GE GFA28DSVN Installation Manual

Installation

Dryer Venting Kit

Instructions

If you have any questions, call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES

(800.432.2737)

In Canada, call 800.561.3344

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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 Consumer.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for

future reference.

• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL EXHAUST DUCT

1/4" Socket & Nut Driver

1/4" Socket & Wrench

or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com

WE16X29317 / GFA28DSVN

or visit www.GEAppliances.ca

WARNING

- Risk of Fire

• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and local codes.

• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL-listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in “Connecting the Dryer to House Vent” later in this manual. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer.)

WARNING

- Fire Hazard

Duct tape or

duct clamp

CONTENTS

Exhaust duct

(15-1/2" Long)

Exhaust duct

(12-1/2" Long)

Exhaust duct

(9-1/2" Long)

Vent hood

Elbow duct

Bracket with

adhesive

Access panel

This dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.

Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.

DO NOT use any plastic to vent the dryer, this includes the home exhaust duct, dryer transition duct, or within the dryer.

DO NOT use flexible metal or metal foil ducting for a home exhaust duct or within the dryer.

DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or concealed space of a building.

DO NOT install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

31-3000209 Rev 1

02-20 GEA

Installation Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct and replace with UL-listed duct.

• Remove any lint from the wall exhaust opening.

Wall Internal Duct Opening

Check that exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.

SIDE VENTING

WARNING

Disconnect dryer from electrical supply. Wear gloves and arm guards. Close the back opening with the access

panel included in this kit. Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical

shock or lacerations.

• Remove the 4 screws that secure the access panel and save. Remove the access panel.

Remove 4 screws and save

- Fire Hazard

SIDE VENTING (cont.)

• Locate the 12-1/2” exhaust duct and elbow duct from this kit and assemble together. Apply duct tape around the joint to eliminate leaks between ducts.

12-1/2"

• Insert and connect the elbow/exhaust duct assembly to the blower housing and orient the elbow for either left or right venting.

Left Venting

Right Venting

• Locate the bracket from the kit.

• Remove the adhesive liner from the bottom of the bracket and position it behind the elbow duct tab.

• Press down firmly to secure the bracket to the bottom of the dryer.

Access Panel

• Detach and remove the right or left side knockout as desired. Remove the screw that secures the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the exhaust duct out of the dryer.

Right knockout

Exhaust Duct

Remove screw and save

Left Knockout

Elbow Duct Tab Bracket

Saved Screw

• Using one of the screws from earlier, secure the elbow duct tab to the bracket.

Installation Instructions

SIDE VENTING (cont.)

For LEFT venting:

• Locate the 15-1/2” exhaust duct from this kit.

• Insert exhaust duct through knockout opening on

the LEFT side of dryer.

• Assemble exhaust duct to elbow duct.

• Wrap the joint with duct tape to avoid air leaks.

Left

Venting

For RIGHT venting:

• Locate the 9-1/2” exhaust duct from this kit.

• Insert exhaust duct through knockout opening on

the RIGHT side of dryer.

• Assemble exhaust duct to elbow duct.

• Wra

the joint with duct tape to avoid air leaks.

Right

Venting

BOTTOM VENTING

Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet for Gas and Electric models WITHOUT Built-In Pedestal™.

WARNING

Disconnect dryer from electrical supply. Wear gloves and arm guards. Close the back opening with the access

panel included in this kit. Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical

shock or lacerations.

• Remove the 4 screws that secure the access panel and save. Remove the access panel.

Remove 4 screws and save

• Remove the screw that secures the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the exhaust duct out of the dryer.

- Fire Hazard

Access Panel

• Install the new access panel from this kit.

• Secure access panel with 4 screws saved from earlier.

NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE ACCESS PANEL.

Exhaust Duct

Remove screw and save

• Detach and remove the bottom knockout.

Botom Knockout

Installation Instructions

BOTTOM VENTING (cont.) BOTTOM VENTING (cont.)

• Locate the 12-1/2” exhaust duct and elbow duct from this kit and assemble together. Apply duct tape around the joint to eliminate leaks between ducts.

12-1/2"

• Insert and connect the elbow/exhaust duct assembly to the blower housing and insert the elbow through the bottom knockout.

• Install the new access panel from this kit.

• Secure access panel with 4 screws saved from earlier.

NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE ACCESS PANEL.

Printed in USA

+ 8 hidden pages