GE DLSR483EEWW - Manual (Page 3)

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Installation Instructions
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) completely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
L1
L2
STRAIN RELIEF
BRACKET
3/4", UL
RECOGNIZED
STRAIN RELIEF
HOT
WIRE
HOT
WIRE
GROUND
STRAP GREEN
GROUND
SCREW
NEUTRAL
(White)
SCREWS
(3)
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.
COVER
3 #10 AWG MINIMUM COPPER
CONDUCTORS OR 120/240V 30A POWER
SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE
WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH CLOSED
LOOP OR SPADE TERMINALS WITH
UPTURNED ENDS (NOT SUPPLIED).
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 receptacle.
3. Remove the 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 L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to 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) completely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Reinstall the cover.
WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
3 EXHAUST INFORMATION
WARNING - USE ONLY METAL 4-IN. DUCT.
DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED
IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
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. Both
rigid and flexible metal duct are shown in the table below.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered
by the warranty.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
EXHAUST LENGTH
4" DIA.
4"
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended
No. of 90º
Elbows
Flexible
Metal
Rigid
Metal
Rigid
Metal
90 Feet
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet 0
1
2
3
4 55 Feet
40 Feet
30 Feet
20 Feet
15 Feet 60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
15 Feet 45 Feet
30 Feet
20 Feet
15 Feet
10 Feet
Flexible
Metal
Use only for short
run installations
HOOD OR WALL CAP
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or
other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air flow
and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This could cause lint build up.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground level or any other
obstruction with the opening pointed down.
• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must be equivalent to a
4-in. dampened wall cap in regard to resistance to air flow, prevention of
back drafts, and maintenance required to prevent clogging.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight duct,
including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90º
• One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.
• Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn.
• Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn.
SEALING OF JOINTS
• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of
duct must point away from the dryer.
• Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners that extend into the duct.
They will serve as a collection point for lint.
• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the
overlapped joints with duct tape.
• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors 1/2 inch per foot
INSULATION
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning
should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.
If using flexible metal duct, please refer to page 5.
EXHAUST LENGTH
4" DIA.
4"
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended
No. of 90º
Elbows
Flexible
Metal
Rigid
Metal
Rigid
Metal
150 Feet
135 Feet
125 Feet
115 Feet 0
1
2
3
Flexible
Metal
Use only for short
run installations
If using flexible metal duct, please refer to page 5.
4
5 105 Feet
95 Feet
55 Feet
52 Feet
49 Feet
4
6 Feet
43 Feet
40 Feet
125 Feet
115 Feet
105 Feet
95 Feet
85 Feet
75 Feet
45 Feet
42 Feet
39 Feet
3 6 Feet
33 Feet
30 Feet