GE GFDN110ED1WW, GFDN120ED1WW, GFDS140ED1WW, GFDS150ED1WW Installation Guide
Installation
Electric Dryer
Instructions
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructions completely and
carefully.
• IMPORTANT- savethese instructions
for local inspector's use.
• iMPORTANT- Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
, Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with the customer.
, Note to Customer- Keep these instructions
with your Owner's Manual for future
reference.
. Beforethe old dryer isremoved from service
or discarded, remove the dryer door.
, Service information and the wiring diagram
are located in the control console.
, Donot allow children on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children isnecessa]ry
when the appliance is used near children.
Install the dryer where the temperature is
above 50°F for satisfactory operation of the
dryer control system.
Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
I WARNING RISK OF FIRE
, To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation
instructions.
Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a]qualified insta]ller.
Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance
with local codes.
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Useonly rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork insidethe dryer cabinet and use
only ULapproved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
DO NOT install a] clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If
flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct isinstalled, it must be UL listed
and installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting
The Dryer To House Vent" on pages 4-5 of this manual. Flexible venting
materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These
conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the riskof fire.
Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be
exposed to water and or weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions
with the customer).
NOTE: Installation end service of this dryer requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to contact
o qualified installer to make the electrical connections.
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TOOLSYOU
MATERIALSYOUWILL NEED
WILL NEED
4"DIA.METALDUCT
SLIPJOINTPLIERS
FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
(RECOMMENDED}
4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMPRIGID)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
KITWXOBX!O077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS}
4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)
(IFNEEDED)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED,)
#'DUCT
CLAMPS(2) EXHAUST
OR
#'SPRING
CLAMPS(2)
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides, 1 in. front and 3 in.rear.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
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4"DIA,METAL
ELBOW
DUCTTAPE GLOVES
HOOD
%
SAFETY
GLASSES
3/4"STRAIN
RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
DRYERPOWER
CORDKIT
(NOTPROVIDED
WITHDRYER)
ULRATED
!20/240V,30A
WITH3OR4PRONGS,
IDENTIFYTHEPLUG
TYPEASPERTHE
HOUSERECEPTACLE
BEFOREPURCHASING
LINECORD,
Installation Instructions
[iIPREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF
NEW DRYER
TIP:Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
WALL
INTERNALDUCT
OPENING OPENS
CHECKTHATEXHAUST
ANDCLOSESFREEL_
TILTTHE DRYERSIDEWAYS
AND REMOVETHE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING ATTHE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROMTHE DRYER
LEGS.BE SURETO
REMOVEALLOFTHE
FOAM PIECESAROUND
THE LEGS.
E_]ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISKOF
FIRE,ELECTRICALSHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY:
, DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in
accordance with the NATIONALELECTRICALCODE,ANSI/NFPA
NO.70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This dryer must be connected to an individual branch
circuit, protected by the required time-delay fuses or
circuit breakers. A four or three-wire, single phase,
120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30 amp circuit is required.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Thisdryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must
be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal on the appliance.
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HONE INSTALLATION)
NOTE: Since January 1,1996, the National Electric code requires
that the new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to an
electric dryer.
Wire according to the terminal block illustration that matches your
dryer: Relocatre
Hot Wire Screw Wire screw here
Screw [
Remove
ground strap
and
Keepgreen
ground
screw. (white)
Hot Wire Strain
Screw_ Hot W(e
Green greenground
3/4" UL Relief
Screw
Recognized Bracket
Strain Relief
Relocatre
green ground Green
screw here Wire 4 #10 AWG
Scre_ _X_/\ / copperminimum
groundstrop _ _ or !20/240V
anddiscord._ 30Apower
Keepgreen _ supplycordkit
ground Neutral / "j_ markedfor use
Remove _/_"_,__)conductors/_\
screw. (white) \/_ ! with dryers
Screw "- 3/4" UL Strain with closed
HotWire Recognized Relief loop orspade
StrainRelief Bracket terminalswith
1.Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2.Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall
receptacle.
3.Remove the power cord cover located at the lower
back.
4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green
ground screw for step 7.
5.Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord
entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.
6.Connect power cord as follows:
A.Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the
terminal block (marked L1 and L2).
B.Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the
terminal block (marked N).
7.Attach ground wire of power cord with the green
ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket). Tighten
all terminal block screws (3)securely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Reinstall the cover.
4 #10 AWG
minimum
conductors
or !20/240V
30A power
supplycord kit
marked for use
with dryers
and provided
with closed
loop or spade
terminals with
upturned ends
(not supplied)
and provided
upturnedends
(notsupplied)
[ kWARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE J
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
Installation Instructions
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
tf required, by local code, install external ground (not provided)
to grounded metal, cold water pipe, or other established ground
determined by a qualified electrician.
Wire according to the terminal block illustration that matches
your dryer:
Hot Wire Screw
Screw
Ground,
Strap
Green
g
screw
(white)
Screw
Screw
Screw_ \
rou L. *
Strap
Green _r_
gr°e"nd"
Neutral'_ x_,_
(white)
Screw Hot
Wire
3/4" UL Strain
Recognized Relief
Strain Relief Bracket
Hot Wire 3 #10 AWG
_/. minimum
__.,AJ_/ Y 120/240V 30A
_- \V_'Jl I cordkitmarked
___ I ) / for usewith
_,_ IJ/ dryersand
__ 1lt_L__£t rnin providedwith
3/4" UL Strain closedloopor
Recognized Relief spadeterminals
StrainRelief Bracket with upturned
3 #10 AWG
minimum
)er
conductors or
120/240V 30A
power supply
cord kit marked
for use with
dryers and
provided with
closed loop or
spade terminals
with upturned
ends (not
supplied)
/co or
y con ctor or
powersupply
ends(not
supplied)
S-wire Connection
Not for use in Canada.
DO NOTuse for Mobile Home Installations.
NOTfor useon new construction.
NOTfor useon recreational vehicles.
NOTfor use in areas where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conduction.
1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.
4. Install S/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord
entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.
5. Connect power cord as follows:
A.Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the
terminal block (marked L1 and L2).
B.Connect the neutral (white)line to the center of
the terminal block (marked N).
6. Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center)
terminal of block and to green ground screw on cabinet
rear.Tighten all terminal block screws (S)securely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
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Installation Instructions
[-3]EXHAUST INFORMATION
WARNÁNG -IN CANADAANDINTHE
UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT
DIAMETER IS 4 in I102mm). DO NOT USE DUCT
LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST
LENGTH TABLE.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED lvtAXIiVlUivtLENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
Usingexhaust longer than specified length will:
. Increasethe drying times and the energy cost.
. Reducethe dryer life.
. Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is YOURRESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by
the warranty.
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition
No, of 90 °
Elbows
0
1
2
3
4
Rigid
Metal
90 Feet
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
_'- i-_ 2-:1./2"
Rigid
Metal
60 Feet
/45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
15 Feet
duct and replacewith ULlistedtransition duct.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of
bendsof the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct,
number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap),and all
conditions noted below. The maximum duct length for rigid
metal duct isshown inthe table below.
. Forevery extra 90°elbow,reduce the allowable ventsystem
length by !0 ft.
. Two/45° elbows will be treated like one 90°elbow.
. Forthe side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the
chart.
. Thetotal vent systemlength includesallthe straight portions
and elbows ofthe system (transition duct included).
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOODORWALLCAP
. Terminatein a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife.
. Termination should present minimal resistanceto the exhaust air flow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent
clogging.
. Never installa screenin or over the exhaust duct. Thiscould cause lint build up.
. Wallcaps must beinstalledat least !2 in.aboveground levelor any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.
Installation
nstructions
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LiST(cont.)
SEPARATIONOF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of
straight duct, including distance between last turn and exhaust
hood.
TURNSOTHERTHAN90°
, One turn of 450or lessmay be ignored.
, Two a50turns should betreated as one 90°turn.
, Eachturn over450should be treated usone 900turn.
SEALINGOFJOINTS
, Alljoints should be tight to avoid leaks.Themale end of each
section of duct must point away from the dryer.
, The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other
fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint.
, Ductjoints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping
the overlappedjoints with duct tape.
, Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors 1/4
inchper foot.
INSULATION
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air
conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation and
lint build-up.
[-4-]EXHAUST CONNECTION
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented at floorlevel)
For straight line installation, connect
the dryer exhaust to the external
exhaust hood using duct tape or
clamp.
EXTERNALDUCT
DUCT TAPEOR
DUCT CLAMP
4" METALDUCT CUT
TO PROPERLENGTH
DUCTTAPE OR
DUCTCLAMP
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID
METAL EXHAUST DUCTING. HOWEVER, IF
FLEXIBLEDUCTING ISUSED ITMUST BE
UL-LISTEDMETAL,NOT PLASTIC.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented above floorlevel)
ELBOWHIGHLY
WARNING -TOREDUCETHERiSK
OF FiRE OR PERSONAL iNJURY:
,This clothes dryer must be exhaustedto the outdoors.
, Useonly #' rigid metal ducting for the home exhaustduct.
, Use only a" rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (semi-
rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the home
exhaust duct. It must be installed in accordance with
the instructions found in "Connecting the Dryerto House
Vent"on pagesa-5 of this manual.
, Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling,
gas vent, crawl space,attic, under an enclosedfloor, or in
anyother concealed spaceofa building.Theaccumulated
lint could create a potential fire hazard.
, Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a
kitchen exhaust system.A combination of grease and lint
creates a potential fire hazard.
, Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust
length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating
a potential fire hazard.
, Never installa screen inor over the exhaust duct. Thiswill
cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire hazard.
,Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that
extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate
lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
, Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
, Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the
exhaust system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust
system shall be inspected and cleaned at least once a
year.
There are multiple installation options.
Select the most appropriate method for
your installation situation.
RE_I If!
TOMINIMIZE _!1
EXHAUST: I,_,!i
BLOCKAGE. I I_l
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ELBOWHIGHLY
RECOMMENDED-
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT
KINKING AND COLLAPSING.
CONNECTING THE DRYERTO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METALTRANSITION DUCT
, For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition
duct isrecommended.
, Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing
and kinking.
UL-LISTEDFLEXIBLEMETAL (SEMI-RIGID}TRANSITIONDUCT
, If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed flexible
metal (semi-rigid)ducting can beused (Kit WXO8X10077).
, Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or
other enclosed spaces.
, Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8
feet (2.4m).
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