GE DPGT650GH0WW, DPGT650GH0MG, DPGT650EH0MG, DPGT650EH0WW Owner’s Manual

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SafetyInstructions .......... 2-s

Operoting Instructions

Controls .......................... 6-8

Cgcle Options ................... 9-10

Druer Features .................... !!

Loading and Using

the Druer ...................... 12, 13

/nsto#otion Instructions

Before You Begin ............... 14-16

Connecting a Gas Druer ........ 17-20

Connecting an

Electric Druer .................. 21-23

Exhausting the Druer .......... 24-28

Final Setup ..................... 29, 30

Reversing the Door Swing ...... 31, 32

DPGT650

UPGT650

Troubleshooting Tips .......... 33

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ................ 36

Warrantg (Canada)................ 35

Warrantg (U.S.).................... 34

Write the model ond seriol
numbers here:

Model #
Serial It

Theg are on the label on the front
of the drger behind the dooE

175D1807P603 49-90335 09-07JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Installation end service must be
performed by e qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

WHAT TO DO IF VOU SMELL GAS:

[] Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,

or turn on any gas or electrical

appliance.

F_ Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your building.

F_ Clear the room, building or area of all

occupants.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publish a listof substancesknown to the state to causecancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential exposure to

such substances.
Gasappliances can cause minor exposureto four of these substances, namelu benzene,carbon monoxide,

formaldehude and soot, caused primarilu bu the incomplete combustion of natural gasor LPfuels.

Properlyadjusted druerswill minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be minimized

further by properly venting the druer to the outdoors.

[] Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions carefully.

F_ lf gou cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

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PROPERINSTALLATION

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 con receive one by

visiting ge.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARE.S (800.432.2737).

[] Properlyground dryer to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances.Follow details
in Installation Instructions.

[] Installor store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures belowfreezing or exposedto
the weather

[] Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuitto avoid electrical overload.

[] Removethe colored protective film from both the

control panel and the door

[] Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof all

shipping materials properly.

[] Do not remove the vent protector from the back of

the dryer (onsome models).

[] Pullthe protector out and down to its lowest

position and connect the exhaust duct to the dryer
Thelowered protector will prevent the duct from

getting crushed (onsome models).

Exhaust/Ducting:

E__]Dryers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside to

prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.

E_]Useonly rigid metal or flexible metal 4"

diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for
exhausting to the outside.USEOFPLASTICOR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE
A FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA

FIREIFITCOLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USEOR DURINGINSTALLATION.

Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

,&WARNING!

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

• Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials

(lint,paper,rags, etc.),gasoline, chemicals
and other flammable vapors and liquids.

• Keepthe floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reducethe possibility of slipping.

• Closesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance
is usedby or near children.Do not allow children to

play on,with or insidethisor any other appliance.

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Beforeloading, unloading or adding

clothes,wait until the drum has completely
stopped.

• Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation insidethe dryer or in the room. DO

NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked inor spotted with

combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas wax,
oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning

solvents,kerosene,etc.)which may ignite or
explode. Donot add thesesubstances to the

wash water Do not use or placethese substances
around your washer or dryer during operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oilsin your
dryer Items contaminated with cooking oilsmay

contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause
a clothes load to catch fire.

• 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.

• Keep alllaundry aids(suchas detergents, bleaches,
etc.)out ofthe reach of children, preferably in a

locked cabinet. Observeall warnings on container
labelsto avoid injury.

• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

• Thelaundry processcan reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics.Toavoid 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.
Somerubber materials, when heated, can under

certain circumstances producefire by spontaneous
combustion.

• Do not store plastic,paper or clothing that may
burn or melt ontop of the dryer during operation.

• Garments labeled DryAway from Heat or DoNot
TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing kapok)

must not be put in your dryer

• Do not dry fiberglass articles inyour dryer
Skinirritation could result from the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.

• Tominimize 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 (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the

lint filter).NOTE:PressingSTART,PAUSEor POWER
doesNOTdisconnect the appliance from the power

supply.

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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER(cont.)

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• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,

or has missing or brokenparts, including a
damaged cord or plug.

• The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at

least once a gear bg a qualified technician.See
the Loading and Usingthe Dryersection.

• If yours is a gas dryer,it is equippedwith an
automatic electric ignition and does not have

a pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA
MATCH.Burnsmay result from having your hand

in the vicinitg of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.

WHEN NOT USING YOURDRYER

• Graspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling.Placethe cord awag from traffic areas

soit will not be stepped on, tripped over or
subjected to damage.

• Beforediscarding a drger,or removing it from

• Do not tamper with controls.

Youmag wish to soften gour laundered fabrics
or reduce the static electricitg in them bg using

a drger-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner We recommend you use either afabric

softener in the wash cgcle,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 drgen Serviceorperformance problems

caused bg useof these products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers of those

products and are not covered under the
warrantg to this appliance.

service,removethe dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.

• Do notattempt to repairor replaceang part
of this appliance orattempt ang servicing unless

specificallyrecommended in thisOwner's Manual
or in publisheduser-repairinstructionsthat gou

understandand havethe skillsto carrg out.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the drger control panel.

Control Panel

Throughout this monuol, feotures ond oppeoronce mog vorg from your model

POWER

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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 polg-blends.

WRINKLE FREE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

ACTIVE WEAR Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wean 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

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

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Use to set your own dry time. TIME DRYis 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.

& Close the door.

4. Press the START/PAUSE button.

Dry Level

0

The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your

recommended for delicate fabrics.

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.

About the dryer control panel (cont.).

O 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.

EXTRALOW For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

O 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 TEHP and DRY LEVEL settings to fit your needs.
& 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 o Iood.

To chonge your stored MY CYCLES combination:
Follow steps 1-4 in "To store o 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 dryeE Press it again
to restart the dryer cycle.

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About cycleoptions.

NOTE:Notall featuresare availableonalldrger models.

w_.KLECARE

MORE TIME

Wrinkle Care

mumb,esthedrumw,thoutheatfor10

seconds everg 5 minutes for up to 3 hours.
The drger will displag 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.

MORE TIME

,ncreasesthedryt,mein1-rainute

increments, up to 99 minutes.

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PressSIGNALto select low or high volume,
or to turn the beeper off.

The beeper will continue to sound every

2 minutes (maximum of 4 times).

LESSTIME LESS TIME

_ncrements,downto10m_nutes.

Decreasesthedrytimein1-minute

Lock

MY CYCLES

You can lockthe controls to prevent ang

selectionsfrom being made. Oryou can lock

the controls after you have started a cgcle.

Children cannot occidentally start the dryer
bg touching pods with this option selected.

Estimated Time Remaining

Displagsthe approximate time remaining
until the end of the cgcle.

Asthe cgcle begins, you will seean initial

approximate total cgcle time in the displag.

Then lights will "race"in the display.This

means the dryer is continuously monitoring

Mg Cgcles

Tosave afavorite cgcle,set the desired

settings and hold down the MYCYCLES
button for 3 seconds.A beep will sound

to indicate the cgcle has beensaved.
To usegour custom cgcle, pressthe MY

CYCLESbutton before drying a load.

To lockthe dryer, pressand hold the DRY

LEVELand TEMPbuttons at the same time
for 3 seconds.To unlockthe drger, pressand

hold the DRYLEVELandTEMPbuttons for
3 seconds.

When the lock function is enabled, CL will
blink in the displag with the estimated time

remaining.

the amount of moisture inthe load.The lights
will continue until the drger sensesa low level

of moisture in the load. Atthat point, the
dryer will calculate and display the
approximate time remaining.

To change the saved cgcle,setthe desired

settings and hold down the MYCYCLES
button for 3 seconds.

Seepage8 for more details.

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Dryer Features.

Changing the Drum Lamp

Beforereplacingthe drum lamp, besure to

unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect
the dryer at the household distribution panel

by removing the fuse or switching off the
circuit breakeE

Thedrum lamp is located at the top left of
the door frame.

1 Removethe screw holding the drum Iomp

shieldin ploce.

2 Slidethe shieldup ond remove.

$ Removethe bulb ond replocewith o

15-wott, 120-volt condelobro-bose bulb.

4 Replocethe Iomp shieldond screw.

Using the Drying Rack

A handy drying rack may be usedfor drying
delicate items such aswashable sweaters.

Hookthe rack over the lint filter sothe rack

extends into the dryer drum.

NOTE:

• The drying rack shouldonly be usedwith
the TIMEDRYcycle. Itis also strongly

recommended when drying sneakers.

• Donot use this drying rack when there are
other clothes inthe dryeE

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Loadingand Usingthe Dryer.

Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

Sorting and Loading Hints

As a general rule,ifclothes are sorted

properlu for the washer,theu are sorted
properlu for the drueETru also to sort items

according to size.Forexample,do not dru a
sheet with socks orother small items.

Donot add fabric softener sheetsonce

the load hasbecome warm. They mau

cause fabric softener stains.Bounce®
Fabric ConditionerDryer Sheetshave

been approved for use inall GEDryerswhen
usedin accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions.

Fabric Care Labels

Beloware fabric care label "symbols"that
affect the clothing you will be laundering.

Dry Labels

TumbleDF" _

dry

Dry Normal

b-qb-q

Permanent Press/ Gentle/

wrinkle resistant delicate

Do not overload.Thiswastes energU and
causeswrinkling.

Do not dry the following items:
fiberglassitems, woolens,rubber-coated

items, plastics,items with plastictrim and
foam-filled items.

Do not tumble dry (used with

Do not dry

do not wash)

setting

High Medium

Line dry/ Drip dry Dry flat In the shade

hang to dry

(9 •

Low No heat/air

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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

Dryer Interior and Duct: Theinterior of

the appliance and exhaust duct should be
cleaned once a year by qualified service

personnel.

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TheExterior: Wipe or dust any spillsor
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 Thefabric
may then be washed and dried normally.

Damage to your dryer caused by these
products isnot covered by your warranty.

Donot touch the surface or the display with

sharp objects.
TheLint Filter: Cleanthe lint filter beforeeach

use.Removeby pulling straight up. Runyour

fingers across the filter A waxy buildup may
form on the lint filter from using dryer-added

fabric softener sheets.Toremove this buildup,
wash the lint screen in warm, soapy water

Dry thoroughly and replace. Donot operate

the dryer without the lint filter in place.
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lintfilter area

if you notice a change in dryer performance.

Stainless Steel: To clean stainlesssteel
surfaces, usea damp cloth with a mild,

nonabrasive cleaner suitablefor stainless

steel surfaces.Removethe cleaner residue,
and then dry with a clean cloth.

Thestainless steelusedto make the
dryer drum provides the highest reliability

available in a GEdryer. Ifthe dryer drum
should be scratched or dented during normal

use,the drum will not rust or corrode.These

surface blemisheswill not affect the function
or durability of the drum.

TheExhaust Hood: Checkwith a mirror that
the insideflaps of the hood move freely when

operating. Hake surethat there is nowildlife
(birds,insects,etc.)nesting insidethe duct or

hood.

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Installation

Drger

Instructions

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344, or visit geappliances.ca

I uestions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: ge.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely end carefully.

• IMPORTANT- savetheseinstructionsfor

local electrical inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT- Observe ell 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 ore

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-&WARNING

• Install the dryer where the temperature is above

FOR GAS MODELS ONLY:

NOTE: Installation and service of this drger must
be performed bg a qualified installer, service

agencg or the gas supplier.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

DPGT650 and UPGT650

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.

50°F for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system.

This product must be installed bg

a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

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When using ball-tgpe gas shut-off valves,
theg shell be T-handle-tgpe.

A flexible gas connector, when used,
must not exceed 3 feet,

Installation Instructions

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.

LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER

mobile home installation.

I MPORTANT: Gas dryers are not approved for

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

• ] inches rear
Consideration must be given to provide adequate

clearance for proper operation and service.

DRYER DIMENSIONS

Front View

Side View

437/8"

(111.4cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

51"

'_ (129.5 cm)

]7z/4"

(94.6 cm)

)

29"

I_ (7].7 cm)

Installation Instructions

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" frontand rear

• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 52".

• Closet doors must be Iouvered 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

ELECTRICALCODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 (for electric
dryers) or NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,ANSI Z223
(for gas dryers).

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Installation Instructions

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER(skip for electric dryers)

TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

FOR CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY

C! Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (mag be

needed for cord strain relief)

17Flexible stainless steel or plastic-coated brass

connecting tube (if allowed bg building code)

C! Open-end wrenches for flexible tube and

connector

C!Adjustable pliers (to adjust leveling legs)

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-&WARNING

Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit
breaker(s) or remove the drger's circuit fuse(s) at the
electrical box. Be sure the drger cord is unplugged

from the wall.

Turn the drger's gas shutoff valve in the supplg line
to the OFF position.

C! Pipe wrench for holding drger gas inlet while

attaching adapter elbow

C!Adjustable wrenches (2) for tightening

connections

Shutoff
Valve

Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.

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Installation Instructions

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER(cont.)

GAS REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

• Installation must conform to local codes and
ordinances, or in their absence, the NATIONAL

FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.

• This gas drger is equipped with a Valve and
Burner Assemblg for use onlg with natural gas.
Using conversion kit WE25X10014, gour local
service organization can convert this drger for
use with propane (LP)gas. ALL CONVERSIONS

MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLYTRAINED AND
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE

WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE

REQUIREMENTS.

• The drger must be disconnected from the gas
supplg piping sgstem during ang pressure testing
of that system at a test pressure in excess of

0.S 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

supplg piping of test pressure equal to or less

than 0.5 PSI (3.I4KPa).

GAS SUPPLY

• A 1/8" National Pipe Taper thread plugged
tapping, accessible for test gauge connection,

must be installed immediately upstream of the
gas supplg connection to the dryer. Contact your

local gas utility should you have questions on the
installation of the plugged tapping.

• Supplg 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 MASSACH USETTS

• 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.

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

(6ca}

t 2s/8,, 3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY

NOTE: Add to vertical dimension

the distance between cabinet

bottom to floor.

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Installation Instructions

CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY

[] Install a female 3/8" NPT elbow at the end of

the drger gas inlet.

Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to the female

elbow.
IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securelg hold

on to the end of the drger gas inlet to prevent
twisting the inlet.

NOTE: Applg pipe compound or Teflon ®tape to
the threads of the adapter and drger gas inlet.

Applg Pipe Compound

CONNECTING THE DRYERTO THE
GAS SUPPLY{cont.}

[] Install a 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to the drger

gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet

pressure.
Install a flare union adapter to the plugged

tapping.

NOTE: Applg pipe compound or Teflon ®tape to

the threads of the adapter and plugged tapping.

Applg pipe compound or S_
Teflon ®tape to all male _:------_ /Plugged

threads. _ _1_"Tapping

\

Shut-off Valve _

[] Attach the flexible metal gas line connector

to the adapter.

/

[] Tighten the flexible gas line connection using

two adjustable wrenches.

[] Tighten all connections using two adjustable

wrenches. Do not overtighten,

[] Open the gas shutoff valve.

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER(cont.)

TEST FOR LEAKS

WARNING - Never use an open

flame to testforgas leaks.

Check all connections for leaks with soapg solution
or equivalent.

Applg 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 Gos
Volve

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR GAS DRYERS

This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz,
and connected to a properlg grounded branch
circuit, protected bg a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker
or time-delag fuse.

If electrical supplg provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

_i,WARNING - This dryer is

equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for
your protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directlg into a properlg grounded
three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove
the grounding terminal from this plug.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS

_AWARNING - Toreducetheriskof

fire, electrical shock and personal injury:

• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug
with this appliance.

• The drger must be electricallg grounded in

accordance with local codes and ordinances, or
in the absence of local codes, in accordance with

the NATIONAL ELECTRICALCODE, ANSI/NFPA

NO. 70.

Ensure proper
ground exists

before use.

If local codes permit, on external ground wire (not
provided), which meets Iocol codes, moy be odded

by ottoching to the green ground screw on the reor

of the dryer, and to an olternate estoblished ground.

Ground
Screw

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instatlation Instructions

CONNECTING AN ELECTRICDRYER(skip for gas dryers)

TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU
WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

C! Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (mag be

needed for cord strain relief)

C!#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (for terminal

connections)

C! UL-listed strain relief (mag be supplied with cord)

C! UL-listed power cord

- 30-amp

- 240V

- #!0 AWG minimum copper conductor

- Closed-loop or forked terminals with
upturned ends

- B-wire (for construction before 1996) or
4-wire (for construction after 1996)

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-&WARNING

Before making the electrical connection, turn

off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the drger's
circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the

drger cord is unplugged from the wall. NEVER

LEAVETHE ACCESSCOVER OFF THE TERMINAL
BLOCK.

ELECTRICAL CON NECTION
INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

-4,WARNING - Toreducetheriskof

fire, electrical shock and personal injury:

• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug

with this appliance.

• The drger must be electricallg grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or

in the absence of local codes, in accordance with

the NATIONAL ELECTRICALCODE, ANSI/NFPA

NO. 70.

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Installation Instructions

CONNECTING AN ELECTRICDRYER(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, B0-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 equipment-
grounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment
grounding terminal on the appliance.

CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD

CONNECTING DRYERPOWER CORD
(cont.}

[] For 3-wire ond 4-wire Connection:

Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power

cord entry hole beneath the terminal block.
Thread a UL-listed BOA,240V, B-wire or 4-wire,

#10 AWG minimum copper conductor power
cord through the strain relief.

J ......

Strain

\

B-wire Connection Shown)

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.
B-wire connection is NOT for use on new

construction.

[] Remove the terminal block access cover located

at the upper back.

[] For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection: Connect

the two hot lines to the outer screws of the
terminal block.

Connect

outer

(3-wire Connection Shown)

WARNING: Do not make a sharp

bend or crimp wiring/conductor at
connections.

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