GE DCVH680EJMS Installation Instructions - Page 2

Installation Instructions Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1 in. rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service. 1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW DRYER 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer. This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST OPENING • Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct. INTERNAL DUCT OPENING WALL CHECK THAT EXHAUST HOOD DAMPER OPENS AND CLOSES FREELY. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY: • DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE. Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit, protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers. A four or three-wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30 amp circuit is required. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal on the appliance. Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by pulling at the sides and breaking them away from the dryer legs. Be sure to remove all of the foam pieces around the legs. CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION) NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electric Code requires that new constructions utilize a 4 wire connection to an electric dryer. REMOVE GROUND STRAP AND DISCARD. KEEP GREEN GROUND SCREW SCREWS (3) HOT WIRE L1 N L2 RELOCATE GREEN GROUND SCREW HERE GREEN OR YELLOW WIRE STRAIN RELIEF BRACKET NEUTRAL (White) HOT WIRE 3/4", UL RECOGNIZED STRAIN RELIEF COVER 2 4 #10 AWG MINIMUM COPPER CONDUCTORS OR 120/240V 30A POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH CLOSED LOOP OR SPADE TERMINALS WITH UPTURNED ENDS (NOT SUPPLIED).