GE GTDP220EF3WW, GHDP490EF4WW, GTDX185ED4CC, GTDP280EH1WS, GHDP490EF3WW Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions

ElectricDryer

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Readtheseinstructionscompletelyendcarefully.

• IMPORTANT- save these instructions for local

inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.

• Noteto Installer - Besureto leavetheseinstructionswith the
customer.

• Noteto Customer- Keeptheseinstructionswithyour Owner's
Manualfor future reference.

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

• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet

walls ifthey are bent.

• Serviceinformation andthe wiring diagram are locatedinthe
controlconsole.

• Donot allowchildrenonor in theappliance.Closesupervision
of children is necessary when the appliance is used near

children.

• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for
satisfactoryoperation 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.

Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the

clothes dryer to the outdoors.

DONOTinstall a 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 page 5 of 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 and or weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave
these instructions with the customer).

Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's
instructions and local codes.

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.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER

SLIPJOINTPLIERS

FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

4"DIAM_TALDUCT V/ll

(RECOMUENDED)

"--L4J

8"DUCT #'DIA METAL

CLAMPS(2) ELBOW

OR

#'SPRING

CLAMPS(2)

4"DIAFLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

(IFNEEDED)

KITWXOBX1BB77(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)

4"DIAFLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED)

EXHAUST SAFETY

HOOD GLASSES

DUCTTAPE GLOVES

3/4"STRAIN

RELIEF

ULRECOGNIZED

DRYERPOWER

CORDKIT

(NOTPROVIDED

WITHDRYER)
ULRATED
120/240V3OA
WITH3OR4PROGS
IDENTIFYTHEPLUG
TYPEASPERTHE
HOUSERECEPTACLE
BEFOREPURCHASING
LINECORD

Step ! Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of

New Dryer (seesection 1).
Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust
is Clean (seesection 1)and MeetsAttached Installation
Specifications (seesection 3).
Step 3 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (seesection 1).
Step 4 Hove the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 5 Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Step 6 Connect the External Exhaust (seesection 4).

Step 7 Level Your Dryer (seesection 5).
Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supply & Venting.
Step 9 Place Owner's Manual and 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.
Forgarage installation (ifallowedbylocalcodes),seesection9.
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 i in. rear.

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

FIIPREPARING 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

CHECKTHATEXHAUST

OPENING ../HOODDAMPEROPENS

ANDCLOSESFREELY.

TILTTHE DRYERSIDEWAYS
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,

F21ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION

t WARNING - TOREDUCETHE

RISKOF 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 requiredtime-delay fusesor circuit breakers.

A four or three-wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V,

60Hz,:30amp circuit isrequired.Ifthe electricsupply doesnot
meet the above specifications,then call a licensedelectrician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Thisdryer must beconnectedto agrounded metal,permanent
wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must

be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal onthe appliance.

CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)

NOTES: Since January :1, :1996, the National Electric
code requires that the new constructions utilize a

4-wire connection to an electric dryer.

WARNING: Onlyo 4-conductorcordshall

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 Relocote

and discord, Keep [ ___._Wire green
green ground screw _ _ ,/ _'--_k ground

, _/.._. "_ here

_ Hot _;/. V_I. .

c I _ I I_-j

over_ } _ Stroin 3/4" UL

/ I Relief Recognized

-- _ Bracket Stroin Relief

4 #t0 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply
cord kit marked for usewith dryers and provided with closed loop or
spode 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 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 L! 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.

I WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE !

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

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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.

Hot

Wire

Green Ground Screw

& Ground Strap

Cover

Fuse

Strain 3/4" UL

Relief Recognized
Bracket Strain Relief

3 #10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply
cord kit marked for usewith 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.

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.

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.

WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

[-3]EXHAUST INFORMATION

i WARNING -INCANADAANDINTHE

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

Usingexhaust longer than specified length will:
. Increasethe drying times and the energy cost.
, Reducethe dryer life.
, Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.

Thecorrect exhaust installation isYOUR

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

Removeand discard existing plasticor metal foil transition
duct and replacewith ULlisted transition duct.
TheMAXIMUMALLOWABLEduct length and number of
bends of the exhaust systemdepends upon the type of
duct, number of turns,the type of exhaust hood (wallcap),
and all conditions noted below.The maximum duct length
for rigid metal duct isshown inthe table below.

EXHAUST LENGTH

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended Use only for short

run installations

......14I....... I I--2"2

No. of 90 ° Rigid Rigid

EIb ows Metal Metal

0 90 Feet 60 Feet

1 60 Feet 45 Feet
2 45 Feet 35 Feet
3 35 Feet 25 Feet
4 25 Feet 15 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 includesallthe straight portions

and elbows of the system (transitionduct included).

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOOD OR WALL CAP

, Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of

birdsor other wildlife.

. Termination should present minimal resistance to the

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

. Never install a screenin or overthe exhaustduct. Thiscould

cause lint build up.

, Wall caps must be installed atleast !2 in. above ground

level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed

down.

SEPARATIONOFTURNS

For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft.
of straight duct, including distance between last turn and
exhaust hood.
TURNSOTHERTHAN90°

. Oneturn of 450orlessmay be ignored.

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

. Eachturn over 450should betreated as one 900turn.

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