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connector (listed connector ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.10). 

The length of the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.

Installation Instructions

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CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers) (cont.)

GAS REQUIREMENTS

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

GAS SUPPLY

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A 1/8” National Pipe Taper thread plugged 

tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, 

must be installed immediately upstream of the 

gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact 

your local gas utility should you have questions 

on the installation of the plugged tapping.

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Supply line is to be 1/2” rigid pipe and equipped 

with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet of, and 

in the same room with, the dryer.

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Use pipe thread compound appropriate for 

natural or LP gas or use PTFE tape.

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Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and 

gas supply.

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The installation must conform with local codes, 

or in the absence of local codes, with the 

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, 

or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation 

Code, CSA B149.1.

IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF 

MASSACHUSETTS

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This product must be installed by a licensed 

plumber or gas fitter.

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When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they 

shall be the T-handle type.

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A flexible gas connector, when used, must not 

exceed 3 feet.

ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION

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Gas clothes dryers input ratings are based on 

sea level operation and need not be adjusted 

for operation at or below 2000 ft. elevation. For 

operation at elevations above 2000 ft., input 

ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4 percent 

for each 1000 ft. above sea level. 

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Installation must conform to local codes and 

ordinances or, in their absence, the NATIONAL 

FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.

- Explosion Hazard

WARNING

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Use a new CSA International approved flexible 

gas supply line. Never reuse old flexible 

connectors.

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NOTE: Add to vertical dimension

the distance between cabinet

bottom to floor.

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This gas dryer is equipped with a valve and 

burner assembly for use only with natural gas. 

Using conversion kit WE25X217, your local service 

organization can convert this dryer for use with 

propane (LP) gas. (To convert from propane (LP) 

to natural gas, conversion kit WE25X218 will be 

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Summary of Contents for GTX22EBMKWW

Page 1: ...re Hazard WARNING Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and local codes DO NOT install a clothes dryer with fl...

Page 2: ...brush not included WX14X10007 LintEater Dryer rotary tube brush not included 2 ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS State of California Proposition 65 Warnings The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement...

Page 3: ...or test gauge connection must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer POWER CORDS GE strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts Select the power cord to...

Page 4: ...the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the dryer s long inlet hose to one male end of the Y connector Tighten by hand until firmly seated 6 Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach...

Page 5: ...FF position Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material Shut off Valve MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED 10 Adjustable wrenches 2 8 Pipe wrench Flat blade screwdriver Level Slip joint...

Page 6: ...nector when used must not exceed 3 feet ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION Gas clothes dryers input ratings are based on sea level operation and need not be adjusted for operation at or below 2000 ft elevation F...

Page 7: ...SUPPLY cont Open the gas shut off valve F Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to all male threads Shut Off Valve Plugged Tapping CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY Install a female 3 8 NPT elbow at t...

Page 8: ...NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 This appliance must be supplied with 120V 60Hz and be connected to a properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time...

Page 9: ...2 7 7 50 1 2 Slip joint pliers Flat blade crewdriver Phillips screwdriver Level TOOLS YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED 4 dia metal elbow 3 4 strain relief UL recognized 4 duct clamps 2 or 4 spri...

Page 10: ...lure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded cord connected dryer This dryer must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding w...

Page 11: ...the dryer s circuit fuse at the electrical box 2 Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle 3 4 ground screw for Step 7 5 Install 3 4 in UL recognized strain relief to power cord en...

Page 12: ...resting the duct on sharp objects UL LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL FOIL TYPE TRANSITION DUCT In special installations it may be necessary to connect the dryer to the home exhaust vent using flexible metal IRL...

Page 13: ...ill be treated like one 90 elbow For every additional 90 elbow reduce the allowable vent system length by 10 feet When calculating the total vent system length you must add all the straight portions a...

Page 14: ...nce to the exhaust airflow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging Wall caps must be installed at least 12 above ground level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed...

Page 15: ...tab on the appliance base ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO SIDE OF CABINET TAB LOCATION Fire Hazard WARNING Close the back opening with cover plate Kit WE1M454 Disconnect dryer from electrical sup...

Page 16: ...sert the elbow through the rear opening and connect it to the dryer internal duct Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer internal duct and the elbow and also the joint between the elb...

Page 17: ...putty knife Small flat blade screwdriver Before you start Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet Choose the REVERSING THE DOOR instructions A or B for your model A REVERSING THE DOOR SOLID DOOR M...

Page 18: ...er left side screw holes and firmly tighten all 4 screws 6 Install the 4 plastic caps removed in step 1 into the 4 right side front panel holes NOTE To return the door to the original setup follow the...

Page 19: ...holes 2 on the left and 2 on the right 3 Loosen each top hinge screw on right side 5HPRYH the door and place it on a protective flat surface to avoid any damage Plastic Cap 4 Left side of front panel...

Page 20: ...dryer back into its electrical outlet Door Hang door and tighten screws B REVERSING THE DOOR GLASS PANEL DOOR MODELS cont 6 5HPRYH DQG VZDS WKH SODVWLF FDSV DQG WKH hinges 7 5RWDWH WKH RXWHU GRRU GHJU...

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