background image

NOTE:

 Installation and service of this dryer 

requires basic mechanical and electrical 

skills. It is your responsibility to contact a 

TXDOL¿HG LQVWDOOHU WR PDNH WKH HOHFWULFDO

connections.

Installation

Instructions

Electric Dryer

02

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 Owner’s 

Manual for future reference.

• Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded, 

remove the dryer door.

• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet 

walls if they are bent.

•  Service information and the wiring diagram are located in the 

control console.

•  Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close supervision 

of children is necessary when the appliance is used near 
children.

• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for 

satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not 

covered under the warranty.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

SLIP JOINT PLIERS

FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

LEVEL

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

GLOVES

SAFETY

GLASSES

DRYER POWER

CORD KIT

(NOT PROVIDED

WITH DRYER)

4" DUCT

CLAMPS (2)

OR

4" SPRING

CLAMPS (2)

EXHAUST

HOOD

3/4" STRAIN

RELIEF

UL RECOGNIZED

4" DIA. METAL

ELBOW

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.)

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” COVER PLATE (IF NEEDED

(KIT WE1M454)

  234D2004P002      31-16308   03-13 GE

Step 1 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of 
New Dryer (see section 1).
Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust 
is Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation 

6SHFL¿FDWLRQVVHHVHFWLRQ
6WHS5HPRYHWKH)RDP6KLSSLQJ3DGVVHHVHFWLRQ

Step 4 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 5 Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Step 6 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Step 7 Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supply & Venting.

Step 9 Place the Owner’s Manual and the Installation 
Instructions in a location where they will be noticed by the 
owner.

For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.

For garage installation (if allowed by local codes), see section 9.

For side or bottom exhaust, see section 10.

WARNING 

RISK OF FIRE

• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all 

installation instructions.

• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a 

TXDOL¿HGLQVWDOOHU

•  Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions 

and in accordance with local codes.

•  This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the 

clothes dryer to the outdoors.

• 

DO NOT

LQVWDOODFORWKHVGU\HUZLWKÀH[LEOHSODVWLFGXFWLQJ

PDWHULDOV,IÀH[LEOHPHWDOVHPLULJLGRUIRLOW\SHGXFWLV

installed, it must be UL listed and installed in accordance 
with the instructions found in 

Connecting The Dryer To 

House Vent 

on page 5 of this manual. Flexible venting 

materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and 

WUDSOLQW7KHVHFRQGLWLRQVZLOOREVWUXFWGU\HUDLUÀRZDQG
LQFUHDVHWKHULVNRI¿UH

• 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).

•  Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s 

instructions and local codes.

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com 

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca

Summary of Contents for GTWN4250M1WS

Page 1: ... of New Dryer see section 1 Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is Clean see section 1 and Meets Attached Installation 6SHFL FDWLRQV VHH VHFWLRQ 6WHS 5HPRYH WKH RDP 6KLSSLQJ 3DGV VHH VHFWLRQ Step 4 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location Step 5 Connect the Power Supply see section 2 Step 6 Connect the External Exhaust see section 4 Step 7 Level Your Dryer see section 5 Step 8 Chec...

Page 2: ...rews of the terminal block marked L1 and L2 B Connect the neutral white line to the center of the terminal block marked N 7 Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw hole above strain relief bracket Tighten DOO WHUPLQDO EORFN VFUHZV VHFXUHO 8 Properly secure power cord to strain relief 9 5HLQVWDOO WKH FRYHU INTERNAL DUCT OPENING CHECK THAT EXHAUST HOOD DAMPER OPENS AND CLOSES FR...

Page 3: ...l cap and all conditions noted below The maximum duct length for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below EXHAUST LENGTH 4 DIA 4 4 DIA 4 DIA 2 1 2 RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH Exhaust Hood Types Recommended No of 90º Elbows Rigid Metal Rigid Metal 90 Feet 60 Feet 45 Feet 35 Feet 25 Feet 0 1 2 3 4 60 Feet 45 Feet 35 Feet 25 Feet 15 Feet Use only for sho rt run installations EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK L...

Page 4: ...INJURY This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors Use only 4 rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct 8VH RQO µ ULJLG PHWDO RU 8 OLVWHG ÀH LEOH PHWDO VHPL ULJLG RU IRLO W SH GXFW WR FRQQHFW WKH GU HU to the home exhaust duct It must be installed in accordance with the instructions found in Connecting The Dryer To House Vent on page 5 of this manual Do not terminate exhaust in a chim...

Page 5: ... to its full length Allow 2 of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe XW RȺ DQG UHPRYH H FHVV GXFW HHS WKH GXFW DV VWUDLJKW DV SRVVLEOH IRU PD LPXP DLUÀRZ 4 Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp DO ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ELBOWS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DON T DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LENGTH DO NOT CRUSH FLEXIBLE EXHAUST AGAINST WALL DO NOT SIT DRYER ON FLEXIBLE EXHAUST 7 BATHROOM OR BE...

Page 6: ...ap duct tape around joint QVHUW GXFW DVVHPEO HOERZ UVW WKURXJK WKH VLGH 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 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 fl...

Page 7: ...H VFUHZ VWDUWHG 2 Loosen the top screws from each hinge on the dryer face half way With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT 5RWDWH WKH GRRU QVHUW WKH GRRU RQ WKH RSSRVLWH side of the opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in ...

Page 8: ... SODFH 7LJKWHQ E KDQG XQWLO UPO VHDWHG 4 QVHUW WKH OWHU VFUHHQ LQ WKH FRXSOLQJ RI WKH ZDVKHU V LQOHW KRVH I D UXEEHU ÀDW ZDVKHU LV DOUHDG LQ SODFH UHPRYH LW EHIRUH LQVWDOOLQJ WKH OWHU VFUHHQ WWDFK WKLV coupling to one male end of the Y connector Tighten E KDQG XQWLO UPO VHDWHG 5 QVXUH WKH UXEEHU ÀDW ZDVKHU LV LQ SODFH DQG DWWDFK WKH dryer s long inlet hose to the other male end of the Y FRQQHFWRU ...

Reviews: