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Installation Instructions

7

12

DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT

OR BOTTOM CABINET

    

WARNING -

 BEFORE PERFORMING

THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE

TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR

HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP 

EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE 

CABINET. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES

Note:

 

Only 4” round rigid metal ducting allowed inside 

dryer.

TAB LOCATION

Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side knockout 

as desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct 

and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer.

REMOVE

SCREW

AND SAVE.

REMOVE

DESIRED

KNOCKOUT

(ONE ONLY).

ADDING NEW DUCT

ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR

EXHAUST TO LEFT SIDE OF CABINET

• Preassemble 4” elbow with 4” duct. Wrap duct tape 

around joint.

• Insert duct assembly, elbow first, through the side 

opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal 

duct.

CAUTION:

 Be sure not to pull or damage the 

electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the 

duct.

• Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the 

dryer internal duct and the elbow.

Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.

9"

A

B

FIXING HOLE

Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of 

the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45º using a flat 

blade screwdriver.

BEND TAB

UP 45

o

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.

LEFT SIDE

EXHAUST

PORTION "A"

FIXING

HOLE

DUCT

TAPE

DUCT

TAPE

CAUTION:

Internal duct joints must be

secured with tape, otherwise

they may separate and cause

a safety hazard.

Summary of Contents for DuraDrum GTDX200GM

Page 1: ...all 1 800 GECARES US or Visit our Web site at www GEAppliances com US BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully IMPORTANT Save these instructions for local inspector s use IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes 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...

Page 2: ...ation of the plugged tapping Supply line is to be 1 2 in rigid pipe and equipped with an accessible shut off within 6 ft of and in the same room with the dryer Use pipe thread sealer compound or Teflon tape appropri ate for natural or LP gas You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector listed connector ANSI Z21 24 CSA 6 10 The length of the connect shall not exceed 3 ft Connect flexible...

Page 3: ...nd thread sealant Caution Use adapters as shown Connector nuts must not be connected directly to pipe threads WARNING NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS FLARE NPT PIPE SIZE Listed connector ANSI Z21 24 CSA 6 10 1 8 NPT PIPE PLUG FOR CHECKING GAS INLET PRESSURE AT LEAST 1 2 3 8 NPT TIGHTEN THE FLEXIBLE GAS LINE USING TWO ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES TIGHTEN ALL CONNECTIONS USING TWO ADJUSTABLE WR...

Page 4: ...t performance separate all turns by at least 4 ft of straight duct including distance between last turn and exhaust hood TURNS OTHER THAN 90º One turn of 45º or less may be ignored Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn SEALING OF JOINTS All joints should be tight to avoid leaks The male end of each section of duct must point away from ...

Page 5: ...int creates a potential fire hazard Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table Longer ducts can accumulate lint creating a potential fire hazard Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct This will cause lint to accumulate creating a potential fire hazard Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that extend into the duct These fasteners can accumulate lint creatin...

Page 6: ...to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp ELBOWSHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ELBOWHIGHLY RECOMMENDED DO DONOT SITD RYER ONFLEXIBLE EXHAUS T DONOTUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LENGTH DONOT CRUSH FLEXIBLE EXHAUST AGAINST WALL DON T 9 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet it will be stated on a label on the dryer back The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors See...

Page 7: ...int Insert duct assembly elbow first through the side opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct CAUTION Be sure not to pull or damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer internal duct and the elbow Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A 9 A B FIXING HOLE Through the rear opening locate the tab in the...

Page 8: ...ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the exhaust system Cover back opening with a plate Kit WE1M454 available from your local service provider Place dryer in final location WARNING NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE CAUTION Internal duct joints must be secured with tape otherwise they may separate and cause a safety hazard ROTATE DOO...

Page 9: ...and until firmly seated 4 Insert the filter screen in the coupling of the washer s inlet hose If a rubber flat washer is already in place remove it before installing the filter screen Attach this coupling to one male end of the Y connector Tighten by hand until firmly seated 5 Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the dryer s long inlet hose to the other male end of the Y connector ...

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