GE GTD72EBSN0WS, GTD72GBSN0WS Installation Guide
Installation
WARNING
Dryers
Instructions
Questions? Call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local electrical
inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT –
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.
• 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.
• Service information and the wiring diagram are located
in the control console.
Observe all governing codes and
- Risk of Fire
• 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 4 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
DIMENSIONS
Cubic
Foot
6.2
7.2
7.4
7.4 with
steam
X Y
43 3/8”
(110 cm)
43 3/8”
(110 cm)
43 3/4”
(111 cm)
45 3/4”
(116 cm)
26 3/4”
(68 cm)
29 1/2”
(75 cm)
30 1/2”
(78 cm)
30 1/2”
(78 cm)
27”
(68.8 cm)
X
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
and water damage.
Parts and Accessories
Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com, 24 hours a day
or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours.
years to reduce the risk of hose failures
Part Number Accessory
WE25X20060
WE49X25794
WE1M847 Long Hose
OR SEPARATELY
WE1M847 Long Hose and
WE1M848 Short Hose
Y
X
Side ViewFront View
4 1/4”
(10.8 cm)
Complete Kit (hoses, Y-adapter, washers)
or
Kit (Short hose, Y-adapter, washers)
and
4 5/8”
(11.7 cm)
ACCESSORIES:
Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com, 24 hours a day or
by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours.
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Part Number Accessory
PM14X10056
WX14X10007
PM08X10085
Dryer door opening vent brush
LintEater™ Dryer rotary tube brush
Flexible Metal Dryer Transition Duct
Installation Instructions
WARNING
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
- 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.
• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0” either side
1” rear
1” front
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 AT
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 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 SAFETY
STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 3280 or STANDARD
FOR MOBILE HOMES CAN/CSA-Z240 MH, or,
when such standards are 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
■
10” Adjustable
wrenches (2)
■
8” Pipe wrench
■
Flat-blade
screwdriver
■
Slip-joint pliers
■
Level
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
■
4” dia. metal elbow
■
Pipe compound or
PTFE tape
■
Flexible gas line
connector
■
Gloves
■
Soap solution for
leak detection
■
Exhaust hood
• 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
■
Duct clamps (2) or
Spring clamps (2)
■
Safety glasses
■
4” dia. metal duct
(recommended)
■
4” dia., UL-listed
flexible metal duct
(if needed)
■
Duct tape
■
Gas pipe adapters (2),
elbow and pipe plug
■
4” Cover Plate
(Kit WE49X22606)
(if needed)
• Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.
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Installation Instructions
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
1-7/8"
3-1/8"
3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
NOTE: Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)
GAS REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
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.
- Fire Hazard
FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS ONLY
Dryer as produced by manufacturer is to be used
only with a natural gas supply. A manufacturersupplied conversion kit is required to convert this
dryer for propane gas supply. Use propane
conversion kit WE25X217
. Conversion must be
made by properly trained and qualified personnel
in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
gas
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
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 4 feet.
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.
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