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NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility
to contact a quali¿ed installer to make the electrical
connections.
Installation
Instructions
Electric Dryer
01
Questions on Installation? Call: 800.GE.CARES (US)
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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TOOLS YOU
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MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
GLOVES
SAFETY
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DRYER POWER
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PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS
(comes with individual installation instructions)
Three models available: - SBSD107H
- SBSD137H - SBSD227F

Installation Instructions
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION
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Installation Instructions
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Installation Instructions
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Installation Instructions
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Installation Instructions
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10 DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR
BOTTOM CABINET
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.
Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side knockout
as desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct
and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer.
REMOVE
SCREW
AND SAVE.
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