GE PFMN445 - Manual (Page 31)

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WARNING –
NEVER LEAVE
THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.
(Kit WE1M454)
Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet
for Gas and Electric models.
BOTTOM VENTING (cont.)
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to
complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening
with a plate (Kit WE1M454) available from your
local service provider. Place dryer in final location.
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET
(BOTTOM EXHAUST)
Plate
(Kit WE1M454)
Installation Instructions
ADDING A NEW DUCT
• Reconnect the cut
portion A of the
duct to the blower
housing.
• Tape the elbow
in a 90-degree
position to
prevent rotation.
• Insert the elbow
through the rear hole
and connect it to
portion A. Rotate
the elbow through
the bottom opening.
• While holding down
the pipe and elbow, using
your hand through the rear
opening, drill a 1/8″ hole
through the bottom tab
hole and the pipe as
shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Make sure the hole is drilled all the way
through the elbow and pipe.
CAUTION:
Be sure not to pull or
damage the electrical wires inside the dryer
when inserting the duct.
• While still holding down
the pipe and elbow from
the rear opening, screw
the pipes in place with
the previously saved screw.
• Apply duct tape
as shown on the joint
between the dryer internal
duct and the elbow.
NOTE: Make sure the tape
covers the screw hole in
portion A where it connects
to the elbow.
CAUTION:
Internal duct joints must
be secured with tape; otherwise, they may
separate and cause a safety hazard.
Duct tape
Rear hole
Bottom
opening
Bottom view
Portion “A”
Fixing hole