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Installation Instructions

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For Questions on Installation, Call: 1-800-GECARES (US)

Pub # 31-16226

ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR

OF CABINET (SIDES AND BOTTOM

EXHAUST)

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.

PLATE

(KIT WE1M454)

ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST 

THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET

10  CHANGING DIRECTION OF

DOOR OPENING

11  SERVICING

WARNING - LABEL ALL WIRES

PRIOR TO DISCONNECTING WHEN

SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING

ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND

DANGEROUS OPERATION AFTER

SERVICING/INST ALLATION.

For servicing phone numbers for replacement parts, and 

other information, refer to Owner’s Manual or visit our 

Web site.

WARNING - NEVER LEAVE THE BACK

OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.

(Kit WE1M454)

1. Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the 

    hinges. With the door completely open, remove the 

    bottom screws from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert 

    these screws about half way into the 

TOP

 holes, for each

    hinge on the opposite side (where you removed the filler 

    plugs). Apply firm pressure to get the screw started. 
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

.

3. Rotate the door 180º. Insert the door on the opposite 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 step 1.
4. Remove the remaining screws from the side of the 

    opening from which the door was removed. With these 

    screws secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the two 

    top screws on each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on 

    the side from which the door was removed.

TO REGISTER YOUR DRYER

CALL TOLL-FREE

1-888-269-1192

Prompt registration confirms your right to protection under the

terms of your warranty.

www.GEAppliances.com (US) 

LOOSEN THE TOP

SCREWS FROM

EACH HINGE ON

THE DRYER FACE

HALF WAY.

REMOVE THE

BOTTOM SCREW

FROM EACH HINGE

ON THE DRYER

FACE.

SECURE EACH HINGE

AT THE BOTTOM AND

TIGHTEN THE TWO TOP

SCREWS OF EACH HINGE.

MOVE THE DOOR IN AND

DOWN UNTIL THE TOP HINGE

AND THE BOTTOM HINGE ARE

RESTING ON THE TOP SCREWS

INSERTED IN STEP 1.

• Insert the elbow through the rear opening and connect it 

  to the dryer internal duct.

• Apply duct tape on the joint between the dryer internal 

  duct and elbow, as shown on page 6.

CAUTION:

Internal duct joints must be secured with tape,

otherwise they may separate and cause a

safety hazard.

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Содержание DSLVR48EH

Страница 1: ...nstallation must be performed by a qualified installer 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 install or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed to water and or weather Save these instruction...

Страница 2: ...y does not meet the above specifications then call a licensed electrician GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal on the appliance L1 N L2 RELOCATE GREEN GROUND SCREW HERE STRAIN RELIEF BRACKET GREEN OR YELLOW WIRE 3 4...

Страница 3: ... HOOD OR WALL CAP Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air flow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct This could cause lint build up Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in above ground level or any other obstructio...

Страница 4: ...ot terminate exhaust in a chimney a wall a ceiling gas vent crawl space attic under an enclosed floor or in any other concealed space of a building The accumulated lint could create a fire hazard Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen exhaust system A combination of grease and lint creates a potential fire hazard Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length ta...

Страница 5: ...ever install flexible metal duct in walls ceilings floors or other enclosed spaces For best drying performance a rigid metal transition duct is recommended Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects In Canada and the United States only the flexible metal foil type ducts that comply with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A shall be used For many applications installing elbows a...

Страница 6: ... DESIRED KNOCKOUT ONE ONLY FIXING HOLE BEND TAB UP 45 9 A B ADDING NEW DUCT 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 RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE EXHAUST PORTION A FIXING HOLE o Preassemble 4 elbow with 4 duct Wrap duct ta...

Страница 7: ...yer 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 itUP and OUT 3 Rotate the door 180º Insert the door on the opposite side of the opening by moving the doorIN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 1 4 Remove the remaining screws from the side of the o...

Страница 8: ...Notes ...

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