GE DLSR483EEWW User Manual

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Installation
Instructions
Electric Dryer
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
    WARNING
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
LEVEL
GLOVES
SAFETY GLASSES
DRYER POWER
CORD KIT
(NOT PROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
UL RATED 120/240V, 30A
WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE PLUG TYPE
AS PER THE HOUSE
RECEPTACLE BEFORE
PURCHASING LINE CORD.
4" DUCT
CLAMPS (2)
OR
4" SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
EXHAUST HOOD
3/4" STRAIN RELIEF
UL RECOGNIZED
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter
  ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never
  use plastic or other combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.
• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed
  as described in these instructions.
• Do not install or store appliance in an area where it
  will be exposed to water and/or weather
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50ºF
  for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system. 
4" DIA. METAL
ELBOW
 
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 Use
  and Care Book for future reference.
 Exhausting the dryer to the outdoors is strongly recom-
   mended to prevent large amounts of moisture from being
   blown into the room.
 Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded,
  remove the dryer door.
 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. 
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer
requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
It is your responsibility to contact a qualified
installer to make the electrical connections.
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
Specifications (see section 3).
Step 3   Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
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
and Venting.
Step 9 Place the Owners 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 side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.
Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US) 
or
 Visit our Web site at: 
www.GEAppliances.com (US)
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
DUCT TAPE
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