GE GTUP270GMWW Installation Instructions - Page 8

Installation Instructions STANDARD REAR EXHAUST (Vented above floor level) ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION TO MINIMIZE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND COLLAPSING 8 LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR APPLIANCE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. LEVEL FRONT-TO-BACK. 2 LEVELING LEGS Level and stabilizing your appliance 1. Carefully move the appliance to its final location. Gently rock the appliance into position. It is important not to damage the rubber leveling legs when moving your appliance to its final location. Damage legs can increase appliance vibration. It may be helpful to spray window cleaner on the floor to help move your appliance to its final position. Note: do not use washer cover to lift the unit. 2. To ensure the appliance is level and solid on all four legs, tilt the appliance forward so the rear legs are off the ground. Gently set the appliance back down to allow the rear legs to self adjust. 3. With the appliance in its final position, place a level on top of back part of the washer lid and check it side to side, then check front to back. Screw the front leveling legs up or down to ensure the appliance is resting solid on all four legs (no rocking or the appliance should exist), turn the lock nuts on each leg up toward the base of the unit and snug with a wrench. Note: Keep the leg extension at minimum to prevent excessive vibration. The farther out legs are extended, the more the unit will vibrate. CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT • For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended. • Rigid metal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crushing and kinking. UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT • If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WX08X10077). • Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other enclosed spaces. • Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet (2.4m). • For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see illustrations on page 9). Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to the wall without kinking and or crushing the transition duct, maximizing drying performance. • Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects. UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT • In special installations, it may be necessary to connect the dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foiltype) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type)duct may be used ONLY in installations where rigid metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND where a 4" diameter can be maintained throughout the entire length of the transition duct. • In Canada and the United States, only the flexible metal(foiltype) ducts that comply with the "Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A" shall be used. • Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other enclosed spaces. • Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet (2.4m). • Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects. • For best drying performance: 1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet pipe. 2. Secure the duct with a clamp. 3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the duct to its full length. Allow 2" of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe. Cut off and remove excess duct. Keep the duct as straight as possible for maximum airflow. 4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp. 8