwdriver.

• Reconnect and secure the cut portion (A)of the duct to the
blower housing. Make sure that the fixing hole is aligned

with the tab in the base. Use the screw of item 2to secure
the duct in place through the tab on the dryer base.

• Use standard metal elbows and duct to complete exhaust

system. Insert standard elbow and ducts through rear and
side or bottom openings.

• Cover the opening at the back with the plate (Kit

WEllV1454)available from your Local Service Provider.

I -_kWARNING-NEVER LEAVETHE IBACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.

TURNSOTHERTHAN 90°

• One turn of 450 or less may be ignored.

• Two 450 turns should be treated as one 900 turn.

• Each turn over 450should be treated as one 900 turn.
SEALINGOFJOINTS

• Alljoints should betight to avoid leaks.The male end of
each section of duct must point away from the dryer.

• The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other
fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint.

• Duct joints con be made air and moisture-tight by
wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.

INSULATION
Duct work that runs through on unheated area or is near air

conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation and
lint build-up.

• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors
1/4 inch Derfoot.

FIXINGHOLE

B A

]_- 9"

]

BLOWER __

HOUSING _ _ Onlymetal duct

....... BASE may be used

ZZ_ mm t.;o I _ TAB LOCATION] inside the dryer

PORTION"_ A/_(UNDER DUCT)/ cabinet

216 mm 285 mm L

r8 OF

F , _ I_ SIDE PANEL

• 121 mm 121 mm_
4 3/4 " 4 3/4"

PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE
ORGANIZATION

• Rigid Metal Duct Components
WX8X63 4" X 1'Duct

WX8X64 4" x 2' Duct
WX8X51 4" Elbow

WX8X59 Aluminum Hood

• Flexible Metal Duct Components
WX08X10077 4" dia. Flexible Metal (Semi-Rigid)

UL-Listed Transition Duct (includes 2 elbows)

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

•Ifyour dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or
closet, itwill be stated on a label on the dryer back.

•The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the

EXHAUSTINFORMATIONsection.

• Minimum clearance from combustible surfaces and non-
combustible surfaces for air intake purposes is:

0 in.either side
3 in.front and rear

NOTE:WHENTHEEXHAUSTDUCTISLOCATEDATTHEREAROF

THEDRYER,MINIMUMCLEARANCEFROMTHEWALLIS5.5 in.

• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets,
ceiling, etc. is 88 in.

•Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise ventilated and

must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally
distributed. Ifthe closet contains both a washer and a dryer,
doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area

equally distributed.

•The closet should be vented to the outdoors to prevent gas
pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.

• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the

same closet with the dryer.