GE GTUP240EMWW Installation Instructions - Page 1

Installation Instructions Unitized Electric Washer/Dryer Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US) or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. •IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for local inspector's use. •IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer. • Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future reference. • Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer and dryer doors. • Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet walls if they are bent. • Service information and the wiring diagram are located at the access panel. • Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. • Install the appliance where the temperature is above 50°F for satisfactory operation of the control system. WARNING RISK OF FIRE • To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions. • Appliance installation must be performed by a qualified installer. • Install the appliance according to these instructions and in accordance with local codes. • This appliance must be exhausted to the outdoors. • Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the outdoors. • DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 8 of this manual. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. • Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed to water and or weather. • Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer). NOTE: Installation and service of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to contact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Slip Pliers Phillips Screwdriver Flat-blade Screwdriver S1c/r4e"wNuDtdrriviveerr I 4" DIA. METAL DUCT (RECOMMENDED) MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED 4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT (IF NEEDED) KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS) 4" DUCT CLAMPS (2) OR 4" SPRING CLAMPS (2) 4" DIA. METAL ELBOW 4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE) UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT (IF NEEDED.) 4" COVER PLATE (IF NEEDED) (KIT WE1M454) DUCT TAPE EXHAUST HOOD SAFETY GLASSES GLOVES 3/4" STRAIN RELIEF UL RECOGNIZED APPLIANCE POWER CORD KIT (NOT PROVIDED) UL RATED 120/240V,30A WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS. IDENTIFY THE PLUG TYPE AS PER THE HOUSE RECEPTACLE BEFORE PURCHASING LINE CORD. Level PARTS SUPPLIED Level 2 1 Cable Tie 2 Rubber Washers 2 Stainer Screens/ Ruuber Washers (washers may be in water hoses) 2 Washer Hoses 189D7219P002 31-16652 10/29/10 GE