GE GFDR480GFWW - Manual (Page 28)

EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)
NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE
PLATE. (Kit WE1M454.)
Installation Instructions
SIDE VENTING (cont.)
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to
complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening
with a plate (Kit WE1M454) available from your
local service provider. Place dryer in final location.
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET
(SIDE EXHAUST)
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO
LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET (cont.)
Plate
(Kit WE1M454)
• Apply duct tape as
shown on the joint
between the dryer
internal duct and the
elbow, and also the joint
between the elbow and
the side duct.
Use 4” rigid metal ducting
only inside the dryer. Internal duct joints must be
secured with tape, otherwise they may separate
and cause a safety hazard .
Duct tape
BOTTOM VENTING:
Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet for
Gas and Electric models.
Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct
and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer. Detach
and remove the bottom knockout.
Remove
screw
and save
Remove desired
knockout (one only)
Fixing hole
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
A
15 3 ø 4
”
Bottom
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- Fire Hazard WARNING
Close the back opening with cover plate (Kit
WE1M454).
Disconnect dryer from electrical supply.
Wear gloves and arm guards.
Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical shock
or lacerations.