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Tools and Materials Required for Dryer Installation

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Using the four shipping carton corner posts (two

on each side), carefully lay the dryer on its left

side and remove foam shipping pad.

CAUTION: 

To prevent damage, do not use the

control panel as a means to pick up or move

the dryer.

Return the dryer to an upright position. 

Adjust the leveling legs to match the washer

height. The dryer must be level and rest firmly

on all four leveling legs.

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2

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Preparing to install your dryer.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

WARNING

This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors

using only rigid metal or flexible metal 4

diameter ductwork for inside the dryer cabinet 

or exhausting. 

Never use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
See Exhausting section.

This appliance must be properly grounded 

and installed as described in these 

Installation

Instructions.

Do not install or store appliance in an area where

it will be exposed to water/weather. See 

Location

of Your Dryer

section.

The National Fuel Gas code restricts installations

of 

gas appliances

in garages. They must be 18

(45.7 cm) off the ground and protected from

vehicles by a barrier. See 

Location of Your Dryer

section.

The 

electrical service

to the dryer must conform

with local codes and ordinances and the latest

edition of the National Electrical 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 (adjust leveling legs)

1/2

open-end wrench (lock leveling legs)

Carpenter’s level

Rigid or flexible metal 4

(10.2 cm) duct

Duct tape

Vent hood

1/4

nut driver (remove terminal block access

cover and install cord)

Flat or straight blade screwdriver (may be needed

for cord strain relief)

UL approved 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG

minimum conductor power cord (For a mobile

home installation, a UL approved 30A, 240V, 

4-wire, #10 AWG minimum conductor power

cord is required.)

UL approved cord strain relief (may be supplied

with cord)

Gas Dryer

Channel-lock pliers (adjust leveling legs)

1/2

open-end wrench (lock leveling legs)

Carpenter’s level

Rigid or flexible metal 4

(10.2 cm) duct

Duct tape

Vent hood

Flexible stainless steel or plastic-coated brass

connecting gas tube (if allowed by building code)

Connector for between dryer and flexible tube

(3/8

pipe thread on dryer side, may be supplied

with flexible tube)

Pipe thread sealer

Open-end wrenches for flexible tube and

connector

Door Reversal

Plastic knife

Phillips head or #1 square screw driver

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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