Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING DRYER (cont.)
SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING (cont.)
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF
CABINET
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR
EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF
CABINET (cont.)
• Apply duct tape as shown
on the joint between the
dryer internal duct and
the elbow, and also the
joint between the elbow
and the side duct.
Use 4” rigid metal ducting
only inside the dryer. Internal duct joints must be
secured with tape, otherwise they may separate
and cause a safety hazard.
DUCT
TAPE
ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST
THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET
• Insert the elbow through the rear opening and
connect it to the dryer internal duct.
• Apply duct tape as
shown on the joint
between the dryer
internal duct and the
elbow, and also the
joint between the elbow
and the bottom duct.
Internal duct joints
must be secured with tape; otherwise, they may
separate and cause a safety hazard.
Duct tape
FINAL SETUP
LEVEL THE DRYER
PLUG DRYER IN
1
2
Press the
Start
button.
NOTE:
If the dryer has been
exposed to temperatures
below freezing for an extended period of time, allow it to
warm up before pressing
Start
. 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 WE49X22606)
(appearance will vary)
Disconnect power supply before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical
shock.
WARNING
- Shock Hazard
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded
and may present a risk of electric shock only
during servicing.
Service personnel – DO NOT
contact the
following parts while the appliance is energized:
drum light, door switch, igniter, thermostats, flame
detector or mica heater.
- Electrical Shock Hazard
WARNING
16
Stand the
dryer upright
near the
final location
and adjust
the leveling
legs at the
corners to
ensure the
dryer is level
side-to-side
and front-to-back. Then, adjust the two anti-tip
legs at the front inner corners, taking care that
they are touching the floor to avoid unit tip over.
The installation is not complete until this process
is finished.
Lower
Raise
Anti-Tip Legs
DRYER START-UP
