GE GEWADRGDG5503 Installation manual

Installation

Stack Bracket Kit

Instructions

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In Canada, call 800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca

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.

Stack dryer only on washer. Do not stack washer on dryer, washer on washer or dryer on dryer.

Do not modify this installation kit. Any modification will void the product Warranty.

WARNING

result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

• Use two or more people to install dryer.

• 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 may result in serious 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.

Disconnect power before installing. Failure to do so could

- Excessive Weight Hazard

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,

Place dryer at least 18” (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.

• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:

0” either side* 0” front 0” rear 0” top

• The rear of the dryer should face a wall.

• Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.

• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and have at least 60 square inches of open area. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open area.

NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE DRYER, THE CONFIGURATION OF THE DUCTING MAY REQUIRE GREATER CLEARANCE.

Gas Dryers Only:

• No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet as a gas dryer.

• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

• A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.

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WARNING

away from dryer.

- Explosion Hazard

MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

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

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

THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0” both sides*, 0” rear and 0” top.

The rear of the dryer should face a wall. Consideration must be given to provide adequate

clearance for installation and service.

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For improved performance, a 1/2” clearance is suggested on either side.

Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips screwdriver

Open-ended wrench

Pliers

Gloves

Level

CONTENTS

Bracket 32

(2)

Spacer (2)

REMOVE THE DRYER LEVELING

Bracket 34

(2)

#8 1/2" Screws

(16)

LEGS

A. Carefully lay the dryer on its back or side. Use the

packing material so you don’t scratch the finish on the dryer.

INSTALL SPACERS TO THE

DRYER BOTTOM

Locate a spacer on the bottom side with its holes over the leveling leg holes. Attach spacer using 2 screws. Attach the second spacer on the other bottom side using 2 screws. NOTE: The arrows on the spacers should point to the outside.

Make sure the arrows on the spacer point to the outside.

Attach spacer using 2 screws

Front Back

B. Use an open-end wrench or pliers to remove the

dryer leveling legs. NOTE: Retain the leveling legs for future use.

Back out and remove all 4 leveling legs

Attach spacer using 2 screws

Make sure the arrows on the spacer point to the outside.

Installation Instructions

INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE

BRACKETS TO THE WASHER

Washer Depth Dryer Depth Bracket Number

32" 32" 32 34" 32" 34

Select the appropriate brackets for your model sizes. Using the outside holes in the bracket, attach it to the top left corner of the washer back using 4 screws. Repeat on the top right corner of the washer back.

32 Brackets for 32" Washer & Dryer Combinations:

Attach brackets to washer using 4 screws on each side

PREPARE THE WASHER AND

DRYER

A. Place the washer in the approximate final

installation location.

B. Make sure the washer is level. Refer to the washer

Installation Instructions for details.

C. Upright the dryer. D. Reverse the washer and dryer door swings, if

desired, before stacking the dryer on the washer. See the washer and dryer Installation Instructions for details.

Install brackets flush at

washers edges

Do not install brackets

overhanging washers edges

34 Brackets for 34" Washer & 32" Dryer Combinations:

Attach brackets to washer using 4 screws on each side

Install brackets flush at

washers edges

Do not install brackets

overhanging washers edges

Installation Instructions

INSTALL THE DRYER AND THE

BRACKET ON THE WASHER

WARNING

• Use two or more people to install dryer.

• 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 may result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

A. Lift the dryer onto the top of the washer. Be sure to lift the dryer high enough to clear the

washer control panel.

Be careful not to scratch the top of the washer with

the spacers. Protect the washer control panel with cardboard or other protection.

B. Align the holes in the back of the dryer with the

holes in the bracket sticking up from the washer. Attach both brackets to the dryer with 2 screws on each side.

32 Brackets for 32" Washer & Dryer Combinations:

- Excessive Weight Hazard

FINALIZE THE INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do not push on the dryer once

installed to top of the washer. Pushing on the dryer may result in pinched fingers.

A. Refer to the washer Installation Instructions to

complete the washer installation.

B. Refer to the dryer Installation Instructions to

complete the dryer installation.

C. Carefully slide or walk the stacked washer and

dryer into place. Use felt pads or other sliding device to assist moving and to protect flooring.

D. Verify the units are level. Make adjustments to

the washer feet if necessary to level. It is always best to set the washer feet to the minimum height necessary to level the washer and dryer properly.

Dryer

Attach brackets to dryer using 2 screws on each side

34 Brackets for 34" Washer & 32" Dryer Combinations:

Attach brackets to dryer using 2 screws on each side

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Washer

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