GE DSXH47GG1WW, DSXH47EG1WW Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ............ 2-5

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning .................... 8

Controls ............................. 6

Features ............................. 7

Loading and Using the Druer .......... 8

Installation Instructions ..... 9-18

Electrical Installation for

Electric Druer ................... 16, 17

Electrical Requirements .............. 11

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

Gas Connection for Gas Druer ........ 18

Gas Supplu Requirements ............ 13

Location of Your Druer ............... 14

Mobile Home Installation ............. 15

Preparing to Install Your Druer ..... 9, 10

Reversing the Door Swing ............ 18

DSXH4 7

Troubleshooting Tips ........ 19-21

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .................. 24

Warrantu .......................... 23

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A 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 hi the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Installation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

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

turn oll 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.

California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

This act r_quir(s Ihc governor of California to publish a list ofsul_tanc_s kno_n to th_ state to cause canc_ r,

birth def_ cts or ()they re[)l-Odll(liX,{ hal-Ill _tlld le(ltlil-e_, })ll';ille_,s_ _, to _V_?ll-ll C[iSlol)l_ l-s o_" DOt_ llt]_ll _ xl)oSt/l(:

10 SLIC}I SLI[)S[}?IIIC(?S.

G_/S _l[)])]i_/ll({!S ({/11 ({IllS(! lllillOf ( X[)I)SIlI'(1{) fO!/l" O_" [}I(!S(_ SIIbS[_III(CS, ll_lllle|y I){ llZ1211( C{/I'[)OII lllOlloxid_ _

formald_ hyd,_ and soot, cruised primalily by the incomplete combustion _,_tl'latU ml gas or I J) tilds. Properly a(!jusled dlTers _dll minimize in< ompl_ le combustion, l_;xposure to th_:_s_substanc_:_s _an be

minimized filrth_:_r by l>rop_:_rlyventing the dl)'e r Io the ouvtool_,.

[]Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbors phone. Follow the gas suppfier's instructions carefully,

[] ff you cannot reach your gas suppfier, call

the fire departmenL

PROPERINSTALLAtiON

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it is used,

• Prol_,e rlv ,gr°und <hver to coliform with all governing cod(s and ,.wdinan{ cs. F,.41ow

details in Installation ]llSIrllcliolls.

• Install or store wh(r{ it will nol b{ expos+d to [{ IIlD( l-_/[lll-(s ]){ I(BV ['1"{!(Zillg Of {xposed 1o the

We_/[]l{ r.

I(_onnecl 1o a properly rated, F,rOleCt{ (t and

sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overl<)ad.

IRemove all sharp packing ilelns and dispose ol

all shipping malerials properly.

Exhaus_Ducting.

[_ "I'his drv(r MUSTbe exhm/sted Io th( outside. [_Use only rigid m{tal 4" diameter ducl_{}rk

insid{ the dryer (abin{t. Use only rigid m{ml or flexible metal 4" di_mlet( r ductx_ork l)}l-

exhausting to the outsid{. USE OFPLASTIC OR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEOUCTWORKCANCAUSE

A FIRE PUNCTUREDBUCTWORKCAN CAUSEA

FIREIFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMES OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING

INSTALLATION.

For COlni}l{t{ details, fk}llow th{ Installadon

h]strt/( tions.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

• I@ep tile area unden_eatl_ and around vour appliances tree of combustible materials, such

as lint, papel; Fags and chemicals.

• Keep tile floor around your appliances clean and dl3 to reduce the po*sibilily ot slipping.

• Keep arta artmnd the exhaust opening and surrounding m-eas lYee fiom tile accumulation

ot lint, dust and dirt.

• Do not obstruct tile tlow of'ventilating all: Do not stack or place lmnl(h y or throw lugs against the

front or back ot the dlTel;

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER

• Never reach into tile (h3er while tile <hum is moving. Betbre loading, unloading or adding

clothes, wait until the drlllll has completely stopped.

• Cleanthelintfilterbeforeeachload to preve_t lint a( (unmlation inside tile dl}er or ill Ill(' roonl.

DoNOTOPERATETHEDRYERWlmOOrmELINT

FILTERIN PLACE,UNLESSTHEDRYINGRACKIS IN USE..Mwaysreplace the lint screen when finished

using tile dlying rock.

• Do not wash or (hw articles that have been cleaned ill, washed ill, soaked in or spotted

with combustibl_ or explosive substances (sucll as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasee,, dl?-cleaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.). Tbese substances give ell'vapors that may ignite or explode. Do not add

these substances to tile wash waml: Do not use or plac_ these substances arou n(I your wash( r or

dlyer during opel-at[on.

• _"aly article on whicb you have used a cl(aning solvent or that contains flammabl( mat(rials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels use(1 ill

b(mlt 3 salons, restaurants or barber sbops, etc.) nmst not be placed in or near lhe dla:er until

solvents or flammable materials haw' been removed. Tbere art many highly flammable

it{ms tlsed ill bomes Sllch as acetone, denatured

alcobol, gasoline, k_ ros_ he, some bousehold cleaners, some spot renlover% tull)entines,

waxes, x_x removers and products conlaining petroleum distillales.

• Tim lmm&T process can r(duce tim flam_ retalxlancy ot fhbli(s. To avoid such a resuh,

carefi/llv follow the garment manui_caner's

care inStFtl( tiOllS.

• Close supelvision is necessal T it:tbis appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children

to play on, with or inside tbis or any other appliance.

• Keep all lmmdl y aids (such as detelgents, bk aches, _tc.) otlt o[ tile r_acll of children,

prd'erably ill a locked cabinet. Obselwe all warnings on container labels to aw)id injtuy.

• Newt climb on or stand on tile dlT,er top.

• Do llOt dl3 articles containing lubbm; plastic or similar mamrials such as padded bras, tennis

shoes, galoshes, bath reals, lug_, bibs, baby pants, plastic bag_ and pillows that max meh or burn. Some robber mamrials, when heated, can under

certain circumstances produce fire b}

spolltalleOIIS coin btlstioll.

• I)o not store plastic, paper or clothing that may burn or nlelt Oil lop of tile dl)'_ 1 during

op< ration.

• Garmenls labeled OryAway from Heater Do

Not Tumble Dry (such as lit_:.jackets containing

kapok) lnllSt llOt be put ill your dlycl;

• Do llOt (113fibelgla_s articles ill }our duel: Skin irritation could result tiom th_ remaining

particles ilia[ ma? be picked up by clothing during subsequent (hTer us{s.

• "['o minimiz_ the pos,,ibililx of electric shock, unplug this applianc_ tiom the power supply

or (lisconn_ ct tile d_)er at the household distribution panel by removing tile flls_ or

switching oil tile circuit breaker betore attempting any lnainmnance or cleaning

(except tim lVlnowl and ck an[rig of tile lint

filter). NOTE:Pr(sqng tile PAUSE button does NOTdisconnect tile appliance from th( power

suppl)v

• Do llOt spray all) type ot aerosol into, Oll Ol-ll{al- dwer at any time.

• I)o not place items exposed to cooking oils ill your dlT,'en llems conlaminated witll cooking oils

lnav contribute 1o a chenlical reaction that could cause a clothes load 1o catch fire.

WARNING!

• Never attenlpt 1oopel-ate this al_pliance it it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially

disassembled or has missing or broken parts, including a danlaged cord or plug.

• The interior ol the machine and the exhaust duct (onnection insid( tile (h3er should be

cleaned at least onc( a year by a qualified technician. See tile Loa&Tg and Using the Dryer

section. I)o not use all) type of spray cleaner when cleaning dlyer interion tlazardous flnnes

or electrical shock could occul:

• If?_)urs is a gas dl3el; it is equipped with all mltomatic electric ignition and do(s not have a

pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPT TOLIGHT WITH A MATCH. Burns Ira,) rcsuh tionl having v)ur hand

in the vicinity of the btll'lleF whell tile mltomatic ignition turns on.

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• (;rasp the plug finnly whell disconnecting this applianc( to aw:fid damage to the cord while

pulling. Place the coM away tionl trallic areas so it will not b( stepped o11,nipped o,,er of

sul._jected to danlage.

• I)o llOt attenlpt to repair or rcpla( e ally part of

this appliance or attempt ally sel-dcing unl(ss

sl×'cifically rcconlmended ill this Owner's Manual or ill publish_ d us(Hvpair instructions that }ou

under,rand and haw th_ skills to car Wout.

• Y_mma} wish to soften you r laundered fhbrics

or reduce tile static electficit_ in thenl by using

a (hTer-applied fhbric softener or all antislntic conditionen We recommend you use either a

filbric softener ill lhe wash cycle, according to tile nlanuti_cmrer's instructions tbr tho_,e products,

or tU a dlTer-added product for which th(

l]lallUtilCllllX'l" ,_iV( S writtell asstll_tll(e oil tile

package that their product (:allbe v/tbly used ill your dD'en Selvice or pertbHnance problenls

caus(d b) use ot th(se products are tile responsibili)" of lhe manu_hcltn-el_ of those

pl-OdllCtS alld art" llOt coveFed lllldel- the warl'dllly

1o this appliance.

• Befbre discarding a dlye_; or removing it fl-om

selvice, remove the dlwel- door to pl-(,Vell_

children from hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with conn-ols.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthedryercontrolpanel

SENSOR DRY HIGH

TIMED DRY

PERMAPRES

DELICATE

,o.,,.0 O0 O0

TEMPERATURE DRYNESS OPTIONS SELECT S_ MUSE

ControlSettings

00rv',,.Cvo'e.

File REGULAR,PERMAPRESSand DELICATEcyclesaummaticall7 sensefi,bdc dv,'ness.Select MORE

DRYR,r huaxiur fhbri_s, LESSDRYR,r lighter fhbrics, rI'|l_'TIMEDDRY(y(Iu will lun for a sele<led lime.

TOWELS Fortowelsandbeavycottons.

REGULARForregularto beawcottons.

PERMPRESSForwrinkle-free,permanentpressanddelicateitems.

DEUCATESForlingerieandspeciabcarefabrics.

MEDIUM • MOR£DRV

• DRY • DRYING

• LE_DR¥ • EXTRACARE

• DAHP • SkGNAL • CLEAN UNT FILTER

• COOL DOWN

• EXTRA CARE

• 8 • CONTROL _CK

_SJ CANCEL

QUICKDRY Forsmallloadsthatareneededinahum/,suchassportsandschooluniforms.Canalsobeusedifthe

previouscycleleftsomeitemsdamp,suchascollarsorwaistbands.

DBNRINKLEForremovingwrinklesfromitemsthataredryorslightlydamp.Thiscycleisnotrecommendedfor

delicatefabrics.

TIMEDDRY SettheCycleSelectorattbedesireddryingtime.

Fabric Care

HIGH ForieguJartobeavycottons.

MEDIUM Forsynthetics,blendsanditemslabeledpermanentpressor tumbtedrymediemheat.

LOW Forknits,delicates,wntbeticsanditemslabeledtumbledrylow heat.

NOHEAT Forfluffingitemswithoutheat.UsetheTIMEDDRYcycle.

o Start

Close th< dl>er dool: S_'I_'_1 STARTOpuning 1he 4,:,_n-during op<mlion will stop th_ &}er. "I;_reslm-t

Ih{: (hT_'( 1_ close lhe door _]lldselecl STARTtocomplete 1heQ'cle.

Con_olLock

rl_(}prevent accidentally strutting or stopping the &Tel, pru,,s OPTIONSand

SELECTatthe same fim_ until the Control Lock indicator islighted. To unlock the

controls, press OPTIONSand SELECTagain.

Aboutyourdryerfeatures.

Signal Option

When th(' signal is on it will soun(ljust

b(f'ore the end ot the (vole to remind

you to remove the clothes.

It the dried load cannot be removed promptly during the cycle, the Cycle

Selector will advance to tile EXTENDED COOLOOWNsetting. k nh(ated tumbling

contimles during EXTENDED COOL DOWN and WRINKLE CARE (on some models)

for 40 minutes to help reduce wrinkling.

When the CYCLESIGNAL is OVl,it will

sound briefly ev(ry five minutes as a reminder to remove the load.

Wrinkle Care

l_s_. this _q)tion 1o minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It l)rovid(s al)proximalel 3 15

minules of no-heat tumbling a_lt,r the clothes are (h);

This option can onl 3 be used with the

PERMA PRESS and DELICATEcycles.

NOTE:

• ffitems are removed before the end of

the cycle, press the CANCELbutton twice.

• Remove garments promptly at the sound

of the signal Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won't set in.

• Use the Cycle Signal especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits and

permanent press. These fabrics should be removed so wrinkles won't set in.

Replacing the Dryer Light Bulb

WARNING:

xisk ot clc(tri( shock, clis(olmt'ct this

appliance from the power suppl)

befim-e attempting any user mainmnance. "Iilrning the controls

to the OEEposition does not

discolmect this al)pliance fr_nn the

p+_wer SUl)pl>

The (hyer light is located above tile (hy(r door opening.

Beti)rt +replacing the light bulb, be sure to unphlg the (h) er i)ower cord or disconne(t

the dt)er at tile hous(h(_l(I distlibution

Dryhlg Rack (on some models)

A handy (hTing ra(k may I)e used fi_n"(h}iv_g articl( s such as stutt_ d lo?s, pillows or

washal)h, sw( alcl-_.

[_ ]_.elllove Ihe lint s(reen.

[_ Place th< fronl bar under the lip of th<

linl screen OlXning.

[_ When it(!ms are (hT, remov( th{ i'ack

_tll(lreplace lh(: lira scr((n. DONOT

OPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT SCREENIN PLACEUNLESSTHEDRYING

RACKIS INPLACE,

panel 1)y r_ moving th( fuse or swilching off Ill(! circuit 1)reakeL

Toreplace fl7e dryer fight:

[_ L sing a small flat blade screwdriv( r,

l)ry the l)olloll] Of the light cover out

and off the fight housing.

[_ 1_nscr(w lh(bull) wh(n cool and

r(l)lace il wilh an appliance bulb of 1he same or lower wattage.

[_ Snap the fight cover I)ack on lh( fight

housing.

NOTE,"

• rI'he (h3ing r,_ck must be used with the

TIMEDORgt)cle.

• [)l_ llOt fist' this dl3ing m(k when there are other clothes in the dmq:

Loadingand usingthedryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

SortingandLoadingHints

.'_',a general lulc, if dothes aru sorted properly for the washm, [hcy are sorwd properly I_br the ill)el;

Do not add fabric softenersheets onced_eload has becomewarm Theymaycause fabricsoftener stains Bounce®FabricConclltionerDryerSheetsbavebeenapprovedforusein all GEDryerswhenused/Raccordance

with the manufacturer_instructions

Do not overload. Thiswastes energyand causeswrinkling De not dry the following items: fiberglassitems, woolens,rubber-coateditem& plastic'&items with plastic"trimand

foam-filled items

CareandCleaningof theDryer

The Exterior:'_,%)e or dust an) spills or washing

compounds with a damp cloth. Dwer control panel and finishes may be damaged b) some laundl 3

pretl_eatlllellt soil and stain lelllOVel ])lodtlctS.

Apply these products away flom the dlTe_; The fi_bric mav then be washed and dried normally

Damag_ to your d_?er caused by thes_ products is

llOt COV( l't*d bv VOl/l" w}II'I_IIID,\

The Lint Screen: Clean the lint screen before each

use. Lint buildup in the screen restricts air flow, which causes longer &3ing times. The scre_ n is

located at the bottom ot the door opening. Remove by pulling straight up. Removc the lint and replace

t]l( SCI'( on.

A wax}' buildup may form on the lint scwen flom using d_Ter-added thbric so[tenor sh_.el,,. "I'(I renlovc

this buildup, wash the lint sort en ill wmm, soapy watel: DI3 thoroughly and replace. Do not op< l-at_

th_ dDer x_ithout the lint scr_ en in place.

The Exhaust Duct: h]specl and d(an the exhatlSl

duclillg _lt least OllC(t _/ y(_/l" it) l)l'eVelll dogging. A

partially dogg_ d <xhaust C_]lllengthen the dlying tim_.

Follow these steps:

[_ "l'/l111()It ele(trica[ supply by disconnecling Iht

plug fl-om the wall socket.

[_ I)iscomlect lhe dtlCI flOlll the dl3'er.

[_ X{tCIlIlIII th(: dtlcl with lhe lies( atta< hment and

1"(}(O1111(}(1the (]IlC[,

TheExhaustHood:Clmck Item lh{ outside that the

flaps of lh(? hood mo',e hedy when operating. Mak( sure lhal there is no wildlife:: I)irds, insects, etc.)

nesting inside file duct or hood.

Installation

SpacemakerDryer

Instructions

Model DSXH47

I ffyouhaveanyquestions, ca//800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)or,_ito,,:Wet,siteat:ge.com I

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - S_,_e,h,se

instrucuons fL,r local inspeclor's usc.

• IMPORTANT - Obs_,,e_,n

gOV( l-llil]_ (70(I(s alld or(lillall((s.

• Note to Installer - P,e sure lo leave rials*

illStl'tlcliOllS with lh( Consumel;

• Note to Consllnler - Keep lhese illstru(tions

fk)r f'uture ref_r(mce.

• Skill level - Instalhltion of this applian(,_ requires

basic me( hani(al _llld electri(al skills.

• Completion time - 1-'_ hour_

• F'roper installatioll is lh( r_sponsil)ility ot lh(

installer.

• t ro(hl(I lailur( (lu( to imf)rop( r installalion is not

covel-(_d llll(l( 1- [l](_ _Tal-l-all['_L

IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

• This producI must be installed by a licens(d plumber or gas fitte_

• When using ball-type gas shut-offvalves, they shall b( th( T-handle type.

• A fh'xible gas (onnc(tot, when used, must not (x(e(d 3 t_et.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

__ WARNING

This dlyer must b( exhm/sted to the ouldoors. [se only rigid m(tal or t]exible metal 4" diamelt.r ductwork

ti-_rexhausting to the oul.side, l Jse out} ri_-id lnetal 4" diameter ducn_'ork inside the dlycr cabinet.

• Nev(r us( I}laslic or other combustil)l( ductxvork. St(

Exhausting st ( tion.

• This al)plianc( musl be l)rop(rly grounded and

install¢d as d(sclib(d in these h7statl,°,tio/7Instruction&

• Do 11ol install or stove aplMiance in an ar(a where it will

be exposed o x_a eriweath_ L Se( Locatio 7 o(Your Drgor S( clioll.

The National Fuel (his cod( restricts installations ot gas appliances in garages. They must l)e 18" (45.7 cm)

otl tile ground _lnd prolt'ctcd trom xt'hicles by a barrieL Se( Location o( Your Dryor section.

• The electrical s_rvice tothe (h'+( r llnlsI COllfol 111x_ith local cod¢s and ordinauc(s and the latesl ( dilioi, ,.)f the

National Elecnical Cod(, ANSI/NFI_.R 70. The _&'_service to the dz_'er must contktrm with local

codes and cmdil_ances or the latest edition of' the National Fu_l (;_s Cod_ ANSI Z223.1. The gas (hy(r is

d(signed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 fl)r home use only. This dlTer is not r( commended tiw commercial apl)lications

_,llCll aS l-t'stall l_llltS o1 beallt_" salollS.

Installation Instructions

TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

F1 Phillips head screwdriver 0 .\t!justable pliers (a(!just leveling legs)

F]I C_llpenttT'S lexel

V] Flat or swaigbt blade screwdriver (ma} b( needed

for coM su;fin relie0

V] Duct tape

F] Ri_M or t IAisted flexible metal 4" (10.2 cm) duct V1 Vent ho_M

FI 1/4" nut diner (remow' terminal block access

c(wer and install toM) (ELECTRIC DRYER)

F1 Pipe thread s_aler (GAS DRYER) V1 L IAismd strain reli_ f (may be supplied

with cord)

V3 L IAiswd 30A, 240"L 3-wire, #10 AWG minimum

conducu)r power coM (existing structln-( )

F1 [ Misted 30A, 240";, 4-Mrc, #10 AWl;

minimmn conduclt_r po'_xer COld is,required

(n_w consmlction)

PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE AND UNPACKING YOUR DRYER

Prepare tile ar_a and exbaust tor installation of lhe new dlyel;

Check to be sure that the existing <xternal exhaust is clean and flint it m_els auached

installation specifications.

Place lhe four comer posls f'lxm_tile shipping carton on tbe flool; parallel to each othen 2-3"

apart. C,arefillly la7,tile (hler on its left side oil top of tim comer posts. Remove tile tbmn

shipping pad.

.& CAUTION: "Ib prevenl damage, do

not use tile control panel as a re(arts 1opick up

or move tbe &wel:

F] Flexible staink ss steel or plastk-coated brass

connnecting robe (if' allow(d by building code) (GAS DRYER)

V] Open-end wrenches tot flexible robe and

connector (GAS DRYER)

4. Reunn tile (hTer 1o all uprigbt position.

5. Move the dlTer 1o tile desired location.

6. Collll(Ct tim ext(lnal exbaust.

7. A_!just tbe leveling legs to match tbe washer height. The dlwer nlust be level and rest tirmlv

on all four kw ling k_*.

8. Conn(cl tile pow(r supply.

9. Check the operation of lhe power supply and venting.

10. Place the Owner's Manual and the Installatkm

lnsnuctions in a location where thev will be notic(d b3 tile ownel;

Installation Instructions

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

^_ WARNING - "r,,,-e,lu.,h,,-i¢,,_

fir_, cle,.:tric shock or p_ rsonal il!jury:

• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD _VITH THIS APPLIANCE.

• THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY

GROUNDED.

Tiffs dryer mttst be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes mad olxlinances, or in the absence of local

codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.

Electrical Requirements

• This dl_,er must be colmected to a 20SV or 24(W

indivi(h/_d brancla cir( uit, protected by .'I0-;unp circuit breakel_ or time<telay fuses.

• Pow(r SUl)ply: 3-wire 24(,Lvoh, singlc-phase, t_)-I tz,

z_dleFll_t lillg CII IT(:111.

• I se COl}IX r conduclol.'s only.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS

_k WARNING - l_>,-,.,1..,h,,-isko,

fir<, _leclric shock or l)ersonal injm-y:

• DO NOT USEAN EXTENSION CORD ORAN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

• DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM

THE PO_rER CORD.

This dryer must be electrically grounded in accolxtance

Mth local codes mid olxtinances, or hi the absence of local

codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.

Electrical Requirements

• This cider must be supplied with 120x,, 60-tlz,

and comlecled to a properl 3 grounded branch circuit, protected I)ya 15- or 20-mnp circuit breaker

or lime-delay fuse.

• lithe el(ctric supply provided does not meet the

above specifications, it is recommended thai a licensed <leclrician inslall an approved outlet.

• lithe ele(tri( supl)lx does not meel tile aboxe

sp_ cifications, call a licensed electrician.

NOTE: A wiring diagram is located under the top l)anel.

_[nsure properground

existsbeforeuse

External Ground (if required)

An extertml _ound wire (not provided), which meets local

codes, may be added by attaclfing it to the _en _otmd screw on the rear of the dryer in the upper left corner

above the cord, mid to gTounded metal cold water pipe or other estabh'shed grotmd.

Attach groundwire (obtainlocally}

NOTE: A wiring diagram is locat{ d under 1he top panel.

Installation Instructions

EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Use only 4" (10.2 own)diameter (minimum) _fid metal duct for best performance, ol- flexil)le m(la] duct, and

approved vcnt hood whkb has sxdng-out dmnpers thai open when th( cheer is in opel;ition. When the dlTer

slops, th_ dampers automatically (:lose 1o pFevelll dl-,ifls and the enmmce ot ins(cts and F(KIeIIIS.To avoid

restricting th( oullet, maintain a minimum of 12"

(30.5 cm) clem-,u_ce 1)elw_en the vent bood and the

gFOlllld OF an} oth{r obstFtlCtiOll,

It all rigid metal duct cannot be used, then flexible all-metal w nting (an be used, but it will reduce the

maximum reconmmnde d ducl length. See Additional Installation Instructions _bllowing.

Correct

Incorrect

.4, WARNING

The dryer MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, a common duct with a kitchen exhaust or

any concealed space of a building which can accumulate

lint, resulting in a fh'e hazard.

DO NOT <xceed the length of duct pip¢ or number of

ell×ms allowed in the MaxinlUnl Length (:haFts. Lint can accmnulatt in lh_ exhaust,ysmln, phlgging tile _y_mm and

creating a fire hazald, as well as increasing d135ng times. DO NOT scre_ n the exhmlst ends (A:the vent s}_tem, or

IlSL* HII} SCI'C_VS O1" rivets tO _tss('lnblc _hu (X]lHllSt sxst('ln.

Lint can be(onle (might in the s(reen, on the s(re>,s or livets, clogging the duct work and creating a filv hazaM

as well as increasing dwing times, tse an approved wnt hood to terminate the duct outdoor% and seal all joints

with duct rope. All male duct pipe fittings MUST be installed downstremn with the flo_ ot all:

EXPLOSION HAZARD. Do not install the dwer where gasoline or other flammables are kept or stored. It the

dwer is inslalled in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18"

(45.7 cm) above the flool: Faihlre to do so can resuh in

death, explosion, fire or burns.

jDon't

WARNING - Thefidlowing are

spedfic requirements for proper and ,'safeoperation of yoar dryer. Failure m tbllow these instructions

can create excessive drying times and fire hazards.

DO NOT use plastic flexible duct to exhaust tile:dlTtq: Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust sT,smmand cream

a ill> hazmxl and restrict air flow. Restrict_d air flow will increa_*, dDing tim_ s. If }x)ur p_esent system is made up of

plastic duct or metal fi.filduct, replac{ it with rigid or fl(xible metal duct. Ensure the present duct is free of any

lint prior to installing dryea_duct. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some Fme lint _11

be expelled into the latmdry area. An accumulation of lint in any area of the home (an crealc a heahh and fire hazard.

This dryer exbattst system MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO THE OUTSIDE of the dwelling.

DO NOT allow combustible malt*rials (fi:)rexample: clothing, draperies/curtains, paper) 1o come in contact xxith

exhmlst s}"-;leHL

ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

It all rig{d metal duct cmmot 1)eused, then flexible all-metal xenting can be used, but it will reduce the

maxilnum r( commended duct length. In q)ecial installations when it is impossible to make a connection with the above recommendations, then UL-llsled dothes

dryer transition duct lnay be used as lransition venting between the @yer alld wall conn_ cfion onl). The use ot

this ducting will at'Ib(t (hTing time. It flexible transition duct is n_cessaQ; only ULlisted dtmt

identified tbr use with dothes dryers is approved. The following directions mttst be followed.

• Use the shortest length possible.

• Stlx b.b the duct to its maximum length.

• Do not crush or collaps(.

• Nexer use mmsition duct inside the wall or inside

the <hTel:

• Axoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

• Venting must confi)un to local building codes. Stacked Installation

If a stacked washer/@Ter installation is desired, vou MUgI" use Stocking Kit "_,T25X10f12fl. This kit

is available through your GE retailel:

Installation Instructions

EXHAUST DUCTING LENGTH

The exhaust s}_mm shouM be inspecled and cleaned a

lllil]illlill]l 01"evel)" year with normal usage. The moa th( dlwer is used, the more ofi_n you should check tile exhausl

sx_mm and _nt hood tot prop( r operation.

• DO NOT assemble th( duct work with thstenep, that extend into the duct. They will s(lve as coll_ ction points

fi:,r lint.

• Instflation - Ductwork which runs through an unheated area or is near an air conditioning duct should be

insulat(d to rcdu(x condensation and lint buildup.

MAXIMUM LENGTH

of 4" (10.2cm) Dia. FLEXIBLEMETALTUBING

PREFERREDVENT HOOD TYPE

4"(102cm) Louvered

of 90°

Numbelturns_1 I

0 30" (9.14 m) 18' (5.49 m) 1 22" (6.71 m) 14' (4.27 m)

2 14' (4.27 m) 10' (3.05 m)

of90°

Numbelturns_1 I

0 60" (18.28 m) 48' (14.63 m)

1 52" (15.84 m) 40' (12.19 m) 2 44' (13.41 m) 32' (9.75 m) 3 32' (9.75 m) 24' (7.31 m) 4 28' (8.53m) 16" (4.87 m)

4" (6.35

i]l,,q(lO.2cin)l-qlF- ---]l,,- ci,,) "_"

I 2.5" I

MAXIMUM LENGTH

of4" (10.2cm)Dia. RIGIDMETALDUCT

PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE

4"(10,2cm) Louvered

4,,

°"ll ....I

INSTALLMALEFITTINGSIN

CORRECTDIRECTION

(6.35

2.5" I

EXHAUST DIRECTION

All (hyers m-e shipped set lip till real- exhmlsling. On electric (Iwers, exhmlsfing can be on the cabinet right

or left ski(, or through tile (hyer bottom. ()as dlyers (nil exhmlst on the (abinet right si(l( or the dlwer bouom. To dmnge exhaust dire(don )ou will need Exhmlst Kit Pub.

No. I_A018 and a rigid metal 4" 90<legree elbow. The kit is available through }our GE retailei: Follow the

instructions supplied with the kit.

Samo aS

/ _/other side EXHAUSTDUCTLOCATING

fl'l 'l 57/_'

33/4" (9.5cm)

DIMENSIONS

(15cm) 43/8'

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

P.cpla(( hi'ass (Ollile(tiilg pipe that is llOt plastic-coated. Stainless ste(l or l)lastic4"oated bl-<l_,sMUST be tlS((1.

WARNING: ,,l<lflexible

(OllIl('('tOl'% "I'ht" use ofoM flexible COlllR>(lOiS (all ( _tl/qe

gas leaks and personal il!iuv,. Nways use NEW flexible connectors when insmllillg a gas appliance.

1. Installation MUST confoml with local codes, or ill the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel (;_s

Code, ANSI Z223.1 (lawst edition).

The gas supply line should b( of 1/2" (1.27 cm)

rigid pip(.

If codes allow, tlexible metal tubing may be use(I to connect your (hwer to the gas supply line. The

robing MUST be constructed of stainless st(el or plastic-coamd bl-_lss.

4. The gas supply line MUST hay( an individual shutoff

xGIIv( .

5. A 1/8" (0.32 cm) NPI' plugged tal)ping, accessible tor test gmlge c(mnection, MUST be installed immediately

upstr(am ot file gas supl)ly connection lo the dlyel:

Th_ dlTer MUST be disconnecled flom the gas supply

piping _)slem du ring any pressure testing of the gas

supply piping s}_tem at test pressurcs in (xcess of

1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

Th( dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping sxstem during any pressure testing of the gas SUpl)ly

piping _?stem at It:st pressures ((lual to or kss than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

Installation Instructions

LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER

Do Not Install the Dryer:

1. Do not install tile dryer ill ;In area _xl)_e(I to dril)ping

water or outsid( _t_ather Colldilions.

2. Do not install the dryer in an area whert= it will come

in contact with curtains, dF4pes or anytlaing that will obstruct th_ flow of conll)ustion and ventilation all:

3. Do not install the dryer (m carpet.

Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1" (2.54 cm).

Undercounter Installation:

If an undercounter installation isdesirt,d, a custom-._ized countertop is l-tquired (36" to the uudel',ide of the

countertop). No spe( ial dl)'_ r top is reqtfired.

Installation in Recess or Closet:

1. This dis'or MUST b_ exhausled outdoors.

2. No other fu_l/)urning appliance shall be insmlk d in lhe

sanlc cl_:_el ;asthe GAS DRYER.

3.'_i_tn- dl3'er n_eds th_ spac_ around it for prop_ r _ ntilalion. DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER IN A

CLOSET WITH A SOLID DOOR.

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation:

FRONT SIDES REAR TOP

Alcove,stack, 3" (7.6cm) 0 (0cm) 3" (7.6cm) 0(0cm)

UITdOKCOURtor

or closet

THIS DRYER MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

5. The ibllowing illusu-mions show minimum clem-4nce dimensions fi_r proper operation ill a re(ess or closet

installation.

II 0,/

" {Ocm}

ii /J ii 3/,

._1. II.r_ 3 ..,_ I1_-

" (78cm) " (7.6cm)

4. Closet dool-s must be louvered or othelsvise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. _1'open ar(a

equally distribumd. If the closet contains both a washer and a dlT'en dooc_ lllust contain a minimum of 120 sq.

in. ot open area _qually disuqbut_ d. Nr openings arc required t_ be unobsnalcmd when a door is installed.

A louvered door with equiv_llent air openilags R_r th_

fllll lenglh ot th_ door is acceptable.

- 3in.

7.6cm}

(387.1sq.cm}

! ] (387.1sq cm)

(7.6cm)

Closet door

Installation Instructions

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

1.Dlyer MUST be exhausted oulside (outdoor% not

beneath the mobile home) using metal (lu(ling lhat will

not support combustion. Metal ducting must lye 4" (10.16 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. Rigk/metal

duct is pl>fbrred.

2. ltlhe dlyer is _xhausted through 1he t]oon 1he exhaust

system MUST NOT lel-lllill_71[ebeneath Ill{!mobil_

home. "l_!rmination MUST be sectlr( Iv f_lSlelled lo Ih(

l]]O/)i[( h()l]](_ S[l'[l(tl]l'(.

3.When installing a gas dwer into a mobile home, a provision must be made for out',ide makemp ain This

provision is to be not less than twice the ar(a of the dlwer exhm_st outlet.

4. Gas (hyers MUST/)( fasten( d to th( lloor using Mobile I lame Installation Kil Pul). No. 14-D34(;-33.

5.See the ExhaustSystemRequirementssection for other

important xenling inR)rmation.

6. Installation MUST confi_)Hnto current Mamdactu red

Home Construction & Salbty Standard (which is a

Federal Regulation Title 24 CFR Part 32-80) on when such smn(/m-d is not applicable, with Americm_

National Standard tbr Mobile Homes, ANSIiNFE\ No.

501 g.

ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS

..... :: V =

Electricalsupply < _

onrear0tunit

21/4"

(5.7cm) f unit

Gassupplypip_

I I

23/8" _ (34.3cm)+

Torearandbaseexhausts

27" 4=,,-I

(68.6cm)

FRONTVIEW

481/2"(123.2cm)

toclearopendoor

36_"

(91.4 cm}

Correct

Incorrect

Don't

Thedryeris designedunderANSIZ21.5.I.

5"{12 7 cm} Centerline

_28 1/2"(72 4 cq_}

27 1/g'(69.2 cm}tofrontofcabinet

273/4" (70.5cm)to clearknobs

281/2" (72.4cq_}to dear doorhandle

SIDEVIEW

SERVICING- ()msidemlion must be gixen to l)roxid(

adequate cleal'all(Test'OFinstallation and s(rvicing.

heightfor rear,

4 3/8"(111 cm) tosideexhausts

to base exhaust

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