General Electric PFDS450 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation page 31

BOTTOM VENTING (cont.)
ADDING A NEW DUCT
• Reconnect the cut
portion A of the
duct to the blower
Fixing hole
housing.
• Tape the elbow
in a 90-degree
position to prevent
rotation.
• Insert the elbow
through the rear
hole and connect
it to portion A.
Rotate the elbow
through the
bottom opening.
• While holding down
the pipe and elbow,
using your hand
through the rear
opening, drill a 1/8"
hole through the
bottom tab hole and
the pipe as shown
in the illustration.
NOTE: Make sure the hole is drilled all the way
through the elbow and pipe.
CAUTION:
damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when
inserting the duct.
Installation Instructions
Portion "A"
Rear hole
Bottom
opening
Bottom view
Be sure not to pull or
• While still holding down
the pipe and elbow from
the rear opening, screw
the pipes in place with the
previously saved screw.
• Apply duct tape as shown
on the joint between the
dryer internal duct and the
elbow.
NOTE: Make sure the tape
covers the screw hole in
portion A where it connects
to the elbow.
CAUTION:
be secured with tape; otherwise, they may
separate and cause a safety hazard.
Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet for
Gas and Electric models.
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET
(BOTTOM EXHAUST)
Plate
(Kit WE1M454)
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to
complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening
with a plate (Kit WE1M454) available from your
local service provider. Place dryer in final location.
WARNING –
BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.
WE1M454)
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Duct tape
Internal duct joints must
NEVER LEAVE THE
(Kit