GE DPVH880GJWW Owners Manual - Page 30

Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) BOTTOM VENTING: Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet for Gas and Electric models. WARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES. Remove screw and save ADDING A NEW DUCT • Reconnect the cut Portion "A" portion A of the duct to the blower housing. Fixing hole • Tape the elbow in a 90 degree position to prevent rotation. • Insert the elbow through the rear hole and connect it to portion A. Rotate the elbow through the bottom opening. Rear hole Bottom opening Bottom Remove desired knockout (one only) Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer. Detach and remove the bottom knockout. Fixing hole A 123⁄8″ Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A. • While holding down the pipe and elbow, using your hand through the rear opening, drill a 1/8″ hole through the bottom tab hole and the pipe as shown in the illustration. Bottom view NOTE: Make sure the hole is drilled all the way through the elbow and pipe. CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct. • While still holding down the pipe and elbow from the rear opening, screw the pipes in place with the previously saved screw. • Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer internal duct and the elbow. Duct tape NOTE: Make sure the tape covers the screw hole in portion A where it connects to the elbow. CAUTION: Internal duct joints must be secured with tape; otherwise, they may separate and cause a safety hazard. 30