GE DCVH680GJMV Installation Instructions - Page 4

Installation Instructions 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY: • DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE. Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and connected to a properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. If electrical supply provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet. WARNING - THIS DRYER IS EQUIPPED A THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG. 6 EXHAUST INFORMATION WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 IN (102mm). DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE. Using exhaust longer than specified length will: • Increase the drying times and the energy cost. • Reduce the dryer life. • Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard. The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by the warranty. Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct. The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of bends of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions noted below. The maximum exhaust length for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below. EXHAUST LENGTH RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH Exhaust Hood Types Recommended Use only for short run installations 4" DIA. 4" DIA. 4" DIA. No. of 90° Elbows 0 1 2 3 4 4" Rigid Metal 90 Feet 60 Feet 45 Feet 35 Feet 25 Feet 2-1/2" Rigid Metal 60 Feet 45 Feet 35 Feet 25 Feet 15 Feet ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE. IF LOCAL CODES PERMIT, AN EXTERNAL GROUND WIRE (NOT PROVIDED), WHICH MEETS LOCAL CODES, MAY BE ADDED BY ATTACHING TO THE GREEN GROUND SCREW ON THE REAR OF THE DRYER, AND TO A GROUNDED METAL COLD WATER PIPE OR OTHER ESTABLISHED GROUND. EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST HOOD OR WALLCAP • Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife. • Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air flow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging. • Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This could cause lint build up. • Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down. SEPARATION OF TURNS For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight duct, including distance between last turn and exhaust hood. TURNS OTHER THAN 90° • One turn of 45° or less may be ignored. • Two 45° turns should be treated as one 90° turn. • Each turn over 45° should be treated as one 90° turn. SEALING OF JOINTS • All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of duct must point away from the dryer. • The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint. • Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape. • Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors 1/2 inch per foot. INSULATION Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning 4 should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.