Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER
(Skip for gas dryers and if your dryer already has a power cord attached)
Before making the electrical connection, turn off
the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit
fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer
cord is unplugged from the wall.
NEVER LEAVE
THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL
BLOCK.
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
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4” dia. metal elbow
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3/4” Strain relief
(UL recognized)
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4” Duct clamps (2) or
4” spring clamps (2)
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Safety glasses
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4” dia. metal duct
(recommended)
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Gloves
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Exhaust hood
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Duct tape
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
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Slip-joint pliers
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Flat-blade
screwdriver
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1/4” Nutdriver
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Level
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4” dia., UL-listed
flexible metal duct
(if needed)
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Appliance power cord
kit (not provided with
appliance)
UL rated 120/240V,
30A with 3 or 4 prongs.
Identify the plug type
as per the house
receptacle before
purchasing line cord.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION LOCATION
POWER CORDS
We strongly recommend the use of factory specified
parts. Select the power cord to fit your installation
requirements.
Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com, 24 hours
a day or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal
business hours.
Part Number Type Length Amperage
WX9X2 3-Prong 4 Feet 30
WX9X3 3-Prong 5 Feet 30
WX9X4 3-Prong 6 Feet 30
WX9X18 4-Prong 4 Feet 30
WX9X19 4-Prong 5 Feet 30
WX9X20 4-Prong 6 Feet 30
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Phillips
screwdriver
24” MODELS
27” MODELS
TERMINAL
BLOCK