GE DSKS433 Space Maker Capacity Stationary Electric Dryer Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- GE
Table of Contents
GE DSKS433 Space Maker Capacity Stationary Electric Dryer
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 customer.
- Note to Customer – Keep these instructions with your Owner’s Manual 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.
- Risk of suffocation and injury from entrapment: 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.
- Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
- Dryers installed in garages (if allowed by local codes) must be elevated 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
- Slip Joint Pliers
- Flat Blade and Phillips Screwdrivers
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 by local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must comply with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
- This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
- Use only 4” rigid metal ducting to exhaust the clothes dryer to the outdoors.
- DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If a flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL-listed and installed by 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).
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 the Rating Plate (located inside the dryer door) with no other appliances or fixtures attached.
- The branch circuit must be protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers 208V or 240V installation – 30 Amps 120V installation of 15 or 20 Amps.
- The electrical installation must conform to the national and local codes.
- A 120V dedicated receptacle is located on the back of the dryer and is available only for use with washers GFW148 & GNW128.
- It may not be used for any other appliance or any condition other than stated above (208V & 240V models only), receptacle circuit is protected by a 15 Amp fuse located on a fuse holder inside the unit.
- 208V AND 240V MODELS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR 120V INSTALLATION.
STACKING KITS FOR DRYERS
(Comes with individual Installation Instructions)
Over washer
- Use Wall Mount Kit WMK-35 or
- Stack Rack DSDR24 or
- Stack Rack DSR-24 or
- Stack Bracket Kit GFA24MIDV (Residential use only) or Stack and Feet Bracket Kit
- GFARVKITV (Recreational Vehicle/ Mobile Home use only)
- For alcove and closet depth and width requirements see specific kit instructions
- Order online at GEApplianceparts.com or by phone at 877.959.8688.
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
- 4” dia. metal elbow
- 4” Duct clamps (2) or 4” spring clamps (2)
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
- Exhaust hood
- 4” dia. flexible metal (semi-rigid)
- UL-Listed transition duct (if needed) Kit
- WX08X10077 (includes 2 elbows)
- 4” dia. metal duct (recommended)
- 3/4” Strain relief (UL recognized)
- UL listed aluminium foil tape
- 4” dia. flexible metal (foil type)
- UL-Listed transition duct (if needed)
- Appliance power cord kit (not provided with appliance)
- UL rated 120/240V, 30A with
- 3 or 4 prongs. Identify the plug type as per the house receptacle before purchasing the line cord.
UNPACKING AND PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
- Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of the new dryer.
- Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean and meets the attached installation specifications.
- Remove the literature and accessories bag from the dryer drum. Place the literature in a convenient place.
- Using foam pads from the dryer carton, turn the dryer upside down as shown.
- Install knobs. For location, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
- The dryer is now ready to be mounted above the washer using an accessory kit.
- Remove the foam shipping pads from under the 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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- The operating voltage (Volts), Amperage (Amps) and
- The frequency (Hz) of this dryer is indicated on the
- The rating Plate is located to the right of the loading port.
- Connect this dryer to a circuit corresponding to that indicated on the Rating Plate and protected by fuses or a circuit breaker by local codes.
- Use a power supply cord kit marked for use with a clothes dryer. For 208V and 240V models, use a power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers.
- DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE
For alternate 208V or 240V power supply hook-up, proceed as follows:
- Connect supply wire leads to the terminal block as shown in the sketch below, depending on the type of installation.
- Make sure the screws on the terminal block are tight.
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance to electrical current.
WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it will not
fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING Appliance grounded to neutral conductor through a link. If used
in a mobile home, a new construction, a recreational vehicle or if local codes
do not permit grounding through neutral, a 4-conductor cord or cable assembly
for use with clothes dryers must be used withthe following specifications:
Type St. Cable, 125/250 Min. Volt, 30 Amp with closed-loop terminals and
secured with UL-recognized strain relief. See manufacturer’s instructions.
FOR THREE-WIRE SUPPLY
(208V & 240V MODELS)
- Remove the terminal block cover.
- Connect two (2) HOT lines to the outer screws (L1 and L2) of the terminal block.
- Connect the Neutral line to the centre
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
- Properly strain relief the cordset or cable to the cable entry hole with UL-recognized strain relief.
- Replace the terminal block cover.
FOR FOUR-WIRE SUPPLY (208V & 240V MODELS)
- Remove the terminal block cover.
- Remove the ground strap and discard. Re-screw the green grounding screw in place.
- Connect two (2) HOT lines to the outer screws (L1 and L2) of the terminal block.
- Connect the Neutral line to the centre screw (N) of the terminal block.
- Attach the ground wire of the power supply to the green grounding screw beside the terminal block.
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
- Properly strain relief the cordset or cable to the cable entry hole with UL-recognized strain relief.
- Replace the terminal block cover.
EXHAUST INFORMATION
WARNING IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS
4” (102mm). DO NOT USE DUCTS LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH
TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than the specified length will:
- Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
- Reduce the dryer life.
- Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
WARNING
BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER
FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Problems due to
incorrect installation are not covered by the warranty. Remove and discard the
existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and replace it with a UL-listed
transition duct. The MAXIMUM allowed duct length and number of bends of the
exhaust system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns, the type of
exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions noted below. The maximum duct
length for rigid metal ducts is shown in the table on the next page.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST HOOD OR WALL CAP
- terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife.
- Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust airflow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
- Wall caps must be installed at least 12” above ground level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight duct,
including the distance between the last turn and the exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90º
- One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.
- Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn.
- Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn.
SEALING OF JOINTS
- All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of the duct must point away from the dryer.
- The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint.
- Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the overlapped joints with UL-listed aluminium foil tape.
- Horizontal runs should slope down toward outdoors 1/4” per foot.
INSULATION
The ductwork that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning
should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.
EXHAUST CONNECTION
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
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This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
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Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
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Use only a 4” rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust duct. It must be installed according to the instructions found in “Connecting the Dryer to House Vent” on page 4 of this manual.
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Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, a gas vent, a crawl space, an attic, under an enclosed floor, or in any other concealed space of a building. The accumulated lint could create a potential fire hazard.
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Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease and lint creates a potential fire hazard.
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Do not use ducts longer than specified in the exhaust length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
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Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This will cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire hazard.
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Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
NOTE : The booster fan warning does not apply to clothes dryers intended to be installed in a multiple clothes dryer system, with an engineered exhaust duct system that is installed per the clothes dryer manufacturer’s guidelines. -
Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
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Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
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Provide access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust system, especially at turns and joints. The exhaust system shall be inspected and cleaned at least once a year.
ALTERNATE EXHAUST INSTRUCTIONS
IF YOUR DRYER COMES WITH REAR EXHAUST, TO CHANGE TO SIDE OR BOTTOM EXHAUST:
- Remove the access panel at the back of the dryer to gain access to internal ducts.
- Disconnect duct exhaust from the blower housing (remove the tape securing the duct).
FOR SIDE EXHAUST
- Remove the desired knockout plate (either right or left side).
- Cut a 115 mm (4 ½”) length of 100 mm (4”) dia. rigid duct as shown (remove burrs from the cut edge).
- Attach this extension duct to the blower housing duct.
- Attach a 90° elbow facing the desired opening.
- Attach a section of 100 mm (4”) dia. rigid duct to the elbow to protrude through the side of the cabinet.
- Seal all joints with UL-listed aluminium foil tape.
- Reinstall the rear access panel.
FOR BOTTOM EXHAUST
- Remove the cover plate at the bottom of the dryer.
- Install a 90° elbow.
- Seal all joints with UL-listed aluminium foil tape.
- Reinstall the rear access panel.
- Place the cover plate (removed from the bottom of the dryer) over the rear exhaust opening.
IF YOUR DRYER COMES WITH TOP EXHAUST, TO CHANGE TO SIDE OR REAR EXHAUST:
- Remove the rear access panel.
- Disconnect the retaining plate and 90° elbow by removing the mounting screw from the chassis and removing the tape securing the elbow to the blower housing.
- Remove the cover plate from the rear access panel and place it over the top exhaust opening.
FOR SIDE EXHAUST
- Remove the desired knockout plate (either right or left side).
- Take the duct previously removed and cut a 115 mm (4 ½”) length of 100 mm (4”) dia. rigid duct as shown (remove burrs from the cut edge).
- Attach this extension duct to the blower housing duct.
- Attach the 90° elbow facing the desired opening.
- Attach a section of 100 mm (4”) dia. rigid duct to the elbow to protrude through the side of the cabinet.
- Seal all joints with UL-listed aluminium foil tape. Reinstall the rear access panel.
FOR REAR EXHAUST
- Cut a 295 mm (11 ½”) length of 100 mm (4”) dia. rigid duct as shown (remove burrs from the cut edge).
- Attach this extension duct to the blower housing.
- Seal all joints with UL-listed aluminium foil tape.
- Reinstall the rear access panel.
EXHAUST LENGTH CALCULATION
RIGID (Preferred)
- Parts are available from your local service organization:
- WX8X63 4”X1’ Duct WX8X51 Elbow
- WX8X64 4”X2’ Duct WX8X59 Aluminum hood
For every extra 90° elbow, reduce the allowable vent system length by 10 ft.
- Two 45° elbows will be treated like one 90° elbow.
- For the side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the chart.
- The total vent system length includes all the straight portions and elbows of the system (transition duct included).
FLEXIBLE
The total length of the flexible metal duct shall not exceed 8 ft (2.4 m). The
following kit is available from your local service organization: Kit
WX08X10077 – 4” dia. flexible
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
- If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer’s back. The installation must conform to the following specifications:
WARNING
TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LINT AND MOISTURE FROM ACCUMULATING AND TO
MAINTAIN DRYER EFFICIENCY, THIS MACHINE MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
- Minimum clearances between the dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces are:
- The minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
- Closet doors must be louvred or otherwise ventilated and must contain at least 60 square inches of open area equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain at least 120 square inches of open areas equally distributed.
NOTE
The clearances stated above are minimums. Consideration must be given to
the type of accessory kit used with the dryer. Refer to the specific kit
instructions for details.
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE HOUSE VENT RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
- For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended.
- Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing and kinking.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT
- If a rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WX08X10077).
- Never install flexible metal ducts in walls, ceilings, floors or other enclosed spaces.
- The total length of the flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet.
- For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see illustrations below).
- Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to the wall without kinking and or crushing the transition duct, maximizing drying performance.
- Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT
- 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.
- In Canada and the United States, only the flexible metal (foil-type) ducts that comply with the “Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A” shall be used.
- Never install flexible metal ducts in walls, ceilings, floors or other enclosed spaces.
- The total length of the flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet.
- Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
For best drying performance
- slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet pipe.
- Secure the duct with a clamp.
- With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the duct to its full length. Allow 2” of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe.
- Cut off and remove the excess duct. Keep the duct as straight as possible for maximum airflow.
- Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.
NOTE TO INSTALLER – AFTER INSTALLATION CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
- EXHAUST DUCT – Must meet the specs on page 3. No excessive turns. No kinks or obstructions to airflow.
- EXHAUST HOOD – Should work freely and open downward.
- GROUNDING – The dryer must be properly grounded to conform to local codes and ordinance requirements.
- OPERATION – Turn the dryer on and check for heat.
- HAND CUSTOMER THE OWNER’S MANUAL – Give instructions on operating the dryer – Answer any questions.
- GIVE THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS to the customer
WHEN INSTALLED IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES
The dryer must be exhausted to the outside. Exhaust MUST NOT be terminated
beneath the mobile home. Exhaust material MUST NOT support combustion.
Installation MUST conform to the Manufactured Home Construction & Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or when such standard is not applicable,
the American National Standard of Mobile Homes, ANSI/NFRA No. 501B-1977. For
electrical connection, see “Connecting dryer using 4 wire connection”.
USE OF CASTERS (120V PORTABLE MODELS ONLY)
For a portable installation screw casters into the holes on the bottom of the
dryer. Refer to the “Installation Instructions for caster assembly” sheet to
install casters.