GE GFD45ESPK0DG, GFD45ESSK0WW Installation Guide

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Installation	Dryers
Instructions	04

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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.

•Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.

•Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

•Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.

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

•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.

•Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

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

•Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

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


	WARNING	- Fire Hazard
•	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.
•	DO NOT install or store this appliance in any
	location where it could be exposed to water or
	weather.
•	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.)

FOR GAS DRYERS ONLY

IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLY:

•Installation must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State.

•If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

•A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

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Installation Instructions

UNPACKING YOUR DRYER

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.

Remove the bag containing the literature.

ROUGH-IN
ROUGH-IN		27”
DIMENSIONS		(68.6 cm)
		(68.6 cm)

	Front View	39.3”
	Front View	(99.8cm)
		(99.8cm)

NOTE: Dryer height can be adjusted to match washer height

With Pedestal: 52.1” (132.33 cm) Stacked: 84” (213.36 cm)

	33” (83.8 cm)
		39.3”
		(99.8 cm)
		4.4”
	Side View	(11.2 cm)
	Side View	5.4”
		5.4”
		(13.7 cm)

STEAM WATER HOSES (for steam dryer models only):

GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts. These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet GE Appliances specifications.

GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of new water supply hoses. Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water damage.

Parts and Accessories

Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, 24 hours a day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

Part Number	Accessory
WE25X20060	Complete Kit (hoses, Y-adapter, washers) or
WE49X25794	Kit (Short hose, Y-adapter, washers) and
WE1M847	Long Hose
OR SEPARATELY
WE1M847	Long Hose and
WE1M848	Short Hose

POWER CORDS:

GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts. Select the power cord to fit your installation requirements.

Part Number	Type	Length	Amperage
WX9X2	3-Prong	4 Feet	30
WX9X3	3-Prong	5 Feet	30
WX9X4	3-Prong	6 Feet	30
WX9X18	4-Prong	4 Feet	30
WX9X19	4-Prong	5 Feet	30
WX9X20	4-Prong	6 Feet	30

ACCESSORIES:

Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, 24 hours a day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

Part Number	Accessory
SBSD137HWW	27” width White Pedestal
SBSC137HDG	27” width Diamond Gray Pedestal
GEFLSTACK	Stacking Kit for Dryer over Washer
PM08X10085	Flexible Metal Dryer Transition Duct
WE01X20677	Clothes Dryer Shoe Rack

Installation Instructions

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

WARNING - Explosion Hazard

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.

•The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section.

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

0” either side 1” front

1” 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.

NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE DRYER, THE CONFIGURATION OF THE DUCTING MAY REQUIRE GREATER THAN 1” OF REAR 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 ½ 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.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

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

MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION

•Installation MUST conform to the MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 32–80 or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH, or, when such standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME, ANSI/NFPA NO. 501B.

•The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.

•The exhaust vent MUST be securely fastened to a non-combustible portion of the mobile home.

•The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or manufactured home.

•The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.

•KIT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the dryer securely to the structure.

•The vent MUST NOT be connected to any other duct, vent or chimney.

•DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.

•Provide an opening with a free area of at least 25 square inches for introduction of outside air into the dryer room.

•See the sections for electrical connection information.

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING INLET HOSES (for steam dryer models only)

CONNECTING INLET HOSES

To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold water supply. Since the washer must also connect to the cold water, a “Y” connector is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to make that connection at the same time.

NOTE: Use new inlet hoses; never use old hoses.

1. Turn the cold water faucet off. Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fill valve connector (cold).

2. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach one female coupling of the short hose provided onto the washer fill valve connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.

3. Attach one male end of the “Y” connector to the other female coupling of the short hose. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.

4. Insert the filter screen in the coupling of the washer’s inlet hose. If a rubber flat washer is already in place remove it before installing the filter screen. Attach this coupling to one male end of the ‘’Y’’ connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.

5. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach a 4 ft. to 6 ft. long water inlet hose (may need to be purchased separately) to one male end of the ‘’Y’’ connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.

6. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the other end of the dryer’s long inlet hose to the fill valve connector at the bottom of the dryer back panel. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.

CONNECTING INLET HOSES (cont.)

7. Using pliers, tighten all the couplings with an additional two–thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the couplings may result.

8. Turn the water faucet on.

9. Check for leaks around the ‘’Y’’ connector, faucet and hose couplings.

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within 42 in. (107 cm) of your washer’s water inlet. The faucets MUST be 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch. Your water department can advise you of your water pressure.

NOTE: A water softener is recommended to reduce buildup of scale inside the steam generator if the home water supply is very hard.

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers)

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

10” Adjustable	Flat-blade
wrenches (2)	screwdriver
8” Pipe wrench	Level
8” Pipe wrench
Slip-joint pliers

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

	4” dia. metal elbow	4” dia., UL-listed
		flexible metal duct
		(if needed)
	Pipe compound or	Gloves
	PTFE tape	Gloves
	Flexible gas line	Soap solution for
	connector	leak detection
	Duct clamps (2) or	Exhaust hood
	Spring clamps (2)	Exhaust hood
	Spring clamps (2)

Safety glasses	Duct tape

4” dia. metal duct (recommended)

Gas pipe adapters (2), elbow and pipe plug

4” Cover Plate (Kit

WE49X22606)

•Before beginning the installation, turn off

the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.

•Turn the dryer’s gas shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position.

Shut-off

Valve

•Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material.

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)

GAS REQUIREMENTS

WARNING - Explosion Hazard

•Use a new CSA International approved flexible gas supply line. Never reuse old flexible connectors.

•Install an individual manual shut-off valve within 6ft. of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

•Securely tighten all gas connections.

•If connected to LP gas, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure DOES NOT exceed 13” water column.

•Examples of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel.

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

•The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

2"
2-5/8"	3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
2-5/8"

NOTE: Add to vertical dimension the distance between cabinet bottom to ﬂoor.

•You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector (listed connector ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.10). The length of the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.

GAS SUPPLY

•A 1/8” 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” rigid pipe and equipped with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet of, and in the same room with, the dryer.

•Use pipe thread compound appropriate for natural or LP gas or use PTFE tape.

•Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.

WARNING - Fire Hazard

FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS ONLY

Dryer as produced by manufacturer is to be used only with a natural gas supply. A manufacturer-supplied conversion kit is required to convert this dryer for propane gas supply. Use propane gas conversion kit WE25X217. Conversion must be made by properly trained and qualified personnel in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION

•Gas clothes dryers input ratings are based on sea level operation and need not be adjusted for operation at or below 2000 ft. elevation. For operation at elevations above 2000 ft., input ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4 percent for each 1000 ft. above sea level.

•Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances or, in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.

GE GFD45ESPK0DG, GFD45ESSK0WW Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY

AInstall a female 3/8” NPT elbow at the end of the dryer gas inlet.

Install a 3/8” flare union adapter to the female elbow.

IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely hold on to the end of the dryer gas inlet to prevent twisting the inlet.

NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the adapter and dryer gas inlet.

New Metal		Adapter
Flexible Gas		Adapter
Line Connector		1/8” NPT
		1/8” NPT
		Pipe Plug for
Adapter		Checking Gas
Adapter		Inlet Pressure
Elbow		Inlet Pressure
Elbow	3/8” NPT
Items not supplied	3/8” NPT	Shut-Off Valve
		Shut-Off Valve
		Pipe size at
		Pipe size at
		least 1/2”

BAttach the flexible metal gas line connector to the adapter.

Apply pipe compound to the adapter and dryer gas inlet.

CTighten the flexible gas line connection, using two adjustable wrenches.

Tighten the flexible gas line using two adjustable wrenches.

CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS

SUPPLY (cont.)

DInstall a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping to the dryer gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet pressure.

Install a flare union adapter to the plugged tapping.

NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the adapter and plugged tapping.

Apply pipe compound
or PTFE tape to all
male threads.	Plugged
	Tapping

Shut-Off

Valve

ETighten all connections, using two adjustable wrenches. Do not overtighten.

F Open the gas shut-off valve.

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)

TEST FOR LEAKS

Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.

Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent.

Apply a soap solution. The leak test solution must not contain ammonia, which could cause damage to the brass fittings.

If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten the joint and repeat the soap test.

Open Gas

Valve

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS

WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. DO NOT remove ground prong.

DO NOT use an adapter.

DO NOT use an extension cord.

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

•Circuit – Individual properly polarized and grounded 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.

•Power Supply – 2-wire plus ground, 120 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz, alternating current.

• Outlet Receptacle – Properly grounded 3-prong receptacle to be located so the power cord is accessible when the dryer is in an installed position. If a 2-prong

receptacle is present, it

is the owner’s responsibility to have a licensed electrician replace it with a properly grounded

3-prong grounding type receptacle.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.)

•Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 or CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE, CSA C22.1. Check with a licensed electrician if you are not sure that the dryer is properly grounded.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This dryer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Improper connection of the

WARNING equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician, or service representative or personnel, if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. DO NOT modify the plug on the power supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

•If required by local codes, an external 18 gauge or larger copper ground wire (not provided) may be added. Attach to dryer cabinet with a #8-18 x ½” sheet metal screw (available at any hardware store) to rear of dryer as illustrated.

Ground

Screw

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER

(Skip for gas dryers and if your dryer already has a power cord attached)

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Slip-joint pliers	Phillips
	screwdriver

Flat-blade

screwdriver Level

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

4” dia. metal elbow	Gloves

Before making the electrical connection, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord

is unplugged from the wall. NEVER LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

3/4” Strain relief (UL recognized)

4” Duct clamps (2) or 4” spring clamps (2)

Safety glasses

4” dia. metal duct (recommended)

4” dia., UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed)

Exhaust hood

Duct tape

Dryer power cord kit (not provided with dryer)

UL rated 120/240V, 30A with 3 or 4 prongs. Identify the plug type as per the house receptacle before purchasing line cord.

4” Cover plate (Kit WE49X22606)

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

For electrical connections using a power cord:

WARNING - Fire Hazard

Use a new UL-listed 240V 30 amp dryer power supply cord with closed ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.

Use a UL-listed strain relief.

Disconnect power before making electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal.

Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector.

Connect remaining two supply wires to remaining two terminals.

Securely tighten all electrical connections. Replace the terminal block cover.

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

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk

of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Improper connection of the