GE WSM2700DAWCC, WSM2700DAWWW, WSM2700HAWWW, WSM2700HBWWW, WSM2700WCWCC Installation Guide

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A& WARNING- POTENTIAL FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD

• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting
to the outside. Use of plastic or other combustible ductwork can cause a fire. Foil or other easily
punctured ductwork can cause a fire if it collapses or becomes restricted in use or during installation.

• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these instructions.

Important

Exhausting the dryer to the outside is strongly
recommended to prevent large amounts of moisture

. and lint from being blown into the room.

• Service information and wiring diagram located in dryer

access panel.

Contents:

Product Dimensions

INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE - Page 2
PLUMBING
INFORMATION - Page 4
ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION - Page 5

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EXHAUST
INFORMATION - Page 6
MOBILE HOME
INSTALLATION - Page 7

75 1,'2" _-_-

VENT

ALCOVE & CLOSET
INSTALLATION - Page 8
MISCELLANEOUS

54 5/16"

WATER INLETS

REQUIREMENTS - Page 8
INSIDE
EXHAUSTING - Page 8

7

['_ - 3 314"

(REAR)

DRAIN OUTLET

ToolsRequired

Slip joint pliers
Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers

Ratchet with 3/8" socket
Carpenter's level

25 1/4" -_

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*_'- 2 1/2"

11 7116"

27"---- *

Installation

INSTALLATION (Cont.)

UnpackingSpacemaker_

STEP 1 - Remove tape and two comer pads from rear
bottom comers of appliance.

STEP 2 - Using the four shipping corner posts, lay
the appliance on its left side so the shipping base does

not rest on the floor.

PLASTIC SHIPPING ONLY

SPACER BLOCK SHIPPING CLIPS

FOAM

PAD

BLOCKS

3HIPFqNG CARTON

CORNER POSTS

STEP 3 - Remove the foam shipping pad,
STEP 4 - Remove the washer shipping bolt

using the rachet with 3/8" socket and remove the

plastic spacer block using the slip joint pliers.

STEP 5 - Return the appliance to the uptight
position and locate it in the general area to be

installed. Provide enough space at the rear for
installing the water inlet hose.

STEP 6 - Untape and open washer lid.
STEP 7 - Remove:

(a) lbam tub blocking pad.
(b) foam shipping blocks from rear of unit.

(c) tape from dryer door.
(d) foam dryer support pads.

(e) inlet hose bag.
(l) From the back of the washer, remove only

the WIRE shipping clips that secure the drain
hose to the left side of the washer backsheet.

DO NOT REMOVE THE PLASTIC
CLAMPS on the right side of the washer.

These clamps form a standpipe to prevent
water siphoning.

REAR VENT

HOSE

NOTE: The tub blocking pad, shipping bolt and
plastic spacer should be retained for use if the

appliance is transported at a later date.
STEP 8 - Form a "U" shape on the end of the drain

hose with hose pointed toward the drain. For an
installation requiting a longer drain hose, use
WH41X0387 (Approximately 112"). This drain hose
attaches directly to the pump and should be installed
by a qualified technician.

Inlet HoseConnections:

STEP 9 - Remove the inlets hoses and rubber washers
from the plastic bag,

STEP 9A - Install the rubber washers in each end of

the inlet hoses.
STEP 9B - Carefully connect the inlet hose marked

"HOT" to the bottom outlet of the water valve. Tighten
by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
Carefully connect the other inlet hose to the top outlet

of the water valve. Tighten by hand, then tighten
another 2/3 turn with pliers.

PowerCordConnection:
See ElectricalConnectionInformation

TUB

BLOCKING

PAD

DRYER

SUPPORTPADS

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INSTALLATION (cont.)

INSTALLATION (cont.)

MovingSpacemakerTM toOperatingLocation:

STEP 10 - Remove the two screws securing the
access panel to the dryer cabinet. Lift front access
panel until the tabs can be disengaged _k'om dryer
cabinet and remove panel.

STEP 11 - Route inlet hoses, drain hose and power
cord through access area for temporary holding when

moving appliance to operating location.

ACCESSPANEL

SCREWS

STEP 12 - To ensure the Spacemaker TM is level and
solid on all four legs, tilt the Spacemaker TM forward
so the rear legs are off the ground. Gently set the
Spacemaker TM back down to allow the rear legs to
self adjust. Place a level on top of the washer. Check

it side to side, then front to back. Screw the front
leveling legs up or down to ensure the Spacemaker TM

is resting solid on all four legs (no rocking of the
Spacemaker TM should exist).

NOTE:Keep leg extension at a minimumto prevent
excessive vibration.

ConnectiontoPlumbingFacilities:

CAUTION: Be sure water supply lines have been
thoroughly flushed to remove particles that might
clog the washer filter screens.

(continued)

STEP 13 - Determine which water faucet is the HOT
water faucet and carefully connect the bottom inlet

hose to the HOT water faucet, tighten by hand, then
tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. Carefully connect
the top inlet hose to the COLD water faucet, tighten
by hand; then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.

CAUTION: DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR
OVERTIGHTEN THESE CONNECTIONS.

Turn the water on and check for leaks at both
connections.

STEP 13A - Place formed end of drain hose in drain
facility and secure with cable tie (provided in literature

package).

GABLE

TLE

33"MIN.I96"M_

NOTE: - Drain hose MUST be secured to drain
facility in all cases.

Connectingto PowerSupply:

NOTE: - For special electrical installations, see
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION section page 5 and 6.

CAUTION: Be sure electricity is OFF at power supply
source (circuit breaker/fuse box).

STEP 14 - Plug power cord to electrical outlet,

Connectingto Exhaust:

STEP 15 - Connect the exhaust duct to outside
ductwork. Use duct tape to seat all joints. See Exhaust

Information.

Final Appliance Leveling:

CAUTION: ALL WEIGHT MUST BE REMOVED
FROM APPLIANCE LEVELING LEG WHILE
ADJUSTING. THREADS ON LEG WILL BE
DAMAGED OTHERWISE.

STEP 16 - Again, make sure the appliance rests firmly
on all four legs. No rocking of the appliance should

exist.

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(continued)

INSTALLATION (cont.)

Appliance Operational Checkout:

STEP 17 - All packing and shipping materials
removed including the washer shipping bolt and
plastic spacer block.

STEP 17A - Drain hose properly routed - not coiled or

kinked.

STEP 17B - Water inlet hoses connected (HOT to
HOT) and tightened securely without kinks. Turn on

water faucets and check for leaks.
STEP 17C - Exhaust ductwork secured without leaks

by taping all joints.
STEP 17D - Turn on electricity at power source.
STEP 17E -Turn on washer and dryer and run through

one cycle, Check all hoses for leaks.

ReplacingFrontAccessPanel:

STEP 18 - Re-install flint access panel removed in
STEP 10.

STEP 19 - Place Use and Care Book and Installation
in location where they may be found by the customer.

PlumbingInformation

WaterSupplyRequirements

HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS must be

within 42" of the appliance water inlet hose connec
tions. The faucets must be 3/4" garden-hose type so

inlet hoses can be connected.
WATER PRESSURE - Must be between 10 and

120 pounds per square inch with a maximum

unbalance pressure, hot vs. cold flowing, of 10
pounds per square inch.
WATER TEMPERATURE - Water heater should be

set to deliver 140 to 150 F (60 to 66 C) IN THE
WASHER when HOT wash is selected.

SHUT-OFF VALVES - Both hot and cold water
shut-off valves (faucets) should be supplied.

• LOCATION - Do not install appliance in an area
where the temperature will fall below tYeezing. If

appliance is stored or transported in freezing
temperatures, be sure all water from the fill and

drain systems has been removed.

DrainRequirements

DRAIN RATE - The drain or standpipe must be

capable of accepting a discharge at the rate of !6

gallons per minute,
DRAIN HEIGHT - The drain height must be 33"

minimum and 96" maximum.
STANDARD DIAMETER - The standpipe

diameter must be 1-1/4" minimum. There MUST
be an air gap around the drain hose in the

standpipe. A snug fit can cause a siphoning action.
o SIPHON BREAK KIT - For a drain facility less

than 33" high, the hose, coupling and clamps
provided in the machine may be used and in

addition, a siphon break MUST be installed on the
back of the machine. Use Siphon Break Kit

WH49X228 and FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE KIT.

ElectricalConnectionInformation

. To Prevent Personal Injury:

TURN OFF ELECTRICITY AT POWER SOURCE
(CIRCUIT BREAKER / FUSE BOX) BEFORE

INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS

APPLIANCE.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY

GROUNDED.
This appliance 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, ANS1iNFPA NO.
70-1987,

ElectricalRequirements:

This appliance should be connected to an
individual branch circuit with 120/240 or 120/208

volt single phase 60 Hz electrical service and

should be protected by 30 amp. time-delay fuses or

circuit breakers.
Use power supply cord kit marked for use with

clothes dryers.

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ConnectingApplianceUsing3-Wire Connection

STEP 1 - Remove the terminal block cover located at
the rear of the dryer.

STEP 2 - Install a UL recognized strain relief in the

one inch hole on the dryer back below the terminal
block opening.

ELECTRICAL (cont,)

3-Wire Connection (Ungrounded Neutral)

This appliance is manufactured with the neutral
connected to the frame. If local codes do not permit

neutral grounding, proceed as follows:

STEP 3 - Install a UL listed 30A, 3 conductor NEMA

10-30R type SRDT cord with 3 open end spade lug

connectors with upturned ends or closed loop

connectors.

STEP 4 - Connect the center wire of the power cord
to the silver colored center terminal screw on the

ternainal block. Tighten the screw securely.

SILVER COLORED

SCREW

CENTER

STEP 5 - Connect the two other wires of the power
cord to the outer brass colored terminals on the

terminal block. Tighten the screws securely.
STEP 6 - Tighten the screws securing the cord to the

strain relief.
STEP 7 - Reinstall the terminal block cover.

CAUTION: - Be sure electricity is OFF at power
source (circuit breaker/fuse box),

STEP 8 - Plug power cord into electrical outlet.
STEP 9 - Return to Step 14 on Page 3,
NOTE: - THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT APPROVED

FOR 120 VOLT OPERATION.

STEP 14 - Remove the terminal block access cover.

STEP 14A - Disconnect the green ground wire from
the green ground screw.

STEP 14B - Connect green ground wire to center
(silver colored) terminal of terminal block.

STEP 14C - Connect a separate grounding wire (No.

12 or heavier - not supplied) between the green ground
screw and a grounded metal cold water pipe or other

established ground.

GROUND CLAMP

ATTACH TO METAL
COLD WATER PIPE

GROUND WIRE

#12 MINIMUM

(NOT SUPPLIED)

GREEN

GROUND

SCREW

2g#2D

__CENTER

W{RE

STEP 14D - Re-install the terminal block access
cover.

CAUTION: Be sure electricity is OFF at power
source (circuit breaker/fuse box),

STEP 14E - Plug power cord into electrical outlet.
STEP 14F - Return to Step 14 on Page 3

NOTE: THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT APPROVED
FOR 120 VOLT OPERATION.

SILVER-

COLORED

SCREW

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ELECTRICAL(cont.)

ConnectingApplianceUsing4-Wire Connection

STEP 14 - Remove the terminal block access cover.

STEP 14A - Install U.L. listed 30A, 4-conductor

NEMA 14-30 lype ST closed loop terminal power

cord and the strain relief.

ELECTRICAL (cont.)

GREEN GROUND SILVERTERMINAL

_1_30R)

4*WIRE RECEPTACLE

SCREW GREEN

GREENGROUND

WIRE

CONDUCTOR

STEP 14E - Check all connection screws for being
securely tightened.

STEP 14F - Re-install the terminal block cover.
CAUTION: Be : electricity is turned OFF at

power source (circuit breaker/fuse box).
STEP 14G - Plug power cord into electrical outlet.

STEP 14H - Return to Step 14 on page 3,
NOTE: THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT APPROVED

FOR 120 VOLT OPERATION.

STEP 14B - Connect the green ground wire of the

power cord to the tenninat block bracket with the

green grounding screw.
STEP 14C - Connect the white wire from the power

cord and the green ground wire from the appliance
harness to the center (silver) terminal of the terminal
block.

STEP 14D - Connect the black and red wires from the
power cord to the two outer terminals of the terminal

block.

(continued)

ExhaustInformation

NOTE: Exhausting the dryer to the outside is strongly
recommended to prevent large amounts of moisture

and lint trom being blown into the roor_.
CAUTION, FOR PERSONAL SAFETY:

Use only 4" diameter (minimum) rigid or flexible
metal duct. Do not use plastic flexible duct to

exhaust the dryer. Excessive lint can build up

inside the duct work and create a fire hazard and
restrict air flow.

Restricted air flow will increase drying times.
Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas

vent, under an enclosed floor (crawl space) or into
an attic. The accumulated tint could create a fire

hazard or moisture could cause damage.
Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of

external exhaust system, especially at the turns.
Inspect and clean at least once a year.

Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct or
plenum with a kitchen exhaust. The combination of

lint and grease could create a fire hazard.
Do not obstruct incoming or exhaust air.

(continued)

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EXHAUST (cont.)

ExhaustDuctLengthInformation

The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length 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

allowable length for both rigid and flexible metal is
shown in the table below. More than three 90 ° turns

are not recommended.

NUMBER EXHAUST

OF 90 ° - HOOD TYPE -

TURNS A B

0 56 FT. 42 FT.

1 46 H'. 36 F_,

2 34 FT. 28 FT,

3 32F7". 18FT.

0 3(1 FT. 22 FI',

1 22 F-F. 14 FT,
2 16FF. 10FT.
3 10FT. 5FT.

MAXIMUM LENGTH
OF 4" DIAMETER
RIGID METAL DUCT

MAXIMUM LENGTH
OF 4" DIAMETER
FLEXIBLE METAL
DUCT

REAR VENT

Hoodor Wall Cap

Terminate in a manner to prevent buck drafts or
entry of birds or other wildlifE.

Termination should present minimal resistance to
the exhaust airflow and should require little or no
maintenance to prevent clogging.

Never install screen over exhaust duct.

ONLY

EXHAUST (cont.)

Sealing of Joints

All joints should be tight to avoid leaks.
NOTE: The male end of each section of duct must
point away from the dryer.

Do not assemble ductwork,with fasteners that

extend into the duct. They will service as a

collection point for lint,

Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by

wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.

Insulation

Ductwork that runs through an unheated area or is

near an air conditioning duct, should be insulated to

reduce condensation and lint build-up.
PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE

ORGANIZATION

Rigid Metal Duct Components

WX8X63 4" X 1' Duct
WX8X64 4" X 2' Duct
WX8X51 4" Elbow
WXSX59 4" Aluminum Hood

Flexible Metal Duct Components
Kit WX8X66 7' Aluminum duct, 4" hood and

2 clamps

WX8X65
WX8X58
WX8X59

7' Aluminum Flexible Duct

4" Clamps (2)
4" Aluminum Hood

Wall caps must be installed at least 12" above
ground leve! or any other obstruction with the
opening pointed down.

If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they
must be equivalent to a 4" dampered wall cap in
regard to resistance to air flow, prevention of back
drafts and maintenance required to prevent
clogging.

TurnsOtherThan90°

• One turn of 45 o1"less may be ignored.

• Two 45 °tums should be treated as one 90 °.

• ° S

(continued)

MobileHomeInstallation

• Installation must conform to Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,

Part 32-80
The dryer must be exhausted to the outside with the

termination securely fastened to the mobile home
structure.

The exhaust MUST NOT be terminated beneath the
mobile home.

The exhaust duct material MUST NOT support
combustion.

For Electrical Connections see
'*CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE

CONNECTIONS"

CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO
PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCES FOR

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE.

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AlcoveorClosetInstallation

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SQ. IN.

If your dryer is approved Ibr installation in an
alcove or closet, it wilt be stated on a label on

dryer back.

TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LINT

AND MOISTURE FROM ACCUMULATING
AND TO MAINTAIN DRYING EFFICIENCY,

THIS MACHINE MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.

• DO NOT install this appliance with less than

the minimum clearances shown in this chart.

CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO
PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCES FOR

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS

APPLIANCE IN A CLOSET WITH A SOLID
DOOR.

DoorVentilationOpening

A minimum of 120 square inches of opening, equally
divided at top and bottom is required. Air opeffmgs are
required to be unobstructed when a door is installed. A
louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full
length of door is acceptable.

When louvers or registers are placed in door openings,
the free air openings of the louvers or registers must
equal 120 square inches.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

Location

Appliance must be installed on firm flooring
to minimize vibration during spin cycles.
Concrete flooring is best, but wood base is

sufficient providing floor support meets FHA
standards.

Appliance should not be installed on rugs or
exposed to the weather.

Inside Exhausting

If the installation makes it impossible to exhaust
to the outside, there must be a clearance of 4"

between top of appliance and soffit.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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