GE GE Spacemaker DSKS433 User's Manual

GE Washers User's Manual - GE Spacemaker DSKS433.
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MODELS DSKS433 AND DSKS333 MUST BE INSTALLED WITH CONTROL PANEL AT BOTTOM

IN ORDER TO OPERATE ADEQUATELY.

UNPACKING AND PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer.

Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean and meets attached installation specifications.

Remove the literature and accesories bag from the dryer drum. Place the literature in a convenient place.

Using foam pads from dryer carton, turn dryer upside down as shown.

Install knobs. For location, refer to “Use and Care” Book.

Dryer is now ready to be mounted above washer using accessory kit.

Remove the foam shipping pads from under dryer.

Move the dryer to the desired location.

Follow the steps in the following pages to connect the dryer to the external exhaust and power supply.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (USA only)

Over washer

- Use Wall Mount Kit WMK-35 or

- Stack Rack DSDR24 or

- Stack Rack DSR-24

For alcove and closet depth and 

width requirements see

specific kit instructions

All stacking kits are available 

from your local sales outlet.

STACKING KITS FOR DRYERS 

(comes with individual installation instructions)

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

SLIP JOINT PLIERS

GLOVES

SAFETY

GLASSES

DRYER POWER

CORD KIT

(NOT PROVIDED

WITH DRYER)

4" DUCT

CLAMPS (2)

OR

4" SPRING

CLAMPS (2)

EXHAUST

HOOD

3/4" STRAIN

RELIEF

UL RECOGNIZED

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

   

 

 

UL RATED 

120/240V,30A       

WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS. 

IDENTIFY THE PLUG 

TYPE AS PER THE 

HOUSE RECEPTACLE 

BEFORE PURCHASING 

LINE CORD. 

WARNING RISK OF FIRE

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

instructions.

Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified 

installer.

Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in 

accordance with local codes.

This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer 

to the outdoors.

DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting 

materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is 

installed, it must be UL listed and installed in accordance with 

the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House 

Vent" on page 4 of this manual.  Flexible venting materials are 

known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint.  These 

conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

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

could be exposed to water and or weather.

Save these instructions.  (Installers: Be sure to leave these 

instructions with the customer).

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN  

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT- Save these instruc-

tions for local inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT- Observe all govern-

ingcodes and ordinances.
Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instruc-

tions with the customer.
Note to Customer -  Keep these instructions with 

your Use and Care Book for future reference.
Before the old dryer is removed from service or 
discarded, remove the dryer door.
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.

DETERMINE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR DRYER MODEL
This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit of proper voltage and frequency as specified on Rating Plate (located inside dryer 

door) with no other appliances or fixtures attached.
EXCEPTION:

A 120V receptacle is located on the back on the dryer and is available only for use with a washer that is affixed to the dryer with a WDF-85 kit. It may 

not be used for any other appliance or any conditions other than slated above  (208 & 240V models only).

Branch circuit must be protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit brackers 208V or 240V installation - 30 amps  120V installation 15 or 20 amps.

The electrical installation must conform to the national and local codes.

208V AND 240V MODELS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR120 V INSTALLATION.

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

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