GE DLSR483GE3CC, DLSR483GE3WW, DLSR483GG4WW Installation Guide

GasDryer

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BEFOREYOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT -Savethese

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 Use

and Care Book for future reference.

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.

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.

TOOLS YOU WiLL NEED

MATERIALSYOU WiLL NEED

FORYOUR SAFETY:

WARNING

• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter

ducrwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plastic or other combustible easy-to-puncture ductwork.

• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed

as described 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 must be 18 in. off the

ground and protected by a barrier from vehicles.

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

licensed by the state.

10"ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES(2)

8"PIPEWRENCH

Step 1 Step 2

Step 3

Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7

Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).

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

Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation Specifications.(see section 6)

Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1). Move the Dryer to tile Desired Location. Level Your Dryer (see section 8). Connect tile Gas Supply (see section 3) and check

for leaks (see section 4).

SLIPJOINTPLIERS

FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER

LEVEL

4"DIA,METALELBOW

PIPECOMPOUND

FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTOR

Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7). Step 9 Connect the Power Supply (see section 5). Step 10 Check the Operation of the Power Supply, Gas

Step 11 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation

For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 9. For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10. For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.

4"DIA,METALDUCT

4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETALDUCT

Connections, and Venting.

Instructions in a Location Where They _rill Be

Noticed By the Owner.

(RECOMMENDED)

(IFNEEDED)

GLOVES

DUCT SOAPSOLUTION CLAMPS(2) FORLEAKDETECTION

EXHAUSTHOOD

SAFETYGLASSES DUCTTAPE

Installation instructions

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and fox'air opening are: 0 in. clearance both skies and 1 in. rear. Consideratkm must be given to provkte adequate clearance for proper operation and service.

[] PREPARING FOR iNSTALLATiON

OF NEW DRYER

CSA(AGA)APPROVED

NEWFLEXIBLEGAS LINECONNECTOR

GAS EXTERNAL DUCT OPENING

TAPE

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

INLET

PIPE

4"METALDUCT

DUCT

TAPE

DiSCONNECTiNG GAS

SHUT-OFF

VALVETOTHE

OFFPOSITION.

TURNGAS . .__

TILTTHEDRYERSIDEWAYS ANDREMOVETHEFOAM

SHIPPINGPADSBY

PULLINGATTHESIDES ANDBREAKINGTHEM AWAYFROMTHEDRYER

LEGS,BESURETO

REMOVEALLOFTHE

FOAMPIECESAROUND THELEGS.

[] GAS REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

. 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 fox' 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 fl'om 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 must be isolated fl'om 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 05 PSI (3.4KPa).

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

DISCONNECTANDDISCARDOLD FLEXIBLEGASCONNECTOR ANDOLDDUCTINGMATERIAL.

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

WALL

INTERNALDUCT CHECKTHATEXHAUST OPENING OPENS

ANDCLOSESFREELY,

A ..............1_ J J

24/8" 3/8"NPTMALETHREADGASSUPPLY

NOTE:Addtoverticaldimension thedistancebetweencabinet

bottomtofloor.

GAS SUPPLY

A 1/8-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 installation of the plugged tapping. Supply line is to be 1/2-in. rigid pipe and equipped with an

accessible shut-offwithin 6 ft. of, and in the same room

with, the dryer.

Use pipe thread sealer compound appropriate for natural or LP gas or use Teflon tape

The flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet. Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.

Open shut-off valve.

[] RECONNECTING GAS

NEWMETAL FLEXIBLEGAS

LINECONNECTOR

ADAPTER

3/8"NPT

ELBOW

ITEMSNOTSUPPLIED

Installation

1/8"NPTPIPE

PLUGFOR

GAS

INLETPRESSURE

SHUTOFF

VALVE

__PIPE SIZE

ATLEAST1/2"

Instructions

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND TOALLMALETHREADS.

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND

TOTHEADAPTERAND

DRYERGASINLET.

TIGHTENALLCONNECTIONS

USINGTWOADJUSTABLEWRENCHES. DONOTOVERTORQUEGASCONNECTIONS!

[] LEAK TEST

[ ,d_WARNING - NEVER USE AN OPEN

FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.

OPEN GASVALVE.

TIGHTENTHEFLEXIBLE

GASLINEUSINGTWO

ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES.

Check all connections fbr leaks with soapy solution oi" equivalent. Apply soap solution. Leak test solution must not contain ammonia which could cause damage to the brass fittings. If leaks are found, close valve, retighten the joint, and repeat the soap test.

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