Installation Instructions (USA only)
MODELS DSKS433 & DSKS333 MUST BE INSTALLED WITH CONTROL PANEL AT BOTTOM TO OPERATE ADEQUATELY.
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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 -
instructions with the customer.
• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with
your Owner's Manual for future reference.
discarded, remove the dryer door.
• 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.
for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Slip Joint
Pliers
DETERMINE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR DRYER MODEL
• The electrical installation must conform to the national and local codes.
208V AND 240V MODELS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR 120V INSTALLATION.
STACKING KITS FOR DRYERS
(Comes with individual Installation Instructions)
Over washer
- Use Wall Mount Kit WMK-35 or
- Stack Rack DSDR24 or
- Stack Rack DSR-24 or
- Stack Bracket Kit GFA24MIDV
(Residential use only) or
- Stack and Feet Bracket Kit GFARVKITV
(Recreational Vehicle/Mobile Home
use only)
For alcove and closet depth and width
Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com
or by phone at 877.959.8688.
UNPACKING AND PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer.
Remove the literature and accessories bag from the dryer drum. Place the literature in a convenient place.
Using foam pads from dryer carton, turn dryer upside down as shown.
Install knobs. For location, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Dryer is now ready to be mounted above washer using accessory kit.
Remove the foam shipping pads from under dryer.
Move the dryer to the desired location.
Follow the steps in the following pages to connect the dryer to the external exhaust and power supply.
Printed in Mexico
WARNING
- Risk of Fire
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
installation instructions.
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 the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes
dryer to the outdoors.
installed, it must be UL listed and installed in accordance with
the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent"
on page 4 of this manual. Flexible venting materials are known
to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions
• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where
it could be exposed to water and or weather.
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4" dia. metal duct
4" dia. flexible metal
4" dia. flexible metal
4" Duct clamps
Aluminum foil
4" spring
tape
relief
Exhaust
hood
Safety
4" dia.
glasses
metal
elbow
Gloves
Appliance power
cord kit
Identify the plug type
as per the house
receptacle before
purchasing line cord.
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Rev 1
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