GE APPLIANCES GFV55ESSN 7.8 cu. ft. Capacity Front Load Electric Dryer Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- GE Appliances
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GE APPLIANCES GFV55ESSN 7.8 cu. ft. Capacity Front Load Electric Dryer
DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION INFORMATION (IN INCHES)
EXHAUST OPTIONS
4-way via rear, right, left and bottom. (The right, left, and bottom venting options require Side Vent Kit: GFA28DSVN)
CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
An individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 30-amp circuit breaker or a time-delay fuse, is required.
NOTE
Dryer wall outlet must be located within 36″ of service cord entry and accessible when dryer is mounted in position.
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
For complete information, see installation instructions packed with your dryer.
SPECIAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS STACKED INSTALLATION
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be label on the dryer back. The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outside. Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces are: 0″ all sides and top. Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If this closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet with a gas dryer.If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be label on the dryer back. The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outside. Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces are: 0″ all sides and top. Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If this closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet with a gas dryer.
BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION
The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors. The installation must conform
with the local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electric Code and National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223 for gas dryers.
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MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS
Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces 0″ both sides, 0″ rear. -
PEDESTAL DIMENSIONS (IN INCHES) GFP1528SNWW – WHITE
This optional 16″ pedestal raises the door opening and height of the washer or dryer.
RISER DIMENSIONS (IN INCHES) GFR0728SNWW – WHITE
- This optional 7″ riser raises the door opening and height of the washer or dryer while remaining ADA compliant.
GFV55ESSN
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DRYER EXHAUSTING INFORMATION –METAL DUCT ONLY
For complete information, see installation instructions packed with your
dryer.
DUCTING MATERIALS
For best performance, this dryer should be vented with 4″ diameter all rigid
metal exhaust duct. If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed
flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WX08X10077). In special
installations, it may be necessary to connect the dryer to the house vent
using a flexible metal (foil-type) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-
type) duct may be used ONLY in installations where rigid metal or flexible
metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND where a 4″ diameter can be
maintained throughout the entire length of the transition duct. Please see
installation instruction packed with your dryer for complete instructions when
using flexible metal (foil type) ducting.
EXHAUST LENGTH CALCULATION
- Determine the number of 90° turns needed for your installation. If you exhaust to the side or bottom of dryer, add one turn.
- The maximum length of 4″ rigid (aluminum or galvanized) duct which can be tolerated is shown in the table.
A turn of 45° or less may be ignored. Two 45° turns within the duct length should be treated as a 90° elbow. A turn over 45° should be treated as a 90° elbow. Dryers must be exhausted to the outside.
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 create a fire hazard or moisture could cause damage. Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct or plenum with a kitchen exhaust, since the combination of lint and grease could create a fire hazard. Exhaust ducts should be terminated in a dampered wall cap to prevent back drafts, bird nesting, etc. The wall cap must also be located at least 12″ above the ground or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Long Vent – Up to 200 ft for ease of installation.
- Built-in WiFi – Start, stop and monitor your laundry from anywhere while receiving real-time notifications and updates.
- Quick Dry – Quickly dries items and small loads for families on the go.
- 4 Way Venting – Easy-to-change venting options provide the ultimate installation flexibility to fit in your home.
- Vent Sensor – Provides alerts when a restriction is detected in your dryer vent.
- Sanitize Cycle – Sterilize clothing with elevated temperatures designed to kill common household bacteria.
- Wrinkle Care – Prevents wrinkles by extending the tumble without heat.
- HE Sensor Dry – Prevent over-drying and protect your clothing thanks to innovative dual thermistor technology, that continually monitors temperature and moisture.
- Damp Alert – Signals when delicate clothes reach the ideal dampness level for ironing or final air drying.
- Model GFV55ESSNWW – White
For answers
to your Monogram, GE Café™, GE Profile™ or GE Appliances product questions,
visit our website at geappliances.com or call GE
Answer Center® Service, 800.626.2000.