GE Appliances GFA28DSVN GE Dryer Side Vent Kit Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- GE Appliances
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GE Appliances GFA28DSVN GE Dryer Side Vent Kit
Product Information
The Dryer Venting Kit (WE16X29317 / GFA28DSVN) is designed for use with GE Appliances dryers. It includes various components necessary for proper installation and venting of the dryer.
Contents:
- Exhaust duct (15-1/2″ Long)
- Exhaust duct (12-1/2″ Long)
- Exhaust duct (9-1/2″ Long)
- Elbow duct
- Bracket with adhesive
- Access panel
Warnings:
Risk of Fire: This dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. Use only 4 rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct. DO NOT use any plastic, flexible metal, or metal foil ducting for a home exhaust duct or within the dryer. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or concealed space of a building. DO NOT install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
Product Usage Instructions
Installation Instructions:
- Read these instructions completely and carefully before starting the installation.
- Gather the following tools and materials: 1/4 Socket & Nut Driver, 1/4 Socket & Wrench, aluminum foil tape or duct clamp, and a vent hood.
- Check that the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
- If side venting, disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply and wear gloves and arm guards.
- Close the back opening with the access panel included in the kit.
- Remove the screws and save them.
- For side venting, follow the instructions for left or right venting. For bottom venting, follow the instructions for bottom venting.
- Never leave the back opening without the access panel.
Side Venting:
If side venting, follow these additional steps:
- Remove the exhaust duct and save the screw.
- For left venting, remove the left knockout. For right venting, remove the right knockout.
- Attach the elbow duct and tab bracket using the saved screw.
Bottom Venting:
If bottom venting, follow these additional steps:
- Remove the exhaust duct and save the screw.
- Remove the bottom knockout.
Note: Always refer to the user manual for specific instructions and diagrams related to your dryer model.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, you can contact GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit their website at GEAppliances.com. For assistance in Canada, call 800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca.
If you have any questions, call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)
or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
In Canada, call 800.561.3344 or visit
www.GEAppliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
- IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
- IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
- Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
- Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.
- This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
- Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
- Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
- Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL EXHAUST DUCT
- 1/4″ Socket & Nut Driver
- 1/4″ Socket & Wrench
- Aluminum foil tape or duct clamp
- Vent hood
CONTENTS
- Exhaust duct (15-1/2″ Long)
- Exhaust duct (12-1/2″ Long)
- Exhaust duct (9-1/2″ Long)
- Elbow duct
- Bracket with adhesive
- Access panel
WARNING
Risk of Fire
- Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
- Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and local codes.
- DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting 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” later in 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.
- To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
- Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer.)
WARNING Fire Hazard
- This dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
- Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
- DO NOT use any plastic to vent the dryer, this includes the home exhaust duct, dryer transition duct, or within the dryer.
- DO NOT use flexible metal or metal foil ducting for a home exhaust duct or within the dryer.
- DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or concealed space of a building.
- DO NOT install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
- DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
- Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
Installation Instructions
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.
SIDE VENTING
WARNING Fire Hazard
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.
- 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.
- Locate the 12-1/2” exhaust duct and elbow duct from this kit and assemble together. Apply aluminum foil tape around the joint to eliminate leaks between ducts.
- Insert and connect the elbow/exhaust duct assembly to the blower housing and orient the elbow for either left or 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.
For LEFT venting:
- Locate the 15-1/2” exhaust duct from this kit.
- Insert exhaust duct through knockout opening on the LEFT side of dryer.
- Assemble exhaust duct to elbow duct.
- Wrap the joint with aluminum foil tape to avoid air leaks.
For RIGHT venting:
- Locate the 9-1/2” exhaust duct from this kit.
- Insert exhaust duct through knockout opening on the side of dryer.
- Assemble exhaust duct to elbow duct.
- Wrap the joint with aluminum foil tape to avoid air leaks.
- Install the new access panel from this kit.
- Secure access panel with 4 screws saved from earlier.
- NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE ACCESS PANEL.
BOTTOM VENTING
Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet for Gas and Electric models WITHOUT
Built-In Pedestal™.
WARNING F ire Hazard
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 the screw that secures the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the exhaust duct out of the dryer.
- Detach and remove the bottom knockout.
- Locate the 12-1/2” exhaust duct and elbow duct from this kit and assemble together. Apply aluminum foil tape around the joint to eliminate leaks between ducts.
- Insert and connect the elbow/exhaust duct assembly to the blower housing and insert the elbow through the bottom knockout.
- Install the new access panel from this kit.
- Secure access panel with 4 screws saved from earlier.
NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE ACCESS PANEL.