GE GFDN160GJWW Use and Care Manual - Page 14

Installation Instructions STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired) 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. • Disconnect power before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. WARNING - Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to install dryer. Failure to do so may result in back or other injury. • 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. • Mobile Home or Manufactured Home Installation - Stacking of a gas dryer is not permitted in a mobile home or manufactured home. MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0" both sides, 1" front and 3" rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service. REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION WARNING - Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18" (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. • If the dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be 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 3" rear • Minimum vertical space from dryer to overhead shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 1" on top. • Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service. • Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and have at least 60 square inches (387 square cm) of open area. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 square inches (774 square cm) of open area. NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE DRYER, THE CONFIGURATION OF THE DUCTING MAY REQUIRE GREATER THAN 3" OF REAR CLEARANCE. Gas Dryers Only: • No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet as a gas dryer. • The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during pressure testing at pressures greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa). • A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer. GE STACK KIT: Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, 24 hours a day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. Part Number GEFLSTACK 14 Accessory Complete Stack Kit