EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Remove and discard existing plastic or
metal foil duct and replace with UL-listed
duct.
• Remove any lint from the wall exhaust
opening.
Internal
Duct
Opening
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
We recommend that you install your
dryer before installing your washer. This
will permit direct access for easier exhaust
connection.
Slide the end of the exhaust duct underneath
the clips on the back of the dryer and secure
with duct tape or a hose clamp.
Duct
NOTE: We strongly recommend using rigid
metal exhaust duct.
• For straight-line installation, connect the
dryer exhaust to the wall using duct tape.
Installation Instructions
Wall
Check that
exhaust hood
damper opens
and closes freely.
Clip
Wall Side
Dryer
Side
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION
TO MINIMIZE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE
Using duct elbows will prevent duct kinking
and collapsing.
Transition
Ducting
DRYER EXHAUST TO SIDE OR
BOTTOM OF CABINET
If you wish to exhaust your dryer to the side
or bottom of the cabinet, order exhaust kit
14-A003, available from your GE supplier.
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