GE DDC4400T5WH User manual

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kWARNING RiSKOFFiRE
. 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 only4" rigidmetal ducting forexhaustingthe clothesdryerto the outdoors.
. DO NOTinstall a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed,
it must be ULlisted and installed in accordance with these instructions and local codes. 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).
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully.
.IMPORTANT- save these instructions for local inspector's use.
. IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
. Note to Installer - Besure to leave these instructions with the customer.
. Note to Customer- Keepthese instructions with your Owner's Manual for future
reference.
. Beforethe old dryer isremoved 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 dryerwhere the temperature isabove S0°Ffor satisfactory operation
of the dryer control system.
. Product failure due to improper installation isnot covered under the Warranty.
Tools and Materials You Need
[] Slipjoint pliers
[] Screwdrivers(slottedor phillipshead).
[] Chains(x2).
[] 2"x4"studs.
[]Wall hooks.
[] Two3/4" ULrecognizedstrain reliefifthe
powersupplyisfrom adirect wire.
[] Twodryer powercord kit ULlisted,rated
!20/240V,30Awith 3or/4 prongsifthe power
supplyisfrom a wall receptacle.
[]4" diameter rigid metalduct, duct clamps,
elbowsand exhausthood.
[] Basicsafetyprotectionsuchassafetygoggles,
glovesandarmprotectionarerecommended.
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation - Clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening
are: 0 in. both sides and ! in. rear.Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for operation and service.
Preparing the Installation Site and Unpacking the Drver
1. Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer.
2.Check to be sure the existing external exhaust is clean and meets attached installation specifications.
3. Using the four shipping carton corner posts as padding (two on each side),carefully lay the dryer on its left side and
remove foam shipping pad.
4. Return the dryer to an upright position.
S.Hove the dryer to the desired location.
I CAUT,O N: FORPERSONALSAFETY.STACKEDUNITS MUST i
BEFASTENEDSECURELYTO WALL.
Dryers installed in garages (ifallowed by local codes) must be elevated 18
inches (46cm) above the floor.
I kWARN ING PersonalInjuryHazard
Becauseofitsweightand size,more thanone personisrequired
tolift,tiltormove thewasher/dryer.Failuretodo so may resultin
personal injury.
STEP1 - Attach two chains using Phillips head screws to each end of
upper unit cabinet.
STEP2 - Locatetwo wall studs behind desiredoperating location of stacked
units.
NOTE:Forwall studs not appropriately spaced, seesection for Alternate
Method for Installation of Wall Hooks.
STEP3 - Screw two wall hooks into two wall studs (same height as chain
connections on cabinet of upper unit). Both chains should pull straight
back to wall studs or angle outward. NEITHERchain should angle inward.
NOTE:The final construction must withstand a pull of 200 Ibs.
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ATTACH CHAINS HERE
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Installation
STEP 4 - Connect both dryers to power supply. (See
ELECTRICALCONNECTION INFORMATION section of this
instruction.)
STEP 5 - Connect both dryers to external exhaust. (See
EXHAUSTINFORMATIONsection of this instruction.)
STEP6 - Hook both chains from upper unit to appropriate
wall hooks taking up any slack.
STEP7 - Adjust all 4 levelling legs. Dryer must be levelled and
rest firmly on all 4 levelling legs.
Instructions
,IDE VIEW
LEVELLING LEGS
Alternate Method for Installation of Wall Hooks
STEP1
Ifwall studs are not correctly spaced or centered behind upper
unit, it may be necessaryto attach a horizontal 2" x 4"board to
the existingwall.
STEP2
Attach wall hooksin approximate positionof two chainsof upper
unit so eachchain pullsstraight buck to wall.
NOTE:Ifwall isconcrete or block,drill holesand useappropriate
wall anchors.Thefinal construction must withstand u pull of200
Ibs.
WA[_TUDS
LL. WA .,.ooKs
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE CONNECTION
, Remove the cover near the power cord entry hole.
, Install 3/4" ULrecognized strain relief to power cord entry
hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.
, Connect two HOT lines to outer screws (L1 & L2)of terminal
block.
, Connect NEUTRAL(white)line to center screw (N)of
terminal block.
, Tighten all terminal block screws securely.
, Properly secure power supply cable to strain relief.
, Reinstall the cover.
Grounding:
,If local codes permit, be sure ground strap is connected
to neutral (centre terminal of block and to ground screw
on rear frame).
,If local codes do not permit frame of dryer to be grounded
to neutral, remove and discard groundstrap. The frame
must be grounded by attaching a ground wire (not
supplied) to the green grounding screw on rear of dryer
and to a grounded metal cold water pipe or other
established ground.
i,_WARN, N G: NEVERLEAVETHECOVEROFFi
OFTHETERMINAL BLOCK.
If required,by localcode,installexternal
ground(notprovided)togroundedmetal,
coldwater pipe, or otherestablished
ground determined bya qualified
electrician. Fuse _Screw
GreenGroundScrew_ _' \ _ _[
&GroundStrap _ "X_¢) :_Z
Bracket
Hot
Wire
.,_X Neutral
(white)
3/4" UL
Recognized
StrainRelief
3#10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply
cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or
spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).

Installation instructions
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE CONNECTION
. Remove the cover near the power cord entry hole. Remove groundstrop Fuse
. Install 5/4" ULrecognized strain relief to power cord entry and discard.Keep
green ground t'
hole. Bring power cord through strain relief, screwx-._
. Connect two HOTlines to outer screws (L! & L2)of terminal
block.
. Connect NEUTRAL(white) line to center screw (N)of terminal
block.
. Attach ground wire of the power cord with the green
ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket).
. Tighten all terminal block screws securely.
. Properly secure power supply cable to strain relief.
. Reinstall the cover.
J.LW Rl ll : Onlya4-conductorcordsha,
be used when the appliance is installed in a location
where grounding through the neutral conductor is
prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited
for the new branch-circuit installations, mobile homes,
recreational vehicles, and areas where local codes
prohibit grounding through the neutral conduction.
Screw Hot Relocate
Wire green
ground
screw
here Green
Hot _
Wire Neutral
/_ (white) _3/4" Ul
Cover Recognized
Strain Relief
/4#10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply
cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or spade
terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).
APPLIANCEMUSTBEPROPERLYGROUNDED.
! WARN ING: NEVERLEAVETHECOVEROFF
l OFTHETERMINAL BLOCK.
I,
EXHAUST INFORMATION
kWARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
.This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
. Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for home exhaust duct.
. Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (semi-
rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the home
exhaust duct. It must be installed in accordance with
these instructions and local codes.
. Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling,
gas vent, crawl space, attic, under an enclosed floor,
or in any other concealed space of a building. The
accumulated lint could create a potential fire hazard.
. Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with
a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease and
lint creates a potential fire hazard.
.Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust
length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating
a potential fire hazard.
. Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
will cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire
hazard.
.Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that
extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate
lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
. Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
.Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the
exhaust system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust
systemshallbe inspectedand cleanedat leastoncea year.
. In special installations, it may be necessary to connect
the dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil-
type) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type) duct
may be used ONLYin installations where rigid metal or
flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND
where a 4" diameter can be maintained throughout
the entire length of the transition duct. In Canada and
in the United States, only the flexible metal (foil-type)
ducts that comply with the "Outline for Clothes Dryer
Transition Duct Subject 2158A" shall be used.
, WARNING - BEFOREPERFORMINGTHIS
EXHAUSTINSTALLATION,BE SURETO DISCONNECTTHE
DRYERFROM ITS ELECTRICALSUPPLY.PROTECTYOUR
HANDSAND ARMS FROMSHARPEDGESWHEN WORKING
INSIDETHE CABINET.BESURETOWEARGLOVES.
REAR EXHAUST LOCATION
The dryers comes ready for rear exhausting. Units have
separate exhausts. ; NOTE:
Add to
vertical
dimension
the distunce
between
cabinet
bottom to
I 3/4"_ floor surface.
EXHAUST LENGTH
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of
bends of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct,
number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all
conditions noted below. The maximum duct length for rigid
metal duct is shown in the table below.
RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUMLENGTH
Exhaust Hood T!pes
Recommended
No Of 9! ° Elbows Rigid Metal
45ft
35ff
2 25ft
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
_I12"
Rigid Metal
30 ft
20 ff
10 ft
. For every extra 90° elbow, reduce the allowable vent system
length by 10 ft.
. Two 45° elbows will be treated likeone 90°elbow.
. Forthesideexhaustinstallations,add one 90°elbowto thechart.
. The total vent system length includes all the straight portions
and elbows of the system (transition duct included).

Installation Instructions
EXHAUST INFORMATION (continued)
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD ORWALL CAP
, Terminate in o manner to prevent back drafts or entry of
birds or other wildlife.
, Termination should present minimal resistance to the
exhaust airflow and should require little or no maintenance
to prevent clogging.
, Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
could cause lint build up.
, Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground
levelor any otherobstructionwith the opening pointeddown.
SEPARATIONOFTURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft.
of straight duct, including distance between lust turn and
exhaust hood (wall cap). If two turns must be closer than 3 ft.,
deduct 10 ft. from the maximum lengths shown in the table
for each occurrence.
TURNSOTHERTHAN 90°
, One turn of 450 or less may be ignored.
, Two 450 turns should be treated as one 90° turn.
, Each turn over 450should be treated us one 900 turn.
SEALINGOFJOINTS
, All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of
each section of duct must point away from the dryer.
, The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other
fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint.
, Ductjoints can be made air and moisture-tight bywrapping
the overlapped joints with duct tape.
INSULATION
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air
conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation and
lint build-up.
, Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors
1/4 inch per foot.
SIDE OR BOTTOM EXHAUST
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO EXHAUST
DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDE OR BOTTOM OF
THE CABINET.
• Never use flexible duct inside dryer.
, Detach and remove the desired knockout.
, Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save.
Pullthe duct out of the dryer. Protect sharp edges around the
knockout and exhaust opening with the tape.
, Cut the duct as shown. Keep portion A.
, Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of the
dryer base. Lift the tab to about 45° using aflat screwdriver.
, Reconnect and secure the cut portion (A)of the duct to the
blower housing. Make sure that the fixing hole is aligned
with the tab in the base. Usethe screw of item 2 to secure
the duct in place through the tab on the dryer base.
, Use standard metal elbows and duct to complete exhaust
system. Insert standard elbow and ducts through rear and
side or bottom openings.
, Cover the opening at the back with the plate (KitWEIM454)
available from your Local Service Provider.
[ _WARNING-NEVER LEAVE THE
BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.
FIXINGHOLE
B A
14 9"
........
BLOWER Only metal duct
BASE may be used
229 mm CUT TAB LOCATION inside the dryer
PORTION"_ A JNDER DUCT) cabinet
i285 mm
11 1/4" _BACK OF
,_ 8 1/2" I ' SIDE PANEL
121 mm 121 mm i
.... 43/4" 43/4" --
PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE
ORGANIZATION
, Rigid Metal Duct Components
WX8X63/4" X 1' Duct
WX8X64 4" x 2' Duct
WX8X51 4" Elbow
WX8X59 Aluminum Hood
, Flexible Metal Duct Components
WX08X10077 4" dia. Flexible Metal (Semi-Rigid)
UL-Listed Transition Duct (includes 2 elbows)
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
. If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or
closet, itwill be stated on alabel on the dryer back.
,The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the
EXHAUSTINFORMATIONsection.
, Minimum clearance from combustible surfaces and non-
combustible surfaces for air intake purposes is:
0 in. either side
3 in.front and rear
NOTE:WHENTHEEXHAUSTDUCTISLOCATEDATTHEREAROF
THEDRYER,MINIMUMCLEARANCEFROMTHEWALLIS5.5in.
. Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets,
ceiling, etc. is 88 in.
, Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise ventilated and
must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally
distributed. Ifthe closet contains both a washer and a dryer,
doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area
equally distributed.
,The closet should be vented to the outdoors to prevent gas
pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.
, No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the
same closet with the dryer.