GE DWXR463EG Installation Instructions - Page 6

Installation Instructions 9 DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR BOTTOM CABINET 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 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 as desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer. FIXING HOLE B A 9" Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A. TAB LOCATION RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE EXHAUST Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower housing. Make sure that the shortened duct is aligned with the tab in the base. Use the screw saved previously to secure the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base. ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET • Preassemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct tape around joint. • Insert duct assembly, elbow first, through the side opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct. CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct. EXHAUST CAN BE ADDED TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE DUCT TAPE BEND TAB UP 45o Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45º using a flat blade screwdriver. • Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer internal duct and the elbow. DUCT TAPE CAUTION: Internal duct joints must be secured with tape, otherwise they may separate and cause 6 a safety hazard.