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Installation Instructions

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 EXHAUST CONNECTION

THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR

EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE

THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 9 TO

EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR

BOTTOM OF THE CABINET.

RECOMMENDED

CONFIGURATION

TO MINIMIZE

EXHAUST

BLOCKAGE.

ELBOW HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

ELBOW HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

NOTE:

 ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT

KINKING AND COLLAPSING.

STANDARD REAR EXHAUST

(Vented above floor level)

    WARNING - 

TO REDUCE THE 

RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:

• This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust 

duct.

• Use only 4” rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal 

(semi-rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer 

to the home exhaust duct. It must be installed 

in accordance with the instructions found in 

“Connecting The Dryer To House Vent” on page 6 of 

this manual.

•Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, 

a ceiling, gas vent, crawl space, attic, under an 

enclosed floor, or in any other concealed space of 

a building. The accumulated lint could create a fire 

hazard.

• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct 

with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of 

grease and lint creates a potential fire hazard.

• Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust 

length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, 

creating a potential fire hazard.

•Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This 

will cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire 

hazard.

• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners 

that extend into the duct. These fasteners can 

accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.

• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.

• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of 

the exhaust system, especially at turns and joints. 

Exhaust system shall be inspected and cleaned at 

least once year.

GAS

INLET

PIPE

EXTERNAL

DUCT

OPENING

DUCT TAPE OR

DUCT CLAMP

DUCT  TAPE OR

DUCT CLAMP

(CUT TO PROPER

LENGTH)

4" METAL DUCT

CSA (AGA) APPROVED 

NEW FLEXIBLE GAS 

LINE CONNECTOR

NOTE:

 WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID METAL EXHAUST DUCTING.

HOWEVER, IF FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT MUST BE UL-LISTED METAL

NOT PLASTIC.

FOR STRAIGHT LINE INSTALLATION, CONNECT THE DRYER EXHAUST TO

THE EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD USING DUCT TAPE OR CLAMP.

STANDARD REAR EXHAUST

(Vented at floor level)

8

 LEVELING DRYER

LEVEL

SIDE-TO-SIDE.

4 LEVELING LEGS

2 ANTI-TIP LEGS

LEVEL

FRONT-TO-BACK.

STAND THE DRYER UPRIGHT NEAR THE

FINAL LOCATION AND ADJUST THE 4 LEVELING

LEGS TO MATCH THE HEIGHT OF YOUR WASHER.

ADJUST THE 2 ANTI-TIP LEGS TO CONTACT

THE FLOOR.

Summary of Contents for DuraDrum GTDX200GM

Page 1: ...all 1 800 GECARES US or Visit our Web site at www GEAppliances com US BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully 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...

Page 2: ...ation of the plugged tapping Supply line is to be 1 2 in rigid pipe and equipped with an accessible shut off within 6 ft of and in the same room with the dryer Use pipe thread sealer compound or Teflon tape appropri ate for natural or LP gas You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector listed connector ANSI Z21 24 CSA 6 10 The length of the connect shall not exceed 3 ft Connect flexible...

Page 3: ...nd thread sealant Caution Use adapters as shown Connector nuts must not be connected directly to pipe threads WARNING NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS FLARE NPT PIPE SIZE Listed connector ANSI Z21 24 CSA 6 10 1 8 NPT PIPE PLUG FOR CHECKING GAS INLET PRESSURE AT LEAST 1 2 3 8 NPT TIGHTEN THE FLEXIBLE GAS LINE USING TWO ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES TIGHTEN ALL CONNECTIONS USING TWO ADJUSTABLE WR...

Page 4: ...t performance separate all turns by at least 4 ft of straight duct including distance between last turn and exhaust hood TURNS OTHER THAN 90º One turn of 45º or less may be ignored Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn SEALING OF JOINTS All joints should be tight to avoid leaks The male end of each section of duct must point away from ...

Page 5: ...int creates a potential fire hazard Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table Longer ducts can accumulate lint creating a potential fire hazard Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct This will cause lint to accumulate creating a potential fire hazard Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that extend into the duct These fasteners can accumulate lint creatin...

Page 6: ...to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp ELBOWSHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ELBOWHIGHLY RECOMMENDED DO DONOT SITD RYER ONFLEXIBLE EXHAUS T DONOTUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LENGTH DONOT CRUSH FLEXIBLE EXHAUST AGAINST WALL DON T 9 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet it will be stated on a label on the dryer back The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors See...

Page 7: ...int Insert duct assembly elbow first through the side opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct CAUTION Be sure not to pull or damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer internal duct and the elbow Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A 9 A B FIXING HOLE Through the rear opening locate the tab in the...

Page 8: ...ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the exhaust system Cover back opening with a plate Kit WE1M454 available from your local service provider Place dryer in final location WARNING NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE CAUTION Internal duct joints must be secured with tape otherwise they may separate and cause a safety hazard ROTATE DOO...

Page 9: ...and until firmly seated 4 Insert the filter screen in the coupling of the washer s inlet hose If a rubber flat washer is already in place remove it before installing the filter screen Attach this coupling to one male end of the Y connector Tighten by hand until firmly seated 5 Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the dryer s long inlet hose to the other male end of the Y connector ...

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