GE DVLR223W, DWSR405GBWW Installation Instructions Manual
Installation
Instructions
Gas Dryer
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
FOR YOUR 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.
• The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations of
gas appliances in garages. They must be 18 in. off the
ground and protected by a barrier from vehicles.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50ºF
for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT - Save these
instructions for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Observe all
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 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.
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
LEVEL
10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES (2)
8" PIPE WRENCHE
SOAP SOLUTION
FOR LEAK DETECTION
DUCT TAPE
GLOVES
SAFETY GLASSES
DUCT
CLAMPS (2)
4" DIA. METAL ELBOW
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
EXHAUST HOOD
PIPE COMPOUND
FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR
Step 1 Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).
Step 2 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Step 3 Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications.(see section 6)
Step 4 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 5 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 6 Level Your Dryer (see section 8).
Step 7 Connect the Gas Supply (see section 3) and check
for leaks (see section 4).
Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9 Connect the Power Supply (see section 5).
Step 10 Check the Operation of the Power Supply, Gas
Connections, and Venting.
Step 11 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 9.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer must
be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
Installation Instructions
1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW DRYER
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum 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 proper operation and service.
2 GAS REQUIREMENTS
EXTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING
GAS
INLET
PIPE
CSA (AGA) APPROVED
NEW FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE CONNECTOR
DUCT
TAPE
DUCT
TAPE
4" METAL DUCT
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
DISCONNECTING GAS
TURN GAS
SHUT-OFF
VALVE TO THE
OFF POSITION.
DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLD
FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR
AND OLD DUCTING MATERIAL.
The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks and
personal injury. Always use new flexible connectors when
installing gas appliances.
WARNING
INTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
WARNING - NEVER REUSE OLD
FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS.
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING
CHECK THAT EXHAUST
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY.
WALL
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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.
•
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 & Burner Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion kit
WE25X0217, 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).
WARNING
GAS SUPPLY
• A 1/8-in. 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-in. rigid pipe and equipped with an
accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same room
with, the dryer.
• Use pipe thread sealer compound appropriate for natural
or LP gas or use Teflon tape.
• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.
• Open shut-off valve.
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
2"
2-5/8"
3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
NOTE: Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
3 RECONNECTING GAS
Installation Instructions
NEW METAL
FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE CONNECTOR
ADAPTER
ELBOW
ITEMS NOT SUPPLIED
3/8" NPT
ADAPTER
1/8" NPT PIPE
PLUG FOR
CHECKING GAS
INLET PRESSURE
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
PIPE SIZE
AT LEAST 1/2"
APPLY PIPE COMPOUND
TO ALL MALE THREADS.
TIGHTEN ALL CONNECTIONS
USING TWO ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES.
DO NOT OVERTORQUE GAS CONNECTIONS!
APPLY PIPE COMPOUND
TO THE ADAPTER AND
DRYER GAS INLET.
TIGHTEN THE FLEXIBLE
GAS LINE USING TWO
ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES.
4 LEAK TEST
WARNING - NEVER USE AN OPEN
FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.
OPEN
GAS VALVE.
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent.
Apply soap solution. Leak test solution must not contain
ammonia which could cause damage to the brass fittings. If
leaks are found, close valve, retighten the joint, and repeat the
soap test.
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