Report (19) GTDP280ED
GE® 7.0 cu. ft. capacity DuraDrumTM electric dryer
Dimensions and Installation Information(in inches) -23-1/2> g 28-1/4 > x24-1/2"from the edge of the side panel to the front.
25-1/2"from front to edge of endcaps.
Electric Dryer Rating:
240V 1 5600W I 24A I 60Hz g 25-1/2* 'j 27
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208V 4400W 22A 60Hz f A 1
Exhaust Option:4-way rear,right,left
and bottom
Circuit Requirements: An individual,
properly-grounded branch circuit,protected 8-1/2 36 42 11-1/2
by a 30-amp circuit breaker or a time-delay
fuse,is required. ( >1
Note:Dryer wall outlet must be located within
36"of service cord entry and acessible when -I- 1 H -4--41110
dryer is mounted in position. - 2_12-1/2—Y--� 2 e 3-1/2
Installation Information:For complete ri—1, I rill r t 4 A u
information,see installation instructions
packed with your dryer. Side View Rear View
Power Cord Locations
5l
Power
Cord Hole
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GTDP280ED
GE® 7.0 cu. ft. capacity DuraDrumTM electric dryer
For complete information,see installation instructions packed with your dryer. Special Installation Requirements
Ducting Materials: Alcove or Closet Installation:
For best performance,this dryer should be vented with 4"diameter all rigid metal • If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet,it will be stated on a label
exhaust duct.If rigid metal duct cannot be used,then UL-listed flexible metal(semi- on the dryer back.
rigid)ducting can be used(Kit WX08X10077).In special installations,it may be •The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outside.
necessary to connect the dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal(foil-type)duct. •Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces are:
A UL-listed flexible metal(foil-type)duct may be used ONLY in installations where rigid 0"either side;3"front and rear
metal or flexible metal(semi-rigid)ducting cannot be used AND where a 4"diameter •Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets,ceilings,etc.is 52".
can be maintained throughout the entire length of the transition duct.Please see •Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum
installation instruction packed with your dryer for complete instructions when using of 60 sq.in.of open area equally distributed.If this closet contains both a washer and
flexible metal(foil type)ducting. a dryer,doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq.in.of open area equally distributed.
Exhaust Length Calculation: •No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet with a gas dryer.
1.Determine the number of 90°turns needed for your installation.If you exhaust to the Bathroom or Bedroom Installation:
side or bottom of dryer,add one turn. •The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
2.The maximum length of 4"rigid(aluminum or galvanized)duct which can be tolerated •The installation must conform with the local codes,or in the absence of local codes,
is shown in the table.A turn of 45°or less may be ignored.Two 45°turns within the with the National Electric Code and National Fuel Gas Code,ANSI Z223 for gas dryers.
duct length should be treated as a 90°elbow.A turn over 45°should be treated as a Minimum Clearances other than Alcove or Closet Installation:
90°elbow. •Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces are:0"both sides;3"rear
Dryers must be exhausted to the outside. Dryer Exhausting Information:Use metal duct only,vertical and horizontal ducting.
Caution:For personal safety do not terminate exhaust into a chimney,under any
enclosed house floor(crawl space),or into an attic,since the accumulated lint could /� Best performance
create a fire hazard or moisture could cause damage.Never terminate the exhaust -1r1:,
� A C Maximum length of 4"
into a common duct or plenum with a kitchen exhaust,since the combination of lint A I1 ; dia.rigid metal duct
and grease could create a fire hazard.
"-I All[41 hood type
Exhaust ducts should be terminated in a dampered wall cap to prevent back drafts, rip Number
bird nesting,etc.The wall cap must also be located at least 12"above the ground or of A B
any other obstruction with the opening pointed down. Domestic /2 90° 4" 2-1/2"
For more information on venting kits and accessories,please call 1-800-GE-CARES. dryer models turns opening opening
0 90 ft. 60 ft.
1 60 ft. 45 ft.
7.0,6.0 and 5.8 cu.ft. 2 45 ft. 35 ft.
capacity models 3 35 ft. 25 ft.
all electric dryers 4 25 ft. 15 ft.
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r EXHAUST SYSTEMS
504.6.4.2 Manufacturer's instructions.The maximum 3. Rigid metal ductwork shall be installed within the shaft
length of the exhaust duct shall be determined by the to convey the exhaust. The ductwork shall be con-
dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. The code structed of sheet steel having a minimum thickness of
official shall be provided with a copy of the installation 0.0187 inch(0.4712 mm) (No. 26 gage) and in accor-
instructions for the make and model of the dryer.Where dance with SMACNA Duct Construction Standards.
the exhaust duct is to be concealed, the installation 4. The ductwork within the shaft shall be designed and
instructions shall be provided to the code official prior to installed without offsets.
the concealment inspection. In the absence of fitting
equivalent length calculations from the clothes dryer 5. The exhaust fan motor design shall be in accordance
manufacturer,Table 504.6.4.1 shall be used. with Section 503.2.
504.6.5 Length identification. Where the exhaust duct is 6. The exhaust fan motor shall be located outside of the
concealed within the building construction, the equivalent airstream.
length of the exhaust duct shall be identified on a permanent 7. The exhaust fan shall run continuously, and shall be
label or tag. The label or tag shall be located within 6 feet connected to a standby power source.
(1829 mm)of the exhaust duct connection.
8. Exhaust fan operation shall be monitored in an
504.6.6 Exhaust duct required.Where space for a clothes approved location and shall initiate an audible or visual
dryer is provided,an exhaust duct system shall be installed. signal when the fan is not in operation.
Where the clothes dryer is not installed at the time of occu-
9. Makeup air shall be provided for the exhaust system.
pancy,the exhaust duct shall be capped at the location of the
future dryer. 10. A cleanout opening shall be located at the base of the
shaft to provide access to the duct to allow for cleaning
Exception: Where a listed condensing clothes dryer is and inspection. The finished opening shall be not less
installed prior to occupancy of structure. than 12 inches by 12 inches(305 mm by 305 mm).
504.6.7 Protection required.Protective shield plates shall 11. Screens shall not be installed at the termination.
be placed where nails or screws from finish or other work
are likely to penetrate the clothes dryer exhaust duct.Shield
plates shall be placed on the finished face of all framing
members where there is less than 11/4 inches (32 mm) SECTION 505
between the duct and the finished face of the framing mem- DOMESTIC KITCHEN EXHAUST EQUIPMENT
ber. Protective shield plates shall be constructed of steel, 505.1 Domestic systems.Domestic range hoods and domestic
have a thickness of 0.062 inch(1.6 mm)and extend a mini appliances equipped with downdraft exhaust shall discharge to
mum of 2 inches (51 mm)above sole plates and below top the outdoors through sheet metal ducts constructed of galva-
plates. nized steel, stainless steel, aluminum or copper. Such ducts
504.7 Commercial clothes dryers. The installation of dryer shall have smooth inner walls and shall be air tight and
exhaust ducts serving Type 2 clothes dryers shall comply with equipped with a backdraft damper.
the appliance manufacturer's installation instructions.Exhaust
fan motors installed in exhaust systems shall be located outside Exception:Ducts for domestic kitchen cooking appliances
of the airstream.In multiple installations,the fan shall operate equipped with downdraft exhaust systems shall be permit
continuously or be interlocked to operate when any individual ted to be constructed of Schedule 40 PVC pipe and fittings
unit is operating. Ducts shall have a minimum clearance of 6 provided that the installation complies with all of the fol
inches(152 mm)to combustible materials.Clothes dryer tran- lowing:
sition ducts used to connect the appliance to the exhaust duct 1. The duct shall be installed under a concrete slab
system shall be limited to single lengths not to exceed 8 feet poured on grade.
(2438 mm) in length and shall be listed and labeled for the
application.Transition ducts shall not be concealed within con- 2. The underfloor trench in which the duct is installed
struction. shall be completely backfilled with sand or gravel.
504.8 Common exhaust systems for clothes dryers located 3. The PVC duct shall extend not more than 1 inch(25
in multistory structures. Where a common multistory duct
mm)above the indoor concrete floor surface.
system is designed and installed to convey exhaust from multi- 4. The PVC duct shall extend not more than 1 inch(25
ple clothes dryers, the construction of the system shall be in mm) above grade outside of the building.
accordance with all of the following: 5. The PVC ducts shall be solvent cemented.
V 1. The shaft in which the duct is installed shall be con-
505.2 Makeup air required.Exhaust hood systems capable of
structed and fire resistance rated as required by the exhausting in excess of 400 cfm(0.19 m3/s)shall be provided
Building Code. with makeup air at a rate approximately equal to the exhaust air
2. Dampers shall be prohibited in the exhaust duct.Pene- rate.Such makeup air systems shall be equipped with a means
trations of the shaft and ductwork shall be protected in of closure and shall be automatically controlled to start and
accordance with Section 607.5.5,Exception 2. operate simultaneously with the exhaust system.
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