GE DCVH480EKWW - Manual (Page 21)

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WARNING –
BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE
SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS
AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN
WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET. BE SURE TO
WEAR GLOVES.
Installation Instructions
SIDE VENTING:
Dryer Exhaust to side of cabinet
Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side
knockout as desired. Remove the screw from the
rear of the casing and save. Pull the duct out of
the dryer.
Remove
screw and
save
Remove desired
knockout (one only)
Fixing hole
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
ADDING A NEW DUCT
Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the
blower housing. Make sure that the screw holes
in the duct and ramp base are aligned. Use the
screw saved previously to secure the duct in place
through the ramp on the appliance base.
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST
TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET
• Tape the connection between the duct and elbow.
• Insert the duct with elbow through the rear
opening and connect to the internal duct.
CAUTION:
Be sure not to pull or
damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when
inserting the duct. A slight interference may
occur between the exhaust and the wire
components.
Portion “A”
Left side
exhaust
Fixing hole
• 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.
CAUTION:
Internal duct joints must be
secured with tape; otherwise, they may separate
and cause a safety hazard.
Duct tape
A
4.9” (125 mm)
Right
Left
Bottom
Tab