GE PCKS443EBWW User Manual - Page 7

INSTALLATION IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES Dryer must be levelled and rest firmly on the floor. WARNING: THE 208/240V DRYER MUST BE INSTALLED WITH CONTROL PANEL AT BOTTOM IN ORDER TO OPERATE ADEQUATELY SPECIAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION • WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO THE OUTDOORS. See EXHAUST INFORMATION section. • Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces are: 0" either side 1" front and rear • Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceilings, etc. is 52". • Closet door must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If this closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. • No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet with the dryer. MINIMUM CLEARANCES OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS. • Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces: 0 clearance both sides and 25 mm (1") rear. MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION • The dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors with the termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure. (See EXHAUST INFORMATION section.) • The exhaust MUST NOT be terminated beneath the mobile home. • Provisions must be made for the introduction of outside air into the dryer. The free air opening shall not be less than 80 cm2 (12 in2). • The exhaust duct material MUST BE METAL. • The dryer must be attached to the floor following instructions available from the dealer. • Installation must comply with the current CAN/CSA Z240 MH series Mobile Home Installation Codes. Installation NOTE: CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO INSTALLING AND SERVICING THE APPLIANCE. ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CAUTION: NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE. • This dryer must be connected to an individual circuit identical to the one specified on the rating plate of the loading port, protected by fuses or circuit breaker conforming to local codes. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. • The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three (3) or four (4) prong plug which mates with an appropriate dryer wall receptacle. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.\ WARNING: • Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. • Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Note: If the electrical power supply provided does not meet the specifications listed below, call a licensed electrician. FOR 120/240 V DRYERS, POWER SUPPLY... 1. Must be of 120/240 volts or 120/208 volts, 60 Hz circuit with wall receptacle as shown beside. 2. Must be protected with 30A FUSES OR BREAKERS. 3. Must be WELL GROUNDED. 4. Must CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES. FOR 120V DRYERS, POWER SUPPLY... 1. Must be of 120 volts, 60 Hz circuit with wall receptacle as shown beside. 2. Must be protected with 15 or 20A FUSES OR BREAKER. 3. Must be WELL GROUNDED. 4. Installation must be in accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical code part 1 and/or local codes. 7