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Installing the dryer (cont.).

Remove the screws securing the terminal block

access cover and the strain relief mounting

bracket located on the back of the dryer upper

corner.
Install a UL-approved strain relief into the power

cord entry hole of the mounting bracket. Use  

a strain relief which attaches to the mounting

bracket with a nut. Finger-tighten the nut only 

at this time.
Thread a UL-approved 30A, 240V, 3 #10 AWG

minimum copper conductor power cord through

the strain relief.

Attach the power cord neutral (center wire)

conductor to the silver-colored center terminal

on the terminal block. Tighten the screw

securely.
Attach the remaining two power cord outer

conductors to the outer brass-colored terminals

on the terminal block. Tighten both screws

securely.

WARNING: 

Do not make a sharp bend or crimp

wiring/conductor at connections.

Reattach the strain relief mounting bracket to

the back of the dryer with one screw. Tighten

screw securely.
Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint

firmly against the power cord.
Tighten the strain relief nut securely so that the

strain relief does not turn.
Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

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4-Wire System for Electric Dryers—MUST be used for Mobile Home Installations

Remove the screws securing the terminal block

access cover and the strain relief mounting

bracket located on the back of the dryer upper

corner.
Install a UL-approved strain relief in the entry

hole of the mounting bracket. Use a strain relief

which attaches to the mounting bracket with a

nut. Finger-tighten the nut only at this time.
Remove the green neutral ground wire from the

green ground screw located above the terminal

block.

Thread a UL-approved 30A, 240V, 4 #10 AWG

minimum copper conductor power cord through

the strain relief.
Attach the green power cord ground wire to the

cabinet with the green ground screw.
Attach the white (neutral) power cord

conductor from the power cord and the green

ground wire from the dryer harness to the silver-

colored center terminal on the terminal block.

Tighten the screw securely.

Attach the red and black power cord conductors

to the outer brass-colored terminals on the

terminal block.

WARNING:

Do not make a sharp bend or crimp

wiring/conductor at the connections.

Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint

firmly against the power cord.

Tighten the strain relief nut securely so the

strain relief does not turn.
Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

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3-Wire System for Electric Dryers—DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations

Green ground screw

Silver terminal

Nut

Tighten nut to
these threads

Power cord

Strain relief

mounting bracket

Green neutral
ground wire

Green ground
screw

Green neutral
ground wire

Red

White

Black

Terminal block

Silver terminal

Green power cord ground wire

Nut

Tighten nut to
these threads

Power cord

Strain 

relief 

mounting 

bracket

Typical 4 
conductor
receptacle

Black 240V

White neutral

Red 240V

Green ground

Typical 
4 conductor cord

Use copper
conductors only.

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Customer Service

Care and Cleaning

Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Summary of Contents for 131892900

Page 1: ...ryers Part No 175D1807P295 Pub No 49 90028 10 99 JR 131892900 DCB330E DCB330G DCD330E DCD330G Models Owner s Manual Installation Instructions Commercial www geappliances com GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 ...

Page 2: ...g Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dryer properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dryer READ THIS MANUAL PROPER VENTING For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the specifications outlin...

Page 3: ... USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION Follow details in the Installation Instructions section 2 1 PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used 3 WARNING For your safety ...

Page 4: ...ration Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent or that contains flammable materials such as cleaning cloths mops towels used in beauty salons restaurants or barber shops etc must not be placed in or near the dryer until solvents or flammable materials have been removed There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as acetone denatured alcohol gasoline kerosene some househo...

Page 5: ...ion Do not use any type of spray cleaner when cleaning dryer interior Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur If yours is a gas dryer it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition turns on You may wish to soften your laun...

Page 6: ...ter in place Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer once a year The Exhaust Duct Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time Follow these steps Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket Disconnect the duct from the dryer Vacuum the duct with the hose attac...

Page 7: ...ectrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 The gas service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances or the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 The gas dryer is designed for use under ANSI Z 21 5 1 This dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants or beauty salons etc Unpacking the Dryer Foam shipping pad Packing Electric Dryer Channel lock pliers a...

Page 8: ...cal codes may be added by attaching it to the green ground screw on the rear of the dryer in the upper left hand corner and to grounded metal cold water pipe or other established ground NOTE A wiring diagram is located inside the control panel Electrical Connection Information for Electric Dryers WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH...

Page 9: ...r Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust system and create a fire hazard and restrict air flow Restricted air flow will increase drying times If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal foil duct replace it with rigid or flexible metal duct Ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct The dryer exhaust system MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO THE OUTSIDE DO NOT ...

Page 10: ...GAS DRYERS exhausting can be on the right side of the cabinet or the bottom of the dryer Directional exhausting can be accomplished by installing Exhaust Kit Pub No 14 A018 available through your parts distributor Follow the instructions supplied with the kit Use only metal ducting inside the dryer cabinet Gas Supply Requirements MAXIMUM LENGTH of 4 10 2 cm Dia RIGID METAL DUCT PREFERRED VENT HOOD...

Page 11: ...on FRONT SIDES REAR TOP Alcove 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 15 38 1 cm Closet 1 2 54 cm 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 15 38 1 cm Closet door ventilation required 2 louvered openings each 60 square inches 387 1 square cm 3 7 6 cm from bottom and top of door 4 3 2 1 60 sq in 387 1 sq cm 0 0 cm 1 2 54 cm 15 38 1 cm 60 sq in 387 1 sq cm Closet door 11 Location of Your Dryer Do Not Install the Dryer Do not install the dryer i...

Page 12: ...for other important venting information Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standard which is a Federal Regulation Title 24 CFR Part 32 80 or when such standard is not applicable with American National Standard for Mobile Homes The dryer is designed for use under ANSI Z 21 5 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 Mobile Home Installation 26 7 8 68 3 cm 47 1 2 120 7 cm 43 5 8 110 7 cm...

Page 13: ... DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Grounding must be in accordance with local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 For a grounded cord connected el...

Page 14: ...e mounting bracket Use a strain relief which attaches to the mounting bracket with a nut Finger tighten the nut only at this time Remove the green neutral ground wire from the green ground screw located above the terminal block Thread a UL approved 30A 240V 4 10 AWG minimum copper conductor power cord through the strain relief Attach the green power cord ground wire to the cabinet with the green g...

Page 15: ...connections Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line Test all connections by brushing on a soapy water solution CAUTION NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH AN OPEN FLAME NOTE On gas dryers before the burner will light it is necessary for the gas line to be bled of air If the burner does not light within 45 seconds the first time the dryer is turned on the safety switch will shut the burner off If t...

Page 16: ... secure the door hinges to the dryer front panel NOTE Remove 1 screw from each of the 2 hinges first Hold the door firmly before removing the last 2 screws Rotate the door 180 and reinstall the door hinges to the dryer front panel with the 4 screws Install the 4 hinge hole plugs or screws that were removed in step 1 into the open screw holes on the right side of the door opening 4 3 2 1 Remove 4 s...

Page 17: ...operating duration the dipswitches on the display board should be set as follows NOTE This display does not accumulate time See the following examples of display possibilities DIP SWITCH NUMBERS DRYING TIME minutes 1 2 45 1 1 60 1 0 90 0 1 120 0 0 Customer Service Care and Cleaning Safety Instructions Installation Instructions DIPSWITCH SETTING min COIN SLIDE ACTUATIONS DISPLAY READING min 45 1 45...

Page 18: ...Notes 18 Customer Service Care and Cleaning Safety Instructions Installation Instructions ...

Page 19: ...19 Customer Service Care and Cleaning Safety Instructions Installation Instructions ...

Page 20: ...by excluded Replacement of fuses or resetting of circuit breakers at place of business Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for commercial use ...

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