GE DSKS333 installation instructions Determine Electrical Requirements for Your Dryer Model

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (USA only)

MODELS DSKS433 AND DSKS333 MUST BE INSTALLED WITH CONTROL PANEL AT BOTTOM IN ORDER TO OPERATE ADEQUATELY.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT- Save these instruc- tions for local inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT- Observe all govern- ingcodes and ordinances.

Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instruc- tions with the customer.

Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book 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.

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 flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 4 of this manual. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow 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).

DETERMINE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR DRYER MODEL

This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit of proper voltage and frequency as specified on Rating Plate (located inside dryer door) with no other appliances or fixtures attached.

EXCEPTION:

A 120V receptacle is located on the back on the dryer and is available only for use with a washer that is affixed to the dryer with a WDF-85 kit. It may not be used for any other appliance or any conditions other than slated above (208 & 240V models only).

Branch circuit must be protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit brackers 208V or 240V installation - 30 amps 120V installation 15 or 20 amps.

The electrical installation must conform to the national and local codes.

208V AND 240V MODELS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR120 V INSTALLATION.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

SLIP JOINT PLIERS FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

STACKING KITS FOR DRYERS

(comes with individual installation instructions)

Over washer

-Use Wall Mount Kit WMK-35 or

-Stack Rack DSDR24 or

-Stack Rack DSR-24

For alcove and closet depth and width requirements see specific kit instructions

All stacking kits are available from your local sales outlet.

4" DIA. METAL DUCT

 

4" DIA. METAL

4" DUCT

ELBOW

(RECOMMENDED)

 

CLAMPS (2)

SAFETY

 

OR

GLASSES

4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)

4" SPRING

 

UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT

CLAMPS (2)

EXHAUST

(IF NEEDED)

 

KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)

 

HOOD

 

 

3/4" STRAIN

 

 

RELIEF

4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)

 

UL RECOGNIZED

UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT

DUCT TAPE

GLOVES

(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.

UNPACKING AND PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer.

Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean and meets attached installation specifications. Remove the literature and accesories bag from the dryer drum. Place the literature in a convenient place. Using foam pads from dryer carton, turn dryer upside down as shown.

Install knobs. For location, refer to “Use and Care” Book.

Dryer is now ready to be mounted above washer using accessory kit. Remove the foam shipping pads from under dryer.

Move the dryer to the desired location.

Follow the steps in the following pages to connect the dryer to the external exhaust and power supply.

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Contents Tools YOU will Need Materials YOU will Need Determine Electrical Requirements for Your Dryer ModelPower Supply Cord 3#10 Wire ReceptacleRear RearExhaust Information Alternate Exhaust DirectionsExhaust Connection Connecting the Dryer Alcove or Closet InstallationExhaust Length Calculation To House Vent