GE DDC4500T5WH 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. Inthe absenceof local codes,
installationmust complywith NationalFuelGas Code,ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54 orthe CanadianNatural Gasand PropaneInstallationCode,

CSA B149.1.

•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 only4" rigidmetal ducting for exhaustingthe clothes dryerto the outdoors.

• DO NOTinstall a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed,
it must be ULlisted 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 airflow and increase the risk of fire.

• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could beexposed to water and or weather.

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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Reedthese instructions completelg end cerefullg.

• IMPORTANT- Savethese instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Instoller - Besure to leave these instructions with the customer.

• Note to Customer- Keepthese instructions with your Owner's Manualfor future

reference

• Beforethe old dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door.

• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet walls if they are bent.

• 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°Ffor satisfactory operation

of the dryer control system.

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

The ANSI Z21.5.1 standard requires the following safety

- kWAR N ING Foryour safety the information

in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk

of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,

personal injury or death.

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids inthe vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-WHAT TO DOIFYOUSMELLGAS

•Do not light any appliance.

• Donot touch any electrical switch; do not useany phone
inyour building.

•Clearthe room,building or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Followthe gas supplier's instructions.

• Ifyou cannot reachyour gas supplier,call the fire

department.

-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer,service agency, or the gas supplier.

cautions be posted and displayed in a prominent
location:

a. Instructions to be followed in the event the user smells

gas. The information to be posted shall be obtained by
consulting with the local gas supplier.

b. This note:

DO NOT STORE OR USEGASOLINE OR

OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS

IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

• This product must be instolled by e licensed plumber or
gos fitter.

• When using boll-tgpe gos shut-off velves, they shell be
the T-hendle tgpe.

• A flexible gos connector, when used, most not exceed 3
feet.

Tools and Materials You
Will Need

n Slip joint pliers, 8" pipe wrench and

10"adjustable wrenches (x2).

[] Screwdrivers (slotted or phillips head).
[] Chains (x2).

[] 2"x 4" studs.
[]Wall hooks.

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

[] Flexible gas connecto[

[] Pipe compound.
[] Soap solution for leak detection.

[] Basic safety protection such as safety

goggles, gloves and arm protection are
recommended.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

APPLIANCE.

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Installation Instructions

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance 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.

CAUTION: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,STACKED

UNITSMUST BE FASTENED SECURELY TO WALL.

THE DRYER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR STORED IN
AN AREA WHERE IT WILL BE EXPOSED TO WATER AND/

OR WEATHER. PLEASEPROVIDE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR
OPERATING AND SERVICING.

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

be elevated 18 inches (46cm) above the floor.

- WAR NINGPersonal 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:Thefinal construction must withstand a pull of 200

Ibs.
STEP4

Connect both dryers to gas supply.
(SeeGASCONNECTIONINFORMATIONof this

instruction.)
STEPS

Connect both dryers to power supply. (SeeELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONINFORMATIONsection of this instruction.)

STEP6
Connect both dryers to external exhaust. (See EXHAUST

INFORMATIONsection of this instruction.)

STEP7

Hook both chains from upper unit to appropriate wall hooks
taking up any slack.
STEP8

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

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REAR VIEW

ATTACH CHAINS HERE

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STEP 2

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;IDE VIEW

4 LEVELLING LEGS

Installation Instructions

Alternate Method for Installation of Wall Hooks

STEP1
If wall studs ore not correctly spaced or centered behind upper unit, it

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.

r_ WALL STUDS

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[] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF

NEW DRYER

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

DISCONNECTING_ GAS

TURNGAS _ DISCONNECTAND DISCARDOLD
SHUT-OFF I¢_-_ FLEXIBLEGASCONNECTORAND _m_-i/%-_

VALVETOTHE _,"-t_ _ OLD DUCTINGMATERIAL.

APPROVEDFLEXIBLEGASLINE
CONNECTORAND ULAPPROVED
TRANSITIONDUCT.

WARNING - NEVERREUSE

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

• Remove and discord existing plastic or metal foil

transition duct and replace with ULlisted transition duct.

I-_ GAS REQUIREMENTS

,A WARNING

• Installation must conform to local codes and
ordinances,or intheir absence, the NATIONALFUELGAS
CODE,ANSIZ223.

• This gas dryer isequipped with a Valve & Burner

Assembly for useonly with natural gas. Using conversion

kit WE25X0217,your local service organization can
convert this dryer for use with propane (LP)gas. ALL
CONVERSIONSMUSTBEMADEBYPROPERLYTRAINED

AND QUALIFIEDPERSONNELAND IN ACCORDANCEWITH

LOCALCODESAND ORDINANCEREQUIREMENTS.

• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that sys-

tem ata 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 lessthan 0.5 PSI(3.4 KPa).

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

2"

WALL

INTERNALDUCT
OPENING i- HOODDAMPEROPENS

• TILTTHE DRYERSIDEWAYS AND REMOVETHE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY PULLING ATTHE SIDES AND

BREAKING THEM AWAY FROM THE DRYER LEGS. BE SURE
TO REMOVE ALL OF THE FOAM PIECESAROUND THE
LEGS.

CHECKTHATEXHAUSE

ANDCLOSESFREELY.

A 2-5/8"

" 3/8" NPT IVlALETHREADGASSUPPLY

NOTE:Add to vertical dimension

the distance between cabinet

bottom to floor.

GAS SUPPLY

• A 1/8 in. National PipeTaper thread plugged tapping,
accessible 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 isto 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 LPgas or use Teflon tape.

• You must use with this dryer aflexible metal connector
(listed connector ANSIZ21.24 / CSA6.10). The length of

the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.

• Connectflexible metal connector to dryer and gassupply.

• Open shut-off valve.