Installation
Instructions
STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER(if desired)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions
completely
and carefully.
. IMPORTANT- Save t hese i nstructions
for
local electrical
inspector's
use.
, IMPORTANT-Observe
all governing
codes and ordinances.
, Note to Installer-
Be sure to leave these
instructions
with the Consumer.
, Note to Consumer
- Keep these instructions
for
future reference.
, Service must be performed
by a qualified
installer.
, Proper installation
is the responsibility
of the
installer.
, Disconnect
power before installing. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury or death.
I-_1-
Excessive Weight
Hazard
Use two or more people to install dryer.
Failure to do so may result in back or other injury.
Avoid Tipping and Rupture of Utility Services.
Dryer must be securely attached
to the washer.
DO NOT place the washer on top of the dryer.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury/
death or property damage.
Mobile Home or Manufactured
Home Installation
- Stacking of a gas dryer is not permitted
in a
mobile home or manufactured
home.
MINIMUM
CLEARANCE OTHER THAN
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance
to combustible
surfaces and
for air opening are: 0" both sides, 3" front/rear
and
1" top. Consideration
must be given to provide
adequate
clearance
for installation
and service.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
, Your dryer is approved
for installation
in an
alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the dryer
back.
, The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See
the EXHAUSTING THE DRYERsection.
, Minimum
clearance
between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0" either side
3" front and rear
1" top
, Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 52".
, Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise
ventilated
and have at least 60 square inches
of open area equally distributed.
If the closet
contains
both a washer and a dryer, doors must
contain a minimum
of 120 square inches of open
area equally distributed.
, The closet should be vented to the outdoors
to
prevent gas pocketing
in case of gas in the supply
line.
, No other fuel-burning
appliance
shall be installed
in the same closet with the dryer (gas models
only).
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT
THE REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE
FROM THE WALL IS 5.5 INCHES.
GE STACK KIT:
Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, 24 hours a day or by
phone at 800.525.2002 during normal businesshours.
Part Number
Accessory
GEFLSTACK
Complete StackKit
36