GE PFMN445 - Manual (Page 29)

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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.
Installation Instructions
SIDE VENTING:
Dryer Exhaust to right of cabinet for Electric
models only.
Dryer Exhaust to left of cabinet for Gas and
Electric models.
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)
Fixing hole
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
TAB LOCATION
Bend tab
up 45°
Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the
middle of the appliance base. Lift the tab to about
45°, using a flat-blade screwdriver.
ADDING A NEW DUCT
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.
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST
TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET
• Insert the 4″ elbow through the rear opening and
connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct.
• Insert the 4″ duct through the side opening
and connect it to the elbow.
CAUTION:
Do not pull or damage the
electrical wires and do not remove the vinyl cover
from the electrical components inside the dryer
when inserting the duct. A slight interference
may occur between the exhaust and the wire
components.
Portion “A”
Left side
exhaust
Fixing hole
Internal duct
Not for gas
A
13 1 ⁄
2 ″
Right
Left
Bottom
Rear opening
Side opening