GE Washer Dryer WSM2780 Gas User Manual

Installation instructions  
for your new  
Spacemaker™  
Laundry  
WSM2780 Gas  
Before you begin – Read these instructions completely and carefully.  
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 with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.  
POTENTIAL FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD  
WARNING –  
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.  
Use of plastic or other combustible ductwork can cause a fire. Foil or other easily punctured ductwork can cause a fire  
if it collapses or becomes restricted in use or during installation.  
• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these instructions.  
TOOLS NEEDED  
• Slip joint pliers  
• Phillips-head and flat-blade screwdrivers  
• Ratchet with 3/8socket  
• Carpenter’s level  
IMPORTANT  
• Exhausting the dryer to the outside is required to  
prevent large amounts of moisture, lint and other  
products of combustion from being blown into the  
room.  
• Service information and a wiring diagram are located  
in the dryer access panel.  
• Adjustable wrenches  
• Pipe thread sealer  
CONTENTS  
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS  
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . .page 2  
Plumbing Information . . . . . . . .page 5  
Electrical Information . . . . . . . . .page 5  
Gas Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6  
Exhaust Information . . . . . . . . . .page 6  
Mobile Home Installation . . . . .page 7  
Alcove or  
2514  
212″  
47″  
1614″  
Closet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7  
Door Ventilation Opening . . . . .page 8  
Miscellaneous  
Gas supply  
pipe (rear)  
938″  
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8  
Vent  
7312″  
178″  
51°  
514″  
54516″  
43″  
4114″  
41316″  
Water  
inlets (rear)  
36116″  
29716″  
Drain outlet  
(rear)  
334″  
11716″  
301316″  
27″  
49-90331  
134923400 (0907)  
09-07 JR  
Printed in the United States  
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Installation Instructions  
MOVING SPACEMAKERTO OPERATING  
LOCATION  
CONNECTING TO PLUMBING FACILITIES  
CAUTION: Be sure water supply lines have been  
thoroughly flushed to remove particles that might  
clog the washer filter screens.  
Remove the 2 screws securing the access panel  
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to the dryer cabinet. Lift the front access panel  
until the tabs can be disengaged from the dryer  
cabinet and remove the panel.  
Check inlet hoses to insure the rubber washers  
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are installed in each end. (If your laundry center  
has the hoses attached to the water valve,  
proceed to Step 13A.) Carefully connect the inlet  
hoses to the water valve (on the left side of the  
washer cabinet), tighten by hand, then tighten  
another 2/3 turn with pliers.  
Route the inlet hoses, drain hose and power cord  
through the rear access area for temporary  
holding when moving the appliance to the  
operating location.  
11A  
CAUTION: DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR  
OVERTIGHTEN THESE CONNECTIONS.  
Determine which water faucet is the HOT water  
13A  
faucet and carefully connect the bottom inlet  
hose to the HOT water faucet, tighten by hand,  
then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.  
Carefully connect the top inlet hose to the  
COLD water faucet, tighten by hand, then  
tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.  
CAUTION: DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR  
OVERTIGHTEN THESE CONNECTIONS.  
Turn the water on and check for leaks  
at both connections.  
Access panel  
screws  
Place formed end of drain hose in drain facility  
and secure with cable tie (provided in literature  
package).  
13B  
To ensure the Laundry Center is level and solid  
on all four legs, tilt the Laundry Center forward  
so the rear legs are off the floor. Gently set the  
Laundry Center back down to allow the rear legs  
to self adjust. Place a level on top of the washer.  
Check it side to side, then front to back. Screw  
the front leveling legs up or down to ensure the  
Laundry Center is resting solid on all four legs  
(no rocking of the Laundry Center should exist).  
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Cable tie  
33Min./  
96Max.  
Cable tie  
NOTE: Keep the leg extension at a minimum to prevent  
excessive vibration.  
Cord length  
4 ft.  
NOTE: Drain hose MUST be secured to drain facility in  
all cases.  
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Installation Instructions  
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY  
CHECKING APPLIANCE OPERATION  
Connect the gas supply to the dryer. If codes  
allow, use new flexible metal tubing (design  
certified by the American Gas Association). Be  
sure there are no kinks. For gas connections, you  
MUST use pipe joint compound resistant to the  
action of LP gas.  
Make sure all packing and shipping materials are  
removed, including the washer shipping bolt and  
plastic spacer block.  
14  
16  
Make sure the drain hose is properly routed—not  
coiled or kinked.  
17  
Make sure water inlet hoses are connected (HOT  
to HOT) and tightened securely without kinks.  
Turn on water faucets and check for leaks.  
CAUTION: Be sure electricity is OFF at power  
supply source (circuit breaker/fuse box).  
17A  
Plug power cord into electrical outlet.  
14A  
Tape all joints to make sure exhaust ductwork is  
secured without leaks.  
17B  
IMPORTANT: 120 volt 60 hz AC only electrical supply is  
required on a separate 15 ampere circuit fused by a time  
delay fuse or circuit breaker.  
Turn on electricity at the power source.  
17C  
17D  
Turn on the washer and dryer and run through  
one cycle. Check all hoses for leaks. Ensure the  
burner has lit.  
NOTE: Do not, under  
any circumstances,  
remove grounding  
prong from plug.  
NOTE: Before the burner will light, it is necessary for  
the gas line to be bled of air. If the burner does not light  
within 45 seconds the first time the dryer is turned on,  
the safety switch will shut off the burner. If this happens,  
turn the timer to “OFF” and wait 5 minutes before  
making another attempt to light.  
Grounding  
prong  
REPLACING FRONT ACCESS PANEL  
Reinstall the safety cover and front access panel.  
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Place the Owner’s Manual and Installation  
Instructions in a location where they can be found  
by the customer.  
FINAL APPLIANCE LEVELING  
CAUTION: ALL WEIGHT MUST BE REMOVED FROM  
APPLIANCE LEVELING LEG WHILE ADJUSTING.  
THREADS ON LEG WILL BE DAMAGED OTHERWISE.  
19  
Again, make sure the appliance rests firmly on  
all four legs. No rocking of the appliance should  
exist.  
15  
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Installation Instructions  
PLUMBING INFORMATION  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
INFORMATION  
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS  
CAUTION:  
For personal safety:  
• HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS – Must be within 42″  
of the appliance water inlet hose connections. The  
faucets must be 3/4garden hose-type so inlet  
hoses can be connected.  
TURN OFF ELECTRICITY AT POWER SOURCE (CIRCUIT  
BREAKER/FUSE BOX) BEFORE INSTALLING OR  
SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE.  
• WATER PRESSURE – Must be between 10 and 120  
pounds per square inch with a maximum unbalance  
pressure, hot vs cold flowing, of 10 pounds per  
square inch.  
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS  
APPLIANCE.  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.  
• SHUT-OFF VALVES – Both hot and cold water shut-off  
valves (faucets) should be supplied.  
This appliance must be electrically grounded in  
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or  
in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-1987.  
• LOCATION – Do not install appliance in an area where  
the temperature will fall below freezing. If appliance is  
stored or transported in freezing temperatures, be sure  
all water from the fill and drain systems has been  
removed.  
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS  
• This appliance should be connected to an individual  
branch circuit with 120 volt single-phase 60 Hz  
electrical service and should be protected by 15 amp.  
time-delay fuses or circuit breakers.  
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS  
• DRAIN RATE – The drain or standpipe must be capable  
of accepting a discharge at the rate of 16 gallons per  
minute.  
• DRAIN HEIGHT – The drain height must be 33″  
minimum and 96maximum.  
• STANDPIPE DIAMETER – The standpipe diameter must  
be 1minimum. There MUST be an air gap around the  
drain hose in the standpipe. A snug fit can cause a  
siphoning action.  
• SIPHON BREAK KIT – For a drain facility less than 33″  
high, the hose, coupling and clamps provided in the  
machine must be used and, in addition, a siphon break  
MUST be installed on the back of the machine. Use  
Siphon Break Kit WH49X228 and FOLLOW  
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE KIT.  
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Installation Instructions  
GAS CONNECTION INFORMATION  
EXHAUST  
CAUTION:  
EXHAUST DUCT LENGTH INFORMATION  
Do not attempt to alter gas orifice or adjust burner air  
shutter. Natural gas input may vary in some areas from  
700 to 1200 B.T.U. per cubic foot. If the gas orifice or  
burner air shutter is incorrectly adjusted, serious  
personal injury and/or fire hazard can occur. Your local  
gas company will know the qualities of the gas in your  
area. Contact your local servicing dealer if burner  
adjustment or orifice changes are necessary.  
• The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length 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 allowable length  
for both rigid and flexible metal is shown in the table  
below. More than three 90° turns are not  
recommended.  
Rear vent only  
Do not use an open flame for leak testing. Serious  
personal injury and/or a fire hazard can result if an open  
flame is used to test for gas leaks. Use a soap and water  
solution to test all gas line fittings.  
A
B
NUMBER  
OF 90°  
TURNS  
EXHAUST  
HOOD TYPE  
Do not install the Laundry Center to an L.P. gas supply  
without installing conversion kit. All Laundry Centers  
are shipped with a pressure regulator and natural gas  
orifice. Using a natural gas orifice with an L.P. gas supply  
can result in personal injury, clothes damage and/or a  
fire hazard. Have a qualified gas technician install a  
conversion kit in the Laundry Center before use.  
4″  
212″  
A
B
0
1
2
3
46 ft. 37 ft. Maximum length of 4″  
38 ft. 30 ft. diameter rigid metal duct  
31 ft. 22 ft.  
24 ft. 15 ft.  
• Installation must meet American National Standard,  
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223 1—1988 and local  
codes and ordinances.  
0
1
2
3
30 ft. 24 ft. Maximum length of 4″  
25 ft. 20 ft. diameter flexible metal  
20 ft. 14 ft. duct  
16 ft. 10 ft.  
• The gas supply line should be a 1/2pipe. A 1/2to  
3/8reducer must be used to connect the dryer to  
the supply line.  
HOOD OR WALL CAP  
• The gas supply line must have a shut-off valve  
preferably within six feet of the dryer.  
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry  
of birds or other wildlife.  
• A 1/8NPT plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge  
connection, must be installed immediately upstream  
of the gas supply connection.  
• Termination should present minimal resistance to  
the exhaust airflow and should require little or no  
maintenance to prevent clogging.  
• Never install a screen over the exhaust duct.  
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12above  
ground level or any other obstruction with the  
opening pointed down.  
• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must  
be equivalent to a 4dampered wall cap in regard to  
resistance to airflow, prevention of back drafts and  
maintenance required to prevent clogging.  
TURNS OTHER THAN 90°  
• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.  
• Two 45° turns should be treated as one 90°.  
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Installation Instructions  
EXHAUST (CONT.)  
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION  
• Installation must conform to Manufactured Home  
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,  
Part 32-80.  
SEALING OF JOINTS  
• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks.  
NOTE: The male end of each section of duct must point  
• The dryer must be exhausted to the outside with  
the termination securely fastened to the mobile  
home structure.  
away from the dryer.  
• Do not assemble ductwork with fasteners that  
extend into the duct. They will serve as a collection  
point for lint.  
• The exhaust MUST NOT be terminated beneath the  
mobile home.  
• Duct joints can be made air- and moisture-tight by  
wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.  
• The exhaust duct material MUST NOT support  
combustion.  
INSULATION  
CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE  
CLEARANCES FOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE.  
• Ductwork that runs through an unheated area or is  
near an air conditioning duct should be insulated to  
reduce condensation and lint buildup.  
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION  
PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE  
ORGANIZATIONS  
0″  
1″  
0″  
0″  
• Rigid Metal Duct Components  
1″  
WX8X63  
WX8X64  
WX8X51  
WX8X59  
4x 1Duct  
4x 2Duct  
4Elbow  
60 Sq. In.  
4Aluminum Hood  
• Flexible Metal Duct Components  
Kit WX8X66—7Aluminum duct, 4hood and 2 clamps  
WX8X65  
WX8X58  
WX8X59  
7Aluminum Flexible Duct  
4Clamps (2)  
4Aluminum Hood  
60 Sq. In.  
• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove  
or closet, it will be stated on a label on the back of  
the dryer.  
• TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LINT AND MOISTURE  
FROM ACCUMULATING AND TO MAINTAIN DRYING  
EFFICIENCY, THIS MACHINE MUST BE EXHAUSTED  
OUTDOORS.  
• DO NOT install this appliance with less than  
the minimum clearances shown above.  
CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE  
CLEARANCES FOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE.  
CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN A CLOSET  
WITH A SOLID DOOR.  
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Installation Instructions  
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS  
LOCATION  
• The appliance must be installed on firm flooring to  
minimize vibration during spin cycles. Concrete flooring  
is best; but wood base is sufficient, providing the floor  
support meets FHA standards.  
WARNING –  
For your safety, the information in this manual must  
be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to  
prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.  
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors  
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.  
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• The appliance should not be installed on rugs or  
exposed to the weather.  
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any  
phone in your building.  
• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s  
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
department.  
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified  
installer, a service agency or the gas supplier.  
DOOR VENTILATION OPENING  
A minimum of 120 square inches of opening, equally  
divided at top and bottom, is required. Air openings are  
required to be unobstructed when a door is installed.  
A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the  
full length of the door is acceptable.  
60 Sq. In.  
60 Sq. In.  
When louvers or registers are placed in door openings,  
the free air openings of the louvers or registers must  
equal 120 square inches.  
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