GE PTDS650GMWT installation instructions

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 qualied installer.

• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with local

codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must comply with National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,

CSA B149.1.

• California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the

state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses

to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can

cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,

formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas

or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure

to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the

outdoors.

• 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 exible plastic ducting materials. If exible 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 6 of this

manual. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap

lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airow and increase the risk of re.

• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed to water

and or weather.

• Dryers installed in residential garages must be elevated 18” (46 cm) above the oor.

• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the

customer).

In the state of Massachusetts, installation must be performed by a qualiedor

licensed contractor, plumber, or gastter qualied or licensed by the state.

InstallationInstructionsGas Dryer06Questions 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.

•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 Use and Care Book for future

reference.

• Before the old dryer is removed from service or

discarded, remove the dryer door.

• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten

the outlet walls if they are bent.

• 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.

LEVEL

8" PIPE WRENCH

10" ADJUS TABLE WRENCHES

(x2)

TOOLS YOU

WILL NEED

SLIP JOINT PLIERS FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

M ATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

EXHAUST HOOD

FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR

SOAP SOLUTION

FOR LEAK DETECTION

PIPE

COMPOUND

DUCT TAPE

GLOVES

SAFETY GLASSES

4" DIAM METAL ELBOW

4" DUCT CLAMPS

4" SPRING CLAMPS

(x2)

4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)

UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT

(IF NEEDED)

KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)

4" DIA. METAL DUCT

(RECOMMENDED)

4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)

UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT

(IF NEEDED.)

234D1113P002 31-16225-1 07/08/10 GE

Step 1 Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).

Step 2 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of

New Dryer (see section 1).

Step 3 Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust

is Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached

Installation Specications (see section 6).

Step 4 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).

Step 5 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.

Step 6 Level Your Dryer (see section 8).

Step 7 Connect the Gas Supply (see section 3) and check

for leaks (see section 4).

Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7).

Step 9 Connect the Power Supply (see section 5).

Step 10 Check the Operation of the Power Supply, Gas

Connections, and Venting.

Step 11 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 9.

For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10.

For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.