GE Gas Dryer Installation Instructions

⚠ WARNING: Important Safety Information

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 or discarded, remove the dryer door.
• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten walls if bent.
• Service information and the wiring diagram are located in the control console.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for satisfactory operation.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

Tools and Materials Required

Installation Steps

1. Preparing for Installation of New Dryer

Tip: Install your dryer before your washer for better exhaust access.

Disconnecting Gas

Turn gas shut-off valve to the OFF position. Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and transition ducting material. Replace with new CSA(AGA) approved flexible gas line connector and UL approved transition duct.

Removing Lint from Wall Exhaust Opening

• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
• Check that the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.

To remove foam shipping pads: Tilt the dryer sideways and pull at the sides, breaking them away from the dryer legs. Ensure all foam pieces around the legs are removed.

2. Gas Requirements

Gas Supply

• A 1/8-in. 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 for questions.
• Supply line is to be 1/2-in. rigid pipe and equipped with an accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same room with the dryer.
• Use pipe thread sealer compound or Teflon tape appropriate for natural or LP gas.
• A flexible metal connector listed ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10 must be used, not exceeding 3 ft. in length.
• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.
• Open shut-off valve.

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.
• 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.
• Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances or, in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.

3. Reconnecting Gas

Use a new metal flexible gas line connector (Listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10). Components include: Flare, NPT, Adapter, 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug for checking gas inlet pressure, Shut-Off Valve, 3/8" NPT Elbow. Pipe size must be at least 1/2".

Apply pipe compound to all male threads. Apply pipe compound to the adapter and dryer gas inlet. Tighten all connections using two adjustable wrenches. DO NOT OVERTORQUE GAS CONNECTIONS!

4. Leak Test

Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent. Leak test solution must not contain ammonia. If leaks are found, close valve, retighten the joint, and repeat the soap test.

5. Electrical Connection Information

Electrical Requirements

This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and connected to a properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or 20- amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. If electrical supply does not meet specifications, a licensed electrician should install an approved outlet.

Ensure proper ground exists before use. If local codes permit, an external ground wire (not provided) may be added by attaching to the green ground screw on the rear of the dryer, and to a grounded metal cold water pipe or other established ground.

6. Exhaust Information

Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.

Maximum Allowable Duct Length

The maximum allowable duct length and number of bends depends on duct type, turns, exhaust hood, and other conditions. For rigid metal duct, the maximum length is:

• Recommended Exhaust Hood Types (4" Dia.):
• 0 90° Elbows: 90 Feet (Rigid Metal)
• 1 90° Elbow: 60 Feet (Rigid Metal)
• 2 90° Elbows: 45 Feet (Rigid Metal)
• 3 90° Elbows: 35 Feet (Rigid Metal)
• For short run installations (4" Dia. - 2-1/2"):
• 0 90° Elbows: 60 Feet (Rigid Metal)
• 1 90° Elbow: 45 Feet (Rigid Metal)
• 2 90° Elbows: 35 Feet (Rigid Metal)
• 3 90° Elbows: 25 Feet (Rigid Metal)

• For every extra 90° elbow, reduce the allowable vent system length by 10 ft.
• Two 45° elbows will be treated like one 90° elbow.
• For side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the chart.
• The total vent system length includes all straight portions and elbows (transition duct included).

Exhaust System Check List

Hood or Wall Cap:

• Terminate to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resistance to airflow and require little or no maintenance.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct; this can cause lint build up.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.

Separation of Turns:

• For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight duct, including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.

Turns Other Than 90°:

• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.
• Two 45° turns should be treated as one 90° turn.
• Each turn over 45° should be treated as one 90° turn.

Sealing of Joints:

• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of duct must point away from the dryer.
• Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners that extend into the duct; they will serve as a collection point for lint.
• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.
• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors 1/4 inch per foot.

Insulation:

• Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.

7. Exhaust Connection

THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 9 TO EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR BOTTOM OF THE CABINET.

Standard Rear Exhaust (Vented above floor level)

Recommended configuration to minimize exhaust blockage: Elbow highly recommended at both dryer and wall connection points to prevent duct kinking and collapsing.

Standard Rear Exhaust (Vented at floor level)

For straight line installation, connect the dryer exhaust to the external exhaust hood using duct tape or clamp. Components: CSA (AGA) approved new flexible gas line connector, gas inlet pipe, external duct opening, 4" metal duct (cut to proper length), duct tape or duct clamp. GE strongly recommends solid metal exhaust ducting. If flexible ducting is used, it must be UL-listed metal, not plastic.

8. Leveling Dryer

Level the dryer front-to-back and side-to-side.

Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust the 4 leveling legs to match the height of your washer. Adjust the 2 anti-tip legs to contact the floor.

9. Alcove or Closet Installation

• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. Refer to the EXHAUST INFORMATION section.
• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces: 0 in. either side, 3 in. front and rear.
• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq.in. of open area equally distributed.
• The closet should be vented to the outdoors to prevent gas pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.
• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet with the dryer.

10. Bathroom or Bedroom Installation

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. Refer to EXHAUST INFORMATION section 6.
• The installation must conform with local codes or, in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.

11. Mobile or Manufactured Home Installation

• Installation must conform to the MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 32-80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME, NO. 501B.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure. (See EXHAUST INFORMATION section 6.)
• The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or manufactured home.
• The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.
• KIT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the dryer securely to the structure.
• The vent MUST NOT be connected to any other duct, vent, or chimney.
• Do not use sheet metal screws or other refastening devices which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.
• Provide an opening with a free area of at least 25 sq. in. or introduction of outside air into the dryer room.
• Stacking of a gas dryer is not permitted in a mobile home or manufactured home.

12. Garage Installation (If Allowed by Local Codes)

• Dryers installed in garages must be elevated 18 inches (46cm) above the floor.

13. Dryer Exhaust to Right, Left or Bottom Cabinet

Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side knockout as desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer. Note: Only 4" round rigid metal ducting allowed inside dryer.

Cut the duct as shown (e.g., remove a 9" portion). Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower housing. Ensure the shortened duct is aligned with the tab in the base. Use the saved screw to secure the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base.

Adding Elbow and Duct for Exhaust to Left Side of Cabinet

• Preassemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct tape around joint.
• Insert duct assembly, elbow first, through the side opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct.

Exhaust can be added to left or right side. Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer internal duct and the elbow.

Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45° using a flat blade screwdriver.

14. Changing Direction of Door Opening

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 screws 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 OFF.
3. Remove the blind plate from the hinge side of the dryer by removing its two screws. Remove the strike plate from the opposite side of the dryer by removing its two screws. Reinstall the plates on the opposite sides, using two screws in each plate.
4. Rotate the door 180°. Insert the door on the opposite side of the opening by moving the door ON and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 1.
5. 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.

15. Connecting Inlet Hoses (on some models)

To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold water supply. Since the washer must also connect to the cold water, a "Y" connector is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to make that connection at the same time. NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; never use old hoses.

1. Turn the cold water faucet off. Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fill valve connector (cold).
2. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and screw the female coupling of the short hose onto the washer fill valve connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.
3. Attach the female end of the "Y" connector to the male coupling of the short hose. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.
4. Insert the filter screen in the coupling of the washer's inlet hose. If a rubber flat washer is already in place remove it before installing the filter screen. Attach this coupling to one male end of the “Y” connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.
5. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the dryer's long inlet hose to the other male end of the "Y" connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.
6. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the other end of the dryer's long inlet hose to the fill valve connector at the bottom of the dryer back panel. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.
7. Using pliers, tighten all the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the couplings may result.
8. Turn the water faucet on.
9. Check for leaks around the "Y" connector, faucet and hose couplings.

Water Supply Requirements

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within 42 in. (107 cm) of your washer's water inlet. The faucets MUST be 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) garden hose-type. Water pressure MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch. Your water department can advise you of your water pressure. NOTE: A water softener is recommended to reduce buildup of scale inside the steam generator if the home water supply is very hard.

16. Servicing

For servicing phone numbers for replacement parts, and other information, refer to Owner's Manual or visit GE Appliances website.

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For questions on installation, call: 800.626.2000 (US) or 800-561-3344 (Canada).