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Installation Instructions

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER 

(Skip for gas dryers and if your dryer already has a power cord attached)

Before making the electrical connection, turn off 

the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit 

fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer 

cord is unplugged from the wall. 

NEVER LEAVE 

THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL 

BLOCK.

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

  4” dia. metal elbow

   3/4” Strain relief  

(UL recognized)

   4” Duct clamps (2) or 

4” spring clamps (2)

  Safety glasses

  4” dia. metal duct 

(recommended)

 Gloves

  Exhaust hood

  Duct tape

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

  Slip-joint pliers

 Level

  4” dia., UL-listed 

flexible metal duct  

(if needed)

  Dryer power cord kit 

(not provided with 

dryer)

UL rated 120/240V, 

30A with 3 or 4 prongs. 

Identify the plug type 

as per the house 

receptacle before 

purchasing line cord.

 Flat-blade 

screwdriver

 Phillips 

screwdriver

  4” Cover Plate  

(Kit WE49X22606)  

(if needed)

POWER CORDS

GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of 

factory specified parts. Select the power cord to fit your 

installation requirements.
Order on-line at 

GEApplianceparts.com

, 24 hours 

a day or by phone at

 877.959.8688

 during normal 

business hours.

Part Number

Type

Length

Amperage

WX9X2

3-Prong

4 Feet

30

WX9X3

3-Prong

5 Feet

30

WX9X4

3-Prong

6 Feet

30

WX9X18

4-Prong

4 Feet

30

WX9X19

4-Prong

5 Feet

30

WX9X20

4-Prong

6 Feet

30

Summary of Contents for GTD72EBPN0DG

Page 1: ...st not exceed 4 feet FOR GAS DRYERS ONLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully IMPORTANT Save these instructions for local electrical inspector s use IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer s instructions and local codes Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer Note to Co...

Page 2: ... Order on line at GEApplianceparts com 24 hours a day or by phone at 877 959 8688 during normal business hours STEAM WATER HOSES for steam dryer models only ACCESSORIES Order on line at GEApplianceparts com 24 hours a day or by phone at 877 959 8688 during normal business hours Part Number Accessory PM14X10056 Dryer door opening vent brush WX14X10007 LintEater Dryer rotary tube brush PM08X10085 Fl...

Page 3: ...the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces is 0 either side 1 rear 1 front 1 top Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and have at ...

Page 4: ...on at the same time NOTE Use new inlet hoses never use old hoses 1 Turn the cold water faucet off Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fill valve connector cold 2 Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach one female coupling of the short hose provided onto the washer fill valve connector Tighten by hand until firmly seated 3 Attach one male end of the Y connector to the other fe...

Page 5: ...d discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material Shut off Valve MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED 4 dia metal elbow Pipe compound or PTFE tape Flexible gas line connector Duct clamps 2 or Spring clamps 2 Safety glasses 4 dia metal duct recommended Gloves Soap solution for leak detection Exhaust hood Duct tape Gas pipe adapters 2 elbow and pipe plug TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 10 Adjustable wrenches 2 8 Pip...

Page 6: ...l not exceed 4 feet Use a new CSA International approved flexible gas supply line Never reuse old flexible connectors Install an individual manual shut off valve within 6ft of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Securely tighten all gas connections If connected to LP gas have a qualified person make sure gas pressure DOES NOT exceed 13 water column Examples ...

Page 7: ...YER TO THE GAS SUPPLY cont Open the gas shut off valve F Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to all male threads Shut Off Valve Plugged Tapping CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY Install a female 3 8 NPT elbow at the end of the dryer gas inlet Install a 3 8 flare union adapter to the female elbow IMPORTANT Use a pipe wrench to securely hold on to the end of the dryer gas inlet to prevent twisting...

Page 8: ...kdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This dryer uses a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor c...

Page 9: ...WILL NEED Slip joint pliers Level 4 dia UL listed flexible metal duct if needed Dryer power cord kit not provided with dryer UL rated 120 240V 30A with 3 or 4 prongs Identify the plug type as per the house receptacle before purchasing line cord Flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver 4 Cover Plate Kit WE49X22606 if needed POWER CORDS GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of factory specifi...

Page 10: ...This dryer must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This dryer uses a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordi...

Page 11: ...LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK 1 Turn off the circuit breaker s 30 amp or remove the dryer s circuit fuse at the electrical box 2 Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle 3 Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back 4 Install 3 4 in UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole Bring power cord through...

Page 12: ...nada and the United States only transition ducts that comply with UL 2158A STANDARD FOR CLOTHES DRYER TRANSITION DUCT shall be used 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 t...

Page 13: ... 45 elbows will be treated like one 90 elbow For the side exhaust installations add one 90 elbow to the chart For every additional 90 elbow reduce the allowable vent system length by 10 feet When calculating the total vent system length you must add all the straight portions and elbows of the system including the transition duct EXHAUST LENGTH RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH Exhaust Hood Types Recommen...

Page 14: ...irflow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging Wall caps must be installed at least 12 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 dampened exhaust hood wall cap SEALING OF JOINTS All joints should be tight to a...

Page 15: ...he screw saved previously to secure the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO RIGHT ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY OR LEFT SIDE OF CABINET Preassemble 4 elbow with 4 duct Wrap duct tape around joint Insert duct assembly elbow first through the side opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct Be sure not to pull or damage the electrical wires in...

Page 16: ... up before pressing Power Otherwise the display will not come on The dryer is now ready for use 3 Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the exhaust system Cover back opening with the plate Kit WE49X22606 which can be purchased from GEApplianceparts com or a local service provider Place dryer in final location Plate Kit WE49X22606 NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE Kit WE4...

Page 17: ...rewdriver n Tape tipped putty knife n Small flat blade screwdriver Before you start Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet Choose the REVERSING THE DOOR instructions A or B for your model A REVERSING THE DOOR SOLID DOOR MODELS 1 Open the door approximately 130 degrees With a putty knife remove the 4 plastic caps located along the left side of the front panel and set them aside 2 Remove the bo...

Page 18: ...ed in step 3 into the lower left side screw holes and firmly tighten all 4 screws 6 Install the 4 plastic caps removed in step 1 into the 4 right side front panel holes NOTE To return the door to the original setup follow these instructions swapping left and right When you finish Plug the dryer back into its electrical outlet Door Hang door and tighten screws Plastic Cap 4 Right side of front pane...

Page 19: ...holes 2 on the left and 2 on the right 3 Loosen each top hinge screw on right side Remove the door and place it on a protective flat surface to avoid any damage Plastic Cap 4 Left side of front panel Loosen each top hinge screw on right side B REVERSING THE DOOR GLASS PANEL DOOR MODELS cont 4 Remove both the blind plate and the strike plate and install them in the opposite positions 5 Remove the 4...

Page 20: ... you finish Plug the dryer back into its electrical outlet Door Hang door and tighten screws B REVERSING THE DOOR GLASS PANEL DOOR MODELS cont 6 Remove and swap the 2 plastic caps and the 2 hinges 7 Rotate the outer door 180 degrees mount the inner door back into the outer door frame and secure with the screws removed in step 5 Make sure you mount the hinges on the side opposite the pocket Install...

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