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GE GFDS260EFWW User Manual

Quick installation guide, Warning, Do not discard. retain for future use

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quick installation guide

Instructions en Français - Voir le Manuel d’utilisation et d’installation • Instrucciones en Español - Ver el Manual del propietario e instalación

This quick reference guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace, modify or change in any manner the Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions.

WARNING

DO NOT DISCARD. RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE.

STOP

• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
• Install the clothes dryer according to the Owner’s Manual & Installation

Instructions

and in accordance with local codes.

DO NOT install or store this appliance in any location where it could be

exposed to water and/or weather.

• The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.

NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described

in these steps and the Owner’s Manual. Electrical service to the dryer must

conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. Gas

installations 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.

TOOLS NEEDED
r

Slip-joint pliers

r

Flat-blade

screwdriver

r

Phillips

screwdriver

r

Level

r

8” Pipe wrench

(Gas models

only)

r

10” Adjustable

wrenches (2)

(Gas models

only)

PARTS SUPPLIED

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Water hoses (2)

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“Y” Connector

• Determine the type of

outlet available for your

dryer (3 or 4 prong).

• Turn off the dryer’s circuit

breaker or remove the

dryer’s circuit fuse at the

electrical box.

• Remove power cord cover

located at bottom right.

• Connect wires as shown

for applicable outlet type.

• Properly secure power

cord at strain relief.

• Reinstall the cover.

• Rock the dryer into its

final location and place a

level on top.

• Adjust the front leveling

legs up or down using an

adjustable wrench.

• Level the dryer both side-

to-side and front-to-back.

• If your dryer is on a riser,

turn lock nuts up towards

the base of the dryer

and tighten with the

adjustable wrench.

• Ensure that a shut-off valve is installed.
• If connected to LP gas, have a qualified person make sure

the gas pressure does not exceed 13” water column.

• Always use a new CSA International approved flexible

gas supply line. Never re-use old flexible connectors.

• Securely tighten all gas connections as shown with

a pipe and adjustable wrench. Use pipe thread

compound appropriate for natural or LP gas, or use

Teflon® tape.

• Open the gas shut-off valve.
• Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or

equivalent.

• If leaks are found, close the gas shut-off valve,

re-tighten the joint and repeat.

• If desired, the door swing

direction can be reversed on

your dryer.

• Please follow the door

reversal instructions in your

Owner’s Manual & Installation

Instructions.

• Plug your dryer into a

grounded outlet. Do not use

an extension cord or adaptor

plug.

3

Connect

power cord

6

Level the

dryer

7

Reverse dryer door swing (if desired)

and plug the dryer in

4

Connect dryer to gas supply

(Gas models only)

1

Unpack your dryer &

tools and materials needed

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4” dia. metal elbow

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3/4” strain relief (UL recognized)

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4” duct clamps (2) or 4” spring clamps (2)

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Safety glasses and gloves

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4” dia. metal duct (recommended)

r

4” dia., UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed)

r

Exhaust hood

r

Duct tape

r

Dryer power cord kit (not provided with

dryer) UL rated 120/240V, 30A with 3 or

4 prongs. Identify plug type as per house

receptacle before purchasing line cord.

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Pipe compound

r

Flexible gas line connector

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Soap solution for leak detection

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Owner’s Manual

& Installation

Instructions

• Dryer must always be

exhausted to the outdoors.

• For best drying performance,

a rigid metal transition duct

is recommended. If rigid

metal duct cannot be used,

then UL-listed flexible metal

(semi-rigid) ducting can be

used.

• Please refer to the Owner’s

Manual & Installation

Instructions for installation

venting requirements as

well as instructions for side/

bottom venting conversions.

Main power is turned on.

The dryer is plugged in.

Dryer power cord is securely and correctly connected.

Hoses are securely connected.

Faucets are turned on.

Dryer is securely connected to the home vent and is exhausting to the outdoors.

On gas models, gas supply is securely connected and has been checked for leaks.

Run a load of garments in the Time Dry cycle.

When the load is tumbling, ensure that the dryer and leveling legs are stable.

If necessary, adjust the front leveling legs while the dryer is still tumbling until

the dryer is properly leveled.

Stop the unit after 5 minutes by opening the door and check the garments to

ensure they are warm.

8

Final installation checklist

and test cycle

5

Connect the dryer

exhaust duct

2

Connect hoses

to the dryer

• Turn the cold water faucet off and

remove the washer inlet hose from

the washer fill valve.

• Connect hoses as shown ensuring

that rubber flat washers and filter

screens are placed as required.

Hand tighten all connections and

then tighten them another 2/3 turn

with pliers.

• Turn on the water faucet and check

for leaks around the “Y” connector,

faucet, and hose couplings.

• Ensure hoses do not become kinked

when moving the dryer into it’s final

position.

To Cold Water

Faucet

To Dryer Water

Valve

To Washer

Cold Water

Valve

Filter Screen

Water Inlet Hose

Short Hose

Rubber Flat Washer

Long Hose

Rubber Flat

Washer

Remove link

and discard.

Link

Green Ground

Screw

Hot

Hot

Neutral (White)

Hot

Hot

Neutral (White)

3-Wire Connection:

4-Wire Connection:

Relocate

green

ground

screw

here.

Green

Wire

OR

Elbow

Adapter

Items not supplied

Adapter

1/8” NPT

Pipe

Plug for

Checking

Gas Inlet

Pressure

Shut-Off

Valve

Pipe size at

least 1/2”

3/8” NPT

New Metal Flexible

Gas Line Connector

DO cut duct as short as possible

and install straight into wall.

DO use elbows when

turns are necessary.

Elbows

DO NOT use

excessive

exhaust length.

Cut duct

as short as

possible.

DO NOT

crush duct

against the

wall.

DO NOT set

dryer on duct.

DO NOT bend or

collapse ducting.

Use elbows if turns

are necessary.

DO

NOT:

DO:

Lower

Raise

Ensure

proper

ground

exists

before

use.

Ensure

proper

ground

exists

before

use.

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