GE DSKP333EC0WH, DSKP333EC0WW, DSKP333EC2WW, DSKP333EC3WW, DSKP333EC4WW Installation Guide

MODELS DSKS433 AND DSKS333 MUST BE INSTALLED WITH CONTROL PANEL AT BOTTOM IN ORDER TO OPERATE ADEQUATELY.

Installation Instructions (USA onlg) !

Questions? Call: 800.GE.CARES (US) or visit our web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Reed these instructions completely end cerefullg.

• IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for local

inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes and

ordinances.

• Note to Instoller - Be sure 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Dryers installed in garages (if allowed by local codes)
must be elevated 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor.

-4LWARNING RISK OF FIRE

• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
installation instructions.

• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified
installer.

• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and
in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes,

installation must comply with the NATIONAL ELECTRICALCODE
ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.

• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to
the outdoors.

• DO NOT install 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 page/4 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).

DETERMINE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR DRYER MODEL

• This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit of proper voltage and frequency as specified on Rating Plate (located inside
dryer door) with no other appliances or fixtures attached.

EXCEPTION:

• A 120V receptacle is located on the back on the dryer and isavailable only for use with a washer that isaffixed to the dryer with a

WDF-85 kit. It may not be used for any other appliance or any conditions other than slated above (208V& 240V models only).

• Branchcircuit mustbeprotected bythe requiredtime-delayfusesorcircuitbreakers208Vor 240Vinstallation-30 amps 120Vinstallation15or20 amps.

• The electrical installation must conform to the national and local codes.

208V AND 240V MODELS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR 120V INSTALLATION.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

SLIPJOINTPLIERSFLATBLADEANDPHILLIPSSCREWDRIVERS

STACKING KITS FOR DRYERS

(Comeswith individuol Instollotion Instructions)

[] Over wosher

- Use Woll Mount Kit WHK-35 or

- Stock Rock DSDR24or

- Stock Rock DSR-24

[] For olcove ond closet depth ond width

requirements see specific kit instructions

[]All stocking kits ore ovoiloble from sour

Iocol soles outlet.

UNPACKING AND PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
[] Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer.

[]Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean and meets attached installation specifications.
[] Remove the literature and accessories bag from the dryer drum. Place the literature in aconvenient place.
[] Using foam pads from dryer carton, turn dryer upside down as shown.

[] Install knobs. For location, refer to the Owner's Hanual.
[] Dryer is now ready to be mounted above washer using accessory kit.

[] Remove the foam shipping pads from under dryer.
[] Move the dryer to the desired location.
[] Follow the steps inthe following pages to connect the dryer to the external exhaust and power supply.

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

4"DIA.METALDUCT(RECOMMENDED)

4"DUCT

CLAMPS(2)

4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID) OR

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED)4"SPRING
KITWXO8X10077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)CLAMPS12)

4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED.)

EXHAUST

HOOD

%

4"DIA.METAL

ELBOW

GLOVES

%

SAFETY

GLASSES

3/4"STRAINRELIEF

ULRECOGNIZED

DUCTTAPE

)RYERPOWER

CORDKIT

(NOTPROVIDED

ULRATED WITHDRYER)

120/240V,]OA

WITH3OR4PRONGS.
IDENTIFYTHEPLUG

TYPEASPERTHE
HOUSERECEPTACLE

BEFOREPURCHASING
LINECORD.

PrintedinMexico 234D1588PO02 31-16687 01- 12 GE

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DETAILS

OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

•The operating voltage (Volts),Amperage (Amps) and
Frequency (Hz)of this dryer are indicated on the Rating

Plate located to the right of the loading port.

• Connect this dryer to acircuit corresponding to that
indicated on Rating Plate and protected by fuses or a

circuit breaker in accordance with local codes.

• Use a power supply cord kit marked for usewith clothes

dryer. For208V and 240Vmodels, use a power supply cord

kit marked for use with clothes dryers.

I O NOTUSEEXTENSIONCORDWITH THISAPPLIANCE

For alternate 208V or 240V power supply hook-up, proceed

as follows:

• Remove rear access panel.

• Connect supply wire leads to terminal block as shown on

sketch below, depending on type of installation.

• Make sure screws on terminal block are tight.

This appliance must begrounded. Inthe event of malfunction

or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electrical current.

WARN ING:Improperconnection of the

equipment grounding conductor can result in a riskof electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you
are in doubt as to whether the appliance isproperly grounded.

Donot modify the plugprovidedwith theappliance-if it will notfit

the outlet,havea proper outlet installedbya qualified electrician.

I

, WARNING: Appliance grounded to neutral

conductor through a link. Ifused in a mobile home, a new
construction, a recreational vehicle or if local codes do not

permit grounding through neutral, a 4-conductor cord or cable
assembly for use with clothes dryers must be used with the
following specifications: TypeSt. Cable, 125/250 Min. Volt,
30 Amp with closed-loop terminals and secured with a UL
recognized strain relief. Seemanufacturer's instructions.

FOR THREE-WIRE SUPPLY

(208V & 240V MODELS)

• Connect two (2)HOTlines to outer screws (L1 and L2)of
terminal block.

• Connect Neutral line to center screw (N) of terminal block.

POWER SUPPLY CORD 3#10

_- AWG MINIMUM COPPER

REAR

HOT WIRE \

GREEN HOT WIRE
GROUNDING WHITE

SCREW _ NEUTRAL

GROUND WIRE
STRAP

N L 2 120/208 OR120/240

2o8vor24ov I VOLTSUPPLY

_f

FRONT _ I (USEONLY

INSIDETOP VIEW OF DRYER

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,THISAPPLIANCE MUST BE I

PROPERLY GROUNDED.

• Properly strain relief the cordset or cable to the cable entry
hole with UL recoqnized strain relief.

• Make sure cordset or the cable is away from the rotating
drum.

• Replace access panel.

CONDUCTORS 30

AMP, 240V, WITH

TYPE UL RECOGNIZED
MINIMUM RATED 90°C

208 OR 240

VOLTOPERATION

30AMP FUSES)

I

FOR FOUR-WIRE SUPPLY

{208V & 240V MODELS}

• Remove ground strap and discard. Re-screw green
grounding screw in place.

• Connect two (2)HOTlines to outer screws (L1 and L2)of
terminal block.

• Connect Neutral line to center screw (N)of terminal block.

• Attach ground wire of power supply to green grounding
screw beside terminal block.

GREEN / WHITE

GROUNDING.___: _ WHITE

SCREWf// /_ WIRE

II v I1\\ JNEUTRAL

p POWERSUPPLYCORD

/4#10 AWG MINIMUM
COPPERCONDUCTORS,30
AMP,240V, WITH CLOSED-
LOOP TERMINALSTYPEUL
RECOGNIZEDMINIMUM
RATED90°C.

OTW'REII¢IIOII : IIOI1 11

REMOVEGROUNDSTRAP

LItN L21

_, 208V or240V _.

"_ FRONT

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

PROPERLYGROUNDED.

Properly strain relief the cordset or cable to the cable
entry hole with UL recoqnized strain relief.

• Make sure cordset orthe cable is away from the rotating
drum. Replace access panel.

ANDDISCARD208OR240

VOLTOPERATION120/208OR

120/240VOLTSUPPLY(USE

ONLY30AMPFUSES)

3 WIRE RECEPTACLE

(10-30R)

Typical 30 amp receptacle for use where
local codes permit use of flexible type

power supply cord (pigtail).

4-WIRE RECEPTACLE (14-30R)
Typical 30 amp receptacle for use
where local codes permit use of

flexible type power supply cord

(pigtail).

4-CONDUCTOR CORD

ASSEMBLY (Type ST Cable)

Typical30 amp cord assembly for
use where local codes do not

permit grounding through neutral.

2