GE GTDX185EDCC - Manual (Page 2)

Installation Instructions
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION
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 installation and service.
WARNING -
TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND
PERSONAL INJURY:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
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CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)
NOTES: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electric
code requires that the new constructions utilize a
4-wire connection to an electric dryer.
WARNING:
Only a 4-conductor cord shall
be used when the appliance is installed in a location
where grounding through the neutral conductor is
prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited
for the new branch-circuit installations, mobile homes,
recreational vehicles, and areas where local codes
prohibit grounding through the neutral conduction.
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dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall
receptacle.
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ground screw for step 7.
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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
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8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
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INTERNAL DUCT
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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit,
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
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be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
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WARNING:
NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF
NEW DRYER
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer
exhaust.
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal
foil transition duct and replace with UL listed
transition duct.
2
Screws
(2)
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and discard. Keep
green ground screw
Hot
Wire
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green
ground
screw
here
Green
Wire
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cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or
spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).
Fuse
Hot
Wire
Neutral
(white)
Strain
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Bracket
Cover
Screw