Installation Instructions
Ensure proper 
ground exists 
before use.
Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING DRYER (cont.)
SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING (cont.)
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF 
CABINET
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR 
EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF 
CABINET (cont.)
•  Apply duct tape as shown 
on the joint between the 
dryer internal duct and 
the elbow, and also the 
joint between the elbow 
and the side duct.
Use 4” rigid metal ducting 
only inside the dryer. Internal duct joints must be 
secured with tape, otherwise they may separate 
and cause a safety hazard.
DUCT
TAPE
ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST 
THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET
• Insert the elbow through the rear opening and 
connect it to the dryer internal duct.
•  Apply duct tape as 
shown on the joint 
between the dryer 
internal duct and the 
elbow, and also the 
joint between the elbow 
and the bottom duct.
Internal duct joints 
must be secured with tape; otherwise, they may 
separate and cause a safety hazard.
Duct tape
FINAL SETUP
 LEVEL THE DRYER
 PLUG DRYER IN
1
2
Press the Start button.
NOTE: If the dryer has been 
exposed to temperatures 
below freezing for an extended period of time, allow it to 
warm up before pressing Start. Otherwise, the display 
will not come on. The dryer is now ready for use.
3
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete 
the exhaust system. Cover back opening with the plate 
(Kit WE49X22606) which can be purchased from 
GEApplianceparts.com or a local service provider. 
Place dryer in final location.
Plate 
(Kit WE49X22606)
NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT 
THE PLATE. (Kit WE49X22606)
(appearance will vary)
Disconnect power supply before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical 
shock.
WARNING
- Shock Hazard
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded 
and may present a risk of electric shock only 
during servicing.
Service personnel – DO NOT contact the 
following parts while the appliance is energized: 
drum light, door switch, igniter, thermostats, flame 
detector or mica heater.
- Electrical Shock Hazard
WARNING
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Stand the 
dryer upright 
near the 
final location 
and adjust 
the leveling 
legs at the 
corners to 
ensure the 
dryer is level 
side-to-side 
and front-to-back. Then, adjust the two anti-tip 
legs at the front inner corners, taking care that 
they are touching the floor to avoid unit tip over. 
The installation is not complete until this process 
is finished.
Lower
Raise
Anti-Tip Legs
 DRYER START-UP










