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- WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation
instructions.
• Clothes dryer installation
must be performed
by a qualified
installer.
• Install the clothes dryer according
to these instructions
and in accordance
with local codes.
• This dryer must be exhausted
to the outdoors.
• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the outdoors.
• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting
materials. If fiexible metal (semi-rigid
or foil-type) duct is installed,
it must be UL listed and installed
in accordance
with these instructions
and local codes. Flexible venting
materials
are
known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions
will obstruct
dryer airfiow and increase the risk of fire.
• Do not install or store this appliance
in any location where it could be exposed to water and or weather.
• Save these instructions.
(Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions
with the customer).
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions
completel£1 and carefullg.
•
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 Owner's Manual for future
reference.
• Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door.
• Service information
and the wiring diagram
are located in the control
console.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Close supervision
of children
is
necessary when the appliance
is used near children.
• Install the dryer where the temperature
is above 50°F for satisfactory
operation
of the dryer control system.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
Tools and Materials
You Need
[]Slip joint pliers
[]Screwdrivers (slotted or phillips heod).
nChoins (×2).
[] 2" x 4" studs.
[]Wall hooks.
[] Two 3/4" UL recognized strain relief if the
power supply is from mdirect wire.
[] Two dryer power cord kit UL listed, rated
120/240V, 30A with 3 or 4 prongs if the power
supply is from o wall receptacle.
[]4" diameter rigid metal duct, duct clamps,
elbows and exhaust hood.
[] Basic safety protection such mssafety goggles,
gloves and arm protection are recommended.
Minimum
Clearance
Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
- Clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening
are: 0 in. both sides and i in. rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for operation and service.
Preparing
the Installation
Site and Unpacking
the Dryer
1. Prepare the area and exhaust for installation
of new dryer.
2. Check to be sure the existing external
exhaust is clean and meets attached
installation
specifications.
3. Using the four shipping carton corner posts as padding (two on each side), carefully
lay the dryer on its left side and
remove foam shipping pad.
4. Return the dryer to an upright
position.
5. Hove the dryer to the desired location.
iCAUTION:
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,STACKED UNITS MUST
i
I
BE FASTENED SECURELY TO WALL.
I
Dryers installed
in garages (if allowed
by local codes) must be elevated
18
inches (46cm) above the floor.
-ttLWARN ING
Personal Injury Hazard
Because of its weight and size, more than one person is required
to lift, tilt or move the washer/dryer.
Failure to do so may result in
personal injury.
STEP 1 - Attach two chains using Phillips head screws to each end of
upper unit cabinet.
STEP2 - Locate two wall studs behind desired operating location of stacked
units.
NOTE:For wall studs not appropriately spaced, see section for Alternate
Method for Installation of Wall Hooks.
STEP3 - Screw two wall hooks into two wall studs (same height as chain
connections on cabinet of upper unit). Both chains should pull straight
back to wall studs or angle outward. NEITHERchain should angle inward.
NOTE: T he final construction must withstand a pull of 200 Ibs.
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VIEW
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Summary of Contents for GE DDC4400T4WH
- Page 1 - WARNING RISK OF FIRE • To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions. • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with local codes.
- Page 2 Installation Instructions ;IDE VIEW STEP 4 - Connect both dryers to power supply. (See ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION section of this instruction.) STEP 5 - Connect both dryers to external exhaust. (See EXHAUST INFORMATION section of this instruction.) STEP 6 - Hook both chains from upper unit to appropriate wall hooks taking up any slack.
- Page 3 Installation Instructions CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE CONNECTION • Remove the cover near the power cord entry hole. REMOVE GROUND STRAP AND DISCARD KEEP GREEN GROUND SCREW strain relief • Install 3/4" UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry bracket hole.
- Page 4 Installation Instructions TURNS OTHERTHAN 90° EXHAUST INFORMATION (continued) • One turn of 450 or less may be ignored. EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST • Two 450 turns should be treated as one 900 turn. HOOD OR WALL CAP • Each turn over 450 should be treated as one 900 turn. •...