GE GFDS350EL Manual

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Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches)
Exhaust Options: 4-way via rear, right, left and bottom.
Circuit Requirements: An individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 30-amp circuit breaker or
a time-delay fuse, is required.
Note: Dryer wall outlet must be located within 36”
of service cord entry and accessible when dryer is
mounted in position.
Installation Information: For complete information, see
installation instructions packed with your dryer.
27 1-5/8
40-1/2
33
5-1/2
3-3/4
Electric Dryer Rating
240V 5600W, 24A, 60Hz
208V 4400W, 22A, 60Hz
Specification Revised 1/12 360483
GFDS350EL
GE®7.5 cu. ft. stainless steel capacity frontload dryer with Steam

For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™or
GE®appliance questions, visit our website at
geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center®
service, 800.626.2000.
Special Installation Requirements:
Stacked Installation:
Kit for stacking dryer over washer is not included with the dryer.
Order GEFLSTACK.
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exhaustedtotheoutside.
•Minimumclearancesbetweendryercabinetandadjacentwallsorother
surfaces are: 0" either side, 3" front and rear
•Minimumverticalspacefromfloortooverheadcabinets,ceilings,etc.is52".
•Closetdoors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
a gas dryer.
Bathroom or Bedroom Installation:
•ThedryerMUSTbeexhaustedtotheoutdoors.
•Theinstallationmustconformwiththelocalcodes,orintheabsenceof
localcodes,withtheNationalElectricCodeandNationalFuelGasCode,
ANSIZ223forgasdryers.
Minimum Clearance other than Alcove or Closet Installations:
•Minimumclearancestocombustiblesurfaces0"bothsides,3"rear.
For more information on venting kits and accessories,
please call 1-800-GE-CARES.
Stacked Dimensions (in inches)
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Specification Revised 1/12 360483
GFDS350EL
GE®7.5 cu. ft. stainless steel capacity frontload dryer with Steam
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Dryer Exhausting Information – Metal Duct Only
For complete information, see installation instructions packed with your dryer.
Ducting Materials: For best performance, this dryer should be vented with 4” diameter
allrigidmetalexhaustduct.Ifrigidmetalductcannotbeused,thenUL-listedflexible
metal(semi-rigid)ductingcanbeused(KitWX08X10077).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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 length of the transition duct. Please see installation
instructionpackedwithyourdryerforcompleteinstructionswhenusingflexiblemetal
(foil type) ducting.
Exhaust Length Calculation:
1. Determinethenumberof90°turnsneededforyourinstallation.Ifyouexhausttothe
side or bottom of dryer, add one turn.
2. Themaximumlengthof4’rigid(aluminumorgalvanized)ductwhichcanbetoleratedis
shown in the table.
A turn of 45° or less may be ignored. Two 45° turns within the duct length should be
treated as a 90° elbow.
A turn over 45° should be treated as a 90° elbow.
Dryers mustbeexhaustedtotheoutside.
Caution: Forpersonalsafetydonotterminateexhaustintoachimney,underanyenclosed
house floor (crawl space), or into an attic, since the accumulated lint could create a fire
hazardormoisturecouldcausedamage.Neverterminatetheexhaustintoacommonduct
orplenumwithakitchenexhaust,sincethecombinationoflintandgreasecouldcreatea
fire hazard.
Exhaustductsshouldbeterminatedinadamperedwallcaptopreventbackdrafts,bird
nesting, etc. The wall cap must also be located at least 12" above the ground or any other
obstruction with the opening pointed down.
For more information on venting kits and accessories, please call 1-800-GE-CARES.
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Best performance
Domestic
dryer models
Maximum length of 4"
dia. rigid metal duct
Number
of
90°
turns
Exhaust hood type
A
4"
opening
B
2-1/2"
opening
GFDS350/355EL
7.5 cu. ft.
capacity models
electric dryers
0
1
2
3
4
90 ft.
60 ft.
45 ft.
35 ft.
25 ft.
60 ft.
45 ft.
35 ft.
25 ft.
15 ft.
A
4
B
2-1/2
A
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GFDS350EL
GE®7.5 cu. ft. stainless steel capacity frontload dryer with Steam
2-1/2
1-3/4
12
3-1/2
Electrical
Connection
Gas Pipe
Connection

Specification Revised 1/12 360483
GFWS3505L
Features and Benefits
• SteamRefresh/SteamDewrinkle-SteamRefreshhelpsreducewrinkles,odorsand
rejuventatesfabrics,whileSteamDewrinklereduceswrinklesandfreshensclean
clothes
• SensorDryPlus™-Innovativemoisture-sensingtechnologyhelpsmaintainquality
• eDryoption-Energy-savingoptionreducesdrytemperaturesonselectcycles
without sacrificing performance
• ActiveWearcycle-Specificsettingstotakespecialcareofclothingwornforactive
sportsexercise
• MyCycles-Customcyclethatcanbesetforspecificorfrequentneeds
• SpeedDry-Quicklydriesitemsandsmallloadsforfamiliesonthego
• 1-24-hourDelayStart-Setthedryertobegincycleswheneverit’sconvenientforyou
• Upto90ft.ventingcapability-Haslongequivalentductingperformanceformore
flexibleinstallation
• ADACompliant
• ModelGFDS350ELWW–Whiteonwhite
GFDS350EL
GE®7.5 cu. ft. stainless steel capacity frontload dryer with Steam