GE 500A280P012 Alternate Exhaust Directions, Recommended Maximum Length, Electric Dryers

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

EXHAUST

Table 1: RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

 

 

ELECTRIC DRYERS

 

 

GAS DRYERS

 

 

 

Weather Hood Type

 

 

Weather Hood Type

 

 

Recommended

Use only for short

Recommended

Use only for short

 

 

 

run installations

 

 

run installations

No. of 90˚

Rigid

Metallic

Rigid

Metallic

Rigid

Metallic

Rigid

Metallic

elbows

 

Flexible*

 

Flexible*

 

Flexible*

 

Flexible*

0

27.4 m (90 ft.)

16.8 m (55 ft.)

18.3 m (60 ft.)

13.7 m (45 ft.)

13.7 m (45 ft.)

9.1 m (30 ft.)

9.1 m (30 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

1

18.3 m (60 ft.)

12.2 m (40 ft.)

13.7 m (45 ft.)

9.1 m (30 ft.)

10.7 m (35 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

2

13.7 m (45 ft.)

9.1 m (30 ft.)

10.7 m ( 35 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

7.6 m (25 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

3

10.7 m (35 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

7.6 m (25 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

4

7.6 m (25 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

* Do not use non metallic flexible duct.

ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

This dryer comes ready for rear exhausting. If space is limited, use the following instructions to exhaust

directly from the side or bottom of the cabinet.

GAS DRYER CAN NOT BE EXHAUSTED DIRECTLY THROUGH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CABINET.

WARNING: Protect your hands and arms when working inside the cabinet.

Installation

Never use flexible duct inside dryer.

Detach and remove the desired knockout.

Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct end. Pull on the duct to remove it. Keep the screw for later.

Cut the duct as shown, 229 mm (9 inches). Keep portion A.

Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45˚ using a flat screwdriver.

Reconnect and secure the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower housing. Make sure that the fixing hole is aligned with the tab in the base. Use the reserved screw to secure the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base.

Use a standard and ajustable metal elbow and a metal straight duct to exhaust the dryer through the knockout choosen. Insert standard elbow and ducts through rear and side or bottom openings.

Use only 100 mm (4 inch) diameter rigid metallic duct.

Cover the opening at the back with the plate (Kit WE1M454) available from your Local Service Provider.

WARNING: Never leave the opening at the back

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without the plate.

Instructions

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Contents Use and Care Guide Help US Help YOU If YOU Need ServiceGAS Dryer Must be Exhausted to the Outdoors Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this appliance To Minimize the Possibility of a Fire HazardDryer-applied Fabric Softeners or Anti-static Conditioners To Minimize the Possibility of InjuryDo not Operate the Dryer Without the Lint Filter Place Tools Needed Reversible Door InstructionsInstallation Instructions Exhaust Recommended Maximum Length Alternate Exhaust DirectionsElectric Dryers Dryer must be levelled and rest firmly on the floor InstallationLeak Test Installation GAS DryerGAS Burner Orifice GAS SupplyOperating Your Dryer HOW to Sort Clothes HOW to Load the ClothesCare and Cleaning Suggested Fabric Drying Selections Accessories HOW to Operate Your DryerDrying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles About the Drying Center Available on Service personel Cleaning Lint from Your DryerProblem Possible Cause QUESTIONS? USE this Problem SolverTry one or more of these suggestions Camco Service Telephone Numbers Warranty