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WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation
instructions.
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• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance
with local codes.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only rigid metal 4” diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use
only UL approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
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and installed in accordance with the instructions found in “Connecting
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materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These
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exposed to water and or weather.
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NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to contact
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Installation
Instructions
Electric Dryer
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Questions on Installation? Call: 800.GE.CARES (US)
or visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
• IMPORTANT-
Save these instructions
for local inspector’s use.
• IMPORTANT-
Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
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instructions with the customer.
• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions
with your Owner’s Manual for future
reference.
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or discarded, remove the dryer door.
• Service information and the wiring diagram
are located in the control console.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children isnecessary
when the appliance is used near children.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is
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dryer control system.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
LEVEL
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
GLOVES
SAFETY
GLASSES
DRYER POWER
CORD KIT
(NOT PROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
4" DUCT
CLAMPS (2)
OR
4" SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
EXHAUST
HOOD
3/4" STRAIN
RELIEF
UL RECOGNIZED
4" DIA. METAL
ELBOW
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED.)
DUCT TAPE
UL RATED
120/240V,30A
WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE PLUG
TYPE AS PER THE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINE CORD.
4” COVER PLATE (IF NEEDED
(KIT WE1M454)
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
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Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
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