GE GFDN120EDWW Installation Instruction

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

instructions.

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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 rigid metal 4” diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use 

only UL approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.

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and installed in accordance with the instructions found in “Connecting 
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materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These 
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• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be 

exposed to water and or weather.

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 Save these instructions 

for local inspector’s use.

 Observe all governing 

codes and ordinances.

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instructions with the customer.

•  Note to Customer - Keep these instructions 

with your Owner’s Manual for future 
reference.

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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 isnecessary 
when the appliance is used near children.

• Install the dryer where the temperature is 

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dryer control system.

• Product failure due to improper installation 

is not covered under the Warranty.

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

SLIP JOINT PLIERS

LEVEL

FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

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)

 KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)

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)

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Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.