GE APPLIANCES WE16X29317, GFA28DSVN Dryer Venting Kit Installation Guide
- July 13, 2024
- GE Appliances
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GE APPLIANCES WE16X29317, GFA28DSVN Dryer Venting Kit
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: WE16X29317 / GFA28DSVN
- Material: Aluminum
- Contents: Exhaust ducts (15-1/2″, 12-1/2″, 9-1/2″), Elbow duct, Bracket with adhesive, Access panel
Product Usage Instructions
Before You Begin
Ensure you have read the instructions carefully and have the necessary
tools and materials ready for installation.
- Tools Required: 1/4 Socket & Nut Driver, 1/4 Socket & Wrench
- Materials Needed: UL listed aluminum foil tape or duct clamp, Vent hood
Warnings
Risk of Fire: This dryer MUST be vented outdoors using only 4 rigid
metal ducting.
Fire Hazard: Do not use plastic, flexible metal, or metal foil ducting
for venting.
Installation Instructions
Side Venting
Ensure dryer is disconnected from the electrical supply. Close back opening
with the access panel provided. Remove screws as directed for left or right
venting.
Bottom Venting
For Gas and Electric models without Built-In Pedestal, vent exhaust to the
bottom of the cabinet. Follow safety precautions and use the access panel to
cover the back opening.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: Can I use plastic ducting for venting?
A: No, only use 4 rigid metal ducting for venting to avoid fire hazards. -
Q: Do I need a booster fan in the exhaust duct?
A: No, do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct as it can pose a fire risk.
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
CONTENTS
31-3000209 Rev 3 06-24
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
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.
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.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
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
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.
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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.
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Locate the 12-1/2” exhaust duct and elbow duct from this kit and assemble together. Apply UL listed 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.
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Locate the bracket from the kit .
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Remove the adhesive liner from the bottom of the bracket and position it behind the elbow duct tab.
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Press down firmly to secure the bracket to the bottom of the dryer.
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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 UL listed aluminum foil tape to avoid air leaks.
For RIGHT venting:
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Locate the 9-1/2” exhaust duct from this kit.
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Insert exhaust duct through knockout opening on the RIGHT side of dryer.
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Assemble exhaust duct to elbow duct.
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Wrap the joint with UL listed aluminum foil tape to avoid air leaks.
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Install the new access panel from this kit.
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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
- 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.
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Remove the screw that secures the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the exhaust duct out of the dryer.
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Detach and remove the bottom knockout.
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Locate the 12-1/2” exhaust duct and elbow duct from this kit and assemble together. Apply UL listed aluminum foil tape around the joint to eliminate leaks between ducts.
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Insert and connect the elbow/exhaust duct assembly to the blower housing and insert the elbow through the bottom knockout.
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Install the new access panel from this kit.
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Secure access panel with 4 screws saved from earlier.
NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE ACCESS PANEL.
Documents / Resources
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