GE DBVH520EJWW Installation Instructions
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Installation Instructions Electric Dryer 09 Questions or Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US) or Visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com (US) PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS (comes with individual installation instructions) Three models available: - SBSD227F - SBSD107H - SBSD137H BEFORE YOU BEGIN - GE DBVH520EJWW | Installation Instructions - Page 2
installation and service. 1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW DRYER 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer. This will allow better access when installing dryer POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH CLOSED LOOP OR - GE DBVH520EJWW | Installation Instructions - Page 3
Installation Instructions 1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box. 2. Be sure the dryer MINIMUM COPPER CONDUCTORS OR 120/240V 30A POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH CLOSED LOOP OR SPADE TERMINALS WITH UPTURNED - GE DBVH520EJWW | Installation Instructions - Page 4
home exhaust duct. • Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust duct. It must be installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of this manual. • Do not terminate - GE DBVH520EJWW | Installation Instructions - Page 5
metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WX08X10077). • Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other enclosed spaces. • Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet (2.4m). • For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer and the wall is highly - GE DBVH520EJWW | Installation Instructions - Page 6
Installation Instructions 9 DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR BOTTOM CABINET WARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL about 45¼ using a flat blade screwdriver. • Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer internal duct and - GE DBVH520EJWW | Installation Instructions - Page 7
and ducts to complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening with a plate (Kit WE1M454) available from your local service provider. Place dryer in final location. WARNING - NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE. DOOR PARTS Hinge Assembly Hinge Cover Plastic Cover TO REGISTER YOUR - GE DBVH520EJWW | Installation Instructions - Page 8
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU START 1. Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet. 4. Lay the door down on a soft protected flat surface so that the inner part from the bottom to the top. Make sure the door is supported while removing the screws. Remove the four screws. 2 #8 Machine - GE DBVH520EJWW | Installation Instructions - Page 9
Installation Instructions REMOVE HINGE IMPORTANT: Note the location of the hinge (left or right) before removing. 8. With the door frame part of 12. Loosely fasten the hinge assembly to the edge using 2 machine screws (#8). 9. Remove the 2 nuts, washers, and the 2 machine screws (#8). 13. Hold the - GE DBVH520EJWW | Installation Instructions - Page 10
Installation Instructions REINSTALL NUTS AND HINGE COVER 14. Place the door on its edge. Assemble the 2 machine screws (#8), washers, and nuts. Tighten using a wrench and screwdriver. REASSEMBLE and the inner door. Make sure that the handle part of the outer door is opposite the hinge as shown. 10 - GE DBVH520EJWW | Installation Instructions - Page 11
on the opposite side. 11 SERVICING WARNING - LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTING WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION AFTER SERVICING/INSTALLATION. For replacement parts and other information, refer to Owner's Manual for servicing phone numbers. 11 - GE DBVH520EJWW | Installation Instructions - Page 12
ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS 27" 27" 31 1/8" 1 5/8" 41 1/2" 4 1/2" 30 5/8" 11 3/4" 53 5/8" 40 1/4" 39 1/8" 17" 13 3/8" 11 3/4" 12
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Questions or Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US)
or
Visit our Web site at:
www.GEAppliances.com (US)
Installation
Instructions
Electric Dryer
09
Step 1
Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of New
Dryer (see section 1).
Step 2
Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Step 3
Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 4
Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 5
Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Step 6
Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Step 7
Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
Step 8
Check the Operation of the Power Supply and
Venting.
Step 9
Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.
500A436P009_Rev0
Pub # 31-16228
PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS
(comes with individual installation instructions)
Three models available:
- SBSD227F
- SBSD137H
- SBSD107H
NOTE:
Installation and service of this dryer
requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
It is your responsibility to contact a qualified
installer to make the electrical connections.
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
- Be sure to leave these instructions with
the customer.
•
Note to Customer
- Keep these instructions with your Use
and Care Book for future reference.
•
Before the old dryer is removed from service or 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 super-
vision of children is necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
•
Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for
satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
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.
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
LEVEL
- RISK OF FIRE
WARNING
•
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
•
Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
•
Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance
with local codes.
•
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
•
Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the
outdoors.
•
Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be
exposed to water and or weather.
•
Save these instructions.
(Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with
the customer).
•
DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials.
If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL listed
and installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting The
Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of this manual.
Flexible venting materials
are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint.
These conditions will
obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.