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Installation Instructions

CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE 
CONNECTION

3-wire Connection

Not for use in Canada.
DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations.
NOT for use on new construction.
NOT for use on recreational vehicles.
NOT for use in areas where local codes prohibit grounding 
through the neutral conduction.

1.  

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dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.

2.  Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.

  

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4.  

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entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.

5. Connect power cord as follows:
 

A.  Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of 

the terminal block (marked L1 and L2).

 

B.  Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of 

the terminal block (marked N).

6.  Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center)

terminal of block and to green ground screw on cabinet 

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7.  Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
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 EXHAUST INFORMATION

     WARNING -

 IN CANADA AND IN THE 

UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST 
DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 IN (102mm). DO NOT 
USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE 
EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.

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• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.

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The correct exhaust installation is YOUR 
RESPONSIBILITY. Problems due to incorrect installation 
are not covered by the warranty.

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duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
The 

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE

 duct length and number of 

bends of the exhaust system depends upon the type of 
duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), 
and all conditions noted below. The maximum duct length 
for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below.

EXHAUST LENGTH

4" DIA.

4"

4" DIA.

4" DIA.

2-1/2"

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended

No. of 90º

Elb ows

Rigid

Metal

Rigid

Metal

90 F eet
60 F eet
45 F eet
35 F eet
25 F eet

0
1
2
3
4

60 F eet
45 F eet
35 F eet
25 F eet
15 F eet

Use only  for sho rt

run installations

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOOD OR WALL CAP

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of 

birds or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to the 

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to prevent clogging.

• 

Never

 install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This could 

cause lint build up.

• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground 

level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed 
down.

SEPARATION OF TURNS

For best 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.

• For every extra 90° elbow, reduce the allowable vent system 

length by 10 ft.

• Two 45° elbows will be treated like one 90° elbow.
• For the side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the 

chart. 

• The total vent system length includes all the straight portions 

and elbows of the system (transition duct included).

WARNING: 

NEVER LEAVE THE 

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

Screws 

(2)

Hot 

Wire

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cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or 

spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).

Fuse

Hot 

Wire

Neutral 

(white)

Strain 

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Bracket

Cover

Screw

If required, by local code, install external ground (not provided) to 

grounded metal, cold water pipe, or other established ground determined 

by a qualified electrician.  

Green Ground Screw 

& Ground Strap

Summary of Contents for GTD18ESSJWW

Page 1: ...ryer see section 1 Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is Clean see section 1 and Meets Attached Installation 6SHFL FDWLRQV VHH VHFWLRQ 6WHS 5HPRYH WKH RDP 6KLSSLQJ 3DGV VHH VHFWLRQ 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 Ope...

Page 2: ...rews of the terminal block marked L1 and L2 B Connect the neutral white line to the center of the terminal block marked N 7 Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw hole above strain relief bracket Tighten DOO WHUPLQDO EORFN VFUHZV VHFXUHO 8 Properly secure power cord to strain relief 9 5HLQVWDOO WKH FRYHU INTERNAL DUCT OPENING CHECK THAT EXHAUST HOOD DAMPER OPENS AND CLOSES FR...

Page 3: ...ll cap and all conditions noted below The maximum duct length for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below EXHAUST LENGTH 4 DIA 4 4 DIA 4 DIA 2 1 2 RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH Exhaust Hood Types Recommended No of 90º Elbows Rigid Metal Rigid Metal 90 Feet 60 Feet 45 Feet 35 Feet 25 Feet 0 1 2 3 4 60 Feet 45 Feet 35 Feet 25 Feet 15 Feet Use only for sho rt run installations EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK ...

Page 4: ...INJURY This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors Use only 4 rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct 8VH RQO µ ULJLG PHWDO RU 8 OLVWHG ÀH LEOH PHWDO VHPL ULJLG RU IRLO W SH GXFW WR FRQQHFW WKH GU HU to the home exhaust duct It must be installed in accordance with the instructions found in Connecting The Dryer To House Vent on page 5 of this manual Do not terminate exhaust in a chim...

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Page 6: ...ap duct tape around joint QVHUW GXFW DVVHPEO HOERZ UVW WKURXJK WKH VLGH 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 Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A 9 A B FIXING HOLE Through the rear opening locate the tab in the middle of the appliance base Lift the tab to about 45º using a fl...

Page 7: ...H VFUHZ VWDUWHG 2 Loosen the top screws from each hinge on the dryer face half way With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT 5RWDWH WKH GRRU QVHUW WKH GRRU RQ WKH RSSRVLWH side of the opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in ...

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