GE PTDN805GMMS Use and Care Manual - Page 30

Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) BOTTOM VENTING (cont.) 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 Rear hole through the rear hole and connect it to portion A. Rotate the elbow through Bottom the bottom opening. opening • 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. NOTE: Make sure the tape covers the screw hole in portion A where it connects to the elbow. Duct tape CAUTION: Internal duct joints must be secured with tape; otherwise, they may separate and cause a safety hazard. Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet for Gas and Electric models. ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET (BOTTOM EXHAUST) Plate (Kit WE1M454) Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening with a plate (Kit WE1M454) available from your local service provider. Place dryer in final location. WARNING - NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE. (Kit WE1M454) 30