GE GHDP490EFWW Installation Instruction

Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• 

 Save these instructions for local 

inspector’s use.

• 

 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.

SLIP JOINT PLIERS

FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

LEVEL

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)

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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)

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 
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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.

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

installation instructions.

• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a 

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•  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.

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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 
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• 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.