GE GTDN500EMWS Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

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Installation

Instructions

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Questions on Installation? Call: 800.GE.CARES (US)

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

SLIP JOINT PLIERS

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

GLOVES

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DRYER POWER

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DUCT TAPE

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TYPE AS PER THE 
HOUSE RECEPTACLE 
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LINE CORD. 

4” COVER PLATE (IF NEEDED

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