GE DSKS433EBWW Instruccion De Instalación

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Parts are available from your local service organization:

If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be stat-

ed on a label on the dryer back. The installation must conform to the follow-

ing specifications;

WARNING:   TO   PREVENT   LARGE   AMOUNTS    OF  LINT   AND

MOISTURE   FROM  ACCUMULATING  AND  TO  MAINTAIN DRYER

EFFICIENCY, THIS MACHINE MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other

surfaces are:

Sides
Top
Front
Rear

Alcove      Closet

0”
1”
-
3”

1”
1”
3“
3”

Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain

at least 60 square inches of area equally distributed. If this closet contains

both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain at least 120 square

inches of open area equally distributed. 

EXHAUST DUCT - must meet specs on Page 3. No excessive turns.
No kinks or obstructions to air flow.
EXHAUST HOOD - should work freely and open downward.
GROUNDING - Dryer must be properly grounded to conform to local
codes and ordinance requirements.
OPERATION - turn dryer on and check for heat.
HAND CUSTOMER THE USE AND CARE BOOK - Give instructions
on operating the dryer - answer any questions.
GIVE THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS to the customer.

Dryer must be  exhausted to the outside.   Exhaust  MUST NOT  be terminated

beneath  mobile  home.   Exhaust  material   MUST  NOT support  combustion.

Installation  MUST  conform  to   Manufactured  Home   Construction  &  Safety

Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or when such standard is not applicable, the

American National Standard of  Mobile Homes,  ANSI/NFRA No. 501B-1977.

For electrical connection, see  “Connecting dryer using 4 wire connection”.

For a portable installation screw casters into the holes on the bottom of the dryer. Refer to the “Installation Instructions for

caster assembly” sheet to install casters.

WX8X63   4”X1’  Duct

WX8X64   4”X2’  Duct

WX8X51     Elbow

WX8X59     Aluminum hood

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended

No. of 90º

Elbows

Rigid

Metal

Rigid

Metal

14 m (46 ft)

11 m (38 ft)

  9 m (31 ft)

  7 m (24 ft)

0

1

2

3

11 m (37 ft)

  9 m (30 ft)

6.5 m (22 ft)

4.5 m (15 ft)

Use only for short

run installations

 

Rigid metal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crush-

ing and kinking.

 

Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors 

or other enclosed spaces.

 

For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition 

duct is recommended.

 

Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

 

In Canada and the United States, only the flexible 

metal(foil-type) ducts that comply with the “Outline for 

Clothes Dryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A” shall be 

used.

 

For many applications, installing elbows at both the 

dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see illustra-

tions below).  Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to the 

wall without kinking and or crushing the transition 

duct, maximizing drying performance.

 

Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 

feet (2.4m).

 

If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed 

flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit 

WX08X10077).

 

In special installations, it may be necessary to connect 

the dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil- 

type) duct.  A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type)duct 

may be used ONLY in installations where rigid metal or 

flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND 

where a 4" diameter can be maintained throughout the 

entire length of the transition duct.

 

Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors 

or other enclosed spaces.

 

Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 

feet (2.4m).

 

Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

 

For best drying performance:

 

1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet pipe.

 

2. Secure the duct with a clamp.

 

3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the 

duct to its full length.  Allow 2” of duct to overlap the 

exhaust pipe.  Cut off and remove excess duct.  Keep 

the duct as straight as possible for maximum airflow.

 

4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.

Total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 8 ft (2.4 m). 

The following kit is available from you local service organization: 

Kit WX08X10077 - 4” dia. flexible metal (semi-rigid) UL-listed 

transition duct (includes 2 elbows).

322B3166P001    pub # 31-16233