Installation instructions, Electrical requirements, Grounding instructions – GE DCVH680EJBB User Manual
Page 2
L1
N
L2
RELOCATE GREEN
GROUND SCREW
HERE
STRAIN
RELIEF
BRACKET
GREEN OR
YELLOW WIRE
3/4", UL
RECOGNIZED
STRAIN RELIEF
SCREWS
(3)
HOT
WIRE
HOT
WIRE
COVER
NEUTRAL
(White)
REMOVE GROUND STRAP
AND DISCARD. KEEP GREEN
GROUND SCREW
4 #10 AWG MINIMUM COPPER
CONDUCTORS OR 120/240V 30A POWER
SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE
WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH
CLOSED LOOP OR SPADE TERMINALS
WITH UPTURNED ENDS (NOT SUPPLIED).
Tilt the dryer sideways
and remove the foam
shipping pads by
pulling at the sides
and breaking them
away from the dryer
legs. Be sure to
remove all of the
foam pieces around
the legs.
INTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
CHECK THAT EXHAUST
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY.
WALL
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust
Installation Instructions
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1 in. rear. Consideration
must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW DRYER
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING
2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL
INJURY:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit,
protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers. A
four or three-wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz,
30 amp circuit is required.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment
grounding terminal on the appliance.
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)
NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electric Code
requires that new constructions utilize a 4 wire connection
to an electric dryer.
2
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and
replace with UL listed transition duct.