GE DBLR333EG1CC, DBLR333EG1WW, DBLR333EG2CC, DBLR333EG2WW, DBLR333EG3CC Installation Guide

Installation

ElectricDryer

Instructions

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BEFOREYOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•IMPORTANT -Savetbese

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 tile old dryer is removed from service or discarded,

remove tile dryer door.

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

• Do not allow children on or in tile appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when tile appliance is

used near children.

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FORYOUR SAFETY:

WARNING

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

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

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,

TOOLS YOU

WILL NEED

SLIPJOINTPLIERS

[_

FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER

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Step 1

Step 2

Step 3
Step 4

Step 5
Step 6

Step 7

Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (see section 1).

Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).

Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.

Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).

Level Your Dryer (see section 5).

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

4"DIA.METALDUCT

(RECOMMENDED) DUCT

4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETALDUCT

(IFNEEDED)

4"
CLAMPS(2)

OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS(2)

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4"DIA.METAL

ELBOW

DUCTTAPE

Step 8

Step 9

For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.

U

EXHAUSTHOOD SAFETYGLASSES

_x_ 3/4"_RELIEF
GLOVES ULRECOGNIZED

Check the Operation of the Power Supply

and Venting,
Place the Owners Manual and the Installation

Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be

Noticed By the Owner.

DRYERPOWER

CORDKIT

(NOTPROVIDED

WITHDRYER)

ULRATED120/240V,30A

WITH3OR4PRONGS.

IDENTIFYTHEPLUGTYPE

ASPERTHEHOUSE

RECEPTACLEBEFORE
PURCHASINGLINECORD.

Installation Instructions

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation

Mininmm clearance to combustible surfaces and for air' opening are: 0 in, clearance both sides and 1 in. rear, Consideration
must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service,

[] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

OF NEW DRYER

EXTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING

DUCTTAPEOR
DUCTCLAMP

4" METALDUCT

DUCTTAPEOR
DUCTCLAMP

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

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING

[] ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

INFORMATION

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.

Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local

codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRI-
CAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This dryer mnst be connected to an individual branch ei[euit,

protected by the required time-delay fllses or circuit breakers. A
four or three wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz,
30 amp circuit is required.

If the electric supply does [lot 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 mn
with the circuit conductors and connected to tile equipment-
grounding terminal on the appliance.

INTERNALDUCT

WALL

CHECKTHATEXHAUST
HOODDAMPEROPENS

ANDCLOSESFREELY.

TILTTHEDRYERSIDEWAYS
ANDREMOVETHEFOAM
SHIPPINGPADSBY
PULLINGATTHESIDES
ANDBREAKINGTHEM
AWAYFROMTHEDRYER
LEGS.BESURETO
REMOVEALLOFTHE
FOAMPIECESAROUND
THELEGS,

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

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)

NOTES: Since January 1,1996, the National Electric code requires
thatthe new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to

an electric dryer

-_WARNING:only a 4-conductor cord shallbe 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
groundingthrough the neutral conduction,

REMOVEGROUNDSTRAP
ANDDISCARD,KEEPGREEN HOT

GROUNDSCREW WIRE RELOCATEGREEN

GROUNDSCREW
HERE

GREENOR

Installation Instructions

1. Turn off the circuit hreaker (s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer's
circuit fllse at ttle electrical box.

2. Be sure ttle dwer cold is unphlgged from ttle wall receptacle.

3. Remove tile powei cord covel located at ttle lower back.

4. Remove and discard giound suap. Kee t) the green
ground screw for step 7.

5. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized stiain ielief to powei
cord entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief_

6. Connect power cold as follows:

7. Attach giound wire of power cold with the gieen ground

8. Properly secure power cold to strain lelief.

9. Reinstall the covel_

A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of

tile terminal block (marked L1 and L2).

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

tile temlinal block (marked N).

screw (hole above shain relief bracket). Tighten all
terminal block screws (3) completely.

, WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK•

CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION

IFREQUIRED,BYLOCALCODE,
INSTALLEXTERNALGROUND

(NOTPROVIDED)TOGROUNDED
METAL,COLDWATERPIPE,OR GREEN GROUND

OTHERESTABLISHEDGROUNDGROUND ;TRAP
DETERMINEDBYAQUALIFIEDSCREW

ELECTRICIAN. HOT

WIRE

STRAINRELIEF
BRACKET

3/4",UL
RECOGNIZED

STRAINRELIEF

NEUTRAL

HOT

(White) WIRE

/

COVER

1. Turn off tile circuit breaker (s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer's

circuit fllse at the electrical box.

2. Be snle the dryer cold is unphlgged froin the wall.

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

4. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain lelief to power cold
enhy hole. Bnng powei cord thiough shain reliefl

5. Connect power cord as follows:

A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the

tenninal block (marked L1 and L2).

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

tile temlinal block (marked N).

6. Be snle ground strap is connected to iletltlal (center)
terminal of block and to green glound screw on cabinet
real. Tighten all terminal block screws (3) completely.

7. Ploperly secure power cold to shain reliefl

8. Reinstall the covel.

3#10AWGMINIMUMCOPPER
CONDUCTORSOR120/240V30APOWER

SUPPLYCORDKITMARKEDFORUSE
WITHDRYERS& PROVIDEDWITHCLOSED

LOOPORSPADETERMINALSWITH
UPTURNEDENDS(NOTSUPPLIED).

, WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK•

[] EXHAUST INFORMATION

_WARNING - USE ONLY METAL 4-IN. DUCT.

DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED
IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.

Using exhaust longer than specified length will:

• Increase the drying times and the enelgy cost.

• Reduce tile dryer life.

• Accmnulate lint, cleating a potential fire hazard.

The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered

by the warranty.

Tile MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust system
depends upon tile type of duct, mnrlber of turns, the type of
exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions noted below. Both
rigid and flexihle metal duct are shown in the table below.

EXHAUST LENGTH

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended

Use only for short

run installations

4"DIA.

4,,

No. of 90_ Rigid Flexible Rigid Flexible

Elbows Metal Metal Metal Metal

0 90 Feet 55 Feet 60 Feet 45 Feet

1 60 Feet 40 Feet 45 Feet 30 Feet
2 45 Feet 30 Feet 35 Feet 20 Feet
3 35 Feet 20 Feet 25 Feet 15 Feet
4 25 Feet 15 Feet 15 Feet 10 Feet

If using flexible metal duct, please refer to page 5.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOOD OR WALLCAP

•Terminate in a manner to prevent bar'k drafts o1"entry of birds oi

other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to tile exhaust air flow

and shouM requite little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.

• Never install a screen in or over tlle exhaust duct. This could cause lint build up.

• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground level or ally other
obstruction with the opening pointed down.

• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they inust be equivalent to a
4-in. dampened wall cap in regard to resistance to air flow, prevention of
back drafts, and maintenance required to prevent clogging.

SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight duct,

including distance between last ttlrn and exhaust hood.

TURNS OTHER THAN 90 °

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

• Two 45 ° turns should be treated as one 90 ° turn.

• Eactl turn over 45 ° shouM be treated as one 90 ° turn.

SEALING OF JOINTS

• All joints shouM be tigtlt to avoid leaks. Tile male end of each section of
duct must point away from ttle dryer.

• Do not asselnble ttle ductwotk with fasteners that extend into tlle duct.

They will serve as a collection point for lint.

• Duct joints call be made air and moisture tight by wrapping the
overlapped joints with duct tape.

• Horizontal runs stlould slope down toward tile outdoors 1/2 inch per foot

INSULATION

Duct work that tuns ttltough an unheated area ot is near air conditioning

shoukt be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.

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