GE DMCD330EJ2WC, DMCD330EJ3WC, DMCD330EJ4WC Installation Guide

Installation

ElectricDryer

Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

, IMPORTANT- savethese instructions

for local inspector's use.

, IMPORTANT- Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.

, Note to Installer - Besure 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.

, Serviceinformation and the wiring diagram

are located in the control console.

, Donot 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.

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEApplionces.co I

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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 beperformed by a qualified installer.
, Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in

accordance with local codes.

, Thisdryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
, Useonly rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork insidethe dryercabinet and use

only ULapproved transition ducting betweenthe dryer and the home duct.

, DO NOTinstall 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 pages 4-5 of this manual.
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 be

exposed to water and or weather.

, Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions

with the customer).

NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to
contact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.

TOOLSYOU

WILL NEED

SLIPJOINTPLIERS

FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER

MATERIALSYOUWILL NEED

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4"DIA.METALDUCT

(RECOMMENDED)

4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMPRIGD)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

KITWXO8X!O077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)

4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)

(IFNEEDED)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

(IFNEEDED,)

4"DUCT

CLAMPS(2)

OR

#'SPRING

CLAMPS(2)

%

4"DIA,METAL

ELBOW

DUCTTAPE

EXHAUST SAFETY

HOOD GLASSES

GLOVES

%

3/4"STRAIN

RELIEF

ULRECOGNIZED

DRYERPOWER

CORDKIT

(NOTPROVIDED

WITHDRYER)

ULRATED
!20/240V,30A

WITH] OR4PRONGS,

IDENTIFYTHEPLUG

TYPEASPERTHE

HOUSERECEPTACLE
BEFOREPURCHASING

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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 1in. rear.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.

[] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF

NEW DRYER

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

exhaust.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST

OPENING

• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with ULlisted transition

duct.

WALL

INTERNALDUCT
OPENING HOODDAMPEROPENS

CHECKTHATEXHAUST

ANDCLOSESFREEL_

TILTTHE DRYER SIDEWAYS
AND REMOVETHE FOAM

SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING ATTHE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE DRYER
LEGS. BE SURE TO

REMOVEALL OF THE
FOAM PIECESAROUND
THE LEGS.

CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION {MUST BE USED FOR

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)

NOTE:Since January 1, 1996, the National Electric code
requires that the new constructions utilize a 4-wire
connection to an electric dryer.

At WARNING:

Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the
appliance is installed in a location where grounding

through the neutral conductor is prohibited.

Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for the
new branch-circuit installations, mobile homes,
recreational vehicles, and areas where local codes
prohibit grounding through the neutral conduction.

Remove ground strap Fuse _Screw Hot Relocate
and discard. Keep hK_ __ _ Wire green

green ground screw eaJ X_I_/ ground

. . _ screw

_"__ _._..._X here

\ \ \ Hot",,,/ /'-l J" r

)ve*r'_ I Relief Recognized

[]_]ELECTRICALCONNECTION INFORMATION

WARNING - ToREDUCETHERISKOF

FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL iNJURY:
, DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN

ADAPTER PLUG WITH THiS APPLIANCE.

Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with

local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONALELECTRICAL
CODE,ANSI/NFPANO. 70.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This dryer must be connected to an individual branch
circuit, protected by the required time-delay fuses or
circuit breakers. A four or three-wire, single phase,
120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30 amp circuit is required.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment grounding terminal on the

appliance.

_-_Z:_ Bracket Strain Relief

/4#ZO AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/2/40V 30A power
supply cord kit marked for usewith dryers and provided with closed

loop or spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).

1.Turn off the circuit breaker(s)(30 amp) or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.

2.Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall
receptacle.

3.Removethe power cord cover located at the lower
back.

4.Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green
ground screw for step 7.

5.Install 3/4 in. ULrecognized strain relief to power cord
entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.

6.Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the

terminal block (marked L1and L2).
B.Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the
terminal block (marked N).

7.Attach ground wire of power cord with the green
ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket).
Tighten all terminal block screws (3)securely.

8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.

9.Reinstall the cover.

,dELW_K|_|r_!o: NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

Installation instructions

CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION

If required, by local code, install external

ground (not provided) to grounded metal,

cold water pipe, or other established
ground determined by a qualified
electrician. Fuse

Green Ground
Screw

Strap

Cover

3 #10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/2a0v 30A power

supply cord kit marked for usewith dryers and provided with closed

loop or spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).

3-wire Connection

Not for use in Canada.
DONOTuse for Mobile Home Installations.
NOTfor use on new construction.
NOTfor use on recreational vehicles.

NOTfor use in ureas where local codes prohibit grounding

through the neutral conduction.

!. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30amp) or remove the

dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.

2. Besure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.

3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower
back.

4. Install 3/a in. ULrecognized strain relief to power cord
entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.

5. Connect power cord us follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the

terminal block (marked L! and L2).

B.Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of

the terminal block (marked N).

6. Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center)
terminal of block and to green ground screw on
cabinet rear. Tighten all terminal block screws (3)
securely.

7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.

8. Reinstall the cover.

,_W/AK|'_||'_: NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERHINAL BLOCK.

Screw Hot

Wire

Strain
Relief
Bracket

Wire

3/4" UL
Recognized

Strain Relief

_] EXHAUST INFORMATION

, WARN ING -IN CANADA AND IN THE

UNITED STATES,THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT
DIAMETER IS4 in(102mm).DO NOT USE DUCT

LONGER THAN SPECIFIEDINTHE EXHAUST
LENGTH TABLE.

Usingexhaust longer than specified length will:

, Increasethe drying times andthe energycost.
, Reducethe dryer life.

, Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
Thecorrect exhaust installation is YOURRESPONSIBILITY.

Problems dueto incorrect installation are not covered by
the warranty.

Removeand discard existing plastic or metal foil transition

duct and replacewith ULlisted transition duct.
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 (wallcap),
and all conditions noted below.The maximum duct length
for rigid metal duct isshown inthe table below.

EXHAUST LENGTH

RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM LENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended run installations

" _ 112"

No. of 90 ° Rigid Rigid

Elbows Metal Metal

0 90 Feet 60 Feet

i 60 Feet 45 Feet
2 45 Feet 35 Feet
3 35 Feet 25 Feet

4 25 Feet 15 Feet

, Forevery extra 90° elbow,reduce the allowable vent system

length by 10ft.

, Two 45°elbows will betreated likeone 90°elbow.
, Forthe side exhaust installations,add one 90° elbow to the

chart.

, Thetotal vent system length includes allthe straight portions

and elbowsof the system (transitionduct included).

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 capsmust be installed at least12 in. above ground

levelor any other obstruction with the opening pointed
down.

SEPARATIONOFTURNS

For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft.

of straight duct, including distance between last turn and
exhaust hood.

TURNSOTHERTHAN 90°

, One turn of 450 or lessmay be ignored.
, Two 450turns should be treated as one 900 turn.

, Eachturn over 450 should be treated as one 900 turn.

Use only for short