GE GFDR480GFWW - Manual (Page 27)

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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 right or left side knockout
as desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer
exhaust duct and save. Pull the duct out of the
dryer.
Fixing hole
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
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.
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
A
15 3 ø 4
”
Remove
screw
and save
Remove desired
knockout (one only)
Right
Left
Internal duct
Rear opening
Side opening
TAB LOCATION
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.
Bend tab
up 45°
Not for gas
- Fire Hazard WARNING
Close the back opening with cover plate (Kit
WE1M454).
Disconnect dryer from electrical supply.
Wear gloves and arm guards.
Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical shock
or lacerations.