GE GTUP240EMWW - Manuel (Page 7)

Installation Instructions
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4 EXHAUST CONNECTION
LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE.
2 LEVELING LEGS
LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK.
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
4" METAL DUCT CUT
TO PROPER LENGTH
EXTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
For straight line installation, connect
the dryer exhaust to the external
exhaust hood using duct tape or
clamp.
5 LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR APPLIANCE
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
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the appliance into position. It is important not to damage the
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location. Damaged legs can increase appliance vibration. It
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Note: Do not use washer cover to lift the unit.
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ground. Gently set the appliance back down to allow the
rear legs to self adjust.
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of back part of the washer lid and check it side to side,
then check front to back. Screw the front leveling legs up
or down to ensure the appliance is resting solid on all four
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lock nuts on each leg up toward the base of the unit and
snug with a wrench.
Note: Keep the leg extension at minimum to prevent excessive
vibration. The farther out legs are extended, the more the unit
will vibrate.
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NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND COLLAPSING
WARNING -
TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
• This appliance must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust
duct.
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home exhaust duct. It must be installed in accordance
with the instructions found in “Connecting The Dryer
To House Vent” on page 8 of this manual.
• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling,
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or in any other concealed space of a building. The
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• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with
a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease
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length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint,
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• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
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• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that
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• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust
system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust system shall
be inspected and cleaned at least once a year.
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 6 TO
EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR
BOTTOM OF THE CABINET.