GE 500A280P012 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
Dryer must be levelled and rest firmly on the floor.
SPECIAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoor. See
EXHAUST INFORMATION section.
Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces are:
0 mm (0”) either side
76 mm (3”) front and rear
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
cabinets, ceilings, etc. is 132 cm (52”).
NOTE: CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO
INSTALLING AND SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.
Closet door must be louvered or otherwise ventilated
and must contain a minimum of 387 cm
2
(60 in
2
) of
open area equally distributed. If this closet contains
both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a
minimum of 774 cm
2
(120 in
2
) of open area equally
distributed.
If yours is a gas dryer, the closet should be vented to
the outdoors to prevent gas pocketing in case of a gas
leak in the supply line.
No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in
the same closet with the dryer.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES OTHER THAN
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS.
Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces and for
air opening:
0 clearance both sides and 25 mm (1”) rear.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
The dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors with the
termination securely fastened to the mobile home
structure. (See EXHAUST INFORMATION section.)
The exhaust MUST NOT be terminated beneath the
mobile home.
The exhaust MUST NOT be connected to any other
duct, vent and chimney.
Provisions must be made for the introduction of
outside air into the dryer room. The free air opening
shall not be less than 160 cm
2
(25 in
2
).
The exhaust duct material MUST BE METAL.
Do not connect the exhaust duct with sheet metal
screws or other fastening devices which extend to the
interior of the duct.
The dryer must be attached to the floor following
instructions available from the dealer.
Installation must comply with the current CAN/CSA
Z240 MH series Mobile Home Installation Codes.
NOTE: CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO
INSTALLING AND SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.
LEVELING THE DRYER
Adjust all 4 leveling legs to match washer height. Dryer
MUST BE LEVEL and rest firmly on all 4 leveling
legs.
If yours is a gas dryer, also adjust the two stabilizing
legs to contact the floor.
DUCT LENGTH
For maximum performance, refer to table for maximum allowable length of exhaust system (Exhaust section).
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
CAUTION: NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
Note: If the electrical power supply provided does not meet the specifications listed below, call a licensed electrician.
FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS, POWER SUPPLY...
1. Must be of 120/240 volts or 120/208 volts, 60 Hz
circuit with wall receptacle as
shown beside.
2. Must be protected with 30A
FUSES OR BREAKERS.
3. Must be WELL GROUNDED.
4. Must CONFORM TO LOCAL
CODES.
FOR GAS DRYERS, POWER SUPPLY...
1. Must be of 120 volts, 60 Hz
circuit with wall receptacle as
shown beside.
2. Must be protected with 15 or
20A FUSES OR BREAKER.
3. Must be WELL GROUNDED.
4. Installation must be in accordance
with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical code
part 1 and/or local codes.
4 LEVELING
LEGS
TWO STABILIZING LEGS
(GAS DRYERS ONLY)
SIDE
VIEW