GE GFDR480GFWW - Manual (Page 36)

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STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•
IMPORTANT
– Save these instructions for
local electrical inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT
– Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Service must be performed by a qualified
installer.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Disconnect power before installing. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury or death.
• Avoid Tipping and Rupture of Utility Services.
Dryer must be securely attached to the washer.
DO NOT place the washer on top of the dryer.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury/
death or property damage.
• Mobile Home or Manufactured Home Installation
– Stacking of a gas dryer is not permitted in a
mobile home or manufactured home.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and
for air opening are: 0” both sides, 3” front/rear and
1” top. Consideration must be given to provide
adequate clearance for installation and service.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
• Your dryer is approved for installation in an
alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the dryer
back.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See
the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section.
• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0” either side
3” front and rear
1” top
• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 52”.
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
ventilated and have at least 60 square inches
of open area equally distributed. If the closet
contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must
contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open
area equally distributed.
• The closet should be vented to the outdoors to
prevent gas pocketing in case of gas in the supply
line.
• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed
in the same closet with the dryer (gas models
only).
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT
THE REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE
FROM THE WALL IS 5.5 INCHES.
Installation Instructions
GE STACK KIT:
Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, 24 hours a day or by
phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
Part Number Accessory
GEFLSTACK Complete Stack Kit
- Excessive Weight Hazard WARNING
Use two or more people to install dryer.
Failure to do so may result in back or other injury.