Use and Care Manual
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... the dryer to the outdoors. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in this or any other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: ...contains one or more chemicals known to the State of fire or explosion or to prevent damage, personal injury, or death. - GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in the vicinity of this manual must be minimized by the incomplete combustion of natural...
... the dryer to the outdoors. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in this or any other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: ...contains one or more chemicals known to the State of fire or explosion or to prevent damage, personal injury, or death. - GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in the vicinity of this manual must be minimized by the incomplete combustion of natural...
Use and Care Manual
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...Tumble Option (on some models) Use this time to remind you that it is time to heavy cottons. If Extended Tumble is not on, the dryer will sound at the sound of the signal. Use with the Cottons and Casuals/Easy Care cycles. Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Opening the...Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the end of heat used with Air Fluff No Heat. These fabrics should be used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of the drying time and several times during the Extended Tumble cycle. Select Less...
...Tumble Option (on some models) Use this time to remind you that it is time to heavy cottons. If Extended Tumble is not on, the dryer will sound at the sound of the signal. Use with the Cottons and Casuals/Easy Care cycles. Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Opening the...Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the end of heat used with Air Fluff No Heat. These fabrics should be used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of the drying time and several times during the Extended Tumble cycle. Select Less...
Use and Care Manual
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...Incorrect Venting 8 WARNING - Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to the home exhaust. Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for the home exhaust duct. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl... space, or concealed space of a building. The dryer will use plastic or other combustible ductwork. Use the shortest length possible. Do not...
...Incorrect Venting 8 WARNING - Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to the home exhaust. Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for the home exhaust duct. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl... space, or concealed space of a building. The dryer will use plastic or other combustible ductwork. Use the shortest length possible. Do not...
Use and Care Manual
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...WLVVXHHWFOHIWLQSRFNHWV (PSW\DOOSRFNHWVEHIRUHODXQGHULQJFORWKHV No fabric softener was used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of fabric softener Drying dirty items with the manufacturer's instructions. ...attract lint 6HHVXJJHVWLRQVLQWKLVVHFWLRQXQGHUStatic occurs. Your dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even. Use proper washing procedures before drying. NOTE: Most electric dryers use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with clean ones Clothes were not completely ...
...WLVVXHHWFOHIWLQSRFNHWV (PSW\DOOSRFNHWVEHIRUHODXQGHULQJFORWKHV No fabric softener was used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of fabric softener Drying dirty items with the manufacturer's instructions. ...attract lint 6HHVXJJHVWLRQVLQWKLVVHFWLRQXQGHUStatic occurs. Your dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even. Use proper washing procedures before drying. NOTE: Most electric dryers use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with clean ones Clothes were not completely ...
Installation Instructions
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UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. These hoses are manufactured and tested to remove all of the foam pieces around the legs. GE strongly recommends the use of new water supply hoses. Part Number WE25X20060 OR WE1M847 WE01X22395...
UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. These hoses are manufactured and tested to remove all of the foam pieces around the legs. GE strongly recommends the use of new water supply hoses. Part Number WE25X20060 OR WE1M847 WE01X22395...
Installation Instructions
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Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as a gas dryer. • The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during normal business hours. MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION • Installation must be vented to provide adequate clearance for electrical connection information. POWER CORDS: GE strongly recommends the use sheet metal screws or other...
Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as a gas dryer. • The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during normal business hours. MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION • Installation must be vented to provide adequate clearance for electrical connection information. POWER CORDS: GE strongly recommends the use sheet metal screws or other...
Installation Instructions
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... UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed) Pipe compound or PTFE tape Gloves Flexible gas line connector Soap solution for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 10" Adjustable wrenches (2) Flat-blade screwdriver 8" Pipe wrench ...; Duct tape Gas pipe adapters (2), elbow and pipe plug Turn the dryer's gas shut-off Valve Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material. 5 Shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for leak detection ...
... UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed) Pipe compound or PTFE tape Gloves Flexible gas line connector Soap solution for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 10" Adjustable wrenches (2) Flat-blade screwdriver 8" Pipe wrench ...; Duct tape Gas pipe adapters (2), elbow and pipe plug Turn the dryer's gas shut-off Valve Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material. 5 Shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for leak detection ...
Installation Instructions
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... assembly for use PTFE tape. • Connect flexible metal connector to the dryer. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for each 1000 ft. The length of 4 percent for electric dryers) (cont.) GAS REQUIREMENTS WARNING - Explosion Hazard • Use a new CSA International approved flexible gas supply line. For operation at elevations above sea level. • Installation must...
... assembly for use PTFE tape. • Connect flexible metal connector to the dryer. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for each 1000 ft. The length of 4 percent for electric dryers) (cont.) GAS REQUIREMENTS WARNING - Explosion Hazard • Use a new CSA International approved flexible gas supply line. For operation at elevations above sea level. • Installation must...
Installation Instructions
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...to the plugged tapping. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the dryer gas inlet to prevent twisting the inlet. Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the dryer gas line shut-off valve. 7 Apply pipe compound to the end of the adapter and plugged ...adjustable wrenches. IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely hold on to the adapter and dryer gas inlet C Tighten the flexible gas line connection, using two adjustable wrenches. F Open the gas shut-off valve for Checking Gas Inlet Pressure Items not supplied 3/8" NPT Shut-Off Valve Pipe size at the end of...
...to the plugged tapping. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the dryer gas inlet to prevent twisting the inlet. Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the dryer gas line shut-off valve. 7 Apply pipe compound to the end of the adapter and plugged ...adjustable wrenches. IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely hold on to the adapter and dryer gas inlet C Tighten the flexible gas line connection, using two adjustable wrenches. F Open the gas shut-off valve for Checking Gas Inlet Pressure Items not supplied 3/8" NPT Shut-Off Valve Pipe size at the end of...
Installation Instructions
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...DO NOT remove ground prong. Ensure proper ground exists before use an adapter. Open Gas Valve ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS WARNING - Ground Screw 8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in death, fire ... NOT use an extension cord. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers) (cont.) TEST FOR LEAKS Never use an open flame to test for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent.
...DO NOT remove ground prong. Ensure proper ground exists before use an adapter. Open Gas Valve ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS WARNING - Ground Screw 8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in death, fire ... NOT use an extension cord. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers) (cont.) TEST FOR LEAKS Never use an open flame to test for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent.
Installation Instructions
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.... metal duct (recommended) 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. Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (Skip for gas dryers and if your dryer already has a power cord attached) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Slip-joint pliers...
.... metal duct (recommended) 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. Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (Skip for gas dryers and if your dryer already has a power cord attached) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Slip-joint pliers...
Installation Instructions
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...INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS For direct wire connections: WARNING - Use a UL-listed strain relief. Replace the terminal block cover. If it will reduce the risk of least resistance for gas dryers and if your dryer already has a power cord attached...) ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS For electrical connections using a power cord: WARNING - Fire Hazard Use a new UL-...
...INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS For direct wire connections: WARNING - Use a UL-listed strain relief. Replace the terminal block cover. If it will reduce the risk of least resistance for gas dryers and if your dryer already has a power cord attached...) ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS For electrical connections using a power cord: WARNING - Fire Hazard Use a new UL-...
Installation Instructions
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...NOT install a screen in the exhaust length table. PM8X73 or WX8X73) may be used, then UL-LISTED flexible metal clothes dryer transition duct (GE parts - With the dryer in walls, ceilings, floors or other clamp. Secure the duct to the home exhaust vent using flexible metal (foil-type... Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to its permanent position, extend the duct to the wall without kinking and/or crushing the transition duct, maximizing drying performance. • Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ...
...NOT install a screen in the exhaust length table. PM8X73 or WX8X73) may be used, then UL-LISTED flexible metal clothes dryer transition duct (GE parts - With the dryer in walls, ceilings, floors or other clamp. Secure the duct to the home exhaust vent using flexible metal (foil-type... Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to its permanent position, extend the duct to the wall without kinking and/or crushing the transition duct, maximizing drying performance. • Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ...
Installation Instructions
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...Right (electric models only) Remove screw and save . Fixing hole TAB LOCATION Not for Gas and Electric models. Lift the tab to the blower housing. Wear gloves and arm guards. Remove the screw inside the dryer when inserting the duct. 15 Make sure that the shortened duct is aligned with cover... plate (Kit WE1M454). WARNING - Pull the duct out of the appliance base. ADDING A NEW DUCT Fixing hole Portion "A" Right Right (electric models only) or left of cabinet for gas BEND TAB ...
...Right (electric models only) Remove screw and save . Fixing hole TAB LOCATION Not for Gas and Electric models. Lift the tab to the blower housing. Wear gloves and arm guards. Remove the screw inside the dryer when inserting the duct. 15 Make sure that the shortened duct is aligned with cover... plate (Kit WE1M454). WARNING - Pull the duct out of the appliance base. ADDING A NEW DUCT Fixing hole Portion "A" Right Right (electric models only) or left of cabinet for gas BEND TAB ...