GE GFDS355GL1MV User manual

Installation
Instructions GasDryer l@
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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 - Keep
these instructions with your
Useand Cure Book for future
reference.
• Before the old dryer is removed
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 dryer where the
temperature isabove 50°F for
satisfactory operation of the
dryer control system.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
10"ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES
8" PIPEWRENCH LEVEL
SLIPJOINTPLIERS FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
-&WARNING RISK OF FIRE
•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.
•California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires 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 customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can
cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas
or LPfuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to
these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only UL
approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
• DONOTinstall 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 instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of this
manual. 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.
• Savethese instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the
customer).
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
•When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type.
•Aflexible gas connector, when used, most not exceed 3 feet.
4"DIA,METALDUCT
(RECOMMENDED}
)
4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID}
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED}
KITWXO8X10077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS}
4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE}
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED.}
MATERIALSYOU WILL NEED
4"DIA,METAL
ELBOW EXHAUST
HOOD
PIPE
CONPOUND SOAPSOLUTION
FORLEAKDETECTION
4"DUCT
CLAMPS(2}
OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS(2}
DUCTTAPE SAFETY
GLASSES
FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTOR GLOVES
Step 1
Step 2
Step 5
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Verify your gas installation (see section 2).
Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer
(seesection 1).
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).
Step8 Connectthe externalexhaust(seesection7).
Step9 Connectthe powersupply(seesection5).
Step10Checkthe operationof the powersupply,gasconnections,
and venting.
Step11Placethe ownersmanualand the installationinstructionsina
locationwherethey willbe noticedbythe owner.
Foralcoveor closetinstallation,seesection9.
Forbathroomor bedroominstallation,seesection10.
Formobileor manufacturedhome,seesection11.
Forsideor bottom exhaust,seesection12.
31-16630-1 03-11 GE
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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, 1 in. front 3 in. rear.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
m 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
TURN GAS _ DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLu_. _
SHUT-OFF IF:;_ FLEXIBLEGAS CONNECTOR AND _-h_-__,--_
VALVETOTHE _t_ _ OLD DUCTING MATERIAL
OFF POSITION._ REPLACEWITH NEW CSA(AGA)
APPROVED FLEXIBLEGAS LINE
CONNECTOR AND UL APPROVED
TRANSITIONDUCT.
AWARNING -NEVER REUSE 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
• Removeand discard existing plastic or metal foil transition
duct and replace with ULlisted transition duct.
WALL
INTERNALDUCT CHECKTHATEXHAUSE
OPENING ODDAMPEROPENS
ANDCLOSESFREELY.
TILTTHE DRYERSIDEWAYS
AND REMOVETHE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING ATTHE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE DRYER
LEGS, BESURE TO
REMOVEALL OF THE
FOAM PIECESAROUND
THE LEGS,
Izl GAS REQUIREMENTS
-_ WARNING
•Installation must conform to local codes and
ordinances,or in their absence, the NATIONALFUELGAS
CODE,ANSIZ223.
• This gas dryer isequipped with o Valve & Burner Assem-
blyfor use only with natural gas. Usingconversion kit
WE25X0217,your local service organization con convert
this dryer for usewith propane (LP)gas. ALLCONVER-
SIONSMUSTBEMADEBYPROPERLYTRAINEDANDQUALI-
FIEDPERSONNELAND IN ACCORDANCEWITHLOCAL
CODESANDORDINANCEREQUIREMENTS.
• 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
J#
3/8" NPT MALETHREADGASSUPPLY
NOTE:Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
GAS SUPPLY
• 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 is to be 1/2 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.
• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas sup-
ply.
• 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.
2

Installation Instructions
F3-IRECON NECTING 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 and fittings are designed for use
only on the original installation and ore not to be reused
for another appliance or at another locution. Keep flare
end of adaptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.
CAUTION: Use adaptors ms shown. Connector nuts
must not be connected directly to pipe threads.
\
APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOTHEADAPTERAND
DRYERGASINLET.
Tighten the flexible
gas line using two
adjustable wrenches.
APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOALL rVlALETHREADS. ©
Tighten all connections using two adjustable
wrenches. Do not overtorque gas connections!
r4-]LEA K TEST
-_ WARNING- NEVER USE AN OPEN
FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.
OPEN
GASVALVE.
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or
equivalent. Apply soap solution. Leak test solution must
not contain (]mmonia which could cause damage to the
brass fittings. If leaks (]re found, close valve, retighten the
joint, and repeat the soup test.

Installation Instructions
F5]ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION
AWARNING- TO REDUCE THE 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, end
connected to eproperly grounded branch circuit, pro-
tected by e15- or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay
fuse. If electrical supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that alicensed
electrician install an approved outlet.
WARNING - THIS DRYER IS
EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG
(GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR PROTEC-
TION 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 BEADDED
BYATTACHING TO THE GREEN
GROUND SCREW ON THE REAR
OF THE DRYER,AND TO A GROUNDED
METAL COLD WATER PIPE OR OTHER
ESTABLISHED GROUND.
161EXHAUST INFORMATION
WARNÁNG -IN CANADAANDINTHE
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 is shown in the table below.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECCOMMENDEDMAX. LENGTH
ExhaustHoodTypes
I
......._1 4" _ ......
No.of 90°
Elbows
0
1
2
3
4
Rigid
Metal
90 Feet
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 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 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
level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed
down.
SEPARATIONOFTURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by atleast 4 ft.
of straight duct, including distance between last turn and
exhaust hood.
TURNSOTHERTHAN 90°
• Oneturn of 45oor less may be ignored.
• Two 45° turns should be treated as one 900turn.
• Eachturn over 45° should be treated as one 900 turn.

Installation Instructions
SEALING OF JOINTS
• 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.
• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by
wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.
• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors
1/2 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.
I-7-1EXHAUST CONNECTION
- 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 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
system shall be inspected and cleaned at least once a year.
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 12 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. JCT
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
4" METALDUCT CUT
TO PROPERLENGTH
DUCT TAPEOR
DUCT CLAMP
NOTE: WE STRONGLYRECOMMENDSOLID
METALEXHAUSTDUCTING. HOWEVER,IF
FLEXIBLEDUCTING ISUSEDIT MUSTBE
UL-LISTEDMETAL,NOT PLASTIC.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented above floor level)
ELBOWHIGHLY
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED--
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT
KINKING AND COLLAPSING.
CONNECTING THE DRYERTO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
• For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct
is recommended.
• Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing and
kinking.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION
DUCT
• If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed flexible
metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WXO8XlO077).
• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or
other enclosed spaces.
• Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet
(2.4m).

Installation Instructions
• 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-LISTEDFLEXIBLEMETALIFOIL-TYPE}TRANSITIONDUCT
• 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 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.
• Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet
(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.
!
ELBOW
REOUIRED
oo;oLy4
[] 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
191ALCOVE 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
EXHAUSTINFORMATIONsection 6.
• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent
walls or other surfaces is:
0 in.either side
3 in.front
4 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 LOCATED AT THE
REAROF THE DRYER,MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROMTHE
WALL IS5.5 in.

Installation Instructions
[i-6] BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION
• The dryer MUSTbe vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUST
INFORMATIONsection 6.
• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the NATIONALELECTRICAL
CODE,ANSI/NFPANO.70.
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.Protect sharp edges
around the knockout and exhaust opening with the tape.
FIXING
Iii]MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION
•Installation must conform to the MANUFACTUREDHOME
CONSTRUCTION& SAFETYSTANDARD,TITLE 24, PART
32-80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDFOR MOBILE HOME,
ANSI/NFPANO.501B.
•The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the
termination securely fastened to the mobile home
structure. (SeeEXHAUSTINFORMATIONsection 6).
• The vent MUSTNOT be terminated beneath a mobile or
manufactured home.
•The vent duct material MUSTBEMETAL.
• KIT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the dryer
securely to the structure.
•The vent MUST NOT be 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.
B A
131/2"
(1B1/4" for bottom venting)
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
TAB LOCATION
BENDTAB
UP45o
• Dryers installed in residential garages must be elevated
18 inches (46cm) above the floor.
ITJIDRYER EXHAUST TO LEFT OR BOTTOM
CABINET
- WARNING - PROTECTYOUR
HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES
WHEN WORKING INSIDE CABINET.
REMOVE
SCREW
ANDSAVE,
REMOVE
DESIRED
KNOCKOUT
IONEONLV)
Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of
the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 450 using a flat
blade screwdriver.
ADDING NEW DUCT
FIXING
HOLE PORTION"A"
i i
RIGHTOR
LEFTSIDE
EXHAUST
Reconnect 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. 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 pullor domage the
electricalwiresinsidethedryerwhen insertingtheduct.
DUCT
z TAPE
•Apply duct tape as shown on thejoint between the dryer
internal duct and the elbow.
CAUTION:
Use4" rigid metal ducting only
inside the dryer. Internal duct
joints must be secured with
tape, otherwise they may sepa-
rate 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 ductjoints must be securedwith tape,
otherwise they may separate and cause a
safety hazard.
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF
CABINET
P_TELA X "" """
(KITWE1M454)
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the
exhaust system. Cover back opening with a plate (Kit
WEIM454) available from your local service provider.
Placedryer in final location.
-/ILWARNING-NEVER LEAVE THE
BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.
TO REGISTER YOUR DRYER
CALL TOLL-FREE
1-888-269-1192
Prompt registration confirms your right to protection under
the terms of your warranty.
www.GEAppliances.com (US}
For Questions on Installation, Call: 1-800-GECARES(US)or
1-800-:361-3400 (Canada).

Instrucciones
de instalaci6n Secadoraagas 10
_Preguntas sabre la instalaci6n? Llame al: 1-800-GECARES (EE.UU.) o 1-800-561-3344 (Canad(_)
o visJte nuestro sJtio Web en: www.GEAppliances.com (EE.UU.) I
ANTES DE COMENZAR
Lea estas instrucciones par
completo y con detenimiento.
•IM PORTANTE - Guarde
estasinstruccionesparaelusade
inspectoreslocales
•IMPORTANTE -sigatodos
losc6digosy ordenanzasvigentes
• Nota al instalador - AsegQrese
de dejar estas instrucciones con el
consumidor.
•Nota al consumidor -Mantenga
estasinstruccionescon elManual de
usay cuidados para referenciafutura.
• Antes de que la secadora antigua
sea retirada del servicio o elimi-
nada, quffele la puerta.
• Lainformaci6n sabrereparaciones
y eldiagrama delcableado seen-
cuentran en la consolade control.
• No permita que ni_os se suban
o se metan dentro del aparato. Se
requiere una supervisi6n estricta
cuando el aparato es utilizado
cerca de ni_os.
• Instale la secadora en lugares
donde la temperatura sea mayor
a 50°F para un funcionamiento
satisfactorio del sistema de control
de la secadora.
- ADVERTENCIA mESGODEINCENDIO
• 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.
•key de California para el agua potabley los t6xicos
Estaleyexigeque el Gobernador de California publique una lista de sustanciasque segOn
el estado provoquen c6ncer,defectoscong_nitos u otros da_os 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 aLinm6s mediante una ventilaci6n 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 papel 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 sevea expuesto al agua y/o
alas inclemencias del tiempo.
• Guarde estas instrucciones. (Instaladores: AsegOrese de dejar estas instrucciones
al consumidor).
ENELESTADODEMASSACHUSETTS
• Esteproducto debeinstalarlo un plomero o un gasfitero matriculado.
• Cuandousev(ilvulas esf@ricasde cierre de gas,deber(in ser deltipo de manija en T.
• Si seusauna conexi6nflexible para gas, @stano debesuperar los3 pies.
HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS
(x2)
LLAVESAJUSTABLESDE10"
LLAVEPARATUBOSDE8"
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JUNTADESLEANTE
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Paso 1
Paso 2
Paso 3
Paso 4
Paso 5
Paso 6
Paso 7
Verifique su instalaci6n de gas (ver secci6n 2).
Prepare el area y la salida para la instalaci6n de la nueva
secadora (ver secci6n 1).
Verifique y asegOrese de que la salida al exterior existente
est# limpia (ver secci6n 1)y que cumpla con las especifica-
ciones de instalaci6n incluidas (ver secci6n 6).
Quite las almohadillas de espuma para env[o (versecci6n 1).
Desplace la secadora a la ubicaci6n deseada.
Nivele susecadora (ver secci6n 8).
Conecte el suministro de gas (ver secci6n 3)y controle la pres-
encia de p#rdidas (ver secci6n 4).
Paso 8 Conecte la salida al exterior (ver secci6n 7).
Paso 9 Conecte el suministro de energfa (versecci6n 5).
Paso 10 Verifique el funcionamiento del suministro de energfa, las
conexiones de gas y la ventilaci6n.
Paso 11 Coloque el manual del propietario y las instrucciones de
instalaci6n en un lugar de f(icil acceso para el propietario.
Parainstalaci6nen nichoo closet,ver secci6n9.
Parainstalaci6nen ba_oso dormitorios,versecci6n10.
Paracasasm6vileso prefabricadas,ver secci6n11.
Parasalidaslateraleso par la parte inferior,versecci6n12.
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I-_ PREPARACION PARA LA INSTALACION
DE UNA SECADORA NUEVA
CONSEJO:Instale su secadora antes de instalar la lava-
dora. Esto permitir6 un mejor acceso cuando instale la
salida de la secadora.
C6MO DESCONECTAR EL GAS
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ELCONECTORDE GAS
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APROBADOPORUY L_S
AADVERTENCIA - NUNCA VUELVA A
USAR CONECTORES FLE×IBLES GAS-
TADOS.
Elusa de conectores flexibles usados puede provocar
p#rdidas de gas y lesiones personales. Siempre utilice
conectores flexibles nuevos cuando instale aparatos
de gas.
COMO QUITAR PELUSA DE LA ABERTURA
DE LA SALIDA DE LA PARED
• Quite y descarte el conducto de transici6n existente de
pl6stico o de papel de aluminio y coloque un conducto de
transici6n aprobado par UL.
PARED
ABERTURA DE
CONDUCTOINTERNA VERIFIQUE QUE
EL REGULADOR
DE LA CAMPANA
DE SALIDA SE ABRA
Y CIERRE LIBREMENTE
INCLINE LA SECADORA
DE COSTADO Y QUITE
LAS ALMOHADILLAS
DE ESPUMA PARA ENViO
TOM#,NDOLAS DE LOS
COSTADOS Y
ARRANCANDOLAS DELAS
PATASDE LA SECADORA.
ASEGURESE DEQUITAR
TODAS LAS PtEZAS
DE ESPUMA UBICADAS
ALREDEDOR DE LAS PATAS.
I_ REQUERIMIENTOS DE GAS
ADVERTENCIA
• La instalaci6n debe cumplir con c6digos o ordenanzas
locales, o si no las hubiera, con el CODIGONACIONALDE
GAS,ANSIZ223.
• Esta secadora a gas est6 equipada con un montaje de
v61vulay quemador para utilizar s61ocon gas natural.
Mediante el kit de conversi6n WE25×0217, la organizaci6n
de atenci6n local puede convertir esta secadora para su
usa con gas propano (LP).TODASLASCONVERSIONES
DEBENLLEVARLASA CABOPERSONALCAPACITADOY
CALIFICADOENCUMPLIMIENTOCONCODIGOSLOCALESY
REQUERIMIENTOSDEORDENANZAS.
• Losecadora 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).
• La secadora debe aislarse del sistema de tuberfa de sum-
inistro de gas cerrando la v61vula de cierre del equipo du-
rante cualquier puesta a prueba del sistema en presiones
de prueba iguales o menores a 0.5 PSI(:3,4.4KPa).
CONE×I6N DE SUMINISTRO DE GAS DE
LA SECADORA
"-- SUMINISTRODEGASROSCAMACHO NPTDE3/8"
NOTA: Agregue a la dimensi6n vertical la dJstancia
entre la parte 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, inme-
diatamente en sentido ascendente de la conexi6n de
suministro de gas hacia la secadora. Si tiene dudas sabre
la instalaci6n de la toma, comun[quese con su empresa
proveedora de gas local.
Lo I[nea de suministro debe ser de tuberfa 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.
Utilice compuesto sellador para rosca de tuberia apropia-
do para gas natural o LP o utilice cinta de Teflon.
Una el conector de metal flexible a la secadora y al sum-
inistro de gas.
Abra la v61vulade cierre.
• Con esta secadora debe usarse un conector de metal
flexible (conector aprobado ANSIZ21.24 /CSA6.10). La
Iongitud de la conexi6n no deber6 superar los :3pies.