GE GTDS850EDWS User manual

Installation
Instructions
Electric
Dryer
Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US)
or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these 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 Book for future reference.
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Installation Instructions
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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.
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REMOVE
ALL OF THE
FOAM PIECES
AROUND
THE LEGS.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW
DRYER
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and replace with UL listed transition duct.
TOOLS YOU
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PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
LEVEL
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
GLOVES
SAFETY
GLASSES
DRYER POWER
CORD KIT
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4" DUCT
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Installation Instructions
3
2ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL
INJURY:
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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.
NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE
TERMINAL BLOCK.
RELOCATE
GROUND SCREW
HERE
STRAIN
RELIEF
BRACKET
3/4", UL
RECOGNIZED
STRAIN RELIEF
SCREWS
NEUTRAL
(White)
HOT
WIRE
(3)
COVER
GREEN
OR YELLOW
WIRE
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WIRE
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
prohibited for the new branch-circuit installations, mobile
homes, recreational
vehicles, and areas where
local codes prohibit
grounding through the
neutral conduction.
1. Turn off the circuit breaker (s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse
at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back
4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green ground screw for step 7.
5. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole. Bring
power cord through strain relief.
6. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block (marked
L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal block
(marked N).
7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw (hole
above strain relief bracket). Tighten all terminal block screws (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.
· Use a new UL listed 240V 30 amp dryer power supply cord with closed
ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
· Use a UL listed strain relief.
· Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
· Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Electrical
Shock Hazard
Fire Hazard
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

Installation Instructions
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.
4. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole.
Bring power cord through strain relief.
5. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block
(marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal block
(marked N).
6. Be sure 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. Replace the terminal cover.
GREEN GROUND SCREW
STRAIN
RELIEF
BRACKET
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RECOGNIZED
STRAIN RELIEF
SCREWS (3)
GROUND STRAP
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WIRE
COVER
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3-wire Connection
Not for use in Canada.
DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations.
NOT for use on new construction.
NOT for use on recreational vehicles.
NOT for use in areas where local codes
prohibit grounding through the neutral
conduction.
9. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock
1. Turn off the circuit breaker (s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer’s circuit
fuse at the electrical box.
· Use a new UL listed 240V 30 amp dryer power
supply cord with closed ring terminals or spade
terminals with upturned ends.
· Use a UL listed strain relief.
· Disconnect power
before making electrical
connections.
· Securely tighten all
electrical connections.
NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE
TERMINAL BLOCK.
3EXHAUST INFORMATION
IN CANADA AND IN
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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Installation Instructions
SEALING OF JOINTS
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All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each
section of duct must point away from the dryer.
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The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other
fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint.
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Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping
the overlapped joints with duct tape.
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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.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD OR WALL 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 maintenace 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.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight
duct, including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90º
<One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.
<Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn.
<Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn.
PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONS
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WX8X59 4ʺAluminum Hood
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Duct, 2 Clamps, 2 Close Elbows
WE1M454 Cover rear exhaust opening
For every extra 90°elbow, reduce the allowable vent system
length by 10 ft.
Two 45° elbows will be treated like one 90° elbow.
For the side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the
chart.
The total vent system length includes all the straight portions
and elbows of the system (transition duct included).
4EXHAUST CONNECTION
There are multiple installation options.
Select the most appropriate method for your
installation situation.
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Installation Instructions
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Installation Instructions
4 LEVELING LEGS
LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR DRYER
the 4 leveling legs, at the corners, to ensure that the dryer
is level from side to side and front to rear.
5
LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE
OPEN
DOOR 90
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LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK
4 LEVELING LEGS
6ALCOVE 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 EXHAUST
INFORMATION sections 3 & 4.
>Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or
other surfaces is:
0 in. either side 52 in. from floor to overhead cabinets.
3 in. front
3 in. rear
>
ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
>
Closet ventilation openings required: 2 louvers each 60 square in.
(387 square cm), located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from top and bottom
of door. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors
must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally
distributed.
Before the “Alcove or Closet
installation”.
>Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
>Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Explosion Hazard
>Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for
installation and service
WARNING

Installation Instructions
10 DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR
BOTTOM CABINET
Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side knockout
as desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct
and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer.
Cut the duct
as shown and keep portion A. 14"
AB
FIXING HOLE
7BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION
?The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUST
INFORMATION section 3 & 4.
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* The internal elbow must be included in the total elbow count.
(See exhaust information)
Disconnect dryer from electrical supply.
Wear gloves and arm guards.
Close the back opening with cover plate (Kit WE1M454).
Failure to do so may result in electrical shock
or lacerations.
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Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of
the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45º using a flat
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Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower
housing. Make sure that the shortened duct is aligned with
the tab in the base. Use the screw saved previously to secure
RIGHT OR
LEFT SIDE
EXHAUST
PORTION "A"
FIXING
HOLE
TAB LOCATION
ADDING NEW DUCT
the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base.
NOTE: the long vent model (GTDL740EDWW) is capable of
right side, rear and bottom venting only.
blade screwdriver.
WARNING

Installation Instructions
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR
EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF
CABINET
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CAUTION:
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CAUTION:
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tape, otherwise they
may separate and cause
a safety hazard.
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ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF
CABINET (SIDES AND BOTTOM EXHAUST)
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete
the exhaust system. Cover back opening with a plate
(Kit WE1M454) is available from your local service provider.
Place with
PL ATE
(KIT WE1M454)
NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING
WITHOUT THE PLATE.
(Kit WE1M454)
WARNING

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door where the handle was removed.
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Installation Instructions
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Installation Instructions
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