GE GFDN120EDWW - Manual (Page 2)

Installation Instructions
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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF
NEW DRYER
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
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
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CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)
NOTE: Since January 1,1996, the National Electric code requires
that the new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to an
electric dryer.
Wire according to the terminal block illustration that matches your
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dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.
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receptacle.
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back.
4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green
ground screw for step 7.
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8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Reinstall the cover.
INTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
CHECK THAT EXHAUST
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY.
WALL
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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This dryer must be connected to an individual branch
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
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be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal on the appliance.
WARNING:
NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
1
2
$:*
minimum
copper
conductors
RU9
$power
supply cord kit
marked for use
with dryers
and provided
with closed
loop or spade
terminals with
upturned ends
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Hot Wire
Hot Wire
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Wire
Relocatre
green ground
screw here
Neutral
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µ8/
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Strain Relief
Strain
Relief
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Screw
Screw
Screw
Remove
ground strap
and discard.
Keep green
ground
screw.
$:*
minimum
copper
conductors
RU9
$power
supply cord kit
marked for use
with dryers
and provided
with closed
loop or spade
terminals with
upturned ends
QRWVXSSOLHG
Hot Wire
Hot Wire
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Wire
Relocatre
green ground
screw here
Neutral
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µ8/
5HFRJQL]HG
Strain Relief
Strain
Relief
%UDFNHW
Screw
Screw
Screw
Remove
ground strap
and discard.
Keep green
ground
screw.