GE Profile PFDS450EL Manual

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800.626.2000.
Specification Revised 10/10 270184
Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches)
Exhaust Options: 3-way via rear, right, and bottom.
Circuit Requirements: An individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 30-amp circuit breaker or
a time-delay fuse, is required.
LP Conversion Kit: WE25M46
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.
PFDS450
D
T
27"
34 3/8"
39-3/4"
34 3/8"
39-3/4"
4-1/8"
3"
Gas Dryer Rating
120V 60Hz, 6A
PFDS450GL/PFDS455GL
GE Profile 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
ge.com or call GE Answer Center®service,
800.626.2000.
Special Installation Requirements:
Stacked Installation:
•Bracketsforstackingdryeroverwasherareavailableatanadditionalcost.
Custom built-in white installation template:
•OrderPub.No.14-A025.
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)
79 1/2"
27
1 5
29-1/2
Storage Pedestal Dimensions
(in inches)
SPSD157JMG - Champagne
SPSD157JWW - White
Thisoptional15"pedestalraises
the door opening and height of
the washer or dryer. Feet on 15"
pedestalallowittoadjustto15-
3/8" height.
Specification Revised 10/10 270184
PFDS450GL/PFDS455GL
GE Profile 7.5 cu. ft. stainless steel capacity frontload dryer with Steam

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.
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
7.5 and 7.3 cu. ft.
capacity electric
and gas dryers
0
1
2
3
4
150 ft.
140 ft.
130 ft.
120 ft.
110 ft.
127 ft.
117 ft.
107 ft.
97 ft.
87 ft.
A
4
B
2-1/2
A
Specification Revised 10/10 270184
PFDS450GL/PFDS455GL
GE Profile 7.5 cu. ft. stainless steel capacity frontload dryer with Steam

PFDS450EL_GL
PFDS455EL_GL
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
• DuoDry™system - Dual motors, dual moisture sensors and dual thermistors
continually monitor air temperature to provide even heat for optimal drying
performanceandavariableheaterdeliversconstantheat,eliminatingextreme
temperature changes
• eDryoption-Energy-savingoptionreducesdrytemperaturesonselectcycles
without sacrificing performance
• Specialtycycles-Pre-setcyclestakespecificcareof24typesofspecialtyloads
including performance fabrics, fleece, pet bedding, and bras and hosiery
• BaffleDrysystem-Built-indryerrackandhangerclipdesignaddsdrying
options for hard-to-dry items and delicates
• CleanSpeak™communicationsystem-Thewashercommunicates
electronically with the dryer to preset dry cycles and help save time
• SpeedDry-Quicklydriesitemsandsmallloadsforfamiliesonthego
• Upto150ft.ventingcapability-150ft.equivalentventingprovidesflexible
installation
• ADACompliant
• ModelPFDS455GLMG–Champagne
• ModelPFDS455GLWW–White
Specification Revised 10/10 270184
PFDS450GL/PFDS455GL
GE Profile 7.5 cu. ft. stainless steel capacity frontload dryer with Steam