Installation Instructions

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
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• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
installation instructions.
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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.
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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
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• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where
it could be exposed to water and or weather.
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DETERMINE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR DRYER MODEL
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• The electrical installation must conform to the national and local codes.
208V AND 240V MODELS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR 120V INSTALLATION.
Installation Instructions (USA only)
MODELS DSKS433 & DSKS333 MUST BE INSTALLED WITH CONTROL PANEL AT BOTTOM TO OPERATE ADEQUATELY.
UNPACKING AND PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer.
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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.
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.
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instructions with the customer.
• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with
your Owner’s Manual for future reference.
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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.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above
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system.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
FLAT BLADE AND PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
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GLOVES
SAFETY
GLASSES
DRYER POWER
CORD KIT
(NOT PROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
4" DUCT
CLAMPS (2)
OR
4" SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
EXHAUST
HOOD
3/4" STRAIN
RELIEF
UL RECOGNIZED
4" DIA. METAL
ELBOW
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.)
DUCT TAPE
UL RATED
120/240V,30A
WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE PLUG
TYPE AS PER THE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINE CORD.
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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
 For alcove and closet depth and width
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 All stacking kits are available from
your local sales outlet.
Questions? Call: 800.GE.CARES
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or visit our web site at: www.GEAppliances.com
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