GE PTDS650GMWT - Manual (Page 7)

Installation Instructions
7
12 DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT
OR BOTTOM CABINET
WARNING -
BEFORE PERFORMING
THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE
TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR
HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP
EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE
CABINET. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES
Note: Only 4” round rigid metal ducting allowed inside
dryer.
TAB LOCATION
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.
REMOVE
SCREW
AND SAVE.
REMOVE
DESIRED
KNOCKOUT
(ONE ONLY).
ADDING NEW DUCT
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR
EXHAUST TO LEFT SIDE OF CABINET
• Preassemble 4” elbow with 4” duct. Wrap duct tape
around joint.
• Insert duct assembly, elbow first, through the side
opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal
duct.
CAUTION:
Be sure not to pull or damage the
electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the
duct.
• Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the
dryer internal duct and the elbow.
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
9"
A B
FIXING HOLE
Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of
the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45º using a flat
blade screwdriver.
BEND TAB
UP 45 o
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
the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base.
LEFT SIDE
EXHAUST
PORTION "A"
FIXING
HOLE
DUCT
TAPE
DUCT
TAPE
CAUTION:
Internal duct joints must be
secured with tape, otherwise
they may separate and cause
a safety hazard.