GE DSXH47EGWW Owners Manual - Page 14

Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER Do Not Install the Dryer: 1. Do not install the dryer in an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. 2. Do not install the dryer in an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes or anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. 3. Do not install the dryer on carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1″ (2.54 cm). Undercounter Installation: If an undercounter installation is desired, a custom-sized countertop is required (36″ to the underside of the countertop). No special dryer top is required. Installation in Recess or Closet: 1. This dryer MUST be exhausted outdoors. 2. No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet as the GAS DRYER. 3. Your dryer needs the space around it for proper ventilation. DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER IN A CLOSET WITH A SOLID DOOR. 4. Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. Air openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed. A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable. 3 in. (7.6 cm) 60 sq. in. (387.1 sq. cm) Allow the following clearances for ease of installation: FRONT SIDES REAR TOP Alcove, stack, 3" (7.6 cm) undercounter or closet 0 (0 cm) 3" (7.6 cm) 0 (0 cm) THIS DRYER MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. 5. The following illustrations show minimum clearance dimensions for proper operation in a recess or closet installation. 0″ (0 cm) 0″ (0 cm) 3″ (7.6 cm) 3″ (7.6 cm) STACKED INSTALLATION If a stacked washer/dryer installation is desired, you MUST use Stacking Kit WE25X10020. This kit is available through your GE retailer. Closet door 60 sq. in. (387.1 sq. cm) 3 in. (7.6 cm) 14