GE DCD330G - Manual (Page 7)

Tools and Materials Required for Dryer Installation
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Using the four shipping carton corner posts (two
on each side), carefully lay the dryer on its left
side and remove foam shipping pad.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not use the
control panel as a means to pick up or move
the dryer.
Return the dryer to an upright position.
Adjust the leveling legs to match the washer
height. The dryer must be level and rest firmly
on all four leveling legs.
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Preparing to install your dryer.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
WARNING
■ This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors
using only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 ″
diameter ductwork for inside the dryer cabinet
or exhausting.
■ Never use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
See Exhausting section.
■ This appliance must be properly grounded
and installed as described in these Installation
Instructions.
■ Do not install or store appliance in an area where
it will be exposed to water/weather. See Location
of Your Dryer
section.
■ The National Fuel Gas code restricts installations
of gas appliances in garages. They must be 18 ″
(45.7 cm) off the ground and protected from
vehicles by a barrier. See Location of Your Dryer
section.
■ The electrical service to the dryer must conform
with local codes and ordinances and the latest
edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
■ The gas service to the dryer must conform
with local codes and ordinances or the latest
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1. The gas dryer is designed for use under
ANSI Z 21.5.1. This dryer is not recommended
for commercial applications such as restaurants
or beauty salons, etc.
Unpacking the Dryer
Foam shipping pad
Packing
Electric Dryer
■
Channel-lock pliers (adjust leveling legs)
■ 1/2 ″ open-end wrench (lock leveling legs)
■ Carpenter’s level
■ Rigid or flexible metal 4 ″ (10.2 cm) duct
■ Duct tape
■ Vent hood
■ 1/4 ″ nut driver (remove terminal block access
cover and install cord)
■ Flat or straight blade screwdriver (may be needed
for cord strain relief)
■ UL approved 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG
minimum conductor power cord (For a mobile
home installation, a UL approved 30A, 240V,
4-wire, #10 AWG minimum conductor power
cord is required.)
■ UL approved cord strain relief (may be supplied
with cord)
Gas Dryer
■
Channel-lock pliers (adjust leveling legs)
■ 1/2 ″ open-end wrench (lock leveling legs)
■ Carpenter’s level
■ Rigid or flexible metal 4 ″ (10.2 cm) duct
■ Duct tape
■ Vent hood
■ Flexible stainless steel or plastic-coated brass
connecting gas tube (if allowed by building code)
■ Connector for between dryer and flexible tube
(3/8 ″ pipe thread on dryer side, may be supplied
with flexible tube)
■ Pipe thread sealer
■ Open-end wrenches for flexible tube and
connector
Door Reversal
■
Plastic knife
■ Phillips head or #1 square screw driver
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