GE GTD81GS Specification Sheet

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Exhaust Option: When viewed from the front 
of the unit, exhaust 3-way via rear, left and 
bottom. Dryer is shipped exhausted to the 
rear. Alternate exhausting knockouts are 
supplied.
Gas:  An individual, properly-grounded 
branch circuit, with a three-prong grounding-
type receptacle, protected by a 15 or 20 
amp circuit breaker or a time-delay fuse is 
required.
Gas Dryer Electric Rating: 120V, 60Hz, 9A
Gas (BTU/HR): 16,000. Factory-equipped for 
natural gas. Tested for LP gas. LP gas supply 
requires a conversion kit. Check installation 
instructions for correct kit and have a 
qualified gas technician install a conversion 
kit. See dryer ducting information for proper 
installation.
Note: Dryer wall outlet must be located within 
36" of service cord entry and accessible when 
dryer is mounted in position.
Installation Information: For complete 
information, see installation instructions 
packed with your dryer.

Special Installation Requirements
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 exhausted to the outside. 

•  Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces are: 

0" either side; 3" front and rear

• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceilings, etc. is 52”. 

•  Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum 

of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If this closet contains both a washer and 

a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally distributed.

• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet with a gas dryer.
Bathroom or Bedroom Installation:

• The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors. 

•  The installation must conform with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes, 

with the National Electric Code and National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223 for gas dryers.

•  Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces are: 0" both sides; 3" rear
Dryer Exhausting Information : Use metal duct only, vertical and horizontal ducting.

GTD81GSSJ/GSPJ

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 7.8 cu. ft. capacity gas dryer with aluminum alloy drum