GE LTG5243DQ6 User manual

24"(61CM)GASWASHER/DRYER
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
TableofContents
WASHER/DRYER SAFETY ............................. 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................... 2
Tools and Parts .............................................. 2
Alternate Parts ................................................ 3
Location Requirements .................................. 3
Drain System .................................................. 4
Electrical Requirements ................................. 5
Gas Supply Requirements ............................. 5
Venting Requirements .................................... 6
Install Leveling Legs ....................................... 7
Remove Foam Packing ................................. 8
Connect Drain Hose ...................................... 8
Connect Inlet Hoses ...................................... 8
Secure Drain Hose ........................................ 9
Plan Vent System .......................................... 9
Install Vent System ...................................... 11
Level Washer/Dryer ..................................... 11
Make Gas Connection ................................ 11
Connect Vent .............................................. 11
Complete Installation .................................. 12
WASHER/DRYERSAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
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 either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.
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i WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
• Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts.
• If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Parts supplied:
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed Remove parts package from the washer basket. Check that all
here. parts were included.
Tools needed:.
8" or 10" adjustable • Knife
wrench (for gas
connections) • Vent clamps
Flat-blade screwdriver • Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or • Caulking gun and
9/16"(14 mm) open-end compound (for installing
wrench (for adjusting new exhaust vent)
dryer feet) • Pliers
Level • Ruler or measuring tape
1/4"nut driver or socket • Tin snips (new vent
wrench (recommended) installation)
Wood block (for leveling)
B C D
A. Water inlet hoses (2)
B. Inlet hose flat washers (4)
C. Rear levering legs (2)
D. Front leveling legs (2)
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E. Plastic strap
F. Drain hose
G. Yellow, single wire hose clamp
H. Silver, double wire hose clamp

Parts needed:
Check local codes and with gas supplier, check existing gas
supply, electrical supply and venting, and read "Electrical
Requirements," "Gas Supply Requirements" and "Venting
Requirements" before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following)
available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased
your dryer. For further information, please reference the
"Assistance or Service" section of the Washer/Dryer User
Instructions.
• Mobile Home Installation Kit. Ask for Part Number 346764.
• Metal exhaust system hardware.
Your installation may require additional parts. For ordering
information, please refer to the toll free phone numbers on the
front page of the Washer/Dryer User Instructions.
If You Have You Will Need to Buy
Laundry tub or Sump pump system (if not already
standpipe taller than available)
96" (2.4 m)
1" (2.5 cm) diameter 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)
standpipe diameter standpipe adapter, Part
Number 3363920
Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 34" (86.4 cm)
tall drain tub or utility sink and sump
pump (available from local plumbing
suppliers)
Floor drain Siphon break, Part Number 285320,
additional drain hose, Part Number
285702 and connector kit,
Part Number 285442
Drain hose too short Drain hose, Part Number 285664 and
connector kit, Part Number 285442
Lint clogged drain Drain protector, Part Number 367031
Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses:
beyond reach of fill 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314,
hoses 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer,
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
You will need
• A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. A gas
washer/dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. See
"Venting Requirements."
• A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of
either side of the washer/dryer. See "Electrical Requirements."
• A sturdy floor to support the washer/dryer weight (washer/
dryer, water and load) of 500 Ibs (226.8 kg).
• A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire
washer/dryer. Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic
sensor cycles may not operate correctly if washer/dryer is not
level. Installing on carpet is not recommended.
• A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer.
• Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the
hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 5-100 psi
(34.5-689.6 kPa).
The washer/dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where
it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Do not operate your washer in temperatures at or below
32°F (0°C). Some water can remain in the washer and can cause
damage in low temperatures. See "Washer/Dryer Care" in the
Washer/Dryer User Instructions for winterizing information.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. This can result in longer drying times.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the washer/dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes,
or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the
same closet as a dryer.
Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open
fully.

Washer/Dryer Dimensions
153/8''
(39.05 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 51/2'' (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacings
allowed.
• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
• Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
• For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
• Rear clearance may be 1" (2.5 cm) when house exhaust
system is lined up directly with dryer exhaust.
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A B C
A. Recessed area
B. Side view -closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
Mobile Home -Additional Installation Requirements
This washer/dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home
Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
Mobile home installations require:
• Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for
purchase from your dealer.
• Mobile Home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See "Tools
and Parts" section for ordering information.
• Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
The washer/dryer can be installed using the standpipe drain
system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor
drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need.
See "Alternate Parts."
Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & 13}
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of
2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than
17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)
diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See "Alternate Parts."
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no
higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
A B
Laundry tub drain system (view (3}
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top
of the laundry tub must be at least 34" (86.4 cm) above the floor
and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
Floor drain system (view D)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately. See "Alternate Parts."
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (71 cm) from the
bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into agrounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
• A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is also recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
• To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged
into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating
outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT: The washer/dryer must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
• If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
• Do not ground to a gas pipe.
• Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
washer/dryer is properly grounded.
• Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit,
GROUNDING iNSTRUCTIONS
[] For a grounded, cord-connected washer/dryer:
This washer/dryer must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for
electric current. This washer/dryer is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a 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.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or
personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the washer/dryer
is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the washer/dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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Explosion Hazard
Use anew CSA international approved gas supply line.
install a shut=off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
if connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Gas type
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Natural Gas:
This washer/dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is
design-certified by CSA International for LP (propane or butane)
gases with appropriate conversion.
• Your washer/dryer must have the correct burner for the type of
gas in your home. Burner information is located on the rating
plate in the door well of your dryer. Ifthis information does not
agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call
the phone numbers referenced on the front page of the
Washer/Dryer User Instructions.
LP gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting your gas company.
Gas supply line
• 1/2"IPS pipe is recommended.
• 3/8"approved tubing is acceptable for lengths under
20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.
• Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing.
• Must include %" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible
for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
supply connection to the dryer (see illustration).
• Gas supply line coupling must be 34" (86.4 cm) to 37" (94 cm)
from the floor.