GE GTDL210ED3WW, GTDL210ED4WW, GTDL210ED5WW Installation Guide

Installation

Electric Dryer

Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Readthese instructions completely and

carefully.

. IMPORTANT- sovethese instructions

for Iocol inspector's use.

, IMPORTANT = Observe oll governing

codes ond ordinonces.

, Note to Installer- Be sure to leove 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 discorded, remove the dryer doon

, Service informotion ond the wiring diogrom

are Iocoted in the control console.

, Do not ollow children on or in the opplionce.

Close supervision of children is necessory
when the opplionce is used neor children.

,Instoll the dryer where the temperoture is

above 50°F for satisfactory operation of
the dryer control system.

, Product foilure due to improper instollotion

is not covered under the Vorronty.

Questions?

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

WARNING RISK OF FIRE

, To reduce the risk of severe injury or deoth, follow oll instollotion

instructions.

, Clothes dryer instollotion must be performed by o quolified instollen
,Instoll the clothes dryer occording to these instructions ond in

occordonce with Iocol codes.

, This dryer must be exhousted to the outdoors.
, Use only rigid metol 4" diometer ductwork inside the dryer cobinet ond

use only UL opproved tronsition ducting between the dryer ond the home
duct.

, DO NOT instoll o clothes dryer with flexible plostic ducting moteriols.

If flexible metol (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be
UL listed ond instolled in occordonce with the instructions found in

"Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on pages 4-5 of this monuol.
Flexible venting moteriols ere known to collopse, be eosily crushed,
and trop lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increose

the risk of fire.

, Do not instoll or store this opplionce in ony Iocotion where it could be

exposed to woter ond or weothen

,Sove these instructions. (Instollers: 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.

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4"DIA,METALDUCT

(RECOMMENDED)

4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

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4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)

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4"SPRING

CLAMPS(2)

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4"DIA,METAL

ELBOWCLAMPS(2) EXHAUST

DUCTTAPE GLOVES

HOOD

SAFETY

GLASSES

3/4"STRAIN

RELIEF

ULRECOGNIZED

DRYERPOWER

CORDKIT

(NOTPROVIDED

WITHDRYER)

ULRATED
!20/240V,30A

WITH3OR4PRONGS,

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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.

rl] 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

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INTERNALDUCT
OPENING DPENS

CHECKTHATEXHAUST

ANDCLOSESFREELY{

TILTTHE DRYER SIDEWAYS
AND REMOVETHE FOAM

SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING ATTHE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE DRYER

LEGS. BESURETO
REMOVEALL OF THE
FOAM PIECESAROUND
THE LEGS.

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
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 strop Hot Relocate
and discard. Keep Wire green
green ground screw

here

Fuse

Cover

Strain 3/4" UL
Relief Recognized

Bracket Strain Relief

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[]_]ELECTRICALCONNECTION INFORMATION

,JlVV/-_III'_II'_- 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 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,

!20/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 130amp circuit is required.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal

permanent 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 30A power supply

cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or

spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).

!.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 13/4in.ULrecognized 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 (13)securely.

8.Properly secure power cord to strain relief.

9.Reinstall the cover.

,JIW/'_l'IN||'_10: 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.

f _ Wire

Green Ground Screw
& Ground Strap

Cover

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) lineto 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.

,_LVM/_I'II_I|I_I_: NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

Hot

Fuse

Strain 3/4" UL
Relief Recognized

Bracket Strain Relief

EXHAUST INFORMATION

kWARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE

UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST
DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 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.
, 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 UL listed 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.

RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUMLENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended run installotions

.....4 0,,I.....

No of 90° Rigid Rigid

Elbows Metol Metal

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

, Foreveryextra 90°elbow,reducethe allowable vent system

length by 10 ft.

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

chart.

, Thetotal ventsystem lengthincludes allthe straight portions

and elbows ofthe system(transition duct included).

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOODORWALLCAP
, Terminate in a manner to prevent backdrafts or entry of

birdsor other wildlife.

, Termination should present minimal resistanceto the

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

, Never installa screeninor overthe exhaust duct. This

could cause lint build up.

, Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in.above ground

levelor any other obstruction with the opening pointed

down.

SEPARATIONOFTURNS
Forbest performance, separate allturns by at least 4 ft.

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

TURNSOTHERTHAN90°

, One turn of 450or lessmay beignored.
, Two 450turns should betreated asone 900turn.

, Eachturn over 450should be treated as one900turn.

Use only for short