General Electric WE25X0217 Installation

500A420P003

Pub.# 31-16139

Installation Instructions

Gas Dryer

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING

• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plastic or other combustible easy-to-puncture ductwork.

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

• Do not install or store appliance in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

• The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations of gas appliances in garages. They must be 18 in. off the ground and protected by a barrier from vehicles.

• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50ºF for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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IMPORTANT - Save these

instructions for local inspector's use.

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IMPORTANT - Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer

• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future reference.

• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• 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.

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• Service of this dryer must be performed by a qualified installer,service agency, or the gas supplier.

o not allow children on or in the appliance. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is

used near children.

FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

SLIP JOINT PLIERS

LEVEL

10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES (2)

8" PIPE WRENCH

SOAP SOLUTION

FOR LEAK DETECTION

DUCT TAPE

GLOVES

SAFETY GLASSES

DUCT CLAMPS (2)

4" DIA. METAL ELBOW

4" DIA. METAL DUCT

(RECOMMENDED)

4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT

(IF NEEDED)

EXHAUST HOOD

PIPE COMPOUND

FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR

Step 1 Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2). Step 2 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of

New Dryer (see section 1).

Step 3 Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust is

Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation

Specifications.(see section 6) Step 4 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1). Step 5 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location. Step 6 Level Your Dryer (see section 8). Step 7 Connect the Gas Supply (see section 3) and check

for leaks (see section 4).

Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7). Step 9 Connect the Power Supply (see section 5). Step 10 Check the Operation of the Power Supply, Gas

Connections, and Venting.

Step 11 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation

Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be Noticed By the Owner.

For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 9. For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10. For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.

In the state of Massachusetts Installation must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the state.

Installation Instructions

1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW DRYER

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 proper operation and service.

2 GAS REQUIREMENTS

EXTERNAL DUCT OPENING

GAS INLET PIPE

CSA (AGA) APPROVED NEW FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR

DUCT TAPE

4" METAL DUCT

TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer. This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.

DISCONNECTING GAS

TURN GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE TO THE OFF POSITION.

DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLD FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR AND OLD DUCTING MATERIAL.

The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks and personal injury. Always use new flexible connectors when installing gas appliances.

WARNING

INTERNAL DUCT OPENING

WARNING - NEVER REUSE OLD FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST OPENING

CHECK THAT EXHAUST HOOD DAMPER OPENS AND CLOSES FREELY.

WALL

TILT THE DRYER SIDEWAYS AND REMOVE THE FOAM SHIPPING PADS BY PULLING AT THE SIDES AND BREAKING THEM AWAY FROM THE DRYER LEGS. BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL OF THE FOAM PIECES AROUND THE LEGS.

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Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances, or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.

• This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion kit WE25X0217, your local service organization can convert this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. ALL CONVERSIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN A CCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS.

• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at a test pressure in excess of 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).

• The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the equipment shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test pressure equal to or less than 0.5 PSI (3.4KPa).

WARNING

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

2-5/8"

3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY

NOTE: Add to vertical dimension the distance between cabinet bottom to floor.

GAS SUPPLY

• A 1/8-in. National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.

• Supply line is to be 1

• You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector listed

/2-in. rigid pipe and equipped with an

accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same room

with, the dryer.

• Use pipe thread sealer compound or Teflon tape

appropriate for natural or LP gas.

connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10. The length of the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.

• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.

• Open shut-off valve.

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