GE 500A436P006 - Manual

Installation Gas Dryer
Instructions
06
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
«IMPORTANT
“ Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
«IMPORTANT
“ Observ'e
all governingcodes and ordinances.
® Note to Installer - Be sure to leave
these instructions with the customer.
® Note to Customer - Keep these
instructions with your Use and Care
Book for future reference.
® Before the old diyer is removed from
sendee or discarded, remove the diy'er
door.
» Inspect the diyer exhaust outlet and
straighten the outlet walls if they are
bent.
® Sendee information and the wdring dia­
gram are located in the control console.
® Do not allow children on or in the
appliance. Close supendsion of child­
ren is necessaiy when the appliance is
used near children.
® Install the diyer where the temp­
erature is above 50°F for satisfactory
operation of the diyer control system.
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
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10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
8" PIPE WRENCH
SLIP JOINT PLIERS FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
LEVEL
AWARNING
RISK OF FIRE
To reduce the risk of severe injuiy or death, follow all installation instructions.
Clothes diyer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
Install the clothes diyer according to these instructions and in accordance with
local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must comply with National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.I/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B 149.1.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the
state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor
exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde
and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted divers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these
substances can be minimized further by properly venting the diyer to the outdoors.
This diyer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes diyer to the outdoors.
DO NOT install a clothes diyer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible
metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UT-listed and installed
in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting The Diyer To House
Vent" on page 6 of this manual. Flexible ducting materials are known to collapse,
be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct diyer aiiflow and
increase the risk of fire.
Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed to
water and or weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the
customer).
In the state of Massachusetts, installation must be performed by a qualified
or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the state.
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
) MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
a
PIPE
4” DIA. FLEXJBLEJEm^SEMLRiGID)
4' DIAM METAL ELBOW EXHAUST HOOD COMPOUND SOAP SOLUTION
FOR LEAK DETECTION
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
4” DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED.)
4” DUCT CLAMPS
OR
4” SPRING CLAMPS
FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR Gl-OVES
Step 1
Step 2
Step .I
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).
Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Diyer (see section 1).
Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 6).
Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Move the Diyer to the Desired Eocation.
Eevel Your Diyer (see section 8).
Connect the Gas Supply (see section ,8) and check
for leaks (see section 4).
Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9 Connect the Power Supply (see section 5).
Step 10 Check the Operation of the Power Supply, Gas
Connections, and Venting.
Step 11 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a Eocation Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 9.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.