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STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER if desired, WARNING, Installation Instructions - side vent kit

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Installation Instructions STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired) If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer, order Stacking Kit number GE24STACK to be used for this dryer. Kit sold separately. 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. • Stacking installations may require a power cord up to 6 feet in length. FOR YOUR SAFETY: WARNING - • Electric Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. • Potential Personal Injury. More than two people are recommended to lift the dryer into position because of its weight and size. Failure to do so could result in personal 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. MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0″ both sides and 3″ front and rear. 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 • Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 67.7″. • 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. NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM THE WALL IS 5.5 INCHES. 28

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STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired)
If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer, order Stacking Kit number GE24STACK to be used for this dryer.
Kit sold separately.
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.
•
Stacking installations may require a power cord
up to 6 feet in length.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING –
•
Electric Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before
installing. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death.
•
Potential Personal Injury. More than two people
are recommended to lift the dryer into position
because of its weight and size. Failure to do so
could result in personal 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.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces
and for air opening are: 0
″
both sides and 3
″
front
and rear. 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
•
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 67.7
″
.
•
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.
NOTE:
WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT
THE REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE
FROM THE WALL IS 5.5 INCHES.
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