189D7219P002 31-16652-1 02-11 GE
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation
instructions.
• Appliance installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
• Install the appliance according to these instructions and in accordance
with local codes.
• This appliance must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the
outdoors.
•
DO NOT
install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials.
If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be
UL listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in
“Connecting The Dryer To House Vent” on page 8 of this manual.
Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed,
and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase
the risk of fire.
• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be
exposed to water and or weather.
• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions
with the customer).
NOTE:
Installation and service of this appliance requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to
contact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.
Installation
Instructions
Unitized Electric
Washer/Dryer
Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US)
or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US).
In Canada, call
888-561-3344
or visit www.GEAppliances.ca
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
reference.
• Before the appliance is removed from service
or discarded, remove the washer and dryer
doors.
• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten
the outlet walls if they are bent.
• Service information and the wiring diagram
are located at the access panel.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary
when the appliance is used near children.
• Install the appliance where the temperature is
above 50°F for satisfactory operation of the
control system.
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
GLOVES
SAFETY
GLASSES
APPLIANCE POWER
CORD KIT
(NOT PROVIDED)
4" DUCT
CLAMPS (2)
OR
4" SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
EXHAUST
HOOD
3/4" STRAIN
RELIEF
UL RECOGNIZED
4" DIA. METAL
ELBOW
DUCT TAPE
UL RATED
120/240V,30A
WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE PLUG
TYPE AS PER THE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINE CORD.
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED.)
4" COVER PLATE (IF NEEDED)
(KIT WE1M454)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Slip Pliers
Phillips Screwdriver
Flat-blade Screwdriver
1/4” Nutdriver
Level
PARTS SUPPLIED
2 Rubber Washers
2 Stainer Screens/
Ruuber Washers
(washers may be in water hoses)
2 Washer Hoses
1 Cable Tie
