EXHAUSTING DRYER (cont.)
SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING (cont.)
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.
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.
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF
CABINET
Plate
(Kit WE49X22606)
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.
NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT
THE PLATE. (Kit WE49X22606)
Installation Instructions
DUCT
TAPE
Duct tape
FINAL SETUP
LEVEL THE DRYER
1
Stand the
dryer upright
near the final
location and
adjust the
leveling legs
at the corners
to ensure
Raise
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.
PLUG DRYER IN
2
DRYER START-UP
3
Press the Power 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 Power. Otherwise, the display
will not come on. The dryer is now ready for use.
WARNING
Disconnect power supply before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical
shock.
WARNING
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, main electronic board,
igniter, thermostats, flame detector or mica heater.
15
Lower
Anti-Tip Legs
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
(appearance will vary)
- Electrical Shock Hazard
- Shock Hazard