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Installation Instructions Electric Dryer 05 Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US) or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT- Observe all governingcodes and ordinances. • Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer. • Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future reference. • Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door. • Service information and the wiring diagram are located in the control console. • Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. • Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system. WARNING RISK OF FIRE • To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions. • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with local codes. • This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. • Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the outdoors. • DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of this manual. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. • Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed to water and or weather. • Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer). NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to contact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED SLIP JOINT PLIERS FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER LEVEL MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED 4" DIA. METAL DUCT (RECOMMENDED) 4" DUCT CLAMPS (2) OR 4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT (IF NEEDED) 4" SPRING CLAMPS (2) KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS) 4" DIA. METAL ELBOW 4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE) UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT (IF NEEDED.) DUCT TAPE EXHAUST HOOD GLOVES SAFETY GLASSES 3/4" STRAIN RELIEF UL RECOGNIZED DRYER POWER CORD KIT (NOT PROVIDED WITH DRYER) UL RATED 120/240V,30A WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS. IDENTIFY THE PLUG TYPE AS PER THE HOUSE RECEPTACLE BEFORE PURCHASING LINE CORD. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of New Dryer (see section 1). Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation Specifications (see section 3). Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1). Move the Dryer to the Desired Location. Connect the Power Supply (see section 2). Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4). Level Your Dryer (see section 5). Step 8 Step 9 Check the Operation of the Power Supply and Venting. Place the Owners Manual and the Installation Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be Noticed By the Owner. For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6. For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7. For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8. For side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.