GE Profile DPSB619ED Electric Dryer
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1. Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A TAB LOCATION BEND TAB UP 45 Through the rear opening locate the tab in the middle of the appliance base Lift the tab to about 45 using a flat blade screwdriver ADDING NEW DUCT FIXING HOLE PORTION A RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE EXHAUST Reconnect the cut portion A of the duct to the blower housing Make sure that the shortened duct is aligned with the tab in the base Use the screw saved previously to secure the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET e 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 CAUTION Be sure not to pull or damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct EXHAUST CAN BE ADDED TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE e Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer internal duct and the elbow DUCT TAPE CAUTION Internal duct joints must be secured with tape otherwise they may separate and cause a safety hazard Installation Instructions ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST CHANGING DIRECTION OF THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET DOOR OPENING e Insert the elbow through the rear opening and connect it to a deep Ae aL me the dryer internal duct om bottom screws from each hinge on the dryer face Insert Apply du2. 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 Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral center terminal of block and to green ground screw on cabinet rear Tighten all terminal block screws 3 completely 7 Properly secure power cord to strain relief 8 Reinstall the cover WARNING NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK 3 EXHAUST INFORMATION AR WARNING USE ONLY METAL 4 IN DUCT DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE Using exhaust longer than specified length will Increase the drying times and the energy cost e Reduce the dryer life e Accumulate lint creating a potential fire hazard The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by the warranty The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length 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 Both rigid and flexible metal duct are shown in the table below EXHAUST LENGTH RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH Exhaust Hood Types Use only for short run installations No of 902 Flexible Flexible Elbows Metal Metal Metal Metal 90 Feet 55 Feet 60 Feet 45 Feet 60 Feet 40 Feet 45 Feet 30 Feet 45 Feet 30 Feet 35 Feet 20 Feet 35 Feet 20 Feet 25 Feet 15 Feet 25 Feet 15 Feet 15 Feet 10 Feet
3. required time delay fuses or circuit breakers A four or three wire single phase 120 240V or 120 208V 60Hz 30 amp circuit is required Tf the electric supply does not meet the above specifications then call a licensed electrician GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal on the appliance CONNECTING DRYER USING 4 WIRE CONNECTION MUST BE USED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION NOTE Since January 1 1996 the National Electric Code requires that new constructions utilize a 4 wire connection to an electric dryer REMOVE GROUNDSTRAP AND DISCARD KEEP re N GROUND SCREW WIRE RELOCATE GREEN GROUND SCREW HERE White 3 4 UL HOT RECOGNIZED WIRE STRAIN RELIEF 4 10 AWG MINIMUM COPPER CONDUCTORS OR 120 240V 304 POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE WITH DRYERS amp PROVIDED WITH CLOSED LOOP OR SPADE TERMINALS WITH UPTURNED ENDS NOT SUPPLIED Installation Instructions 1 Turn off the circuit breaker s 30 amp or remove the dryer s circuit fuse at the electrical box Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back Remove and discard ground strap Keep the green ground screw for step 7 Install 3 4 in UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole B
4. Cover back opening with a plate Kit WE1M454 available from your local service provider Place dryer in final location Ah WARNING NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE Kit we1m454 TO REGISTER YOUR DRYER 11 SERVICING CALL TOLL FREE AX WARNING LABEL ALL WIRES 1 888 269 1192 PRIOR TO DISCONNECTING WHEN G SERVICING CONTROLS WIRING Prompt registration confirms your right to protection under the ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND terms of your warranty DANGEROUS OPERATION AFTER www GEAppliances com US SERVICING INSTALLATION For servicing phone numbers for replacement parts and For Questions on Installation Call 1 800 626 2003 US other information refer to Owner s Manual or visit our 500A187P037 2 01 ON Pub 31 15475 7 Web site Notes
5. Desired Location Connect the Power Supply see section 2 Connect the External Exhaust see section 4 Level Your Dryer see section 5 4 DIA FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT y FOR YOUR SAFETY 44 WARNING e Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 in diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors Never use plastic or other combustible easy to puncture ductwork e This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these instructions e Do not install or store appliance in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather e Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50 F for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system NOTE Installation and service of this dryer requires basic mechanical and electrical skills It is your responsibility to contact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED ODA 4 DIA METAL ELBOW EXHAUST HOOD SAFETY GLASSES 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 3 4 STRAIN RELIEF DUCT TAPE GLOVES ULRECOGNIZED Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supply and Venting Step 9 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be Noticed By the Owner For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 6 For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see sectio
6. FLEXIBLE EXHAUST DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST CRUSH FLEXIBLE EXHAUST EE AGAINST WALL INDOOR EXHAUSTING NOTE MOBILE HOME BEDROOM BATHROOM ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO THE OUTDOORS OTHER INSTALLATIONS If the installation makes it impossible to exhaust to the outdoors a 4 exhaust deflector WE25X278 must be installed A clearance of 8 is required between the rear of the dryer and the wall and the deflector should be pointing up NOTE EXHAUSTING TO THE OUTDOORS IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED EXHAUSTING INDOORS MAY CAUSE LINT ACCUMULATION AND MOISTURE DAMAGE INCLUDING MOLD AND MILDEW 6 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION e If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet it will be stated on a label on the dryer back The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors See the EXHAUST INFORMATION sections 3 amp 4 e Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces is 0 in either side 3 in front and rear e Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets ceiling etc is 52 in e Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 60 sq in of open area equally distributed If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq in of open area equally distributed 7 BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors See EXHAU
7. If using flexible metal duct please refer to page 5 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 exhaust air flow and should require little or no maintenance 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 If roof vents or louvered plenums are used they must be equivalent to a 4 in dampened wall cap in regard to resistance to air flow prevention of back drafts and maintenance required to prevent clogging 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 90 One turn of 45 or less may be ignored e Two 45 turns should be treated as one 90 turn Each turn over 45 should be treated as one 90 turn SEALING OF JOINTS All joints should be tight to avoid leaks The male end of each section of duct must point away from the dryer Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners that extend into the duct They will serve as a collection point for lint Duct joints can be made air and moisture tight by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape Horizontal runs should slope down tow
8. Installation Instructions Electric Dryer 37 Questions on Installation Call 1 800 GECARES US or Visit our Web site at www GEAppliances com US BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully e IMPORTANT Save these instructions for local inspector s use IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances e Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer e Note to Customer Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future reference e Exhausting the dryer to the outdoors is strongly recom mended to prevent large amounts of moisture from being blown into the room Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded remove the dryer door e 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 TOOLS YOU WILL NEED e D SLIP JOINT PLIERS DIA METAL DUCT RECOMMENDED FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER OR OP CLAMPS 2 4 SPRING CLAMPS 2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER IF NEEDED LEVEL Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of New Dryer see section 1 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is Clean see section 1 and Meets Attached Installation Specifications see section 3 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads see section 1 Move the Dryer to the
9. S USED IT MUST BE METAL NOT PLASTIC STANDARD REAR EXHAUST Vented above floor level ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION TO MINIMIZE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED NOTE ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND COLLAPSING LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR DRYER STAND THE DRYER UPRIGHT NEAR THE FINAL LOCATION AND ADJUST THE 4 LEVELING LEGS AT THE CORNERS TO ENSURE THAT THE DRYER IS LEVEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND FRONT TO REAR LEVEL FRONT TO BACK LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE 4 LEVELING LEGS Installation Instructions Indoor Exhausting USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS Tf rigid all metal duct cannot be used then flexible all metal ducting can be used but it will reduce the maximum recommended duct length In special installations when it is impossible to use only metal ducting then UL listed clothes dryer flexible metal transition duct may be used as transition venting between the dryer and wall connection only The use of this ducting will affect dry time If flexible transition duct is necessary the following directions must be followed e Use the Shortest Length Possible Stretch the Duct to Its Maximum Length to avoid kinks e Do Not Crush or Collapse the Duct e Never Use Transition Duct Inside the Wall or Inside the Dryer e Avoid Resting the Duct on Sharp Objects Venting Must Conform to Local Building Codes ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DO NOT SIT DRYER ON
10. ST INFORMATION section 3 amp 4 The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the NATIONAL ELECTRI CAL CODE ANSI NFPA NO 70 8 MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION Installation must conform to the MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION amp SAFETY STANDARD TITLE 24 PART 32 80 or when such standard is not applicable with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME ANSI NFPA NO 501B e The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure See EXHAUST INFORMATION section 3 amp 4 The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or manufactured home The vent duct material MUST BE METAL Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent See section 2 for electrical connection information Installation Instructions 9 DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT LEFT OR BOTTOM CABINET AX WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES REMOVE SCREW AND SAVE DESIRED KNOCKOUT ONE ONLY Detach and remove the bottom right or left side knockout as desired Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save Pull the duct out of the dryer FIXING HOLE
11. ard the outdoors 1 2 inch per foot INSULATION Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build up Installation Instructions EXHAUST CONNECTION AhwarninG TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY e Exhausting the dryer to the outdoors is strongly recom mended to prevent large amounts of moisture from being blown into the room e Use only metal duct e Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney any gas vent under an enclosed floor crawl space or into an attic The accumulated lint could create a fire hazard Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust system especially at turns Inspect and clean at least once a year e Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen exhaust A combination of lint and grease could create a fire hazard e Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR EXHAUSTING IF SPACE IS LIMITED USE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 9 TO EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR BOTTOM OF THE CABINET STANDARD REAR EXHAUST Vented at floor level FOR STRAIGHT LINE INSTALLATION CONNECT THE DRYER EXHAUST TO THE EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD USING DUCT TAPE OR CLAMP CORD NOT SUPPLIED WITH DRYER CUT THE METAL EXHAUST DUCT NOT SUPPLIED TO THE PROPER LENGTH NOTE WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID METAL EXHAUST DUCTING HOWEVER IF FLEXIBLE DUCTING I
12. ct tape on the joint between the dryer internal these screws about half way into the TOP holes for each duct and elbow as shown on page 6 hinge on the opposite side where you removed the filler plugs Apply firm pressure to get the screw started 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 Rotate the door 180 Insert the door on the opposite 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 step 1 Remove the remaining screws from the side of the opening from which the door was removed With these screws secure each hinge at the bottom Tighten the two top screws on each hinge Reinsert the plastic plugs on CAUTION the side from which the door was removed Internal duct joints must be secured with tape LOOSEN THE TOP otherwise they may separate and cause a REMOVE THE SCREWS FROM safety hazard BOTTOM SCREW EACH HINGE ON FROM EACH HINGE THE DRYER FACE ON THE DRYER HALF WAY ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR FACE OF CABINET SIDES AND BOTTOM EXHAUST MOVE THE DOOR IN AND DOWN UNTIL THE TOP HINGE O ONO AND THE BOTTOM HINGE ARE TIGHTEN THE TWO TOP RESTING ON THE TOPSCREWS COT iO ACH INGE PLATE KIT WE1M454 Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the exhaust system
13. n 7 For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 8 For side or bottom exhaust see section 9 Installation Instructions Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are 0 in clearance both sides and 1 in rear Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service TI PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW DRYER PA EXTERNAL DUCT OPENING DUCT TAPE OR DUCT CLAMP 4 METAL DUCT DUCT TAPE OR DUCT CLAMP TIP Install your dryer before installing your washer This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST OPENING INTERNAL DUCT OPENING __ CHECK THAT EXHAUST HOOD DAMPER OPENS AND CLOSES FREELY TILT THE DRYER SIDEWAYS AND REMOVE THE FOAM SHIPPING PADS BY PULLING AT THE SIDES AND BREAKING THEM AWAY FROM THE DRYER LEGS BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL OF THE FOAM PIECES AROUND THE LEGS 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION AX WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY e DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRI CAL CODE ANSI NFPA NO 70 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit protected by the
14. ring power cord through strain relief 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 7 Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw hole above strain relief bracket Tighten all terminal block screws 3 completely 8 Properly secure power cord to strain relief 9 Reinstall the cover AB WARNING NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTING DRYER USING 3 WIRE CONNECTION IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODE INSTALL EXTERNAL GROUND NOT PROVIDED TO GROUNDED METAL COLD WATER PIPE OR GREEN GROUND OTHER ESTABLISHED GROUND GrSUND STRAP DETERMINED BY A QUALIFIED screw ELECTRICIAN STRAIN RELIEF BRACKET 3 4 UL RECOGNIZED STRAIN RELIEF NEUTRAL White HOT WIRE 3 10 AWG MINIMUM COPPER CONDUCTORS OR 120 240V 30A POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE WITH DRYERS amp PROVIDED WITH CLOSED LOOP OR SPADE TERMINALS WITH UPTURNED ENDS NOT SUPPLIED 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 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 strain relief Connect power cord as follows A Connect the 2 hot lines to the
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