GE DSKS333, DSKS433 Alternate Exhaust Directions, Exhaust Information, Exhaust Connection

EXHAUST INFORMATION

WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE UNITED

STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER

IS 4 IN (102mm). 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.

•Reduce the dryer life.

•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.

Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.

The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of bends 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. The maximum duct length for rigid metal duct is shown in the table on the next page.

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.

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 90º

•One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.

•Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn.

•Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º 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 toward the outdoors ½ 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.

EXHAUST CONNECTION

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:

•This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

•Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.

•Use only 4” rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (semi- rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust duct. It must be installed in accordance with the instructions found in “Connecting The Dryer To House Vent” on page 4 of this manual.

•Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, gas vent, crawl space, attic, under an enclosed floor, or in any other concealed space of a building. The accumulated lint could create a fire hazard.

•Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease and lint creates a potential fire hazard.

•Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating a poten- tial fire hazard.

•Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This will cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire hazard.

•Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.

•Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.

•Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust system shall be inspected and cleaned at least once a year.

ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

IF YOUR DRYER COMES WITH REAR
EXHAUST, TO CHANGE TO SIDE OR				152 mm
DOWN EXHAUST:
				6”
Remove access panel at back of dryer to gain		Left knockout
access to internal ducts.
Disconnect duct exhaust from blower housing		Blower			203 mm
(remove tape securing duct).
	dryer				(8”)
FOR SIDE EXHAUST:
Remove desired knockout plate (either right or	of
	Front
left side).					Bottom
Cut a 115 mm (4 ½”) length of 100 mm (4”) dia					knockout
rigid duct as shown (remove burrs from cut
edge).		Right knockout
Attach this extension duct to blower housing duct.					89 mm
Attach a 90° elbow facing desired opening.					(3½”)
Attach a section of 100 mm (4”) dia, rigid duct to		295 mm	(11½”)		For Rear Exhaust
elbow to protrude through side of cabinet.		115 mm	(4½”)
Seal all joints with duct tape.					For Side Exhaust
Reinstall rear acces panel.

IF YOUR DRYER COMES WITH TOP EXHAUSTING, TO CHANGE TO SIDE OR REAR EXHAUST:

Remove rear access panel.

Disconnect retaining plate & 90° elbow by removing mounting screw from the chassis & remove tape securing elbow to blower hounsing.

Remove cover plate from rear access panel and place over top exhaust opening.

FOR SIDE EXHAUST:

Remove desired knockout plate (either right or left side).

Cut a 115 mm (4 ½ “) lenght of 100 mm (4”) dia, rigid duct as shown (remove burrs from cut edge).

Attach this extension duct to blower housing duct. Attach the 90° elbow facing desired opening. Attach a section of 100 mm (4”) dia, rigid duct to elbow to protude thru side of cabinet.

Seal all joints with duct tape. Reinstall rear access panel.

FOR BOTTOM EXHAUST:

Remove cover plate at bottom of dryer. Install a 90° elbow.

Seal all joints with duct tape. Reinstall rear access panel.

Place cover plate (removed from bottom of dryer) over rear exhaust opening.

		Rigid	FOR REAR EXHAUST:
		Metallic
			Cut a 295 mm (11 ½ “) length of 100 mm (4”) dia, rigid
	Cut Here	Ducting
			duct as shown (remove burrs from cutting edge).
EXTENSION DUCT			Attach this extension duct to blower housing.
			Seal all joints with duct tape.

It is importat to replace the ground clip after	Reinstall near access panel.
cutting the exhaust duct, (on rear exhaust model).

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