GE GHDN520ED2WS, GHDP490EF0WW, GHDP490EF1WW, GLDP280ED2WS, GLDS560ED2WW Installation Guide
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Installation
Electric Dryer
instructions
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readtheseinstructionscompletelyandcarefully.
• 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.
Beforethe old dryer is removed from serviceor discarded,
removethe dryerdoor.
Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet
walls ifthey arebent.
Serviceinformation andthe wiring diagramare locatedin the
controlconsole.
Donot allow childrenon orinthe appliance.Closesupervision
of children is necessary when the appliance is used near
children.
tnstall the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for
satisfactoryoperation ofthe dryercontrolsystem.
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 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.
, DO NOT install a clothes dryerwith 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
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
skills. It is your responsibility to contact a
qualified installer to make the electrical
connections.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
SLIPJOINTPLIERS PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
4IIDIAMETALDUCT _/II
(RECOMMENDED)
4"DIAFLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMFRIGID)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
KITWXRBX1RR77(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)
4I1DIAFLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED)
Step 1 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (seesection 1).
Step 2 Check and Ensurethe Existing External Exhaust
is Clean (seesection 1)and MeetsAttached Installation
Specifications (seesection 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).
Step 6 Connect the External Exhaust (seesection 4).
Step 7 LevelYour Dryer (seesection 5).
Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supply & Venting.
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#'DUCT 4"DIAMETAL
CLAMPS(2) ELBOW
OR
(IFNEEDED(
CLAMPS(2)
#'SPRING
DUCTTAPE
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.
Forgarage installation(ifallowedby localcodes),seesection9.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 10.
EXHAUST SAFETY
HOOD GLASSES
3/4"STRAIN
GLOVES
RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
ULRATED
12R/240V,3RA
WITH3OR4 PRONGS
IDENTIFYTHEPLUG
TYPEASPERTHE
HOUSERECEPTACLE
BEFOREPURCHASING
LINECORD
DRYERPOWER
CORDKIT
(NOTPROVIDED
WITHDRYER)
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Installation instructions
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening (]re: 0 in. clea]ra]nceboth sides and i in. rear.
Considera]tion must be given to provide a]dequa]teclea]ra]ncefor insta]lla]tiona]ndservice.
[_]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 ../HOODDAMPEROPENS
CHECKTHATEXHAUST
ANDCLOSESFREELY.
TILTTHE DRYERSIDEWAYS
AND REMOVETHE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING ATTHE SIDES
AND BREAKINGTHEM
AWAY FROM THE DRYER
LEGS. BE SURE TO
REMOVEALL OF THE
FOAM PIECESAROUND
THE LEGS,
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)
NOTES: Since January l, 1996, the National Electric
code requires that the new constructions utilize a
4-wire connection to an electric dryer.
WARNING: Onlya 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 Fuse Screw Hot Relocate
and discard, Keep Wire green
green ground screw ground
_.Xk _ screw
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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 electrica]llygrounded in a]ccorda]ncewith
Ioca]lcodes a]ndordina]nces,or in the a]bsence of Ioca]l
codes,in a]ccorda]ncewith the NATIONALELECTRICAL
CODE,ANSI/NFPANO.70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This dryer must be connected to a]nindividua]lbra]nchcircuit,
protected bythe requiredtime-dela]yfuses or circuit brea]kers.
A four or three-wire, single pha]se,120/240V or 120/208V,
60Hz,:30a]mpcircuit isrequired. Ifthe electric supply doesnot
meet the a]bovespecifica]tions,then ca]lla]licensedelectricia]n.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Thisdryer mustbeconnected to a]grounded metal,perma]nent
wiring system, or a]nequipment-grounding conductor must
be run with the circuit conductors a]nd connected to the
equipment-grounding termina]l on the a]pplia]nce.
Relief Recognized
Bracket Strain Relief
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).
3/4" UL
1.Turn off the circuit brea]ker(s)(30a]mp)or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse a]tthe electrica]l box,
2.Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wa]ll
recepta]cle,
3.Removethe power cord cover Ioca]teda]tthe lower ba]ck.
4.Remove a]nd disca]rd ground stra]p.Keepthe green
ground screw for step 7.
5.Insta]ll3/4 in. ULrecognized stra]in relief to power cord
entry hole. Bring power cord through stra]inrelief.
6.Connect power cord a]sfollows:
A.Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of
the termina]l block (ma]rked L1a]nd L2).
B.Connect the neutra]l (white) lineto the center of
the termina]l block (ma]rked N).
7.Atta]ch ground wire of power cord with the green
ground screw (hole a]bove stra]in relief bra]cket).Tighten
a]lltermina]l block screws (3)securely.
8.Properly secure power cord to stra]inrelief.
9.Reinsta]llthe cover.
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
i,WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE !
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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 GroundScrew_ Fu__ _[ew H?: e
GroundStrap W ..eutra
Screws I _'_
C
_ ___ Bracket Recognized
"__ Strain Relief
3 #t0 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/2/40V 30Apower supply
cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or
spade terminals with upturned ends (not suppliedl.
3-wire Connection
Not for use in Canada.
DONOTuse for ivlobile 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 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.
WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
[-3]EXHAUST INFORMATION
kWARNING -IN CANADA AND IN THE
UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST
DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 IN (102ram). 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 apotential fire hazard.
Thecorrect exhaust installation is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.Problems due to incorrect installation
ere not covered bythe warranty.
Removeand discard existing plastic or metalfoil transition
duct and replacewith ULlistedtransition duct.
TheMAXIMUMALLOWABLEduct length and number of
bends ofthe exhaust systemdepends upon the type of
duct, number of turns,the type of exhaust hood (wallcap),
and all conditions noted below.Themaximum duct length
for rigid metal duct isshown inthe table below.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended Use only for short
......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, reducethe allowable vent system
length by 10ft.
Two/45°elbowswill betreated likeone 90°elbow.
Forthe side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the
chart.
Thetotal vent system length includesall the straight portions
and elbows of the system (transitionduct included).
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOODORWALL 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 nomaintenance
to prevent clogging.
Never install a screenin or overthe exhaustduct. Thiscould
cause lint buildup.
, Wall caps must be installed at least !2 in. above ground
level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed
down.
SEPARATIONOFTURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least /4ft.
of straight duct, including distance between last turn and
exhaust hood.
TURNSOTHERTHAN90°
Oneturn of/450or lessmay beignored.
Two/450turns should be treated asone 900turn.
Eachturn over/450should betreated asone 900turn.
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