GE GTX22EASKWW Installation Instructions - Page 12

Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER WARNING - Fire Hazard CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT This dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust vent. Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-LISTED transition duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust duct. RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT • For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended. • Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing and kinking. DO NOT use a plastic vent. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or concealed space of a building. DO NOT install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. DO NOT use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL CLOTHES DRYER TRANSITION DUCT • If rigid metal cannot be used, then UL-LISTED flexible metal clothes dryer transition duct (GE parts - PM08X10085, WX08X10085 or WX08X10077) can be used. • Never install transition duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other enclosed spaces. • Total length of transition duct should not exceed 8' (2.4 m). TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL EXHAUST DUCT ˆ Phillips-head screwdriver ˆ Drill with 1/8" drill bit (for bottom venting) • For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see illustrations at right). 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 ˆDuct tape or duct clamp ˆ Hacksaw ˆ Rigid or UL-listed flexible metal 4" (10.2 cm) duct ˆVent hood • In special installations, it may be necessary to connect the dryer to the home exhaust vent using flexible metal (foil-type) transition duct. UL-LISTED universal flexible dryer transition duct (GE parts - PM8X73 or WX8X73) may be used ONLY in installations where rigid metal or flexible metal transition 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 transition ducts that comply with "UL 2158A STANDARD FOR CLOTHES DRYER TRANSITION DUCT" shall be used. • Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects. PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS • Rigid Metal Duct Components WX8X63 4 x 1 Duct WX8X64 4 x 2 Duct WX8X51 4 Elbow WX8X59 4 Aluminum Hood • Flexible Metal Duct Components WX8X58 4 Clamps (2) • 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. WX8X59 4 Aluminum Hood WX08X10077 6 UL-Listed, Flexible Metal (Semi-Rigid) Duct, 2 Clamps, 2 Close Elbows WE1M454 Cover rear exhaust opening 12