Installation Instructions
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION
3
- Explosion Hazard
WARNING
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18” (46 cm) above the floor for a
garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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If the dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or
closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
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The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See
the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section.
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Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0”
either
side
3”
front
0” rear but a 1” minimum is recommended
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Minimum vertical space from dryer to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 1” on top.
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Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for installation and service.
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Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
ventilated and have at least 60 square inches of
open area. If the closet contains both a washer
and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of
120 square inches of open area.
NOTE:
WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED IN
THE REAR OF THE DRYER, THE CONFIGURATION OF
THE DUCTING MAY REQUIRE GREATER THAN 0” OF
REAR CLEARANCE. A 1” MINIMUM IS RECOMMENDED.
Gas Dryers Only:
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No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed
in the same closet as a gas dryer.
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The dryer must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping during pressure testing at pressures
greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa).
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A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping,
accessible for 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 fit your installation requirements.
Order on-line at
GEApplianceParts.com
, 24 hours a day or
by phone at
800.626.2002
during normal business hours.
Part Number
Type
Length
Amperage
WX9X2
3-Prong
4 Feet
30
WX9X3
3-Prong
5 Feet
30
WX9X4
3-Prong
6 Feet
30
WX9X18
4-Prong
4 Feet
30
WX9X19
4-Prong
5 Feet
30
WX9X20
4-Prong
6 Feet
30
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
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Installation must conform to the
MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND
SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 32–80 or
Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH, or, when such
standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN
NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME,
ANSI/NFPA NO. 501B.
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The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. The
exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a
non-combustible portion of the mobile home.
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The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a
mobile or manufactured home.
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The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.
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KIT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the dryer
securely to the structure.
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The vent MUST NOT be connected to any other
duct, vent or chimney.
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Do not use sheet metal screws or other
fastening devices which extend into the interior
of the exhaust vent.
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Provide an opening with a free area of at least
25 square inches for introduction of outside air
into the dryer room.
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See the sections for electrical connection
information.
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and
for air opening are: 0” both sides; 1” front; 0” rear
but a 1” minimum is recommended. Consideration
must be given to provide adequate clearance for
installation and service.
