GE GFA24KITL Installation
GFA24KITL
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Installation Instructions
Stack Bracket Kit
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Installation Instructions
STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER
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.
• Service must be performed by a qualified installer.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
GE APPLIANCES STACK KIT
Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, 24 hours
a day or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal
business hours.
Part Number Accessory
GFA24KITL Complete Stack Kit
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER
THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and
for air opening are: 1” both sides, 3” rear and 1” top.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for installation and service.
KIT CONTENTS (GE APPLIANCES
KIT # GFA24KITL)
Screws (2) Long
For dryer
attachment
Bracketstack (L)
Bracketstack (R)
Screws (6) Short
For washer attachment
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET IN STA LLA TION
WARNING
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from dryer.
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.
• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
1” either side
3” front and rear
1” top
• 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.
- Explosion Hazard
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips
screwdriver
Level
Gloves
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.
2
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE STACK BRACKET KIT
1
INSTALL BRACKET TO WASHER
A. Remove washer top cap screw from the rear
left. Align left bracket holes with top cap screw
hole on rear left of the unit and replace screw.
NOTE: Leave screws loose so dryer hole
alignment will be easier.
B. Drive next screw through the bracket into the
rear of the washer.
C. Repeat the above steps with the right side.
Short screws into
brackets and washer
Washer
Top
2
INSTALL DRYER AND BRACKET
ON DRYER
WARNING
serious injury or death.
Disconnect power before installing.
Failure to do so could result in
2
INSTALL DRYER AND BRACKET
ON DRYER (CONT.)
C. Tighten the dryer bracket screws; then tighten all
stacking kit screws.
Long screws into
brackets and dryer
3
FINALIZE THE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
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.
Do not push on the dryer once
installed to top of the washer.
WARNING
Failure to do so may result in back or other injury,
or property damage.
• 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.
A. Lift the dryer on top of the washer. Protect the
washer control panel with cardboard or other
protection. Be sure to lift the dryer high enough to
clear the washer control panel.
B. Align the holes in the bracket with the holes in the
back of the dryer. Using a Phillips screwdriver,
attach the 2 #8 x 1/2” tapping screws.
- Excessive Weight
Hazard
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.
Dryer
Place
hands
here
Washer
3
Place
hands
here
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