GE GTDS820ED0WS User manual

Installation
Instructions Electric
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 - Keep these instructions with your Use
and Care Bookfor 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°Ffor
satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
AWAR IG
, Toreduce the riskof severe injury or death, Fire Hazard
follow all installation instructions.
, Clothesdryer installation must be
performed by a qualified installer.
, Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in
accordance with local codes.
, Thisdryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
, Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork insidethe dryer
cabinet and use only ULapproved transition ducting between
the dryer and the home duct.
, DONOTinstall a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting
materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil type)duct is
installed, it must be ULlisted and installed in accordance with
the instructions found in "ConnectingDryer to House Vent"
later in this manual. Flexibleventing materials are known to
collapse,be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will
obstruct clothes 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.
,To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
installation instructions.
, Savethese instructions. (Installers: Besure to leave these
instructions with the customer).
234DI753P001Rev. 5 31-16697
_lk This isthe safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
Allsafety messageswillfollowthe safety alertsymbol and the word
"DANGER""WARNING"or "CAUTION".Thesewords are defined as:
DANGER Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
A WAR I G Indicatesa hazardous
situationwhich,if not
avoided,could resultin
death or seriousinjury.
CAUTIO Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
AWA I G
Fire Hazard
, Nowasher can completely remove oil.
, DONOTdry 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.
, Failure to follow this instructions can result
on death or fire
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Q
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Electrical "
Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
DONOTremove ground prong.
DONOTuse an adapter.
DONOTuse an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Explosion
Hazard
, Keep flammable materials and vapors, such
as gasoline, away from dryer.
, Placedryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above
the floor for a garage installation.
, Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
, DONOTallow children on or inthe appliance.
Closesupervisionof children isnecessary
when the appliance isusednear children.
NOTE:Installation and serviceof this dryer requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills.It is your responsibility to contact
a qualified installerto make the electrical connections.

Installation Instructions
Minimum Clearance in Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: Oin.clearance both sides, 3in. front, 7 in. top and 3 in.rear.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service
TOOLS YOU
WiLL NEED
SLIPJOINTPLIERS
FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
4"DIA.METALDUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED)
CJXO8XlOO77(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)
'DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED.)
4"DUCT %
4"DIA.METAL
ELBOW
CLAMPS(2) EXHAUST
OR HOOD
4"SPRING
CLAMPS(2)
c8>
SAFETY
GLASSES
UL-APPROVED 3/4"STRAIN
F01LTAPE GLOVES RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
4"COVERPLATE(IFNEEDED
(KITWE1M454)
DRYERPOWER
CORDKIT
(NOTPROVIDED
WITHDRYER)
ULRATED
120/240V,30A
WITH30R4PRONGS.
IDENTIFYTHEPLUG
WPEASPERTHE
HOUSERECEPTACLE
BEFOREPURCHASING
LINECORD.
Step !
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new
dryer (seesection 1).
Checkand ensure the existing external exhaust isclean
(seesection 1).and meets attached installation
specifications (seesection S).
Removethe foam shipping pads (seesection 1).
Movethe dryer to the desired location.
Connect the power supply (seesection 2).
Connect the external exhaust (seesection 4).
Levelyour dryer (seesection 5).
Checkthe operation of the power supply and venting.
Placethe owners manual and the installation instruction
in a location where they will be noticed by the owner.
Foralcove or closet installation, see section 6.
Forbathroom or bedroom installation, seesection 7.
Formobile or manufactured home, seesection 8.
Forgarage installation, see section 9
Forside or bottom exhaust, seesection 10
Forconnecting inlet hoses,seesection !1
Fordoor reversing instructions, see section 12
ri] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW
DRYER
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer. This will
allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST OPENING
, Removeand discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct
and replace with ULlisted transition duct.
INTERNAL /WALL
DUCT x%_
OPENING -- CHECK THE EXHAUST
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY
TILT THE DRYER
SIDEWAYS AND
REMOVE THE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING ATTHE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE
DRYER LEGS.
BE SURE TO
REMOVE
ALLOFTHE
FOAM PIECES
AROUND
THE LEGS.

Installation Instructions
[] ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION
kWA I G
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL
INJURY:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
Electrical OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS
Shock Hazard 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 ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA
NO. 70. or Canadian Electrical Code,CSA C22.!
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit,
protected bg the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers.
A four or three-wire, single phase, !20/240V or !20/208V, 60Hz,
30 amp circuit is required. If the electric supply does not meet
the above specifications, then call a licensed electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
For a grounded, cord-connected drger: This dryer
must be grounded. In the event of u malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock bg providing
u path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer uses
u cord having an equipment grounding conductor and u
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
For a permanently connected dryer: This dryer must
be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system,
or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the
circuit conductors end connected to the equipment grounding
terminal on the appliance.
,AWA I G
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in u risk of electric shock. Check with u qualified
electrician or service representative or personnel if you are
in doubt us to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
DONOTmodify the plug on the power supply cord. If it will
not fit the outlet, have u proper outlet installed by u qualified
electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION
(MUST BE USED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)
NOTE: Since January 1,1996, the National Electric code requires that
the new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance is
installed in a location where grounding through the neutral
conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is
Fire Hazard prohibited for the new branch circuit installations, mobile
homes, recreational
ILWA I G vehicles'and areaswhere
local codes prohibit
grounding through the
neutral conduction.
• Use a new UL listed 240V 30 amp dryer power supply cord with closed
ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
• Use a ULlisted strain relief.
• Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
• Securely tighten all electrical connections.
REMOVEGROUNDSTRAPANDDISCARD.KEEPGREEN
GROUNDSCREW
SCREWS_'_ NEUTRAL
(3) ]ite)
RELOCATE
GROUNDSCREW
HERE HOT
GREEN
ORYELLOW
WIRE
RELIEF
BRACKET
RECOGNIZED
STRAINRELIEF
COVER
3#1OAWG MINIMUMCOPPERCONDUCTORSOR 120/240V30APOWER
SUPPLYCORDKF MARKEDFORUSEWITHDRYERS& PROVIDEDWITHCLOSED
LOOPOR SPADETERMINALSWITHUPTURNEDENDSINOTSUPPLIED).
2.Turn offthecircuitbreaker(s)(30amp) orremove thedryer'scircuitfuse
attheelectdcalbox.
2.Be surethedryercordisunpluggedfrom thewallreceptacle.
3.Remove thepower cordcoverlocatedatthelowerback
4.Remove and discordgroundstrop.Keep thegreengroundscrewforstep7.
5.Install3/4in.UL recognizedstrainrelieftopower cordentryhole.Bring
power cordthroughstrainrelief.
6.Connectpower cordas follows:
A.Connectthe 2 hotlinestotheouterscrewsoftheterminalblock(marked
L2 and L2).
B.Connecttheneutral(white)linetothecenteroftheterminalblock
(markedN).
7.Attachgroundwireofpower cordwiththegreengroundscrew(hole
abovestrainreliefbracket).Tightenallterminalblockscrews(3)completely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Replace the terminal block cover
10.Failure to do so can result on death, fire, or electrical shock.
,AWAR INEVER LEAVE THE G OVER OFF OFTHE
TERMINAL BLOCK.

Installation Instructions
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
IFREQUIRED,BYLOCALCODE,INSTALLEXTERNALGROUND(NOTPROVIDED)
TOGROUNDEDMETAL,COLDWATERPIPE,OROTHERESTABLISHEDGROUND
DETERMINEDBYAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.
. Usea new UL listed 240V 30 amp dryer power
supply cord with closed ringterminals or spade
terminals with upturned ends.
Fire Hazard .Usea ULlisted strain relief. .Disconnect power
_WA I _ before making electrical
connections.
. SecurelUtighten all
electrical connections.
GROUNDSTRAPGREENGROUNDSCREW
SCREWSiS) NEUTRAL(White)
HOT
RELIEF
BRACKET
RECOGNIZED
STRAINRELIEF
COVER
S-wire Connection
Not for use in Canada.
DO NOTuse for Mobile Home Installations.
NOTfor use on new construction.
NOTfor use on recreational vehicles.
NOTfor use in areas where local codes
prohibit grounding through the neutral
conduction.
3#10AWGMINIMUMCOPPER
CONDUCTORSOR120/240V30APOWER
SUPPLYCORDKiTMARKEDFORUSE
WITHDRYERS&PROVIDEDWiTHCLOSED
LOOPORSPADETERMINALSWiTH
UPTURNEDENDS(NOTSUPPLIED1,
1. Turn offthe circuit breaker (s)(30amp) orremove the dryer's circuit
fuse at the electrical box.
2. Besure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.
4. Install 3/4 in. ULrecognized strain relief to power cord entry hole.
Bring power cord through strain relief.
5. Connect power cord asfollows:
A.Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block
(marked L1and L2).
B.Connect the neutral (white)line to thecenter of the terminal block
(marked N).
6. Besure ground strap is connected to neutral (center)terminal of
block and to green ground screw on cabinet rear. Tighten all
terminal block screws (3)completely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Replacethe terminal cover.
9. Failureto do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock
NEVERLEAVETHE
AWA I Gc°w,°,,°,,.,,
VERMNALBLOCK.1
[] EXHAUST INFORMATION
_IL WA I G 'N cANADA AND 'N
THE UNITED STATES,
THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 in ll02mml.
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 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.
,The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other
fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint.
• For side or botom venting, use the cover kit WE11V1454to
cover rear exhaust opening. EXHAUST LENGTH
JORMAL RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM LENGTH
IENT Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended Useontgforshort
run installations
4" DIA.
.......I I.
No. of 90 ° Rigid, Rigid,
EIbows Metal Metal
0 90 Feet 60 Feet
1 60 Feet 45 Feet
2 45 Feet 35 Feet
335 Feet 25 Feet
4 25 Feet 15 Feet
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
.ONG
lENT
NO. of 90 °
EIbows
0
1
2
3
4
5
Recommended
Rigid,
Metal
150 Feet
135 Feet
125 Feet
115 Feet
105 Feet
95 Feet
Useontqfor short
run installations
4" DIA
Rigid.
Metal
125 Feet
115 Feet
105 Feet
95 Feet
85 Feet
75 Feet
4

Installation Instructions
Forevery extroo90°elbow, reduce the oollowooblevent sgstem
length bg 10 ft.
Two 45° elbows will be treootedlike one 90° elbow.
Forthe side exhooustinstoollootions,ooddone 90° elbow to the
choort.
Thetotoolvent system length includes oollthe strooightportions
oondelbows of the sgstem (troonsitionduct included).
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD OR WALL CAP
, Terminootein oomoonnerto prevent boockdrooftsor entrg of birds
or other wildlife.
o Terminootionshould present minimoolresistoonceto the exhooust
ooirflowoondshouldrequirelittleor nomoointenooceto preventclogging
Never instoollooscreen in or over the exhooustduct.This could
coouselint build up.
, Woollcoopsmust be instoolledootleoost12 in.ooboveground level
or oongother obstruction with the opening pointed down.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
Forbest performoonce,sepoorooteoollturns bg ootleoost4ft. of strooight
duct, including distooncebetween Ioostturn oondexhoousthood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90 °
, Oneturn of 450or lessmoogbe ignored.
Two 45oturns should be treootedoosone 90oturn.
Eoochturn over45oshould be treootedoosone 90oturn.
SEALING OF JOINTS
- Alljoints should be tight to oovoidleooks.The mooleend of eooch
section of duct must point oowoogfrom the drger.
- Theduct shoollnot be oossembledwith screws or other
foosteningmeoonsthootextend into the duct oondcootchlint.
- Ductjoints coonbe moodeooiroondmoisture-tight bg wroopping
the overlooppedjoints with duct toope.
- Horizontoolruns should slope down towoordthe outdoors
1/4 inch per foot.
INSULATION
Duct work thootruns through oonunheootedore(] or is neoorooir
conditioning should be insulootedto reduce condensootion oond
lint build-up.
PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONS
Rigid MetoolDuct Components
WX8X63 4" x 1' Duct
WX8X64 4" x 2' Duct
WX8X51 4" Elbow
WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood
Flexible MetoolDuct Components
WX8X58 4" CIoomps(2)
WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood
WX08X10077 6' UL-Listed, Flexible Metool(Semi-Rigid)
Duct, 2 Cloomps,2 Close Elbows
WEIM454 Cover reoorexhooustopening
@ EXHAUST CONNECTION
AWAR
Fire Hazard IG
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
PERSONAL INJURY:
° This clothes dryer must be exhoousted to the outdoors.
- Useonly 4" rigid metal or UL-listed dryer troonsition duct to
connect the dryer to the home exhooust. It must be installed
in ooccordooncewith the instructions found in "Connecting the
Dryer to House Vent" on pooge5 of this moonuool.
- DO NOT exhooustinto oochimney, kitchen exhooust,goosvent,
wooll,ceiling, oottic,croowlspooce,or concealed spooceof(] building,
the ooccumulootedlint could create oopotentioolfire hazard.
- DO NOT use ooploosticvent
- DO NOT use oometal foil vent.
- No roof venting.
- Never terminoote the exhooustinto oocommon duct with oo
kitchen exhooustsystem. A combinootion of greooseand lint
could creooteoopotentioolfire hoozoord.
- Do not use duct longer thoonspecified in the exhooustlength
tooble.Longer ducts coon(]ccumulc]te lint, creooting (] potentiool
fire hazard.
- Never install ooscreen in or over the exhooustduct. This will
coouselint to ooccumuloote,creating oopotentiool fire hoozoord.
- Do not oossembleductwork with oongfasteners thootextend into
the duct. These foostenerscoon(]ccumulc]te lint, creooting (]
potentiool fire hoozoord.
- Do not obstruct incoming or exhoousted (]in
- Provide oonooccessfor inspection oondcleooning of the exhooust
system, especioollg ootturns oondjoints. Exhooustsystem shall be
inspected and cleoonedootleoostonce oogeor.
- Failure to follow these instructions coonresult in deoothor fire.
There are multiple installation options.
Select the most appropriate method for your
installation situation.