Installation Instructions; Before You Begin - GE WE16X29317 Instructions D'installation

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
duct and replace with UL-listed duct.
• Remove any lint from the wall exhaust opening.
Internal
Duct
Opening
SIDE VENTING
Disconnect dryer from electrical supply.
Wear gloves and arm guards.
Close the back opening with the access
panel included in this kit.
Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical
shock or lacerations.
• Remove the 4 screws that secure the access panel
and save. Remove the access panel.
Remove
4 screws
and save
• Detach and remove the right or left side knockout
as desired. Remove the screw that secures the
dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the exhaust duct
out of the dryer.
Right
knockout
Exhaust Duct
Remove screw and save

Installation Instructions

Wall
Check that exhaust
hood damper
opens and closes
freely.
- Fire Hazard
Access Panel
Left Knockout
SIDE VENTING (cont.)
• Locate the 12-1/2" exhaust duct and elbow duct
from this kit and assemble together. Apply duct tape
around the joint to eliminate leaks between ducts.
12-1/2"
• Insert and connect the elbow/exhaust duct assembly
to the blower housing and orient the elbow for either
left or right venting.
Right Venting
• Locate the bracket from the kit.
• Remove the adhesive liner from the bottom of the
bracket and position it behind the elbow duct tab.
• Press down firmly to secure the bracket to the bottom
of the dryer.
• Using one of the screws from earlier, secure the
elbow duct tab to the bracket.
2
Left Venting
Elbow Duct Tab
Bracket
Saved Screw