GE GTDP740GDWW5VFLR User manual

Installation
Instructions Gas
Dryer
Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US)
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Fire Hazard
WARNING
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word
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CAUTION
WARNING
In the state of Massachusetts:
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Installation must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor,
plumber or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the state.
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic mechanical and
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make the electrical connections.
No washer can completely remove oil.
DO NOT dry anything that has ever had any type of oil
on it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Dry cycle.
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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
DO NOT remove ground prong.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
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 DO NOT allow children on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance
is used near children.

2
Minimum Clearance in Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides, 3 in. front, 7 in. top and 3 in. rear.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service
Installation Instructions
Step 1 Verify your gas installation (see section 2).
Step 2 Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer
(see section 1).
Step 3 Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean (see
section 6).
Step 4 Remove the foam shipping pads (see section 1).
Step 5 Move the dryer to the desired location.
Step 6 Level your dryer (see section 8).
Step 7 Connect the gas supply (see section 3) and check for leaks
(see section 4).
LEVEL
8" PIPE WRENCH
10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
(x2)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
SLIP JOINT PLIERS FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
GLOVES
SAFETY GLASSES
4" DUCT
CLAMPS (2)
OR
4" SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
EXHAUST
HOOD
4" DIA. METAL
ELBOW
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED
)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED.)
UL-APPROVED
FOIL TAPE
SOAP SOLUTION
FOR LEAK DETECTION
PIPE
COMPOUND
FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR
Step 8 Connect the external exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9 Connect the power supply (see section 5).
Step 10 Check the operation of the power supply, gas connections,
and venting.
Step 11 Place the owners 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 side or bottom exhaust, see section 13.
For connecting inlet hoses, see section 14.
For garage installation, see section 12.
For door reversing instructions, see section 15

Installation Instructions
3
INTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING CHECK THE EXHAUST
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY
WALL
TILT THE DRYER
SIDEWAYS AND
REMOVE THE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING AT THE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE
DRYER LEGS.
BE SURE TO REMOVE
ALL OF THE FOAM
PIECES AROUND
THE LEGS.
1PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW DRYER
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
DISCONNECTING GAS
NEVER REUSE OLD FLEXIBLE
CONNECTORS.
connectors when installing gas appliances.
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING
D Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition
duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
TURN GAS
SHUT-OFF
VALVE TO THE
OFF POSITION.
DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLD
FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR AND
OLD DUCTING MATERIAL.
REPLACE WITH NEW CSA(AGA)
APPROVED FLEXIBLE GAS LINE
CONNECTOR AND UL APPROVED
TRANSITION DUCT.
ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION
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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.
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in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.
2GAS REQUIREMENTS
F This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly for use
only with natural gas. Using a conversion kit WE25M87 your local
service organization can convert this dryer for use with propane
(LP) gas. ALL CONVERSIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED AND
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS.
F The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at a test pressure in
excess of 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).
FThe 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
GAS SUPPLY
F 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.
F Supply line is to be 1/2 in. rigid pipe and equipped with an acce-
sible shut-off within 6 ft.of, and in the same room with the dryer.
F Use pipe thread sealer compound appropriate for natural or
F
F
F
(listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10). The length of the
connect shall not exceed 3 ft.
NOTE: Add to vertical dimension the
distance between cabinet bottom to floor
ply.
1 25/32
3 11/32
3/8 NPT MALE
THREAD GAS
SUPPLY
The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence
of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
F Use a new CSA Interna-
tional approved flexible
gas supply line.
Never reuse old flexible connectors.
F Install a shut-off valve.
F Securely tighten all gas connections.
F If connected to LP gas, have a qualified person make sure gas
pressure does not exceed 13” water column.
F Examples of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel.
F
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Fire Hazard
Explosion Hazard
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

Installation Instructions
4
3RECONNECTING GAS
NEW METAL
FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE CONNECTOR
ADAPTER
ELBOW
ITEMS NOT SUPPLIED
ADAPTER
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
PIPE SIZE
AT LEAST 1/2"
1/8" NPT PIPE
PLUG FOR
CHECKING GAS
INLET PRESSURE
3/8" NPT
Listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10
only on the original installation and are not to be reused
end of adaptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.
CAUTION: Use adaptors as shown. Connector nuts
must not be connected directly to pipe threads.
APPLY PIPE COMPOUND
TO THE ADAPTER AND
DRYER GAS INLET.
Tighten the flexible
gas line using two
adjustable wrenches.
APPLY PIPE COMPOUND
TO ALL MALE THREADS.
Tighten all connections using two adjustable
wrenches. Do not overtorque gas connections!
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent.
Apply soap solution. Leak test solution must not contain ammonia
which could cause damage to the brass fittings. If leaks are found.
close valve, retighten the joint, and repeat the soap test.
4LEAK TEST
NEVER
USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR
GAS LEAKS.
OPEN
GAS VALVE.
WARNING

Installation Instructions
5
6EXHAUST INFORMATION
IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES, THE
REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 in
(102mm). DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN
SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
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RESPONSIBILITY. Problems due to incorrect
installation are not covered by the warranty.
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5ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND PERSONAL
INJURY:
A
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.
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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
electrician install an approved outlet.
THIS DRYER IS 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
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CABLE OUTLET
5ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
DO NOT remove ground prong.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock
Electrical Shock
Hazard WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING