GE DBSR453EBWW Installation Instructions - Page 4

Installation Instructions 4 EXHAUST CONNECTION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: • Exhausting the dryer to the outdoors is strongly recommended to prevent large amounts of moisture from being blown into the room. • Use only metal duct. • Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas vent, under an enclosed floor (crawl space), or into an attic. The accumulated lint could create a fire hazard. • Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust system, especially at turns. Inspect and clean at least once a year. • Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen exhaust. A combination of lint and 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 EXHAUST (Vented above floor level) ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION TO MINIMIZE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE. ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND COLLAPSING. 5 LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR DRYER STAND THE DRYER UPRIGHT NEAR THE FINAL LOCATION AND ADJUST THE 4 LEVELING LEGS, AT THE CORNERS, TO ENSURE THAT THE DRYER IS LEVEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND FRONT TO REAR. FOR STRAIGHT LINE INSTALLATION, CONNECT THE DRYER EXHAUST TO THE EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD USING DUCT TAPE OR CLAMP. LEVEL FRONT-TO-BACK. LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. (CORD NOT SUPPLIED WITH DRYER) CUT THE METAL EXHAUST DUCT (NOT SUPPLIED) TO THE PROPER LENGTH. NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID METAL EXHAUST DUCTING. HOWEVER, IF FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT MUST BE METAL NOT PLASTIC. 4 4 LEVELING LEGS