GE GFDN240GL1WW User manual

Installation
Instructions
Questions on Installation? Call: 800.GE.CARES {US) or 800-561-3344 {Canada)
or visit our web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US)
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Gas Dryer
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructions
completely and carefully.
* IMPORTANT- save
these instructions for local
inspector's use.
, IMPORTANT- Observe
all governing codes and
ordinances.
, Note to Installer - Be sure to
leave these instructions with
the customer.
* Note to Customer- Keepthese
instructions with your Owner's
Manualfor 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.
. Donot 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 isabove 50°Ffor
satisfactory operation of the
dryer control system.
. Product failure due to
improper installation isnot
covered under the Warranty.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
(x2) %
10"ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES
WARI ING RISKOF FIRE
. To reduce tb risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
. Clothes dry_ installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
. Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with local
codes.
• California Sc _ Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requi the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the
state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses
to warn cast s of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can
cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehy@ and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas
or LPfuels. Pr perly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to
these substan scan be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
. This dryer m ;t be exhausted to the outdoors.
. Use only tic metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only UL
approved trar an ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
. DONOTinst a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible metal
(semirigid or foil-type)duct is installed, it must be ULlisted and installed in accordance
with the instrt :tions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of this
manual. Flexff ._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 insta or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed to
water and or weather.
. Savethese instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the
customer).
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
, This produc st be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
, When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type.
, A flexible g( connector, when used, most not exceed 3 feet.
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4"DIA,METALDUCT )% j_
(RECOMMENDED} 4"DIA,METAL
ELBOW COMPOUND SOAPSOLUTION
FORLEAKDETECTION
SLIPJOINTPLIERS
FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
R" PIPE \A/RERII-M
Step i
Step 2
Step 3
4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMFRIGID}
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED}
KITWXOEXlOO77(INCLUDES2ELBOWS}
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
PIPE
EXHAUST
HOOD
4"DUCT
CLAMPS(2} DUCTTAPE SAFETY
OR GLASSES
4"SPRING z%
CLAMPS121
4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE} __:_f_::_')
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED,} FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTOR GLOVES
Verify your gas installation (seesection 2).
Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer
(seesection !).
Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean (see
section 1)and meets attached installation specifications (see
section 6).
Remove the foam shipping pads (seesection 1).
Move the dryer to the desired location.
Level your dryer (seesection 8).
Connect the gas supply (seesection 3) and check for leaks
(seesection 4).
Connect the external exhaust (seesection 7).
Step 9 Connect the power supply (seesection 5).
Step 10Check the operation of the power supply, gas connections,
and venting.
Step 11Place the Owner's Manual and the Installation Instructions in
a location where they will be noticed by the owner.
For alcove or closet installation, see section 9.
For bathroom or bedroom installation, see section 10.
For mobile or manufactured home, see section 11.
For garage installation (ifallowed by local codes), see section 12.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 13.
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Installation instructions
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in.clearance both sides, ! in. front 3 in. rear.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
rl] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW DRYER
TIP:Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer
exhaust.
DISCONNECTING GAS
TURNGAS _ DISCONNECTANDDISCARDOLu'_ _
SHUT-OFF I_ FLEXIBLEGASCONNECTORAND _J i'_w
VALVETOTHE _ OLD DUCTINGMATERIAL. T
APPROVEDFLEXIBLEGASLINE
CONNECTORAND ULAPPROVED
TRANSITIONDUCT.
WARNING- NEVERREUSE
OLD FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS.
The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks
and personal injury. Always use new flexible
connectors when installing gas appliances.
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING
. Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with ULlisted transition duct.
INTERNALDUCT
OPENING
WALL
/
CHECKTHATEXHAUSE
i- HOODDAMPEROPENS
ANDCLOSESFREELY.
TILTTHE DRYERSIDEWAYS
AND REMOVETHE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING ATTHE SIDES
AND BREAKINGTHEM
AWAY FROM THE DRYER
LEGS. BESURE TO
REMOVEALL OF THE
FOAM PIECESAROUND
THE LEGS.
r2] GAS REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
, Installation must conform to local codes and
ordinances,or in their absence, the NATIONALFUELGAS
CODE,ANSIZ223.
• This gas dryer isequipped with a Valve & Burner
Assembly for useonly with natural gas. Using conversion
kit WE25X0217,your local service organization can
convert this dryer for usewith propane (LP)gas. ALL
CONVERSIONSMUSTBEMADEBYPROPERLYTRAINED
AND QUALIFIEDPERSONNELAND IN ACCORDANCEWITH
LOCALCODESAND ORDINANCEREQUIREMENTS.
• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that sys-
tem at a test pressure in excess of 0.5 PSI(3.4 KPa).
• The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing the equipment shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test
pressure equal to or less than 0.5 PSI(3.4 KPa).
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
2n
)
CD cD CD
0CD CD CD
C3CDO
3/8" NPT MALETHREADGASSUPPLY
NOTE:Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
, A 1/8 in. National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed
immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to
the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have
questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.
, Supply line isto be !/2 in.rigid pipe and equipped with
an accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same
room with the dryer.
, Use pipe thread sealer compound appropriate for natu-
ral or LPgas or use Teflon tape.
, Connectflexible metal connector to dryer and gassupply.
, Open shut-off valve.
, You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector
(listed connector ANSIZ21.24 /CSA6.10). The length of
the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.
ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION
, Gas clothes dryers input ratings are based on sea level
operation and need not be adjusted for operation at or
below 2000 ft. elevation.
For operation at elevations above 2000 ft., input ratings
should be reduced at a rate of 4 percent for each 1000 ft.
above sea level.
, Installation must conform to localcodes and ordinances or,
in their absence,the NATIONALFUELGASCODE,ANSIZ223.

Installation instructions
_]RECONNECTING GAS
Listed connector ANSI Z2!.24 /CSA 6.!0
1/8" NPTPIPE
PLUGFOR
NEWMETAL GAS
FLEXIBLEGAS INLETPRESSURE
LINECONNECTOR
ADAPTER SHUT-OFF
3/8" NPT VALVE
ELBOW __PIPESIZE
ITEMSNOTSUPPLIED AT LEASTi/2"
NOTE: The connector ond fittings ore designed for use
only on the originol instollotion ond ore not to be reused
for onother opplionce or ot onother locotion. Keep fiore
end of odoptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.
CAUTION: Useodoptorsosshown.Connector
nuts must not be connected directly to pipe threods.
\
APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOTHEADAPTERAND
DRYERGASINLET.
Tighten the flexible
gas line using two
adjustable wrenches.
I
APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOALL MALETHREADS.
Tighten oil connections using two odjustoble
wrenches. Do not overtorque ges connections!
[-4-]LEAK TEST
FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.
OPEN
GASVALVE.
Check all connections for leaks with soupy solution or
equivalent. Apply soup solution. Leuk test solution must
not contmin ammonia which could cause damage to the
brass fittings. If leaks are found, close vmlve,retighten the
joint, randrepemt the soup test.

Installation instructions
[_]ELECTRICAL CONNECTION iNFORMATiON
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND
PERSONAL INJURY:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.
Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence
of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICALCODE,ANSI/NFPANO.70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be supplied with 120V,60Hz, and
connected to a properly grounded branch circuit, pro-
tected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay
fuse. If electrical supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed
electrician install an approved outlet.
EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG
(GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR
PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD
AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY
iNTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-
PRONG RECEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT OR
REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG
FROM THiS PLUG.
ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE
IF LOCAL CODES PERMIT,
AN EXTERNALGROUND WIRE
(NOT PROVIDED),WHICH MEETS
LOCAL CODES, MAY BE ADDED
BYATTACHING TO THE GREEN
GROUND SCREW ON THE REAR
OF THE DRYER,AND TO A GROUNDED
METAL COLD WATER PIPEOR OTHER
ESTABLISHED GROUND.
[] EXHAUST INFORMATION
, WARNING -IN CANADA AND IN THE
UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST
DUCT DIAMETER IS 4in (102mm). DO NOT
USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE
EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
. Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
. Reduce the dryer life.
. Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.Problems due to incorrect
installation are not covered by the warranty.
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLEduct 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 isshown in the table below.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Use only for short
Recommended run installations
No. of 90 °
Elbows
0
1
2
3
4
Rigid
Metal
90 Feet
60 Feet
/45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
4" DIA.
Rigid
Metal
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
15 Feet
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD ORWALL CAP
. Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of
birds or other wildlife.
. Termination should present minimal resistance to
the exhaust air flow and should require little or no
maintenance to prevent clogging.
. Never install ascreen in or over the exhaust duct. This
could cause lint build up.
. Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground
level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed
down.
SEPARATIONOFTURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft.
of straight duct, including distance between last turn and
exhaust hood.
TURNSOTHERTHAN 90°
" Oneturn of 450or less may be ignored.
. Two 450 turns should be treated as one 900turn.
. Eachturn over 450 should be treated as one 900 turn.

Installation instructions
SEALING OFJOINTS
. Alljoints 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 by
wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.
. Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors
1/4 inch per foot.
INSULATION
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is
near air conditioning should be insulated to reduce
condensation and lint build-up.
[-7]EXHAUST CONNECTION
BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST
INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE
DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
WARNING - 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 the 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
the instructions found in "Connecting the Dryer to
House Vent" on pages 5-6 of this manual.
. 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 cleaned at leastonceayear.
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 13 TO
EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR
BOTTOM OF THE CABINET,
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented at floor level}
For straight line installation, connect
the dryer exhaust to the external
exhaust hood using duct tape or
clamp. EXTERNALDUCT
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCTCLAHP
4" METALDUCT CUT
TO PROPERLENGTH
DUCT TAPEOR
DUCT CLAMP
NOTE: WE STRONGLYRECOMMENDSOLID
METALEXHAUSTDUCTING. HOWEVER,IF
FLEXIBLEDUCTING ISUSEDIT MUSTBE
UL-LISTEDMETAL,NOT PLASTIC.
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOIVlIVlENDED-
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented above floor level}
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED L
I
TO IVlINIIVlIZE I /
EXHAUST I l,
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND
COLLAPSING.
CONNECTING THE DRYERTO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METALTRANSITION DUCT
. For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct
is recommended.
. Rigidmetal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing and
kinking.

Installation instructions
UL-LISTEDFLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)TRANSITIONDUCT
. If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed flexible
metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WX08X!0077).
. Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or
other enclosed spaces.
. Totallengthofflexiblemetalduct shouldnotexceed8feet (2.4m).
. For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer
and the wall is highly recommended (see illustrations
below). Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to the wall
without kinking and or crushing the transition duct,
maximizing drying performance.
.Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
UL-LISTEDFLEXIBLEMETAL(FOIL-TYPE1TRANSITIONDUCT
. In special installations, it may be necessary to connect the
dryer to the housevent using a flexible metal (foil-type)duct.
A UL-listedflexible metal (foil-type)duct may be used ONLY
in installations where rigid metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid)
ducting cannot be used AND where a 4" diameter can be
maintained throughout the entire lengthof the transition duct.
.In Canada and 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.
. Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or
other enclosed spaces.
. Totallengthofflexiblemetalduct shouldnotexceed8feet (2.4m).
. Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
For best drying performance:
1.Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet pipe.
2.Secure the duct with a clamp.
3.With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the duct
to its full length. Allow 2"of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe.
Cut off and remove excess duct. Keep the duct as straight
as possible for maximum airflow.
4.Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.
rs ]
ELBOW
REOUIRED
ELBOWS
REOUIRED
LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR
DRYER
Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust
the 4 leveling legs, at the corners, to ensure that the dryer
is levelfrom side to side and front to rear.
LEVEL LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK SIDE-TO-SIDE
4 LEVELING
LEGS
[] ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
. If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or
closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
.The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the
EXHAUSTINFORMATIONstep 6.
. Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent
walls or other surfaces is:
0 in.either side
3in.front
3 in. rear
. Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets,
ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
.Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise ventilated
and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area
equally distributed. If the 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.
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATEDAT THE
REAROF THE DRYER,MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROMTHE
WALL IS5.5 in.

Installation Instructions
[i-67BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION
.ThedryerHUST be ventedtotheoutdoors.See EXHAUST
INFORMATIONstep 6.
. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the NATIONALELECTRICAL
CODE,ANSI/NFPANO.70.
[L-_MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION
. Installation must conform to the MANUFACTUREDHOME
CONSTRUCTION& SAFETY STANDARD,TITLE 24, PART
32-80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME,
ANSI/NFPANO.501B.
.The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the
termination securely fastened to the mobile home
structure. (SeeEXHAUSTINFORMATIONstep 6).
.The vent MUSTNOT be terminated beneath a mobile or
manufactured home.
.The vent duct material MUSTBEMETAL.
. KIT14-D346-33 MUSTbe usedto attach the dryer securely
to the structure.
.The vent MUSTNOTbe connected to any other duct, vent,
or chimney.
. Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.
. Provide an opening with a free area of at least 25 sq. in.
for introduction of outside air into the dryer room.
[i-27GARAGEINSTALLATION (IF ALLOWED
BY LOCAL CODES)
. Dryers installed in garages must be elevated 18 inches
(a6cm) above the floor.
_-_DRYER EXHAUST TO LEFT OR BOTTOM
CABINET
, WARNING - BEFOREPERFORMING
THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE
TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.PROTECTYOUR
HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES
WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET. BE
SURE TO WEAR GLOVES.
REHOVE
SCREW
AND SAVE
REMOVE
DESIRED
KNOCKOUT
(ONEONW)
Detach and remove the bottom or left side knockout as
desired. Removethe screw inside the dryer exhaust duct
and save.Pullthe duct out of the dryer. Protectsharp edges
around the knockout and exhaust opening with the tape.
FIXINGHOLE_
151/2" m,-
(13 !/4" for bottom venting)
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
TAB LOCATION
BENDTAB
UP45o
Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of
the appliance base. Lift the tab to about/45 ousing a flat
blade screwdriver.
ADDING NEW DUCT
RIGHTOR
LEFTSIDE
EXHAUST
Reconnect the cut portion (A)of the duct to the blower
housing. Hake sure that the fixing hole isaligned with the
tab in the base. Use the screw saved previously to secure
the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base.

Installation instructions
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR
EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF
CABINET
, Preassemble 4"elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct tape
around joint.
. Insert duct assembly, elbow first, through the side
opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct.
CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or damage the
electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct.
EXHAbSTCAN :i _
BEADDEDTO
LEFTORRIGHTSIDE
. Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer
internal duct and the elbow.
H
CAUTION:
Use 4" rigid metal ducting only
inside the dryer. Internal duct
joints must be secured with tope,
otherwise they may separate
and cause a safety hazard.
ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST
THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET
. Insert the elbow through the rear opening and connect it
to the dryer internal duct.
. Apply duct tape on the joint between the dryer internal
duct and elbow, as shown above.
CAUTION:
Internal duct joints must be secured with tape,
otherwise they may separate and cause a
safety hazard.
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF
CABINET
PLATE
{KITWEIM454)
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the
exhaust system. Cover back opening with a plate (Kit
WEIH454) available from your local service provider.
Placedryer in final location.
_,WARNING-NEVER LEAVE THE
BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.
REGISTERYOUR NEW APPLIANCE TO RECEIVEANY
IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS.
Please go to www.GEAppliances.com or moil in your
Product Registration Cord.
For questions on installation, call: 800.626.2000 (US)or
800-561-3344 (Canada).

Instrucciones Secadora a gas j(
de instalaci6n
2"Preg unta s s° borvl_atin:tua/:tci6 :i_iL/a#e_ a/:nSO#w_5 jl_3344 {Canadd) I
ANTES DE COMENZAR
Lea estas instrucdones por
completo y con detenimiento.
.IM PORTANTE - Guarde
estas instrucciones para el usa de
inspectores locales.
•IMPORTANTE -sigatodos
losc6digosy ordenanzasvigentes.
. Nora alinstalador-AsegOrese
de dejarestasinstruccionescon el
consumidor.
•Notaalconsumidor-Mantenga
estas instruccionescon el Manual del
propietario para referenciafutura.
• Antes de que la secadora antigua
sea retirada del servicio o elimi-
nada, quitele la puerta.
• Lainformaci6n sabrereparaciones
y el diagrama del cableadoseen-
cuentran en la consola decontrol.
• No permita que nihos sesuban
o se metan dentro del aparato. Se
requiere una supervisi6n estricta
cuando el aparato es utilizado
cerca de nihos.
• Instale la secadora en lugares
donde la temperatura sea mayor
a 50°F para un funcionamiento
satisfactorio del sistema de control
de la secadora.
. La garantia no cubre las fallas del
producto debido a una instalaci6n
incorrecta.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
SLIPJOINTPUEF
10" ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES
FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
8" PIPEWRENCH
, ADVERTENCIA RIESGO DE INCENDIO
.Para reducir el riesgo de una lesi6n grave o de muerte, cumpla con todas las
instrucciones de instalaci6n.
La instalaci6n de la secadora debe efectuarla un instalador calificado.
Instale la secadora de ropa de acuerdo con estas instrucciones yen cumplimiento
con los c6digos locales.
.Lay de California para el agua potabley los t6xicos
Estaleyexigeque el Gobernador de California publique una lista de sustanciasque segOn
el estado provoquen c@ncer,defectos cong@nitosu otros daflos reproductivos,y exigealas
empresas que adviertan a los clientes sabre la exposici6n potencial a dichas sustancias.
Losaparatos a gas pueden provocar una exposici6n mfnima a estas sustancias,a saber,
benceno, mon6xido de carbono, formaldehfdo y hollfn, generados principalmente par la
combusti6n incompleta de gas natural o combustibles LR Siseajustan bien lassecadoras,
la combusti6n incompleta se ver6 minimizada. La exposici6n a estas sustancias puede
minimizarse aOnm6s mediante unaventilaci6n adecuada haciaelexterior.
. Estasecadora debe tener una salida al exterior.
• Utilices61ounconductorfgidodemetaldeundi6metrode4"dentrodelgabinetedelasecadora
yuses61ounconductodetransici6naprobadoparULentrelasecadorayelconductodom@stico.
. NO instale una secadora de ropa con conductos de pl6stico flexible. Si se instala un
conducto flexible de metal (semi rfgidoo de tipo papal de aluminio),debe estar aprobado
par ULe instalarse de acuerdo con las instrucciones de "C6mo conectar la secadora a la
ventilaci6ndom@stica"de lap6gina 5 deeste manual. Losmaterialesde ventilaci6nflexibles
a menudo se desploman,se aplastan y atrapan pelusas. Estascondiciones obstruyen la
corriente de aire de la secadorae incrementanel riesgode incendio.
. No instale o almacene este aparato en un lugar donde seyea expuesto al agua y/o
alas inclemencias del tiempo.
. Guarde estas instrucciones. (Instaladores: AsegOrese de dejar estas instrucciones
al consumidor).
ENELESTADODE MASSACHUSETTS
• Esteproducto debeinstatarlo un plomero o un gasfltero matricutado.
• Cuandousev61vulasesf@ricasde cierre de gas,deber(in serdettipo de manija en T.
• Si seusauna conexi6nflexible para gas, @stano debesuperar los3 pies.
MATERIALESNECESARIOS
IONDUCTODEMETALDE4"DEDIA
(RECOMENDADO} ABRAZADERAS
DECONDUCTODE4"(2)
0
CONDUCTODETRANSIClONDEMETAL ABRAZADERAS
FLEXIBLE(SEMIRIGIDO}DE4"DEDIA. , DERESORTEDE4"(2)
_PROBADOPORUL(SIFUERANECESARIOI
KITWXO8XlO077(INCLUYE2CODOS)
%
CODODEMETAL
DE4"DEDIA. CAMPANA GAFAS
DESALIDA DESEGURIDAD
CONDUCTODETRANSICIONDEMETAL
FLEXIBLE(TIPOPAPELDEALUMINIO}DE4"DEDIA.
APROBADOPORUL(SIFUERANECESARIO}
CINTAADHESIVA GUANTES
(KITWE1Mag4}
ALIVIODETENSION
DEsA"RECONOCIDO
PORUL
KITDECABLE
DEENERG/A
DELASECADORA
(NOPROVISTACON
LASECADORA)
CLASIFICADOPOR
UL120/240V,30A
CON30 4CLAVIJAS,
IDENTIFIOUEELTIPO
DEENCHUFEBEGUN
ELTOMACORRIENTE
DELAVIVIENDAANTES
DECOMPRARELCABLE.
Paso !
Paso 2
Paso 3
Paso4
Paso 5
Paso 6
Paso 7
Paso 8
Verifiquesuinstalaci6nde gas(versecci6n2).
Prepareel 6reay lasalidapara la instalaci6nde la nueva
secadora(versecci6n1).
Verifiquey asegOresedeque la salidaal exteriorexistente
est@limpia(versecci6n1)y quecumpla conlasespecifica-
cionesde instalaci6nincluidas(versecci6n6).
Quitelasalmohadillasdeespumaparaenvio(versecci6n1).
Desplacelasecadoraa la ubicaci6ndeseacta.
Nivelesusecadora(versecci6n8).
Conecteelsuministrode gas(versecci6n3)y controle la pres-
enciadep@rdidas(versecci6n4).
Conectela salidaal exterior(versecci6n7).
Paso 9 Conecte el suministro de energ[a (versecci6n 5).
Paso 10 Verifique el funcionamiento del suministro de energia, las
conexiones de gas y la ventilaci6n.
Paso 11 Coloque el manual del propietario y las instrucciones de
instalaci6n en un lugar de f6cil acceso para el propietario.
Parainstalaci6nen nichoo closet,ver secci6n9.
Parainstalaci6nen banoso dormitorios,versecci6n10.
Paracasasm6vileso prefabricadas,ver secci6n11.
Parainstalaci6nen garaje(sipermitido par loscodigoslocales),ver
secci6n12.
Parasalidaslateraleso par la parte inferior,versecci6n13.
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Instrucciones de instalaci6n
Espacio minimo diferente a instalaci6n en nichos o closets.
Losespacioslibresmfnimosrespectodesuperficiescombustiblesydeaberturasdeaireson:Espaciode0 pub.a amboslados,1pub.enel
frentey 3 pulg.enIoportetrosero. Debetenerseencuentounespociolibreodecuodoporounfuncionomientoy reporoci6ncorrectos.
[] PREPARACI6N PARA LA INSTALACI6N
DE UNA SECADORA NUEVA
CONSEJO:Instale su secadora antes de instalar la
lavadora. Esto permitir(_ un mejor acceso cuando
instale la salida de la secadora.
C6HO DESCONECTAR EL GAS
GIRE LA VALVULA ___d_
DEQERRE DE GAS
A LA POSICiON OFF
{APAGADO)
DESCONECTEY ELIMINE
ELCONECTORDE GAS
FLEXIBLEANTIGUO Y
LOSCONDUCTOS VIEJOS.
REEMPLACELOSCON
ADVERTENCIA - NUNCA
VUELVA A USAR CONECTORES
FLE×IBLES GASTADOS.
El uso de conectores flexibles useclos puecle
provocer p@didas de gas y lesiones personales.
Siempre utilice conectores flexibles nuevos cuendo
instale aparatos de gas.
C6HO CUITAR PELUSA DE LA
ABERTURA DE LA SALIDA DE LA PARED
, Quite yclescarte el conclucto de transici6n existente de
plc_sticoo de papel de aluminio ycoloque un conducto
de transici6n aprobado por UL
ABERTURA DE
CONDUCTO INTERNA
PARED
/
VERIFIOUE OUE
ELREGULADOR
DE LA CAI'qPANA
DESALIDA SEABRA
YCIERRE LIBREMENTE
INCLINE LA SECADORA
DE COSTADO Y QUITE
LAS ALMOHADILLAS
DE ESPUMA PARAENV[O
TOMANDOLAS DE LOS
COSTADOS Y
ARRANCANDOLAS DELAS
PATASDE LA SECADORA.
ASEGORESE DEQUITAR
TODAS LAS PIEZAS
DE ESPUMA UBICADAS
ALREDEDOR DE LAS PATAS.
_-I REQUERIMIENTOS DE GAS
ADVERTENCIA
, La instalaci6n clebecumplir con c6cligoso ordenanzas lo-
cales,o sino las hubiera,con el CODIGONACIONALDEGAS,
ANSIZ223.
Estasecadora a gas estc_equipada con un montaje de
v61vulay quemador para utilizar s61ocon gas natural. Me-
diante el kit de conversi6n WE25X0217,laorganizaci6n de
atenci6n local puede convertir esta secadora para su uso
con gas propano (LP).TODASLASCONVERSIONESDEBEN
LLEVARLASA CABOPERSONALCAPACITADOYCALIFICADO
ENCUMPLIMIENTOCONCODIGOSLOCALESY REq)UERIIVllEN-
TOSDEORDENANZAS.
Lasecadora debe desconectarse del sistema de tuber[a de
suministro de gas durante cualquier prueba de presi6n del
sistema con una presi6n de prueba mayor a 0.5 PSI(3./4KPa).
Lasecadora debe aislarse del sistema de tuber[a de sum-
inistro de gas cerrando la vc_lvulade cierre del equipo
durante cualquier puesta a prueba del sistema en presiones
de prueba iguales o menores a 0.5 PSI(3,a.aKPa).
CONE×I6N DE SUMINISTRO DE GAS DE
LA SECADORA J )
2"
2-5/8" " SUMINISTRO DE GAS ROSCA MACHO NPT DE 3/8"
NOTA:Agregue a la dimensi6n vertical la distancia
entre la porte inferior del gabinete y el piso.
SUMINISTRO DE GAS
, Debe instalarse una toma a rosca de 1/8" NPT,
accesible para una conexi6n del man6metro de prueba,
inmediatamente en sentido ascendente de la conexi6n de
suministro de gas hacia la secadora. Si tiene dudas sobre
la instalaci6n de la toma, comun[quese con su empresa
proveedora de gas local.
La I[nea de suministro debeser de tuber[a r[gida de 1/2"y
debe contar con un cierre accesible dentro de los 6 pies
de la secadora, dentro de la misma habitaci6n donde se
encuentra la misma.
Utilicecompuesto sellador para rosca de tuberfa apropiado
para gas natural o LPo utilice cinta deTeflon.
., Unael conector de metal flexible a la secadora y al suminis-
tro de gas.
Abra lavdlvula de cierre.
Conesta secadora debe usarseun conector de metal flexible
(conector aprobado ANSIZ21.2/4/CSA6.10).La Iongitud de la
conexi6n no deber6 superar los3 pies.
AJUSTE PARA ALTURAS ELEVADAS
,Las clasiflcacionesdeentrada de secadoraspara ropa a gasse
basanen elfuncionamiento a niveldel mary no debenajustarse
para funcionar a una elevaci6nde 2000 pieso pordebajo de la
misma.Paraun funcionamiento enalturas mayoresa 2000pies,
lasclasiflcacionesde entradadeben reducirsea una tasa de 4%
por cada 1000piessobreelniveldel mar.
Lainstalaci6ndebe cumplir conc6digosyordenanzas
locales,o sinolashubiera,conel CODIGONACIONALDEGAS
COMBUSTIBLE,ANSIZ223.