GE DBSR453EBWW Installation Instructions

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  • GE DBSR453EBWW | Installation Instructions - Page 1
    these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future reference. • Exhausting the dryer to the outdoors is strongly recom- mended to prevent large amounts of moisture from being blown into the room. • Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door. • Service
  • GE DBSR453EBWW | Installation Instructions - Page 2
    EXHAUST HOOD DAMPER OPENS AND CLOSES FREELY. 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. 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
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    Installation Instructions 1. Turn off the circuit breaker (s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box. 2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle. 3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back. 4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the
  • GE DBSR453EBWW | Installation Instructions - Page 4
    grease could create a fire hazard. • Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air. THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 9 TO EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR BOTTOM OF THE CABINET. STANDARD REAR EXHAUST (Vented at floor level) STANDARD REAR
  • GE DBSR453EBWW | Installation Instructions - Page 5
    either side 3 in. front and rear • Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 52 in. • Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors
  • GE DBSR453EBWW | Installation Instructions - Page 6
    THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES ADDING NEW DUCT FIXING HOLE PORTION "A" REMOVE SCREW AND SAVE. REMOVE DESIRED KNOCKOUT (ONE ONLY). Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side knockout
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    the two top screws on each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the door was removed. REMOVE THE BOTTOM SCREW FROM EACH HINGE ON THE DRYER FACE. LOOSEN THE TOP SCREWS FROM EACH HINGE ON THE DRYER FACE HALF WAY. PLATE (KIT WE1M454) Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to
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Installation
Instructions
Electric Dryer
37
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
LEVEL
GLOVES
SAFETY GLASSES
DRYER POWER
CORD KIT
(NOT PROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
UL RATED 120/240V, 30A
WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE PLUG TYPE
AS PER THE HOUSE
RECEPTACLE BEFORE
PURCHASING LINE CORD.
4" DUCT
CLAMPS (2)
OR
4" SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
EXHAUST HOOD
3/4" STRAIN RELIEF
UL RECOGNIZED
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter
ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never
use plastic or other combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.
• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed
as described in these instructions.
• Do not install or store appliance in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50ºF
for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
4" DIA. METAL
ELBOW
•
IMPORTANT -
Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT -
Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer
- Be sure to leave these instructions with
the customer.
• Note to Customer -
Keep these instructions with your Use
and Care Book for future reference.
•
Exhausting the dryer to the outdoors is strongly recom-
mended to prevent large amounts of moisture from being
blown into the room.
•
Before the old dryer is removed from service 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 is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer
requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
It is your responsibility to contact a qualified
installer to make the electrical connections.
Step 1
Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Step 2
Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Step 3
Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 4
Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 5
Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Step 6
Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Step 7
Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
Step 8
Check the Operation of the Power Supply
and Venting.
Step 9
Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.
Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US)
or
Visit our Web site at:
www.GEAppliances.com (US)
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
DUCT TAPE