GE GTDL210GDWW Installation guide

Brand: GE

Model: GTDL210GDWW

Category: Electric laundry dryers

Type: Installation guide

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GE GTDL210GDWW is a gas dryer that offers efficient and convenient drying performance. With its advanced features, it provides various options to customize the drying cycle according to your needs. Here are some key capabilities of this dryer:

Flexible Installation: The dryer can be installed in different locations, including alcoves or closets, thanks to its compact design and adjustable leveling legs.
Gas Connection: It utilizes a natural gas connection and requires a 3/8" NPT male thread gas supply. A flexible gas line connector is recommended for easy installation.
Exhaust System: The dryer exhaust system ensures efficient removal of moisture and lint. It is compatible with 4" diameter metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid) exhaust ducts, along with UL-listed transition ducting if needed.

Flexible Installation: The dryer can be installed in different locations, including alcoves or closets, thanks to its compact design and adjustable leveling legs.
Gas Connection: It utilizes a natural gas connection and requires a 3/8" NPT male thread gas supply. A flexible gas line connector is recommended for easy installation.
Exhaust System: The dryer exhaust system ensures efficient removal of moisture and lint. It is compatible with 4" diameter metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid) exhaust ducts, along with UL-listed transition ducting if needed.

WARNING RISK OF FIRE

• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation

instructions.

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• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in

accordance with local codes.

• California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of

substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of

potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause

minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene,

carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the

incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted

dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these

substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer

to the outdoors.

• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Use only rigid metal 4” diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet

and use only UL approved transition ducting between the dryer and

the home duct.

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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

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• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could

be exposed to water and or weather.

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IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

• This product must be installed by a licensed

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• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they

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Installation

Instructions

Gas Dryer

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

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• IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for

local inspector’s use.

• IMPORTANT- Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.

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instructions with the customer.

• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with

your Owner’s Manual for future reference.

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discarded, remove the dryer door.

• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten

the outlet walls if they are bent.

• Service information and the wiring diagram

are located in the control console.

• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.

Close supervision 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.

• Product failure due to improper installation is

not covered under the Warranty.

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LEVEL

8" PIPE WRENCH

10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES

(x2)

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

SLIP JOINT PLIERS

FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

GLOVES

SAFETY

GLASSES

4" DUCT

CLAMPS (2)

4" SPRING

CLAMPS (2)

EXHAUST

HOOD

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

SOAP SOLUTION

FOR LEAK DETECTION

PIPE

COMPOUND

FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR

Installation Instructions

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation

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Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

OF NEW DRYER

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DISCONNECTING GAS

WARNING - NEVER REUSE

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connectors when installing gas appliances.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST

OPENING

• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil

transition duct and replace with UL listed transition

duct.

INTERNAL DUCT

OPENING

CHECK THAT EXHAUST

HOOD DAMPER OPENS

AND CLOSES FREELY.

WALL

TILT THE DRYER SIDEWAYS

AND REMOVE THE FOAM

SHIPPING PADS BY

PULLING AT THE SIDES

AND BREAKING THEM

AWAY FROM THE DRYER

LEGS. BE SURE TO

REMOVE ALL OF THE

FOAM PIECES AROUND

THE LEGS.

TURN GAS

SHUT-OFF

VALVE TO THE

OFF POSITION.

DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLD

FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR AND

OLD DUCTING MATERIAL.

REPLACE WITH NEW CSA(AGA)

APPROVED FLEXIBLE GAS LINE

CONNECTOR AND UL APPROVED

TRANSITION DUCT.

GAS REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

• Installation must conform to local codes and

ordinances,or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL

GAS CODE,ANSI Z223.

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Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion

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AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH

LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS.

• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply

piping system during any pressure testing of that

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• The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping

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any pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test

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DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

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accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed

immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to

the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have

questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.

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room with the dryer.

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the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.

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• Gas clothes dryers input ratings are based on sea level

operation and need not be adjusted for operation at or

below 2000 ft. elevation.

For operation at elevations above 2000 ft., input ratings

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ft. above sea level.

• Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances

or, in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI

Z223.

ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION

2-5/8"

3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY

NOTE: Add to vertical dimension

the distance between cabinet

bottom to ﬂoor.

Installation Instructions

RECONNECTING GAS

NEW METAL

FLEXIBLE GAS

LINE CONNECTOR

ADAPTER

ELBOW

ITEMS NOT SUPPLIED

ADAPTER

SHUT-OFF

VALVE

PIPE SIZE

AT LEAST 1/2"

1/8" NPT PIPE

PLUG FOR

CHECKING GAS

INLET PRESSURE

3/8" NPT

Listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10

FLARE

NPT

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only on the original installation and are not to be reused

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end of adaptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.

CAUTION: Use adaptors as shown. Connector

nuts must not be connected directly to pipe threads.

APPLY PIPE COMPOUND

TO THE ADAPTER AND

DRYER GAS INLET.

Tighten the flexible

gas line using two

adjustable wrenches.

APPLY PIPE COMPOUND

TO ALL MALE THREADS.

Tighten all connections using two adjustable

wrenches. Do not overtorque gas connections!

Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or

equivalent. Apply soap solution. Leak test solution must

not contain ammonia which could cause damage to the

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joint, and repeat the soap test.

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LEAK TEST

WARNING - NEVER USE AN OPEN

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OPEN

GAS VALVE.

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EXHAUST INFORMATION

WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN

THE UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST

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USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE

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• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.

• Reduce the dryer life.

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The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered

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Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil

transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.

The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of

bends of the exhaust system depends upon the type of

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length for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below.

4" DIA.

2-1/2"

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended

No. of 90°

Elbows

Rigid

Metal

Rigid

Metal

90 Feet

60 Feet

45 Feet

35 Feet

25 Feet

60 Feet

45 Feet

35 Feet

25 Feet

15 Feet

Use only for short

run installations

EXHAUST LENGTH

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

INFORMATION

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

AND PERSONAL INJURY:

• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD

OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS

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Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance

with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence

of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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connected to a properly grounded branch circuit,

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WARNING - THIS DRYER IS

EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG

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PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HA ZARD

AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY

INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-

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LOCAL CODES PERMIT,

EXTERNAL GROUND WIRE

OT PROVIDED), WHICH MEETS

CAL CODES, MAY BE ADDED

ATTACHING TO THE GREEN

OUND SCREW ON THE REAR

THE DRYER, AND TO A GROUNDED

TAL COLD WATER PIPE OR OTHER

TABLISHED GROUND.

ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

• For every extra 90° elbow, reduce the allowable vent system

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• Two 45° elbows will be treated like one 90° elbow.

• For the side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the

chart.

• The total vent system length includes all the straight

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EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOOD OR WALL CAP

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of

birds or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to the

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to prevent clogging.

• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This

could cause lint build up.

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level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed

down.

SEPARATION OF TURNS

For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of

straight duct, including distance between last turn and

exhaust hood.

TURNS OTHER THAN 90º

• One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.

• Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn.

• Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn.

Installation Instructions

SEALING OF JOINTS

• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of

each section of duct must point away from the dryer.

• The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other

fastening means that extend into the duct and catch

lint.

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wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.

• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors

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INSULATION

Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air

conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation

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EXHAUST CONNECTION

BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST

INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE

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WARNING - TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:

•

This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust

duct.

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to the home exhaust duct. It must be installed

in accordance with the instructions found in

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of this manual.

• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall,

a ceiling, gas vent, crawl space, attic, under an

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a building. The accumulated lint could create a

potential ¿UHKD]DUG

• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct

with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of

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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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hazard.

• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners

that extend into the duct. These fasteners can

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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.

CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT

RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT

• For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct

is recommended.

• Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing

and kinking.

GAS

INLET

PIPE

NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID METAL EXHAUST DUCTING.

HOWEVER, IF FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT

NOT PLASTIC.

MUST BE UL-LISTED METAL

EXTERNAL

DUCT

OPENING

DUCT TAPE OR

DUCT CLAMP

DUCT TAPE OR

DUCT CLAMP

(CUT TO PROPER

LENGTH)

4" METAL DUCT

FOR STRAIGHT LINE INSTALLATION, CONNECT THE DRYER EXHAUST TO

THE EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD USING DUCT TAPE OR CLAMP.

CSA (AGA) APPROVED

NEW FLEXIBLE GAS

LINE CONNECTOR

STANDARD REAR EXHAUST

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STANDARD REAR EXHAUST

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NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND

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THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR

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INSTRUCTIONS IN STEP 13 TO EXHAUST

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Installation Instructions

LEVELING DRYER

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or

closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the

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• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and

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0 in. either side

3 in. front

3 in. rear

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ceiling, etc. is 52 in.

• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated

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equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer

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in. of open area equally distributed.

• The closet should be vented to the outdoors to prevent

gas pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.

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same closet with the dryer.

ELBOWS HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

ELBOW HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

DO NOT

CRUSH

FLEXIBLE

EXHAUST

AGAINST

WALL.

DO NOT

SIT DRYER

ON FLEXIBLE

EXHAUST.

DO NOT USE

EXCESSIVE

EXHAUST

LENGTH

DON’T

4 LEVELING LEGS

2 ANTI-TIP LEGS

STAND THE DRYER UPRIGHT NEAR THE

FINAL LOCATION AND ADJUST THE 4 LEVELING

LEGS TO MATCH THE HEIGHT OF YOUR WASHER.

ADJUST THE 2 ANTI-TIP LEGS TO CONTACT

THE FLOOR.

LEVEL

SIDE-TO-SIDE.

LEVEL

FRONT-TO-BACK.

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DUCT

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other enclosed spaces.

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• For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer

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without kinking and or crushing the transition duct,

maximizing drying performance.

• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

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ducting cannot be used AND where a 4” diameter can be

maintained throughout the entire length of the transition duct.

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other enclosed spaces.

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2. Secure the duct with a clamp.

3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the duct

to its full length. Allow 2” of duct to overlap the exhaust

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4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.

BATHROOM OR BEDROOM

INSTALLATION

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• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the

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Installation Instructions

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DRYER EXHAUST TO LEFT OR

BOTTOM

WARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING

THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE

TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS

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REMOVE

SCREW

AND SAVE.

REMOVE DESIRED

KNOCKOUT

(ONE ONLY).

Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of

the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45º using a flat

blade screwdriver.

BEND TAB

UP 45

LEFT SIDE

EXHAUST

PORTION "A"

FIXING

HOLE

MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME

INSTALLATION

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• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the

termination securely fastened to the mobile home

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• The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or

manufactured home.

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securely to the structure.

• The vent MUST NOT be connected to any other duct,

vent, or chimney.

•

Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices

which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.

• Provide an opening with a free area of at least 25 sq. in.

for introduction of outside air into the dryer room.

• Stacking of a gas dryer is not permitted in a mobile

home or manufactured home.

TAB LOCATION

ADDING NEW DUCT

Detach and remove the bottom or left side knockout as

desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct

and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer. Protect sharp edges

around the knockout and exhaust opening with the tape.

Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.

FIXING HOLE

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tab in the base. Use the screw saved previously to secure

the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base.

GARAGE INSTALLATION (IF ALLOWED

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ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR

EXHAUST TO LEFT SIDE OF CABINET

• Preassemble 4” elbow with 4” duct. Wrap duct tape

around joint.

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opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal

duct.

CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or damage the

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DUCT

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Installation Instructions

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• Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the

dryer internal duct and the elbow.

DUCT

TAPE

CAUTION:

Internal duct joints must be

secured with tape, otherwise

they may separate and cause a

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ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST

THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET

• Insert the elbow through the rear opening and connect

it to the dryer internal duct.

• Apply duct tape on the joint between the dryer internal

duct and elbow, as shown above.

ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF

CABINET

Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete

the exhaust system. Cover back opening with a plate

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CAUTION:

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safet

hazard.

WARNING-NEVER LEAVE THE

BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE

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Please go to www.GEAppliances.com or mail in

your product registration card.

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SERVICING

WARNING-LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR

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Installation Instructions

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CHANGING DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING

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hinges. With the door completely open, remove the

bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert

these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each

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2. Loosen the top screw from each hinge on the dryer face

half way. With one hand holding the top of the door and

the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door

from the dryer by lifting it UP and OFF.

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REMOVE BOTTOM SCREW FROM EACH HINGE

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REMOVE 4 PLUGS AND KEEP

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THE OPPOSITE SIDE

3. Remove the blind plate from

the hinge side of the dryer

by removing its two screws.

Remove the strike plate from

the opposite side of the dryer

by removing its two screws.

Reinstall the plates, on the

opposite sides, using two

screws in each plate.

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side of the opening by moving the door ON and DOWN

until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on

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5. Remove the remaining screws from the side of the

opening from which the door was removed. With these

screws secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the

two top screws on each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs

on the side from which the door was removed.

LOOSEN EACH TOP HINGE

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GE GTDL210GDWW Installation guide

Brand: GE

Model: GTDL210GDWW

Category: Electric laundry dryers

Type: Installation guide

This manual is also suitable for

Flexible Installation: The dryer can be installed in different locations, including alcoves or closets, thanks to its compact design and adjustable leveling legs.
Gas Connection: It utilizes a natural gas connection and requires a 3/8" NPT male thread gas supply. A flexible gas line connector is recommended for easy installation.
Exhaust System: The dryer exhaust system ensures efficient removal of moisture and lint. It is compatible with 4" diameter metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid) exhaust ducts, along with UL-listed transition ducting if needed.

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