GE GTDL200EM1WW, GTDL310EM1WS Installation Guide

Installation

lectric Drger

Instructions

Questions on Installation? Call: 800.GE.CARES (US)

or visit our web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Readthese instructions completely and

carefully.

• IM PORTANT- 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.

• 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 in the appliance. Close supervision of children isnecessary 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.

- 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 installer.

• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in

accordance with local codes.

• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Useonlyrigid metal 4" diameter ductwork insidethe dryer cabinet and use

only ULapproved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.

• DONOTinstall 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. Flexibleventing

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 and or weather.

• Save these instructions. (Installers: Besure to leave these instructions

with the customer).

NOTE: Installation and service of this drger requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. It is gour responsibilitg to

contact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.

TOOLSYOU

MATERIALSYOUWILL NEED

WILL NEED

4"DIA.METALDUCT

SLIPJOINTPLIERS

FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER

Step 1 Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer

(seesection 1).

Step 2 Check and ensure the existing external exhaust isclean (see

section 1)and meets attached installation specifications (see

section 3). Step 3 Remove the foam shipping pads (see section 1). Step 4 Move the dryer to the desired location. Step 5 Connect the power supply (seesection 2). Step 6 Connect the external exhaust (seesection 4).

(RECOMMENDED}

4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

KITWXB8XIBO77(INCLUDES2ELBOWSI

4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE1

(IFNEEDED)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

(IFNEEDED,)

#'DUCT

CLAMPS(2) EXHAUST

4"SPRING

CLAMPS(2)

4"DIA.METAL

ELBOW

DUCTTAPE GLOVES

4" COVERPLATE{IFNEEDED

{KITWEIM4541

Step7 Levelyour dryer (seesection5).

Step 8 Checkthe operation ofthe power supply and venting.

Step9 PlacetheOwner'sManualandthe InstallationInstructions

in a locationwheretheywill benoticedbythe owner.

Foralcoveor closetinstallation,seesection6. Forbathroom or bedroominstallation,seesection7.

Formobileor manufacturedhome,seesection8. Forgarageinstallation(ifallowed by localcodes),seesection9.

Forsideor bottom exhaust,seesection10.

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SAFETY

GLASSES

3/4"STRAIN

RELIEF

ULRECOGNIZED

DRYERPOWER

CORDKIT

(NOTPROVIDED

WITHDRYER)

ULRATED 120/240V,]OA

WITH3OR4PRONGS,

IDENTIFYTHEPLUG

TYPEASPERTHE

HOUSERECEPTACLE BEFOREPURCHASING

LINECORD,

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 i 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.

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

ANDCLOSESFREELY.

TILTTHE 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.

12-1ELECTRICALCONNECTION INFORMATION

- kWARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK 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 NATIONALELECTRICAL

CODE,ANSI/NFPANO. 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,

Z20/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, :30amp circuit is required.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, perma- nent 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 HOME INSTALLATION)

NOTE:Since January 1,1996, the National Electric code requires that the new constructions utilize a 4-wire con- nection to an electric dryer.

WARNING:

Onlg a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appli- ance is instolled in a location where grounding through

the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for the new branch-circuit

installations, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and areos where local codes prohibit grounding through the

neutrol conduction.

REMOVEGROUNDSTRAP ANDDISCARD.KEEPGREEN

GROUNDSCREW

_SCREWS

COVER

1.Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (:30amp) 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) lineto 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.

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AEIiW/'AKI_III_I_: NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

HOT

WIRE RELOCATEGREEN

GROUNDSCREW HERE

3/4",UL HOT RECOGNIZED WIRE STRAINRELIEF

/4#10AWGMINIMUMCOPPER CONDUCTORSOR120/240V30APOWER SUPPLYCORDKITMARKEDFORUSE

WITHDRYERS&PROVIDEDWITH CLOSEDLOOPORSPADETERMINALS WITHUPTURNEDENDS(NOTSUPPLIED}

GREENOR

RELIEF BRACKET

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE CONNECTION

IFREQUIRED,BYLOCALCODE, INSTALLEXTERNALGROUND

(NOTPROVIDED)TOGROUNDED METAL,COLDWATERPIPE,OR GREEN GROUND

OTHERESTABLISHEDGROUND GROUND STRAP DETERMINEDBYAQUALIFIED SCREW

ELECTRICIAN. HOT

% BRACKET

COVER CONDUCTORSOR120/240V]0APOWER

WiRE STRAINRELIEF

3/< UL RECOGNIZED

NEUTRAL (White) HOT

] #10AWGMINIMUMCOPPER

SUPPLYCORDKITMARKEDFORUSE WITHDRYERS&PROVIDEDWITHCLOSED LOOPORSPADETERMINALSWITH UPTURNEDENDS(NOTSUPPLIED).

WIRE

s-wire Connection

Not for use in Canada. DONOTuse for Mobile Home Installations. NOTfor use on new construction. NOTfor use on 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. Besure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.

3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.

4. Install 3/4 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 (3)securely.

7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.

8. Reinstall the cover.

I Z WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE ICOVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

[] EXHAUST INFORMATION

- WARNING -INCANADAANDINTHE

UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4in (102ram). DO NOT USE

DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EX- HAUST LENGTH TABLE. Using exhaust longer than specified length will:

• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.

• Reducethe dryer life.

• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.

The correct exhaust installation is YOUR

RESPONSIBILITY.Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by the warranty.

Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and replace with ULlisted transition duct. The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct 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.

EXHAUST LENGTH

RECOMMENDEDMAXIHUI LENGTH

ExhaustHoodTypes

Recommended runinstallations

4" 1"_I

No, of 90 °

Elbows

0 1

2 3

Rigid

Metal

150 Feet 135 Feet

125 Feet 115 Feet

105 Feet

95 Feet

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOOD OR WALL CAP

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to

the exhaust air flow and should require little or no

maintenance to prevent clogging.

• Never install ascreen in or over the exhaust duct. This

could cause lint build up.

• Wall caps must be installed at least 12in.aboveground level

or anyother obstruction with the openingpointed down.

SEPARATIONOFTURNS

For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft.

of straight duct, including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.

TURNSOTHERTHAN 90°

• Oneturn of 45oor less may be ignored.

• Two 450 turns should be treated as one 900turn.

• Each turn over 450should betreated as one 900 turn.

Useon@ forshort

4" DIA.

I-_ 2-I/2"

Rigid

Metal

125 Feet 115 Feet

105 Feet 95 Feet

85 Feet

75 Feet

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