GE Gas Dryer Installation Instructions

Stack Bracket Kit

WE25X10018

Installation
Instructions

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING

• Electric Shock Hazard. Disconnect power
before installing. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.

• Potential Personal Injury. More than two
people are recommended to lift the dryer
into position because of its weight and
size. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or death.

• Avoid Tipping and Rupture of Utility
Services. Dryer must be securely attached
to the washer. DO NOT place the washer on
top of the dryer. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury/death or property
damage.

• Mobile Home or Manufactured Home
Installation – Stacking of a gas dryer is not
permitted in a mobile home or
manufactured home.

175D1807P508

49-90240

05-05 JR

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and
carefully.

•

IMPORTANT

– Save these

instructions for local electrical
inspector’s use.

•

IMPORTANT

– Observe all

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.

• Installation must be performed by a
qualified installer.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER
THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION

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

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

• If your dryer is approved for installation in
an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a
label on the dryer back.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
Refer to dryer Installation Instructions for
details.

• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet
and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0″ either side
3″ front and rear

• Minimum vertical space from floor to
overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 43″
without pedestal, 55″ with pedestal and
84″ stacked.

• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
ventilated and must contain a minimum of
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.

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Installation Instructions

REMOVE THE DRYER
LEVELING LEGS

Carefully lay the dryer on its side. Use
the packing material so you don’t scratch
the finish on the dryer.

Use an open-end wrench or pliers to
remove the dryer leveling legs.

B

A

1

Back out and remove
all 4 leveling legs

INSTALL RUBBER PADS TO
DRYER BASE

Locate the 4 rubber pads in the parts package.
Remove the adhesive backing and firmly place
over on the bracket where you removed the
levelling legs.

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KIT CONTENTS

Right Hand Bracket

Left Hand Bracket

4 Rubber Pads

4 #12 x 1” Screws

4 #8 x 1/2” Screws

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips Screwdriver

Open Ended Wrench

Pliers

Gloves

Level

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Remove the packaging.
Flatten the product carton to use as a pad

to lay the dryer down on its side. Continue
using the carton to protect the finished floor in
front of the installation location.

INSTALL DRYER AND BRACKET
ON WASHER

Lift the dryer on top of the washer.
Be careful not to scratch the top of the
washer with the brackets. Protect the
washer control panel with cardboard or
other protection. Be sure to lift the dryer
high enough to clear the washer control
panel.

WARNING

Potential Personal Injury. More than two
people are recommended to lift the dryer
into position because of its weight and size.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or death.

Align the holes in the bracket with the
holes in the back of the washer. Using a
Phillips screwdriver attach the 2 #8 x 1/2”
tapping screws. Repeat on both sides of
the washer.

B

A

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3

Installation Instructions

INSTALL BRACKET TO DRYER

Align the holes in the left bracket with
the holes in the bottom left corner of the
dryer. Use a Phillips screwdriver to install
the 2 #12 x 1” tapping screws.

Repeat the above step with the right
bracket on the bottom right corner of the
dryer.

Set the dryer upright.

NOTE: Make sure to set the dryer on a piece
of packing material so the brackets that are
attached to the bottom of the dryer do not
damage the floor.

C

B

A

3

PREPARE THE WASHER
AND DRYER

Place the washer in the approximate
location.

Make sure the washer is level. Refer to
washer Installation Instructions for
details.

Remove the back portion of the control
panel by removing the 3 screws.

Reverse dryer door swing if desired. See
dryer installation instructions for details.

NOTE: The washer door swing is not
reversible.

D

C

B

A

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