GE DISR473CG0WW, DISR473CG1WW, DISR473CG2WW, DISR473CG5WW, DISR473CG6WW Installation Guide

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Note: Installation of this dryer requires basic mechanical and electrical sldlls.

It is your responsibility to contact a qualified electrical installer tomake the electrical connection.

WARNING- POTENTIALFIREAND SHOCKHAZARD

• Use onlyrigid or flexible metal 100 nun (4") diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plastic
or other combustible ductwork.

• This appliance must be properly grounded (earthed) and installed as described in these instructions and governing codes.

• Do not install or store appliance in an area where it will be exposed to water/weather.

Important

• Exhausting the dryer to the outdoors is strongly

recommended to prevent large amounts of moisture

and lint from being blown into the room.

• Before the old dryer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

• Service information and wiring diagram are located in
control console.

Installation

Step 1

Remove and save literature and parts package flom

(hyer drum.

Step 2

Lay carton corner
posts or two boards

on floor. I,ay (hyer
on its back.

Step 3

Relnove fi)aln
shipping pads by

pulling at sides and breaking away flom duet legs.
Be sure to remove all timm pieces flom around legs.

Step 4

Stand (hyer upright.

Step 5

Move (hTer to desired operating location.

_Pull hereto separate

from front leg

__i Dryer legs

I V _ Pull here to separate

Foam shipping pads from rear leg

Toolsand Materials you will need

• Slip joint pliers

• Screwdrivers (slotted or Phillips head)

• One 3/4" recognized strain relief

• 4 inch dia. rind metal duct, elbows and exhaust hood.

• Basic safety protection such as safety goggles, gloves,

and arm protection is recommended.

Step 6

A(ljust leveling legs to match washer height. IhTer must

be level and rest firmly on all four leveling legs.

Step 7

Connect to power supply.

(See ELE( TRICAI_ CONNE( TION INFORMATION

section of this instruction.)

Step 8

Connect external exhaust or deflector. (See EXHAUST
INFORMATION section of this instruction.)

Step 9

Check for proper operation.

Step 10

Place Owner's Manual and installation instructions
in a location where they may be found by the

CtlStOlIler.

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Electrical Connection Information

A

hlk WARNING: TO REDUCETHERISK OFFIRE,

ELECTRICSHOCK,OR PERSONALINJURY

• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD

WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

• THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED (EARTHED).

Dryer must be electrically grounded (earthed) in

accordance with local codes and ordinances.

IF THEDRYERIS SUPPLIEDWITH A FLEXIBLEPOWERCORD

Plug the cordset into its own separate grounded outlet. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.

IF THEDRYERIS SUPPLIEDWITH A TERMINALBLOCK

Electrical requirements:

• The operating vohage (volts), amperage (amps) or
wattage (watts) and flequency (Hz) of your (hyer are
indicated on the rating plate located on the upper

right corner of the door opening.

• The (hyer must be connected to an individual branch
circuit corresponding to that indicated on the rating

plate and protected by the required time-delay fl_ses or
circuit breakers in accordance with governing codes.

• If the electrical supply does not meet what is indicated
on the rating plate, call a licensed electrician.

ASSUREGROUND(EARTH)WIRE
IS PROPERLYCONNECTED

MAKESURESCREWSARE BROWN STRAINRELIEF
PROPERLYTIGHTENED BRACKET

USEPROPER
STRAINRELIEF

WIRING DIAGRAM AND SOME SERVICEINFORMATIONLOCATEDIN CONTROLHOUSING

1. Remove cover near the power supply ent_ y hole.

2. Install 3/4 inch, recognized strain relief to power ent_y

hole. Bring power supply through strain relief.

3. Connect power supply as ti)llows:

A. Live (brown) line to upper screw of terminal block

(marked L1 ).

B. Neutral (blue) line to center screw of terminal block

(marked N).

4. Attach ground (earth) wire (green, green and
yellow, or bare) to the green ground screw (hole
above strain relief bracket). Tighten all terminal

block screws firmly.

5. Properly secure power supply to strain relief.

6. Reinstall the cover.

POWERSUPPLYCORD
220/240VAC30A

WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE TERMINAL BLOCK WITHOUT THE COVER.

ExhaustInformation

WARNING: TOREDUCETHERISK OFFIRE

AND PERSONALINJURY

• Use only metal duct for exhausting dryer to outdoors.

• Do not terminate exhanst in a chimney, anygas vent,

under an enclosed floor (crawl space), or into an attic.

The accumulated lint could create a fire hazard.

• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the
exhaust system, especially at turns. Inspect and clean
at least once per year.

• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with

a kitchen exhaust. A combination of lint and grease

could create a fire hazard.

• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.

Rear Exhaust Location

Thisdryer comes readyfor rear exhausting. If space is limited,
usethe following instructions to exhaustdirectly from the side
or bottom of the cabinet.

90 mm (31/2'')

NOTE:Add to vertical d#aension the
distance between cabinet bottma

298mm (1PA")

Steps to Change Dryer to Side or Bottom Exhaust
Directly on Cabinet

WARNING:Protectyourhandsand armsfromsharp edges
when workinginsidethe dryercabinet.

1. Detach and remove the desired knockout.

2. Remove the screwinside the ,, B A

dryer exhaust duct end. Keep i 1

the screw for step 5. Pull on Fixinghole L229 mm

the duct to remove it.

3. Cut the duct as shown. Keep portion A.

4. Through the rear opening, h)cate the tab in the

nfiddle of the (hTer base. Lift the tab to about 45 °
using a fiat s(rewdriver.

I ; duct may be

I 1 I used inside the

Blower housing

,29mm,9",J ,

Cut portion

216mm (11%")_1

(8V[') of side

121 mm (4aA") 121mm (4W')

5. Reconnect and secure the cut portion (A) of the duct

to the blower housing. Make sure the fixing hole is
aligned with the tab in the base. Use the s(iew flOln

step 2 to secure the duct in place through the tab on
the &Ter base.

6. Use standard metal elbows and duct to complete

the exhaust system. Insert standard elbows and ducts
through rear and side or bottom openings.

7. (over the opening at the back with the plate (Kit

WEIM454)available flOln your h)cal serxfce prox4der.

WARNING:NEVERLEAVETHEBACKOPENINGWITHOUTTHEPLATE.

and floor surface,

285 rnm

Onlymetal

[ I dryer cabinet

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Exhaust Length

The MAXIMUM AIA_€)'v\LMH_Elength of the exhaust
system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns,

type of exhaust hood (wall cap) and all conditions noted
below. The maximum allowable length fin both rigid and

fexible metal duct is shown in the table below. More that
two 90 o turns are not recommended.

FORELECTRIC
DRYERONLY

Numberof
90° elbows

0

1

2

• Do not use non-metallic flexible duct.

RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM LENGTH

Weather Hood Type

Recommended Use only for

installations

10cm(4")

Rigid Flexible

10.7m(35ft) 7.6m(25ft)

9.1m(30ft) 4,6m(15ft)

6.1m(20ft) 3.0m(10ft)

Metal

_--_ 6cm (2W')

Rigid Flexible

7.6m(25ft) 4.0m(13ft)

4.6m(15ft) 3.0m(10ft)

3.0m(10ft)

shortrun

Metal

Hood or Wall Cap

• Terminate in a manner to prevent ba(k drafts or enu T
of birds or other wildlife.

Termii_ation should present mildmal resistan(e

to the exhaust airflow and should require little
or no maintenan(e to prevent (logging.

Never install s(reen over exhatlst (hi(l,

Wall caps must be installed at least 300 mm(12")

above ground level or any other obstruction with the
opening pointed down.

If root vents or louvered plenums are used, they must be
equivalent to a 100 mm (4") dampered wall cap in regard

to resistance to airflow, prevention of back drafts and
maintenance required to prevent clogging.

Separation of Turns

For best performance, separate all turns by at least 1.2 m

(4') of straight duct, including distance between last turn

and dampered wall cap.

Turns Other Than 90°

• One turn of 45 ° or less may be ignored.

• Two 45° turns should be treated as()tie 90 °.

• Each turn over 45 ° should be treated as one 90 °.

Sealing of Joints

• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end
of each section of duct must point mvay fiom the dtTer,

• Do not assemble the duct work with tasteners that
extend into the duct, They will serve as a collection

point lot lint.

• Duct joints can be made air- and moisture-tight by

wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.

Exhaust Information (cont.)

Insulation

• I)uclwork which runs through an unheated area or is near an air-conditioning duct should be insulated to reduce
condensation and lint buildup.

Parts Available From Local Service Organization

• Rigid Metal Duct Components

WX8X64 100 IllIll (4") x 60 ('Ill (2') Duct

WX8XS1 100 mm (4")Elbow

WX8X88 100 mm (4") Aluminum Hood
WE25X28 Exhaust Deflector

Inside Exhausting

BEDROOM, BATHROOM, ALCOVE, OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS
MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO THE OUTDOORS.

EXHAUSTING TO THE OUTDOORS IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
EXHAUSTING INDOORS MAY CAUSE

LINT ACCUMULATION AND MOISTURE DAMAGE
INCLUDING MOLD AND MILDEW.

If the installation makes it impossible to exhaust to the
outdoors, a 10/! mm (4") exhaust deflector (WE25X28)

and 600 mm (2') rigid metal duct (WX8X64) must be installed
over exhaust duct. A clearance of 200 mm (8") is required
be/ween rear of (hyer and the wall, and the deflector

should be pointing up.

• Flexible Metal Duct Components
Kit WX8X75 2.1 m (7') Aluminum Flexible Duct

10/! mm (4") (lamps (2)
100 mm (4") Aluminum Hood

600mm (24") RIGID

ORFLEXIBLEDUCT

EXHAUSTDEFLECTOR

(WE25X28)

Special Installation Requirements

Alcove or Closet Installation

• If your (hTer is approved fi)r installation in an alcove or (loset it will be stated on a label on the (hTer back.

• Tile (hyer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Minimum clearances between &yet cabinet and adjacent walls or other combustible smtitces are:
0 mm clearance on either side

80 mm (3") t]ont and rear

• Minimum vertical space flom floor to overhead cabinets, ceilings, etc. is 1.3 m (52").

• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain at least 400 cm _(60 square inches) open area

equally distributed. If this closet contains both a washer and a duet, doors must contain 800 cm _(120 square inches)
of open space equally distributed.

SERVICING:

-_ CAUTION:

Considerationmust be given to provide adequate clearances

for installation and servicing.
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls.

Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation
(verify proper operation after servicing/installation).