GE GTDL210ED2WW Installation Guide

Installation

Electric Dryer

Instructions

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Readthese instructions completely and

corefully.
, IMPORTANT- Save these instructions

for local inspector's use.

, IMPORTANT- Observe oil 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 Manualfor 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 is necessary
when the appliance isused 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.

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WARNING RiSK OF FIRE

,To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation

instructions.

, Clothes dryer installation must be performed by u qualified installer.

Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in

accordance with local codes.
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

Useonly rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork insidethe dryer cabinet and use

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

DO NOTinstall u clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If
flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be ULlisted
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 locution where it could be
exposed to water and or weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions
with the customer).

NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to contact

a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.

TOOLSYOU

WILL NEED

4"DAMETALDUCT

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 is clean (see
section 1)and meets attached installation specifications (see
section 3).

Step 3

Remove the foam shipping pads (seesection 1).

Step 4

Move the dryer to the desired location.

Step 5

Connect the power supply (seesection 2).
Connect the external exhaust (see section/4).

Step 6

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4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

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4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)

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ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

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Step 7 Levelyour dryer (seesection 5).
Step 8 Check the operation of the power supply and venting.
Step 9 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 6.
For bathroom or bedroom installation, see section 7.
For mobile or manufactured home, see section 8.

For garage installation (ifallowed by local codes), see section 9.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 10.

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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 1 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

ANDCLOSESFREEL_

TILTTHE DRYERSIDEWAYS
AND REMOVETHE FOAM

SHIPPING PADS BY

PULLING ATTHE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROMTHE DRYER

LEGS.BE SURETO

REMOVEALLOFTHE

FOAM PIECESAROUND
THE LEGS.

CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR

MOBILE HOlE INSTALLATION)

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

WARNING:

Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance
is installed 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
areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the

neutral conduction.

Remove ground strap Fuse Screw Hot Relocate
and discard. Keep Wire green

green ground screw ground

screw

Stn 3/4" UL
Relief Recognized

Bracket Strain Relief

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_]ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION

WARNING - To REDUCETHERISKOF

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 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL

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,

120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30 amp 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.

4 #10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 3OA power supply
cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or
spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).

1.Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.

2.Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall

receptacle.

3.Removethe 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) line to 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.

AIILW_KI_I||_IIO: NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

Installation instructions

CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION

If required, by local code, install external
ground (not provided} to grounded metal,
cold water pipe, or other established
ground determined by a qualified

electrician.

Green Ground Screw

& Ground Strap

3 #10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply
cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or

spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).

3-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.

!. 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 L! 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.

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|Wf'_K|'_||'_: NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

Fuse

Screw Hot

Wire

Wire

Strain
Relief 3/4" UL

Bracket Recognized

Strain Relief

(white}

[-_EXHAUST INFORMATIO

, ,WARNING -IN CANADA AND IN THE

UNITED STATES,THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT
DIAMETER IS4 in(102mm). 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 by 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 is shown in the table below.

EXHAUST LENGTH

RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUMLENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended run installations

No of 90° Rigid Rigid

Elbows Metdl Met(]l

0 150 Feet 125 Feet

i 135 Feet 115 Feet

2 125 Feet 105 Feet
3 115 Feet 95 Feet

4 105 Feet 85 Feet
5 95 Feet 75 Feet

, Forevery extra 90°

elbow, reduce the allowable vent system

length by 10ft.

, Two 45° elbows will betreated likeone 90°elbow.
, Forthe side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the

chart.

, Thetotal vent system length includes all the straight portions

and elbows of the system (transitionduct included).

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOODORWALLCAP
, Terminate in amanner to prevent backdrafts or entryof birds

or other wildlife.

, Termination should present minimal resistance to the

exhaust air flow and should require little or no maintenance
to prevent clogging.

, Neverinstall a screen in or over the exhaust duct. Thiscould

cause lint build up.

, Wall caps must beinstalled at least12 in.above ground level

or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.

SEPARATIONOFTURNS

Forbest performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of

straight duct, including distance between lastturn and exhaust

hood.

TURNSOTHERTHAN90°

, Oneturn of 450or lessmay be ignored.
, Two 450turns should be treated as one 900turn.

, Eachturn over 450should be treated asone 900turn.

Use only for short

112"