GE UPGT650, DPGT650 User Manual
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–8
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–10
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Loading and Using
the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–16
Connecting a Gas Dryer . . . . . . . .17–20
Connecting an
Electric Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21–23
Exhausting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . .24–28
Final Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .31, 32
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . .33
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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175D1807P603 49-90335 09-07 JR
DPGT650
UPGT650
Profile
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ______________
Serial # ________________
They are on the label on the front
of the dryer behind the door.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
death.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,
or turn on any gas or electrical
appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions carefully.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
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■ Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■ Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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■ Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
■ Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to
the weather.
■ Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
■ Remove the colored protective film from both the
control panel and the door.
■ Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly.
■ Do not remove the vent protector from the back of
the dryer (on some models).
■ Pull the protector out and down to its lowest
position and connect the exhaust duct to the dryer.
The lowered protector will prevent the duct from
getting crushed (on some models).
Exhaust/Ducting:
Dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to
prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for
exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE
A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE
RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.
For complete details, follow the Installation
Instructions.
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PROPER INSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
visiting ge.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
■ Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials
(lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on, with or inside this or any other appliance.
■ Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches,
etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container
labels to avoid injury.
■ Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
■ Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding
clothes, wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
■ Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO
NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.
■ Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances (such as wax,
oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or
explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or dryer during operation.
■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause
a clothes load to catch fire
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■ Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials (such
as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty
salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not
be placed in or near the dryer until solvents or
flammable materials have been removed. There
are many highly flammable items used in homes
such as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline,
kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot
removers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers and
products containing petroleum distillates.
■ The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s
care instructions.
■ Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic, foam
or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis
shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows, etc., that may melt or burn.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
■ Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
■ Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not
Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
■ Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
■ To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the building’s distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the
lint filter). NOTE: Pressing START, PAUSE or POWER
does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power
supply.
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WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
■ Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas
so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
subjected to damage.
■
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual
or in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
■ Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from
service, remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.)
■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
■ The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at
least once a year by a qualified technician. See
the Loading and Using the Dryer section.
■ If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A
MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
■ You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics
or reduce the static electricity in them by using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend you use either a fabric
softener in the wash cycle, according to the
manufacturer’s instructions for those products,
or try a dryer-added product for which the
manufacturer gives written assurance on the
package that their product can be safely used
in your dryer. Service or performance problems
caused by use of these products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the
warranty to this appliance.
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About the dryer control panel.
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Control Panel
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Power
Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the idle mode.
NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Cycles
The cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you
match the dry setting with the loads.
Sensor Cycles
COTTONS For cottons and most linens.
MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
WRINKLE FREE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
ACTIVE WEAR Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new
technology finishes and stretch fibers such as Spandex.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
ULTRA DELICATES For delicate fabrics.
Manual Dry Cycles
SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be
used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not
recommended for delicate fabrics.
AIR DRY Use this feature to tumble items without heat.
My Cycles (on some models)
MY CYCLES Press to use, create or modify custom dry cycles.
Time Dry
Use to set your own dry time. TIME DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIME DRY:
1. Press the TIME DRY button until the amount of time you want is selected.
2. Select the temperature by pressing the TEMP button.
3. Close the door.
4. Press the START/PAUSE button.
Dry Level
The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your
clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
VERY DRY Use for heavy fabrics.
MORE DRY Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics.
NORMAL Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle
for energy saving.
LESS DRY Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).
DAMP DRY For leaving items partially damp.
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TEMP
You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.
HIGH For regular to heavy cottons.
MEDIUM HIGH For regular cottons.
MEDIUM For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
LOW For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
EXTRA LOW For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
My Cycles
Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall.
These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.
To store a MY CYCLES combination of settings:
1. Select your drying cycle.
2. Change TEMP and DRY LEVEL settings to fit your needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONS you want.
4. Press and hold the pad for three seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound
and the pad will light up.
To recall your stored MY CYCLES combination:
Press the MY CYCLES button before drying a load.
To change your stored MY CYCLES combination:
Follow steps 1–4 in “To store a MY CYCLES combination of settings”.
START
Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer. Press it again
to restart the dryer cycle.
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About cycle options.
NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. ge.com
Wrinkle Care
Tumbles the drum without heat for 10
seconds every 5 minutes for up to 3 hours.
The dryer will display a “racetrack” on the
display during the Wrinkle Care phase.
Wrinkle care shuts off automatically when
the door is opened.
Signal
Alerts you that the cycle is complete.
The clothes should be removed when the
beeper goes off so wrinkles don’t set in.
Press SIGNAL to select low or high volume,
or to turn the beeper off.
The beeper will continue to sound every
2 minutes (maximum of 4 times).
MORE TIME
Increases the dry time in 1-minute
increments, up to 99 minutes.
LESS TIME
Decreases the dry time in 1-minute
increments, down to 10 minutes.
About cycle options.
NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models.
Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent any
selections from being made. Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start the dryer
by touching pads with this option selected.
To lock the dryer, press and hold the DRY
LEVEL and TEMP buttons at the same time
for 3 seconds. To unlock the dryer, press and
hold the DRY LEVEL and TEMP buttons for
3 seconds.
When the lock function is enabled, CL will
blink in the display with the estimated time
remaining.
My Cycles
To save a favorite cycle, set the desired
settings and hold down the MY CYCLES
button for 3 seconds. A beep will sound
to indicate the cycle has been saved.
To use your custom cycle, press the MY
CYCLES button before drying a load.
To change the saved cycle, set the desired
settings and hold down the MY CYCLES
button for 3 seconds.
See page 8 for more details.
Estimated Time Remaining
Displays the approximate time remaining
until the end of the cycle.
As the cycle begins, you will see an initial
approximate total cycle time in the display.
Then lights will “race” in the display. This
means the dryer is continuously monitoring
the amount of moisture in the load. The lights
will continue until the dryer senses a low level
of moisture in the load. At that point , the
dryer will calculate and display the
approximate time remaining.
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Changing the Drum Lamp
Before replacing the drum lamp, be sure to
unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect
the dryer at the household distribution panel
by removing the fuse or switching off the
circuit breaker.
The drum lamp is located at the top left of
the door frame.
1 Remove the screw holding the drum lamp
shield in place.
2 Slide the shield up and remove.
3 Remove the bulb and replace with a
15-watt, 120-volt candelabra-base bulb.
4 Replace the lamp shield and screw.
Using the Drying Rack
A handy drying rack may be used for drying
delicate items such as washable sweaters.
Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack
extends into the dryer drum.
NOTE:
• The drying rack should only be used with
the TIME DRY cycle. It is also strongly
recommended when drying sneakers.
• Do not use this drying rack when there are
other clothes in the dryer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
Tumble
dry
Dry
Normal
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Gentle/
delicate
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry
(used with
do not wash)
Heat
setting
High
Medium
Low
No heat/air
Special
instructions
Line dry/
hang to dry
Drip dry
Dry flat
In the shade
Dry Labels
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Sorting and Loading Hints
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted
properly for the washer, they are sorted
properly for the dryer. Try also to sort items
according to size. For example, do not dry a
sheet with socks or other small items.
Do not add fabric softener sheets once
the load has become warm. They may
cause fabric softener stains. Bounce
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Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have
been approved for use in all GE Dryers when
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and
causes wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items:
fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated
items, plastics, items with plastic trim and
foam-filled items.
Fabric Care Labels
Below are fabric care label “symbols” that
affect the clothing you will be laundering.
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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of
the appliance and exhaust duct should be
cleaned once a year by qualified service
personnel.
The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or
washing compounds with a damp cloth.
Dryer control panel and finishes may be
damaged by some laundry pretreatment
soil and stain remover products. Apply these
products away from the dryer. The fabric
may then be washed and dried normally.
Damage to your dryer caused by these
products is not covered by your warranty.
Do not touch the surface or the display with
sharp objects.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each
use. Remove by pulling straight up. Run your
fingers across the filter. A waxy buildup may
form on the lint filter from using dryer-added
fabric softener sheets. To remove this buildup,
wash the lint screen in warm, soapy water.
Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate
the dryer without the lint filter in place.
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area
if you notice a change in dryer performance.
Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel
surfaces, use a damp cloth with a mild,
nonabrasive cleaner suitable for stainless
steel surfaces. Remove the cleaner residue,
and then dry with a clean cloth.
The stainless steel used to make the
dryer drum provides the highest reliability
available in a GE dryer. If the dryer drum
should be scratched or dented during normal
use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These
surface blemishes will not affect the function
or durability of the drum.
The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that
the inside flaps of the hood move freely when
operating. Make sure that there is no wildlife
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or
hood.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•
IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for
local electrical inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions 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.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty
.
• Gas dryers are not approved for mobile home
installation.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-inch
diameter ductwork 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
inches 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.
FOR GAS MODELS ONLY:
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer must
be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
• This product must be installed by
a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves,
they shall be T-handle-type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used,
must not exceed 3 feet.
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UNPACKING YOUR DRYER
Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam
shipping pads by pulling at the sides and breaking
them away from the dryer legs. Be sure to remove
all of the foam pieces around the legs.
Remove the bag containing the drying rack,
literature and serial cable.
DRYER DIMENSIONS
27″
(68.6 cm)
437⁄8″
(111.4 cm)
29″
(73.7 cm)
371⁄4″
(94.6 cm)
Side View
Front View
351⁄2″
(90.2 cm)
LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER
IMPORTANT: Gas dryers are not approved for
mobile home installation.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and
for air openings are:
• 0 inch clearance both sides
• 1 inch front
• 3 inches rear
Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for proper operation and service.
51″
(129.5 cm)
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LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER (cont.)
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
• Your dryer is approved for installation in an
alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the
dryer back.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
See the EXHAUST INFORMATION section.
• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0″ either side
3″ front and rear
• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 52″.
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
ventilated and have at least 60 square inches
of open area equally distributed. If the closet
contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must
contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open
area equally distributed.
• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be
installed in the same closet with the dryer
(gas models only).
BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
INSTALLATION
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
See EXHAUST INFORMATION.
• The installation must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 (for electric
dryers) or NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223
(for gas dryers).
❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be
needed for cord strain relief)
❒ Flexible stainless steel or plastic-coated brass
connecting tube (if allowed by building code)
❒ Open-end wrenches for flexible tube and
connector
❒ Adjustable pliers (to adjust leveling legs)
❒ Pipe wrench for holding dryer gas inlet while
attaching adapter elbow
❒ Adjustable wrenches (2) for tightening
connections
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
FOR CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers)
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit
breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at the
electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged
from the wall.
Turn the dryer’s gas shutoff valve in the supply line
to the OFF position.
Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.
Shutoff
Valve
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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 and
Burner Assembly for use only with natural gas.
Using conversion kit WE25X10014, your local
service organization can convert this dryer for
use with propane (LP) gas. ALL CONVERSIONS
MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED AND
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
• The dryer must be disconnected from 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 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 less
than 0.5 PSI (3.4KPa).
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
3/8″ NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
NOTE: Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
GAS SUPPLY
• A 1/8″ National Pipe Taper 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 is to be 1/2″ rigid pipe and equipped
with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet of, and in
the same room with, the dryer.
• Use pipe compound appropriate for natural or LP
gas or use Teflon
®
tape.
• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and
gas supply.
IN THE COMMONWEALTH
OF MASSACHUSETTS
• This product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gas fitter.
• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they
shall be the T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not
exceed 3 feet.
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)
23⁄8″ (6 cm)
3
1
⁄4″
(8.2 cm)
Install a 1/8″ NPT plugged tapping to the dryer
gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet
pressure.
Install a flare union adapter to the plugged
tapping.
NOTE: Apply pipe compound or Teflon
®
tape to
the threads of the adapter and plugged tapping.
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Attach the flexible metal gas line connector
to the adapter.
B
Tighten the flexible gas line connection using
two adjustable wrenches.
C
D
Tighten all connections using two adjustable
wrenches. Do not overtighten.
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CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY (cont.)
Apply pipe compound or
Teflon
®
tape to all male
threads.
Open the gas shutoff valve.
F
Shut-off Valve
Plugged
Tapping
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY
Install a female 3/8″ NPT elbow at the end of
the dryer gas inlet.
Install a 3/8″ flare union adapter to the female
elbow.
IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely hold
on to the end of the dryer gas inlet to prevent
twisting the inlet.
NOTE: Apply pipe compound or Teflon
®
tape to
the threads of the adapter and dryer gas inlet.
Elbow
A
Adapter
Apply Pipe Compound
Dryer Gas Inlet
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)
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TEST FOR LEAKS
WARNING – Never use an open
flame to test for gas leaks.
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution
or equivalent.
Apply a soap solution. The leak test solution must
not contain ammonia, which could cause damage
to the brass fittings.
If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten the joint
and repeat the soap test.
Open Gas
Valve
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS
WARNING – To reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock and personal injury:
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug
with this appliance.
• The dryer must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or
in the absence of local codes, in accordance with
the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA
NO. 70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR GAS DRYERS
This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz,
and connected to a properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker
or time-delay fuse.
If electrical supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
WARNING – This dryer is
equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for
your protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove
the grounding terminal from this plug.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
If local codes permit, an external ground wire (not
provided), which meets local codes, may be added
by attaching to the green ground screw on the rear
of the dryer, and to an alternate established ground.
Ground
Screw
Installation Instructions
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU
WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be
needed for cord strain relief)
❒ #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (for terminal
connections)
❒ UL-listed strain relief (may be supplied with cord)
❒ UL-listed power cord
– 30-amp
– 240V
– #10 AWG minimum copper conductor
– Closed-loop or forked terminals with
upturned ends
– 3-wire (for construction before 1996) or
4-wire (for construction after 1996)
CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (skip for gas dryers)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
WARNING – To reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock and personal injury:
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug
with this appliance.
• The dryer must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or
in the absence of local codes, in accordance with
the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA
NO. 70.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Before making the electrical connection, turn
off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s
circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the
dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. NEVER
LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL
BLOCK.
Installation Instructions
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CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS
This dryer must be connected to an individual
branch circuit, protected by the required
time-delay fuses or circuit breakers. A three- or
four-wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V,
60Hz, 30-amp circuit is required.
If the electric supply does not meet the above
specifications, then call a licensed electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment
grounding terminal on the appliance.
CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD
NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National
Electrical Code requires that new constructions
utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer.
A 4-wire cord must also be used where local codes
do not permit grounding through the neutral.
3-wire connection is NOT for use on new
construction.
Remove the terminal block access cover located
at the upper back.
A
For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:
Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power
cord entry hole beneath the terminal block.
Thread a UL-listed 30A, 240V, 3-wire or 4-wire,
#10 AWG minimum copper conductor power
cord through the strain relief.
B
For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection: Connect
the two hot lines to the outer screws of the
terminal block.
C
CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD
(cont.)
WARNING: Do not make a sharp
bend or crimp wiring/conductor at
connections.
Strain
Relief
(3-wire Connection Shown)
(3-wire Connection Shown)
Connect
outer
screws
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