GE GTDS820EDWS Installation Instruction

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Installation Instructions
Minimum Clearance in Alcove or Closet Installation
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Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service
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INTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING
CHECK THE EXHAUST
 
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY
WALL
TILT THE DRYER
SIDEWAYS AND
REMOVE THE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING AT THE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE
DRYER LEGS. 
BE SURE TO 
REMOVE
ALL OF THE 
FOAM PIECES 
AROUND
THE LEGS.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW 
DRYER
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REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST OPENING
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and replace with UL listed transition duct.
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
LEVEL
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
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
DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED.)
UL-APPROVED
FOIL 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)