GE GHDS830GD0WS, GHDS830GD1WS, GHDS835GD0MC, GHDS835GD1MC, GTDL740GD0WW Installation Guide

Installation

GGs

Instructions

Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US)

or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliunces.com (US)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions

completely and carefully.

- IMPORTANT- Savethese

instructionsforlocalinspector'suse.

- 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 gour Use
& Core Book for future reference.

Before the old drger is removed

from service or discorded,

remove the dryer door.

Service information and the

wiring diagram ore located in
the control console.

Do not allow children on or in

the appliance. Close supervision
of children is necessurg 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.

rger

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To reduce the risk of severe injury or death,

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Fire Hazard

, California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This oct requires the governor of California to publish o list of substances known to the

state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses

to worn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances con

cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,

formoldehgde and soot, caused primarily bg the incomplete combustion of natural gas

or LP fuels. Properlg adjusted drgers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to

these substances con be minimized further bg properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

- This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

- Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only UL
approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.

- DO NOTinstall o clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. Ifflexible metal
(semi-rigid or foil-tgpe) duct is installed, 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 ore known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint.

These conditions will obstruct drger airflow and increase the risk of fire.

- Do not install or store this appliance in ong location where it could be exposed to water
and or weather.

- To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow oil installation instructions.

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

follow oil installation instructions.

Clothes dryer installation must be performed

by aqualified installer.
Install the clothes dryer according to these

instructions and in accordance with local codes.

In the state of Massachusetts:
Installation must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor,

plumber or gosfitter qualified or licensed bg the state.

• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves,they shall bethe T-handle type.

• A flexiblegas connector, when used,most not exceed 3feet.

_lk Thisis the safety alert symbol. Thissymbol alerts you to

potential hazards that con killor hurt you and others.

Allsafety messageswillfollowthesafety alert symbol andtheword
"DANGER""WARNING"or "CAUTION".Thesewords ore defined as:

Indicates o hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will resultindeath

or serious injury.

Indicates o hazardous

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situation which, if not
avoided, could result in

death orserious injury.

Indicates o hazardous
situation which, ifnot
avoided, could result in

minor or moderate injury.

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CAUTIO

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• No washer con completely remove oil.

• DONOTdry anything that has ever had any type of oil
on it (including cooking oils).

Fire Hazard

Electrical

Shock Hazard

Explosion

Hazard

NOTE:Installation and service of this dryer requires basicmechanical and
electricalskills, ttisyour responsibility to contact a qualified installer to

makethe electrical connections.

Items containing foam, rubber or plastic must be dried

on a clothesline or by usingon AirDry cycle.

• Failureto follow this instructions con resulton death or fire

Plug into a grounded 5 prong outlet.
DONOTremove ground prong.
DONOTuse an adapter.

DONOTuse an extension cord.
Failureto do so can resultin death, fire,or electrical shock.

• Keepflammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from @yen

• Place dryer at least 18 inches (/46cm) above the floor
for agarage installation.

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

DONOTallow children on or inthe appliance. Close

supervision of children isnecessary when the appliance

isused near children.

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Installation Instructions

Minimum Clearance in Alcove or Closet Installation

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides, 3 in.front, 7 in. top and 3 in. rear.

Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

(x2)

10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES

8" PIPE WRENCH

SLIPJOINT PLIERS FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

Step i
Step 2

Step 3

Step4
Step 5

Step 6
Step 7

Step 8
Step 9

Step10

Stepii

Verifg gour gas installation (seesection 2).
Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new drger

(seesection!).

Checkand ensure the existing external exhaust isclean (see
section 1)and meets attached installation specifications (see

section 6).
Removethe foam shipping pads (seesection 1).

Move the drger to the desired location.
Levelgour drger (see section 8).
Connect the gas supplg (seesection 3) and check for leaks

(seesection 4).

Connect the external exhaust (seesection 7).
Connect the power supplg (seesection 5).
Checkthe operation of the power supplg, gas connections,

and venting.

Placethe owners manual and the installation instructions

in a location where theg will benoticed bgthe owner.

LEVEL

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

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4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED }

4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL(SEMI RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT

(IFNEEDED) CLAMPS (2)
KIT WXO8XIOO7 ? (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS) OR

zi" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE) (C"'_
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT

(IFNEEDED.)

4" DIA METAL

ELBOW

4" DUCT

CLAMPS (2)

4" SPRING

EXHAUST

HOOD

UL-APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES
FOILTAPE

FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR

PiPE

COHPOUND SOAPSOLUTION

FORLEAKDETECTION

4" COVERPLATE
(KITWEIM454)
(IFNEEDED)

GLOVES

Foralcove or closet installation, seesection 9.
Forbathroom or bedroom installation, see section 10.
Formobile or manufactured home, see section 11.

Forgarage installation, see section 12.
Forside or bottom exhaust, see section 13.

Forconnecting inlet hoses,see section 14.
Fordoor reversing instructions, see section 15

Installation Instructions

[_ PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

OF NEW DRYER

TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.

DISCONNECTING GAS

TURNGAS
SHUT-OFF I_2_

VALVETOTHE _\d_

OFFPOSIT_._

DISCONNECTANDDISCARDOLD'_
FLEXIBLEGASCONNECTORAND ,_--/_

OLDDUCTINGMATERIAL.
REPLACEWITHNEWCSA(AGA)
APPROVEDFLEXIBLEGASLINE
CONNECTORANDULAPPROVED

TRANSITIONDUCT.

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NEVER REUSE OLD FLEXIBLE

CONNECTORS.

The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks
and personal injury. Always use new flexible

connectors when installing gas appliances.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST

OPENING

, Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition

duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.

INTERNAL jWALL
DUCT

OPENING CHECKTHEEXHAUST

HOODDAMPEROPENS
ANDCLOSESFREELY

[_ GAS REOUIREMENTS

AWAR I G FireHazard

• The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence
of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.!/NFPA

54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.!.

• This gas drger is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assemblg for use
onlg with natural gas. Using a conversion kit WE25ivI87 gour local

service organization can convert this drger for use with propane
(LP)gas. ALLCONVERSIONSMUSTBEMADEBYPROPERLYTRAINEDAND

QUALIFIEDPERSONNELANDINACCORDANCEWITHLOCALCODESAND
ORDINANCEREQUIREMENTS.

- The drger must be disconnected from the gas supplg piping sgstem
during ang pressure testing of that sgstem at a test pressure in

excess of 0.5 PSI(3.4 KPa).
The drger must be isolated from the gas supplg piping sgstem bg
closing the equipment shut-off valve during ang pressure testing

of the gas supplg piping of test pressure equal to or lessthan

0.5 PSI(3.4 KPa).

AWAR I G ° Usea newcSAInterna-

,_ gas supplg line.

Explosion Hazard • Securelg tighten all gas connections.

• If connected to LPgas, have a qualified person make sure gas
pressure does not exceed !3" water column.

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

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

Never reuse old flexible connectors.

• Install a shut-offvalve.

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

tional approved flexible

TILTTHEDRYER

SIDEWAYSAND
REMOVETHEFOAM
SHIPPINGPADSBY
PULLINGATTHESIDES

ANDBREAKINGTHEM
AWAYFROMTHE
DRYERLEGS.

BESURETOREMOVE
ALLOFTHEFOAM

PIECESAROUND
THELEGS.

ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION

, Gas clothes drgers 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.

3 11132

GAS

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1 25/32

3/8 NPT MALE
THREAD GAS
SUPPLY

NOTE:Addto vertical dimension the
distance between cabinet bottom to floor

GAS SUPPLY

- A 1/8 in. National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, accessible
for test gauge connection, must be installed immediatelg

upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact
gour local gas utilitg should gou have questions on the installation

of the plugged tapping.
Supplg line is to be !/2 in. rigid pipe and equipped with an acce-

sible shut-off within 6 ft.of, and in the same room with the drger.

Use pipe thread sealer compound appropriate for natural or

LPgas or use Teflon tape.

Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supplg.
Open shut-off valve.

You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector
(listed connector ANSI Z2!.24 / CSA6.!0). The length of the
connect shall not exceed 3 ft.

[-_ RECONNECTING GAS

Listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10

NEW METAL
FLEXIBLEGAS

LINECONNECTOR

ADAPTER

3/8" NPT

ELBOW

Installation Instructions

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOALL MALETHREADS.

1/8" NPTPIPE
PLUGFOR

INLETPRESSURE

ITEMSNOTSUPPLIED

ATLEAST1/2"

NOTE:The connector and fittings (]re designed for use
onlg on the origin(]l installation and (]re not to be reused

for (]nother (]ppli(]nce or (]t another Ioc(]tion. Keep flare

end of adaptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.
CAUTION: Use adaptors as shown. Connector nuts

must not be connected directlg to pipe threads.

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOTHEADAPTERAND

DRYERGASINLET.

Tighten all connections using two adjustoble
wrenches. Do not overtorque gas connections!

[] LEAK TEST

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USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR
GAS LEAKS.

Tighten the flexible

gas line using two
adjustable wrenches.

GASVALVE.

OPEN

Checkall connections for leakswith soapg solution or equivalent.
Applg soap solution. Leak test solution must not contain ammonia
which could cause damage to the brass fittings. Ifleaks(]re found.

close valve, retighten the joint, and repeat the soap test.

Installation Instructions

[] ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND PERSONAL
INJURY:

"DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD

OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.

Thedryer must beelectrically grounded in accordance
with local codes, or inthe absence of local codes, with

the National ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70 or Canadian

ElectricalCode,CSAC22.1.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and
connected to a properly grounded branch circuit, pro -
tected bg a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay
fuse. If electrical supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed
electrician install an approved outlet.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION

ENSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS

BEFORE USE

IFLOCALCODES PERMIT,
AN EXTERNALGROUND
WIRE (NOT PROVIDED),
WHICH MEETS

LOCALCODES,MAY BE
ADDED BY ATTACHINGTO

THE GREENGROUND
SCREW ONTHE REAROF

THE DRYER,AND TO A
GROUNDED METALCOLD

WATERPIPEOROTHER

ESTABLISHEDGROUND.

CABLE OUTLET

AWAR I

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.

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THIS DRYER IS EQUIPPED WITH A
THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING) PLUG FOR

YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK

HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED
DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED

THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. DO NOT
CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING

PRONG FROM THIS PLUG.

[] EXHAUST INFORMATION

AWAR I G

IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES, THE
REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 in

(102ram). DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN
SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.

Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
, Increase the drying times and the energy cost.

, Reduce the dryer life.

• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR

RESPONSIBILITY. Problems due to incorrect

installation are not covered bg the warranty.

Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil

transition duct and replace with UL listed
transition duct.

The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLEduct length and number of
bends of 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 in the table below.

Installation Instructions

EXHAUST INFORMATION (cont.)

NORMAL VENT

EXHAUST LENGTH

RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM LENGTH

Exhaust HoodTypes

Recommended Useonlgfor short

No. of 90° Rigid Rigid

Elbows Meta Meta

0 90 Feet 60 Feet

! 60 Feet 45 Feet

2 45 Feet 55 Feet
5 55 Feet 25 Feet

4 25 Feet 15 Feet

run installations

LONG VENT

EXHAUST LENGTH

RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM LENGTH

ExhaustHood Types

Recommended Useonlgfor sho rt

run installations

[] EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOOD OR WALL CAP

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entrg of birds

or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistanceto the exhaust

airflowandshouldrequirelittleornomaintenoceto preventclogging

• Neverinstallascreeninor overthe exhaust duct. Thiscould

cause lint build up.

• Wallcaps must be installedat least12in.above ground level

or ang other obstruction with the opening pointed down.

SEPARATION OF TURNS

Forbest performance, separate all turns bg at least 4 ft.of straight
duct, including distance between lastturn and exhaust hood.

TURNS OTHER THAN 90 °

• Oneturn of 45° or lessmag beignored.

• Two 45oturns should be treated as one 90oturn.

• Eachturn over Q5oshould be treated as one 90oturn.

SEALING OF JOINTS

- All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each
section of duct must point awag from the drger.

- The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other
fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint.

- Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight bg wrapping
the overlapped joints with duct tape.

- Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors

1/4 inch per foot.

INSULATION
Ductworkthatrunsthroughan unheatedareaorisnearair

conditioningshouldbeinsulatedtoreducecondensationand

lintbuild-up.

No. of 90 ° Rigid Rigid

Elbows Metal Metal

0 150 Feet 125 Feet

! 155 Feet !!5 Feet
2 125 Feet !05 Feet
5 !!5 Feet 95 Feet

4 105 Feet 85 Feet
5 95 Feet 75 Feet

ONLY THESE MODELS

GTDL740EDWW
GTDL740G DWW

Foreverg extra 90°elbow, reduce the allowable vent sgstem
length bg 10ft.

Two 45° elbows wilt be treated like one 90° elbow.

Forthe side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the

chart.
The totot vent sgstem length includes utt the straight portions

and elbows of the sgstem (transition duct included).

PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE

ORGANIZATIONS

• Rigid Metal Duct Components
WX8X63 4" x 1' Duct

WX8X64 4" x 2' Duct
WX8X51 4" Elbow
WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood

• Flexible Metal Duct Components
WX8X58 4" Clamps (2)

WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood
WX08X10077 6' UL-Listed, Flexible Metal (Semi-Rigid)

Duct, 2 Clamps, 2 Close Elbows

WEIM454 Cover rear exhaust opening