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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Readthese instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT- savetheseinstructionsforlocal

electrical inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT- Observeallgoverning codesand

ordinances.

• Installthe clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leavethese instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions for future reference.

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

• Thisdryer 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 inthe appliance. Close supervision of children isnecessary when the appliance

is used near children.

• Proper installation isthe 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 U/_-Iistedduct.

- 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 vent 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 inJuryor death, follow all installation instructions.

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

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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 DIMENSIONS

27"

(68.6cm)

I 33" (83.8 cm)

Front View

NOTE: Dryer height can be adjusted to match washer height

With Pedestal: 52.1" (152.55 cm) Stacked: 84" (215.56 cm)

39.3"

(99.8cm)

STEAM WATER HOSES:

GEstrongly recommends the useof factory specified parts. Thesehosesare manufactured andtested to meet GE

specifications. GEstrongly recommends the useof new water supply hoses.

Hosesdegrade overtime and need to bereplaced every 5 years to reducethe risk of hose failures and water damage. Parts and Accessories

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

Part Number WE25iv153

OR WE1M847

WEliVt848 plvl14X10056

WX14X10007

39.3"

(99.8 cm)

I 4.4"

Side View

Accessory CompleteKit(hoses,Y-adapter

washers)(included)

LongHoseand ShortHose

Dryerdooropeningventbrush (notincluded)

LintEaterTM Dryerrotarytube brush (notincluded)

(11.2 cm)

POWER CORDS:

GEstrongly recommends the useof factory specified parts. Selectthe power cord to fit your installation requirements.

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

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

Installation Instructions

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

_- Explosion Hazard

Keepflammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,

away from dryer.

Placedryer at least Z8"(46 cm) above the floor for a

garage installation.

Failureto do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

, If the dryer is approved for installation in an

alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.

, The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See

the EXHAUSTING THE DRYERsection.

, Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and

adjacent walls or other surfaces is:

0" either side 3" front 3" rear 52" from floor to overhead cabinets

, Consideration must be given to provide adequate

clearance for installation and service.

, Closet ventilation openings required: 2 louvers

each 60 square inches (387 square cm), located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of door.

NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT

THE REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE

FROM THE WALL iS 5.5 in.

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,_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: O" both sides, 1" front, 3" rear and 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 SAFETYSTANDARD, TITLE 24, PART32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH, or, when such

standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME,

ANSI/NFPA NO. 50lB.

, 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

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 the new inlet hoses provided; never use

old hoses.

. 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 screw the female coupling of the short hose onto the washer fill valve connector. Tighten by

hand until firmly seated.

3. Attach the female end of the "Y" connector to the male coupling of the short hose. Ensure the

rubber flat washer is in place. 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.

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 the dryer's long inlet hose to the other

male end of the "Y" connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.

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.

WATER SUPPLY REgUIREIENTS

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

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

17lO" Adjustable

wrenches (2)

178" Pipe wrench

17Slip-joint pliers

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

0 Flat-blade

screwdriver

13Level

DRYER(ski

) for electric dryers)

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.

04" dia. metal elbow

17Pipe compound or

PTFEtape

17Flexible gas line

connector

17Duct clamps (2) or

Spring clamps (2)

1:3Safety glasses

174" dia., UL-listed

flexible metal duct (if

needed)

17Gloves

C1Soap solution for

leak detection

13Exhaust hood

17Duct tape

Shut-off Valve

Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material.

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04" dia. metal duct

(recommended)

OGas pipe adapters (2),

elbow and pipe plug

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cant,)

GAS REQUIREMENTS

_'- Explosion Hazard

Use a new CSAInternational approved flexible

gas supply line. Never reuse old flexible connectors.

Install a shut-off valve.

Securely tighten all gas connections.

If connected to LPgas, 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.

This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly for use only with natural gas, Using conversion kit WE25X0217, your local service organization can convert this dryer for use with

propane (LP)gas. ALL CONVERSIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLYTRAINED AND QUALIFIED

PERSONNELAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL

CODES AND ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS.

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

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 PTFEtape.

, Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and

gas supply.

, 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.

IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

,, This product must be installed by a licensed

plumber or gas fitter.

. When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they

shall be the T-handle type.

. A flexible gas connector, when used, must not

exceed 3 feet.

2 !!

t5/8"

. 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.

"- 3/8" NPT MALETHREAD GAS SUPPLY

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

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.

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY

Install 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 PTFEtape to the

threads of the adapter and dryer gas inlet.

New Metal--_ /

Flexible Gas

Line Connector _g'_@Q

Elbowj

Adapter _ _i

Items not supplied

r_ Attach the flexible metal gas line connector to

the adapter.

j Adapter

1/8" NPT

J Checking Gas

Pipe Plug for Inlet Pressure

l_kl- Shut-Off Valve

-,_--- Pipe size at least 1/2"

CONNECTING THE DRYERTO THE GAS SUPPLYIcont.}

@Install a 1/8" NPT plugged topping to the dryer

gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet pressure.

Install a flare union adapter to the plugged

topping.

NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFEtope to the threads of the adapter and plugged topping.

oArPPITYFPitPe;°tm Pa_und_0

male threads. __ W PlaUp_1_dg

r_ Tighten all connections, using two adjustable

wrenches. Do not overtighten.

Apply pipe compound to the adapter and dryer gas inlet.

r_ Tighten the flexible gas line connection, using

two adjustable wrenches.

EF1Open the gas shut-off valve.

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 Gos

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.}

The dryer must be electrically grounded in

accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/

NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1

This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz,

and be connected to a properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. If electrical supply provided does not meet these requirements, it is the owner's responsibility to have a licensed electrician install a properly grounded 3-prong outlet.

Ensure proper ground exists

before use.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS

_,dL

_ - 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.

If local codes permit an external ground wire (not provided) may be added by attaching to the green ground screw on the rear of the dryer, and

to a grounded metal cold water pipe or other

established ground.

Ground Screw

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER

(Skip for gos dryers ond if your dryer olreody hos o power cord ottoched)

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

C1Slip-joint pliers 17Phillips screwdriver

17Flat-blade crewdriver 17Level

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

174" dia. metal elbow

173/4" strain relief

IUL recognized)

17Gloves

0 Exhaust hood

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.

04" duct

clamps (2)or 4" spring clamps (2)

0 Safety glasses

04" dia. metal duct

(recommended)

174" dia., UL-listed

flexible metal duct (if

needed)

17Duct tape

17Dryer 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.

174" Cover Plate (Kit

WE1H454)

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING AN

ELECTRICDRYER{cont.}

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

For electrical connections using a power cord:

- 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

equipment-grounding conductor

can result in a risk of electrical 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

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

For direct wire connections:

- Fire Hazard

Use 10 gauge copper wire. 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 permanently connected dryer: This dryer 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.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor

can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician, or service representative or

personnel, if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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