GE GTDX400GD0WS, GTDP220GF0WW, GTDX300GM1WS, GHDP490GF0WW, GTDP300GM1WS Installation Instructions Manual

Installation

Instructions l'°so r'er1@

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BEFOREYOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

•IN PORTANT-Save these instructions for

local inspector's use.

•IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes

and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Besureto leavethese
instructionswith the customer.

• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions
with your Owner's Hanual for future reference.

• Before the old dryer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the dryer door.

• inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten
the outlet walls if they are bent.

• Service information and the wiring diagram

are locatedin thecontrolconsole.

• Donot allowchildren on or inthe appliance.
Closesupervisionof childrenis necessarywhen
theappliance isusednear children.

• installthe dryer wherethe temperatureis
aboveSO°Ffor satisfactory operationof the
dryercontrol system.

• Productfailuredue to improper installationis
not coveredunderthe Warranty.

WARNING RISK OF FIRE

• To reducethe risk ofsevereinjuryor death, follow all installationinstructions.

• Clothesdryer installationmust be performed bya qualifiedinstaller.

• Installthe clothesdryer accordingto these instructionsand inaccordance with local
codes.Inthe absenceof localcodes,installationmust complywith National FuelGas
Code,ANSIZ22].l/NFPA54or the CanadianNaturalGasand PropaneInstallationCode,
CSAB149.1.

•CaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterand ToxicEnforcementAct.

Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publish alistof substancesknownto the

state tocause cancer,birth defectsor other reproductiveharm and requiresbusinesses
to warn customersofpotential exposureto suchsubstances.Gasappliancescan

causeminor exposuretofour of thesesubstances,namelybenzene,carbonmonoxide,

formaldehydeand soot, causedprimarily by the incompletecombustionof naturalgas

or LPfuels.Properlyadjusted dryerswitiminimizeincomplete combustion. Exposure

to these substancescan beminimizedfurther by properlyventingthe dryerto the

outdoors.

• Thisdryer must be exhaustedto the outdoors.

• Useonly4" rigid metalducting for exhaustingthe clothesdryer to the outdoors.

• DONOTinstall aclothesdryer with flexible plasticducting materials.If flexiblemetal
(semi-rigidorfoil-type) duct isinstalled,it mustbe ULlisted andinstalledin accordance

with the instructionsfound in "ConnectingTheDryerToHouseVent" onpage6 ofthis

manual.Flexibleventing materials areknownto collapse,beeasiiy crushed,and trap
lint.Theseconditionswilt obstruct dryerairflow and increasethe risk of fire.

• Donot installor store this appliancein any locationwhere it could beexposedto water
andorweather.

• Savetheseinstructions.(Installers:Besureto leavethese instructionswith the
customer).

In the state of Massachusetts:

• Installation must beperformed by a qualified or licensedcontractor,
plumber,or gasfitter qualified or licensedby the state.

• Whenusing ball-type gasshut-offvalves, they shall beT-handletype.

• Aflexible gasconnector, when used,must not exceed3 feet.

TOOLS YOU

WILL NEED

(x2)

10"ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES

, ic................._)

8"PIPEWRENCH LEVEL

SLIPJOINTPLIERS FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER

)

MATERIALSYOUWILLNEED

4"DIA.METALDUCT I====_

(RECOMMENDED)

4"DIAMMETALELBOW

4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

(IFNEEDED)

KITWXO8X10077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)

4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

(IFNEEDED.)

Step 1 Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).
Step 2 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of

New Dryer (see section 1).

Step ] Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust is

Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation

Specifications (see section 6).
Step 4 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 5 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 6 Level Your Dryer (see section 8).
Step 7 Connect the Gas Supply (see section ]) and check for

leaks (see section 4).

PIPE

SOAPSOLUTION

FORLEAKDETECTION

EXHAUSTHOOD COMPOUND

4"DUCTCLAMPS DUCTTAPE

OR SAFETYGLASSES

4"SPRINGCLAMPS

FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTOR GLOVES

Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9 Connect the Power Supply (see section 5).
Step 10 Check the Operation of the Power Supply, Gas

Connections, and Venting.

Step 11 Place the Owner's Manual and the Installation

Instructions in a location where they will be noticed

by the owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 9.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.
For garage installation (if allowed by local codes), see section 12.

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Installation Instructions

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and J_in. rear.

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

[] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

OF NEW DRYER

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

exhaust.

DISCONN_TING GAS

TURNGAS

SHUT-OFFVALVE1(7_ DISCONNECTANDDISCARDOLD

_u FLEXIBLEGASCONNECTORAND

TOTHEOFF

POSITION.x'_ _--_ OLDTRANSITIONDUCTING

MATERIAL,REPLACEWITHNEW
CSA(AGA)APPROVEDFLEXIBLE
GASLINECONNECTORANDUL
APPROVEDTRANSITIONDUCT.

WARNING - NEVERREUSEOLD

FLEXIBLE CON NECTORS.
The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks

and personal injury. Always use new flexible connec-
tors 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.

WALL

INTERNALDUCT

CHECKTHATEXHAUST

OPENING HOODDAMPEROPENS

ANDCLOSESFREELY.

TILTTHE DRYERSIDEWAYS
AND REMOVE THE FOAM

SHIPPING PADS BY

PULLING ATTHE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE DRYER

LEGS.BE SURETO

REMOVEALL OFTHE

FOAM PIECESAROUND
THE LEGS.

[] GAS REQUIREMENTS

tLWARNING

Installation must conform to local codes and

ordinances, or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL
GASCODE,ANSI Z223.

This gas drger is equipped with a Valve & Burner

Assemblg for use onlg with natural gas. Using
conversion kit WE25X0217, gour local service
organization can convert this drger for use with
propane (LP)gas. ALL CONVERSIONSMUSTBEMADE BY
PROPERLYTRAINED AND QUALIFIEDPERSONNELAND

IN ACCORDANCEWITH LOCALCODESAND ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS.

The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply

piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at a test pressure in excess of O.5PSI(3.4 KPa).

The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping

system bg closing the equipment shut-off valve during
ang pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test
pressure equal to or less than 0.5 PSI(3.4 KPa).

DRYERGASSUPPLYCONNECTION

A 2-5/8" 3/8"NPTMALETHREADGASSUPPLY

NOTE:Addtoverticaldimension

thedistancebetweencabinet

bottomtofloor.

;AS SUPPLY

A 1/8-in.National PipeTaper 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-in. rigid pipe and equipped with
an accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same
room with the dryer.

Use pipe thread sealer compound or Teflon tape appro-
priate for natural or LPgas.
You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector
listed connector ANSIZ21.24/CSA 6.10. The length of the
connect shall not exceed 3 ft.
Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.
Open shut-off valve.

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 lO00
ft. above sea level.

• Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances or,
in their absence,the NATIONALFUELGASCODE,ANSIZ223.

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Installation Instructions

IYI RECONNECTING GAS

Listed connector ANSt Z21.24 / CSA 6.10

1/8" NPT PIPE

NEW METAL PLUG FOR

GAS
FLEXIBLEGAS INLETPRESSURE
LINECONNECTOR

ADAPTER

ELBOW

3/8" NPT

SHUT-OFF

PIPE SIZE

ITEMSNOT SUPPLIED _AT LEAST1/2"

Note: The connector and fittings are designed for use
only on the original installation and are not to be reused
for another appliance or at another location. Keep flare
end of adaptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.

CAUTION: Use adapters as shown. Connector

nuts must not be connected directly to pipe threads.

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOTHEADAPTERAND
DRYERGASINLET.

GASLINEUSINGTWO_ I

TIGHTENTHE FLEXIBLE"_

ADJUSTABLEWRENCHE& _

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND

TOALL MALETHREADS.

TIGHTEN ALL CONNECTIONS

USINGTWO ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES.
DO NOT OVERTORQUE GAS CONNECTIONS!

I%-1LEAK TEST

WARNING: NEVERUSEANOPEN

FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.

OPEN

GASVALVE.

Check all connections for teoks with soopg solution or equivalent.
Apptg soap solution. Leek test solution must not contain ammo-

niawhich could cause damage to the brass fittings.IfleaksGre

found, close v(]lve, retighten the joint, and repeat the soap test.

3

Installation Instructions

[] ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

INFORMATION

WARNING - TOREDUCETHE

RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

AND PERSONAL INJURY:

• DO NOT USEAN EXTENSIONCORDORAN ADAPTER
PLUGWITH 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 NATIONAL
ELECTRICALCODE,ANSI/NFPANO.70.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This appliance must be supplied with 120V,60Hz, and
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 the
above specifications, it is recommended that (] licensed
electrician install an approved outlet.

WARNING - THISDRYERIS

EQUIPPED 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.

ENSUREPROPERGROUND
EXISTSBEFOREUSE.

IF LOCAL CODES PERMIT,
AN EXTERNAL GROUND WIRE
(NOT PROVIDED), WHICH MEETS

LOCAL CODES, MAY BE ADDED

BYATTACHING TO THE GREEN
GROUND SCREW ON THE REAR
OF THE DRYER, AND TO A GROUNDED

METAL COLD WATER PIPE OR OTHER

ESTABLISHED GROUND.

4

I-_ EXHAUST INFORMATION

WARNING -IN CANADA AND IN THE

UNITED STATES,THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT
DIAMETER IS 4 IN (102mm). DO NOT USEDUCT
LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST
LENGTH TABLE.
Usingexhaustlongerthan specifiedlengthwill:

increasethedrying timesand the energycost.
Reducethe dryerlife.

• Accumulatelint,creatinga potential firehazard.
Thecorrect exhaustinstallation isYOURRESPONSIBILITY.

Problemsdueto incorrect installation are not covered by
the warranty.

Removeanddiscardexisting plasticor metalfoil transition
duct and replacewith ULlistedtransition duct.

TheMAXIMUMALLOWABLEduct lengthand numberof
bendsof theexhaust systemdependsuponthetype of duct,
numberof turns,the type of exhausthood (wallcap),and all
conditionsnoted below.Themaximumduct length for rigid

metal duct isshowninthetable below.

EXHAUST LENGTH

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended

Use only for short

run installations

4" DIA

.......II-.

Rigid,

Metal

90 Feet
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet

No. of 90° Rigid,

Elbows Hetal

0 60 Feet
1 45 Feet
2 35 Feet
3 25 Feet

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOOD ORWALL CAP

• Terminateina mannerto preventback drafts or entry of birds
or otherwildlife.

• Terminationshouldpresentminimalresistanceto the exhaust
air flow and shouldrequirelittleor nomaintenanceto prevent
clogging.

•Neverinstalla screenin or overtheexhaustduct.Thiscould
causelint buildup.

• Wallcapsmust beinstalledat least12in. abovegroundlevel
or anyother obstructionwith the openingpointeddown.

SEPARATIONOFTURNS
Forbest performance,separateallturns by at least4ft. of
straightduct, includingdistance betweenlastturn andexhaust

hood.

TURNSOTHERTHAN900

• Oneturn of 450or lessmaybe ignored.

• Two450turnsshouldbetreated as one 900turn.

• Eachturn over450shouldbetreated asone 900turn.

SEALINGOFJOINTS

•Alljointsshouldbetight to avoidleaks.Themale endof each
sectionof duct must pointawayfrom thedryer.

•Donotassemblethe ductwork with fastenersthat extend into
the duct. Theywill serveasa collectionpointfor lint.

•Ductjoints canbe madeair andmoisture-tight bywrapping
the overlappedjoints with duct tape.

•Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors

1/4 inch per foot.

INSULATION
Ductwork that runs throughanunheatedareaor is near air

conditioningshouldbeinsulatedto reducecondensationand
lintbuild-up.