Installation Instructions

12DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR BOTTOM CABINET

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.

REMOVE 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.

Note: Only 4” round rigid metal ducting allowed inside

dryer.

FIXING HOLE

 

B

A

 

 

9"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.

TAB LOCATION

BEND TAB

UP 45 o

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

ADDING NEW DUCT

FIXING

HOLE

PORTION "A"

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 SIDE OF CABINET

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.

DUCT

TAPE

Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer internal duct and the elbow.

TAPE CAUTION:

Internal duct joints must be secured with tape, otherwise they may separate and cause a safety hazard.

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GE PTDS650GMWT Dryer Exhaust to RIGHT, Left or Bottom Cabinet, TAB Location, Adding NEW Duct, Bend TAB