GE DBSR453EB3WW User Manual ELECTRIC DRYER Manuals And Guides L0522927

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Safety Instructions ....... 2-4

Operating Instructions

Control Panel ............ 5, 6

Control Settings ............ 7

Features .................. 8

Loading and Using

the D_yer . ................ 10

Reversing the Door . ........ 9

Venting the D_yer .......... 11

Troubleshooting Tips... 12, 13

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . Back Cover

V¢arranty ................. 15

DBLR3 3 3

DBSR453

DBXR463

DHDSR45

DHDSR46

DJXR 4 _3

DLLSR33

DLSR483

DRSR483

DqSR4S

DS4500

DVLR223

D!_SR483

D WXR48

DX2300

DX4500

DZSR483

EED 4500

ECD4500

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Ym can find them on a label

on the fl'ont ot the (hwer behind

the dooi:

500A277P056 175D1807P507 49-90239 04-05 JR

IMPORTAtVTSAFETY#VFORMATiON

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire

or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

•Do not storeor use gasoline or other

flammable vaporsand liquids in the

vicinityofthis or any other appliance.

•Installationand service must be

performedbya qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do not trytolight a match, or cigarette,or

turn on any gas or electrical appliance.

[] Do not touch any electrical switch;

do notuse any phone in yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingor area ofall

occupants.

[] Immediately call yourgas supplier from

a neighbor'sphone.Follow the gas

supplier'sinstructionscarefully.

[] ff youcannot reach yourgas supplier,

call the fire department.

Cafifomia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires the governor (ff (:alifornia to publish a list (ff substm_ces known to the state to cause

cance_; birth deli_cts or other rei)roductive harm and requires businesses to warn custome_ of potential

eXl)OSllI'e tO StlC]/ s[Ibst_lnces.

Gas appliances can Catlse ii/inor exposure to ti_ur _ff these substmlces, nai/lely benzene, carbon monoxide,

timnaldehyde and soot, caused pdmadly by the in{omplem combustion of natural gas or I,P fllels.

Properly a_!iusted drye_ will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be

minimized flmher by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

%PROPERINSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by

visiting GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

[] Proi_erh, ,gr°m_d (M'er to co_#bm_ wid_ all

goverm m_gcodes a_d ordim_m_ces Follow details

im_h_stalladom_ h_shl_cdo_s.

[] h_sr_]] or store where it wi]] _]ot be exposed to

tempel_tm'es be]o_ f_'eezh_ or exposed to the

weather; which coldd ca_*se permam_el_t damage

amid im_va]idate the w_r_:mrv.

[] Com_ect to _ properly _ted, protected a_d sized

[:)o_ er s_q:)p]y ci rc_d t to a_oi d el ectIJ ca] overl oa d.

[] Rem{>_ e all shaq)pac]d_]g items an_d dispose of

all shippi_g materials proper_).

Exfla_st/O_cting

](;as dryers MUSTbe exhm_stedto d_eomside.

][,se {rely Ng_d metal 4 dmmeter d_ctwork

i_]side the d_aer c;_bi_]et. [Jse {ml} rigid metal

or flexible metal 4" diameter d{_ctw(}rk tbr

ex]_m_sth_g to the o_tside. USE OFPLAST_COR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE

AFIRE.PUNCTUREDBUCTWORKCANCAUSEA

FIREiF iT COLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE

RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGiNSTALLATiON,

For complete details, _b]]o_ the h_sta]]_ti{m

I_]s[l IIc[iolls.

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AWARNING'!

YOUflIAUNDflYAflEA

• Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances flee of combustfl)le materials,

(lint, paper; rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and

other flamlnable \_q)oi_ aim liquids.

• Kee I) tile floor around your appliances clean

and (hw to reduce the possibili F of slipping.

• Close supervision is necessm y if this appliance is

used bv oi" near chiMren. Do not allow children

to play on, with, or inside this or anv other

appliance.

• Kee I) all laundia' aids (such as deteigents,

bleaches, etc.) out of tile reach (ff children,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all

warnings on container labels to avoid iI_jtu T.

• Never climb on or stand (m tile dlTer top.

WHENUSINGYOUflDflYEfl

• Never reach into tile dt_'er while tile drutn is

moving. Betore loading, unloading or adding

clothes, wait until tile drum has completely

stopped.

• Clean tile lint filter before each load to prevent

lint accumulation inside the diwer or in the

room. DO NOT OPERATETHEDRYER WITHOUT

THELINT FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or (h T articles that have been

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as

wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.) that may ignite or

explode. Do not add these substances to the

wash watei: Do not use oi" place these substances

around your washer oi" dlTer dining ol)eration.

• Do not place itelns exposed to cooking oils in

your dlwei: ltelns contanfilmted with cooking oils

inav contribute to a chenfical reaction that could

cause a clothes load to catch fire,

• Anv article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent or that contains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, rowels used in

beaut}, sahms, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)

must not be placed in or near tile chwer until

solvents or flammable materials have been

removed. There are many highly flammable

items used in homes such as acetone, denatured

alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household

cleaners, SOl/le spot relllOVei"s, ttlYpentines,

waxes, wax removers and products containing

petroleum distillams.

• Tile laundt T process can reduce tile flame

retardancv ofl,d)rics. To avoid such a result,

carefilllv tollow the gmment malmfi_cturer's

care instrtlctions.

• Do not dry articles containing rubbei; plastic

oi" similar materials such as padded bras, temfis

shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,

plastic bags, pillows, etc. that nlav melt or btlrn.

Some rubber materials, when heated, can under

certain circumstances produce fire by

Sl)Ont;i neo/1s (Ol/lb/1stion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that nlay

burn or melt on top of tile dryer dining

ol)eration.

• Gmments labeled OryAwa}/from Hoator Do Not

rumblo Dry (such as life jackets containing l¢aq)ok)

must not be put in your dryer

• Do not (h T fibeiglass articles in wmr dryer

Skin irritation could result from the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing

(hlIJng stlbseqtlent dryer rises.

• To minimize the possibility of elecnic shock,

unl)lug this appliance fi'om tile power supply

or discom_ect the (hwer at the household

distiibution panel b)' removing the fllse or

switching off the circuit breaker before

attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the removal and cleaning of the lint

filter).NOTE:Turningthe Cycle Selector knob

to an off position or pressing PAUSE does NOT

disc(mnect tile appliance ti'om tile power supply.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfiu_cfioning, partially disassembled,

or has missing or broken parts, including a

damaged cord or plug.

• The interior of the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer should be

cleaned at least once a year by a qualified

technidan. See the Loading and Using the Dlyor

section.

If yoms is a gas chTe_; it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have

apilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITH

A MATCH. gm'ns may result fl'om having your

hand in the viciniP< oI the bm'ner when the

•You may Msh to soften yore" laundered lid)YJcs

or reduce the static electricity in them, b v using

a dryei_applied rid)tic softener or an and-static

condifione_; We recommend you use either a

rid)tic softener in the wash cycle, according to

the mantfli_cmrer's instructions fi)r those

products, or try a chTe_added product fi)r

which the ii/anttfilcttli'eF gives wIJtten asstlI'ance

on the package that their product can be safely

used in your dryer: Service or peYlbm_ance

problems caused by use of these products a_e

the responsibili_' of the mantdi_cmre_s of those

pI'odtlcts and aye not coveYed/IndeI" the l_';lI'I';lllW

to this appliance.

atltOi/latic i_nition ttlYns on,

_V_(v_jH_ I_)N eN O_ TI-U_'/_ N n_(liY COlIU_i 1_ _ _ER |Be_( )i'e disc_lYding _l dlljei'_ cq" i'eli/oving it _l'Oli/

appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas

so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or

subjected to damage.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

this appliance or attempt aiff servicing mfless

spedfically recommended in this Owner's Manual

or in pul)lished usePrepair instructions that w_u

trade,stand and have the skills to carry out.

service, remove the dryer door to prevent

children fl'om hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the dryercontrolpanel _.CE4,,,a.ces.com

Youcan/ocate your model number on the labe! on the front of the dryer behind the door Throughout this manual, features and

appearance may vary from your model.

Model DVLR223

88MmN

LESSSPY

MEDIUMHFAT

Model DX2300

START

LESSDRY 88 MN_

D Fz

Models DS4500, DBSR453, DBXR463, DHDSR45 and DHDSR46

START FABRmc CARE

_TA_T C0T_S E_SYC_B_

'"_,_E;ii,i_i;i:!i;iiiii!i!_iiIi!i!:iiii!i!i!ii,i_i!E_" _L CAT,S

Model DX4500

START

_TART

FABRIC CARE MOBEDRY

AUTOMATIC LE$8 IIRY AUTOMAT_O

CO]TONS PERMANENT

COOL PRESS

_8WS

_SSEBHY

HO HEAT DEUCATES

LSW HEAT

BA_FBRY _O 58

Ig urn

T_MED DRY

NOTE: Drying times will varyaccording to the type ofheat used (Electric, NaturM or LP gas), size of_oad,

types of fabrics, wetness of c_othes and condition of exhaust ducts.

About the dryercontrolpanel

Youcan/ocate your model number on the labe! on the front of the dryer behind the door Throughout this manual, features and

appearance may vary from your mode!.

Model DBLR333

START

D, !11

LESSDRY IVi0RER_Y

LESSDRY

'i'iiiiiliiiiiJJj,!

il;!i_'i!_l__MEoDRY}

Models DJXR433, DRSR483, DWSR483, DWXR483, DLSR483,DQSR483 and DZSR483

STAST FABSBC CASE WSBNKLE CARE SIGNAL

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i _ Wm_KZ_F_

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(on some models) _,_,

Models EED4500 and EGD4500

START _A_|_ CASE WS|NKLE CASE

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s'<;i!!'i_iiii!iiiii_!i!i!i:_il;!i_!i_!i_!i_!i,ii!_!i_i!_,_;i_'_'_'_"

C_['[eNS EASYC_._E

NOH_r LOaNer

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Model DLLSR33

START TEPIPERATURE

3Heot Settrlgs

MEDIUM

le' n _d

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LPgas), size of load,

types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

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IMPDRTAN_ Clean the lint filter each time you use the drye_

_r_ Fabric Care/Temperature (on some models)

REGULARForregularto heavycottons.

or COTTONS

REG.HEAT

MEDIUM Forsynthetics,blends,deticatesanditemslabeledpermanentpress.

orEASYCARE

MED.HEAT

DELICATESOnsomemodels.Fordelicates,syntheticsanditemslabeledtumbladry low

LOWHEAT

FLUFFForfluffing itemswithoutheat.Usathe TIMEDDRYcycle.

NO HEAT

irz

/k I_.tom a ti c c',cl es a I _.t__m ati call'_ determi N_e fill) tic drv_ ess. Select LESS DRY if" "_'ol__,_:';__ t "_ol _.rd oth es

slightly damp at the e]_d o[ the dr}im_g c} cle. Select MORE ORYif'_ol_ wm_t them to feel d_tie_: Timed

c',des rm_ f_)r a selected dine.

Drying Cycles

COTTONSForcottonsandmostlinens.FormostloadsselectOPTIMUMORY(onsomemodels)orselectthe

PreferredRegularSettingmarkedwithan*.

EASYCARE/ Forwrinkle4ree,permanentpressanddelicateitems,andknits.

PERMANENT

PRESS

TINED DRY SettheCycleSelectorat thedesireddryingtime.

DAMPDRY Forleavingitemspartiallydamp.

DEWRINKLEForremovingwrinklesfromitemsthatarecleananddryorthatareverylightlydamp.

QUICKFLUFFForfresheningorfluffingupalreadydryclothing,hbrics, linens,andpillows.Usawith FLUFFNOHEAT

Provides10minutesof noheattumbling.

_i Start Close the dryer doo_: Select START, 0 )em_im_ the door din'ira, opemti(m _,_,:i]]stop the dryer:

To restart the dryer; dose the door m_d sdec{ STARTto complete the c}de.

Color Logic (on some models)

Select the correct FABRIC CAREsetdng.

Match the l)articular color belo_ the words

with the same color on the Cycle Dial.

Example:Dryingaload of clothing labeled

permanentpress.

r_ Choose the FABRICCAREsetdng--for

this load it would be the EASYCARE

MED. HEAT (_hich is a l)a_ticular color).

r_Turn the C}cle Dial to the area that has

the same color as the FABRICCARE

setting _ou h:_e chosen--for this load it

x_ould be the EASYCAREAUTOMATIC.

Aboutthe dryerfeatures.

VVRiNKLE CARE Wrinkle Care Option (onsomemodels)

Use this option to minimize tile wrinkles

in clothes. It provides ai)i)ro_mately

15 minutes of no-heat rambling alter

the clothes are dry:

This option can only be used with tile

COTTONSand EASYCAREcvcles.

If you are using tile CYCLESIGNAL knob

and wm select tile WRINKLE CAREopfion,

a signal will so/md at tile end ot tile chTing

time and several times during tile WRINKLE

CAREcvcle. This will remind w)u that it is

time to remove tile clothes.

If WRINKLECAREis not on, tile dxn'er will

stop once tile timer reaches tile WRINKLE

CAREmmkon tile cycle dial.

Cycle Signal Option (onsomemodels)

This signal will sound just befin'e tile end

ot the cycle to remind you to remove the

clothes. On some models, the signal sound

level cannot be a(!justed.

If wm selected the WRINKLECAREoption,

the signal will sound at the end ot the

(h3'ing time and will sound several times

dulJng the WRINKLE CARE cycle. This will

remind w>u that it is time to remove tile

clothes.

NOTE:

•Remove garmentspremptlyatthe sound

of the signal Place clothes on hangers so

wrinkles won't set in.

•Use the Cycle Signal especially when

drying fabrics like polyester knits and

permanent press. These fabrics should

be removed so wrinkles wen't set in.

Automatic Cycle Signal (onsomemodels)

At tile end of each cycle there is

approMmately 15 minutes of no-heat

rambling after tile laundry is dry:

A reminder signal will so/md periodically

during this time to remind w>u to remove

tile laundry:

Drum Lamp (onsomemodels)

Before replacing tile light bulb, be sure to

unplug tile dryer power cord or disconnect

the dryer at the household distribution

panel by removing the fllse or switching

off tile circuit breaker; Reach above dryer

opening fl'om inside the dram, Remove the

bulb and replace with tile same size bulb.

Drying Rack (onsomemodels)

A handy drying rack may be used fin" drying

delicate items such as washable sweatet_,

Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack

extends into the dryer drum,

NOTE:

•Thedryingrack mustbe usedwiththe

TIMEDCYCLE.

•Do not use this drying rack when there

are other clothes in the dryer.

Stainless Steel Drum (on some models)

Tile stainless steel used to make tile

d_'er drum provides tile highest reliabili F

available in a GE dr)/e_: If tile d_yer drum

should be scratched or dented dm'ing

nomml use, tile drum will not rust or

corrode. These surli_ce blemishes will

not affect tile flmction or durability of

tile drum.

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Reveming the Door

Toolsneeded:

[] Standard#2 [] Tape-tipped

Phillipsscrewdriver puttyknife

[_] Open the door and remoxe the filler plugs opposite the hinges. _Aith the door

completely open, remo_e the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer fi_ce.

Insert these screws about halfwa_ into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite

side (where)ou remo',ed the filler plugs). App1) finn pressure to boet the screw stnrted

in new holes.

_ I,oosen top screw from each hinge on the dryer ti_ce half way: _Aith one hand holding

the top of the door and the other hand hokfing the bottolnl remo',e the door from <

the (h_er b) lifting it UP and OUT.

_] Rotnte tile door 1SO °. Insert it on tile opposite side of tile opening by moxgng tile door

IN and DOWN until tile top hinge and tile bottoln hinge are resting on tile top screws

inserted in step 1.

Remoxe tile remaining screws from tile side of tile o{)ening from which tile door

[_was i'elllo_,ed. _4]th these scI'ews sectlI'e each hinge at tile bottoi//. Tighten tile

two top screws of each hinge Reinsert tile plastic plugs on tile side fl'om which

tile door was i'eillO_,ed,

Loadingand usingthe dryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

SortingandLoadingHints

As a general rule, if clothes are sorted })roperly fin.

the _sheI; they are sorted properly for the dryei:

Do not add fabricsoftener sheets once the loadhas

become warm. Theymaycause fabric softener sta/bs.

Bounce®FabricConditionerDryer Sheetshave been

approvedfor usein aft GEDryerswhen used lb

accordancewith the manufacturer# lbstructions.

Denot overload.Thiswastesenergyandcauseswrinkling.

Donot drythe followingitems:fiberglassitems,woolens,

rubber-coateditems,plastics,itemswithplastictnmand

foam-filleditems.

CareandCleaningof the Dryer

The Exterior:Wil)e or dust any spills or washing

compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control

panel and finishes may be damaged by seine

laun(h T i)retreatlnent soil and stain relno\'er

i)ro(lucts. Apply these products away fl'om the (lrvei;

The rid)tic may then be washed and dried hero,ally.

Damage to your (h_'er caused bv these i)roducts is

not covered bv VOilEW_II'I'}III15':

The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter beiore each

use. Moisten your fingeI_ and reach into tile filter

opening. Rm_ y(mr fingeI_ across the filteI: Ha\e a

qualified technician wlctltll/l the lint fl'om the dryer

once a veaE

Staiuless Steel:To clean stainless steel surfi_ces,

use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive

cleaner suitable tot stainless steel sudhces.

Remove the cleaner residue, and then dry

with a clean cloth.

TheExhaust Duct:Inspect and clean tile exhaust

ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.

A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the

drying tim e.

Follow these steps:

_Turn off electrical supply b) discmmecting the

I)lug, fl'om file wall socket.

_ Disconnect tile duct ti'om tile (lr_ el;

_] Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and

reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hoe& Check fl'om tile outside that tile

flaps of tile hood move fl'eely when oi)emting. Make

sure that there is not wiMlife (birds, insects, etc.)

nesting inside the duct or hood.

FabricCareLabels

Below are lid)tic care lal)el "svml)ols" that affect tile clothing )ou will be lmmdefing.

WASH LABELS

wash _

cycle Normal Permanent Piess/ Gentde'_/ Do notwash Do not wring

wrinkle resistant de_[cate Hand wash

Water • • • O0 •

temperature not Wa,m Co_a/coo_

{50<0/120< F} {40<0/105< F} (30 C/85<F}

BLEACHLABELS

Bleach_., A A

symlJols Any bleach Onlynonch[or[nebleach Do not bleach

{when neededl {when needed) I

DRY LABELS

dr. oo°or,_v

Dry Normal PermanentPless/ Gentle/ Do not tumble dry {_sed with

wdnk[e _esistant delicate do notwash}

.eat&&&

setting

High Medium Low No heat/air

fPsetfiacltions _ _ D _7_

Line dry/ Drill dly Dry flat In tile shade

hang to dry

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VentingtheDryer

For the best dr_im_g perfi)rmam_ce the dryer m_eeds to be properly vetoed. The drger will use more enemy

and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications, Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the

Instafiatien Instructions,

[] (Ise orally rigid metal 4" diameter dl_ctwork ]m_s](le the

(!_er cabi m_et. ( Ise o_ly _Jgi(1 metal or flexibl e metal 4"

diameter dl_ctwork fin" exhm_sth_g to the ol_tside.

[] Do m_ot i_se plastic or other combl_stible d_ctwork,

[] I[Ise the shortest length possible.

[] Do m_ot cH*sh or collapse.

[] A_oid restim_g the d_ct o_ sharp o_)iects.

[] Ventingmust conform to local buildingcodes.

Correct

Venting

((

Incorrect

Venting

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Dryer doesn'tstatt Dryer is tmplugged *Make sure the dryer plug is l)ushed (oml)letely into

the outlet.

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the house fllse/circuit breaker box and replace

is tripped fi/se or reset breaker: NOTE:Most electric (ha'e_s use

2 filses/breake_s.

Dryer doesn'theat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is •Check the house fllse/circuit breaker box and replace

tripped; the dryer may tumble both fllses or reset both breake_. Your dryer may tumble

but not heat if only one filse is bh>wn or one breaker tripped.

Gas service is off •Make sure gas shutoff' at (hTer and main shutoff are

fitly open.

Dryershakesor Some shaking/noise is normal, •Move dryer to an even floor space, or a(!itlst leveling legs

makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessar_ tmtil exert.

Greasy spots on clothes hnproper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on rid)tic softener package.

Drying dirty items with • Use w)ur oh'vet to d_y only clean items. Di m' items can

dem:l ones stain clean items and the drveI:

Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the

completely cleml clothes are wet appear'alter (hying. Use proper washing

procedm'es befin'e drying.

Linton clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen befin'e each load,

Improper sorting • S(m lint producexs (like chenille) from lint collectox_

(like corduroy).

Static electricity can attract lint • See suggestions in this section trader STATIC.

Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • EmpU' all pockets befin'e latmdering clothes.

Static occurs No fabric softener was used •T_w a tid)ric soflene_:

•Bounce <`:Fabric (_on(lifioner D_Ter Sheets have been

approved fin" use in all GE D_Te_ when used in

accordance with the manufiwtm'er's instructions.

Overdacyh_g •T_' a rid)tic soflene_:

•A(!iust seUing m LESSDRYor DAMP DRY.

Synthetics, permmmnt press • T_' a rid)tic soflene_:

mid blends can cause static

Inconsistent Type of heat •Automatic drying times will vaxT according to the type

drying times of heat used (electric, natural or I,P gas), size of load,

_'l)es of lid)tics, wetness of clothes and condition ot

exhaust ducts.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Clothes take too long Improper sorting • Separate hea_} items t}'om lightweight items (gei_e_]]},

to dry a _e]]-sorted _rasher load iS a _e]]-sorted dryer load).

Large loads of heavy fabrics , I _rge, heavy [sbrics ctmmh/more moisture mid rake

(l_e beach towels) hmger to dry. Separate large, heaw ed)_Jcs h_to smaller

loads to speed dryh_g time.

Controls _pr_periy set * Match control settim_gs to the load _<)l_ are dl)'im_g.

i_nt Nter is full ® (leam_ limit filter beii)re ever_ load.

Improper or obstructed * Check h_stai]ati<m h_stmctiom_s %r proper

ductg-lg

®Make slate dial;thug is c]emL fl'ee of kh_ks amid

IH? obstl IIc[ed.

® Check to see if ol_tside wall damper ol:/e_/tes eas]]).

® Check the Im_sta]]atitm Instructions to make slate the

dryer vem_th_g is correct.

BlowJr_ fuses or tripped ® Replace h_ses or reset ciro_it breakers. Sim_ce most d]aers

circt_t breaker _se 2 fl_ses/breakers, make s_re both are o[:/e_/ti_g.

Overloading/combing loads • Do _ot [:mr more tha_ o_e washer load i_ the dryer

at a []_]]e.

Under]oading * If _o __a re d_ai, _ _(,on ]v (me (wtwo i tern s, add a few i tern s

to ensnare proper mmb]i_g.

Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying • Select a shorter dr}h_g time.

• Remove items while they still hold a slight amom_t of

moisture. Select a LESSORgor OAMPo_gsetth_g

Letting items sit in dryer * Ram ova item s _r]_ e]_ CVC] e e]_ (IS _ _ (1 f_}] (1 {)_" ]_ _ _ g

after cycle ends

Overloading * Separate large loads i_to smaller ones.

CloNes shri_k Some fabrics will naturally st_ * To aroid sh_J_kage, tb]]ow gam_e_t care labels exactb.

when washed. Others can be • S_)m e itern s m a} be [:/]'essed back i _ t() sh ape a:i_er (]]?i _ g.

safely washed, but Mll sbrh_k

in the dryer * lfxo_ are co_cerned about s]]ri_kage i_ a particle]at

item, do _ot machi_e wash or t_m_b]e dr_ it.

Notes.

GEDryer Warranty.

All warranty support provided by our Factory Service Centers, or

an authorized Customer Care®technician. Toget Customer Support,

on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call

800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).

Staple your receipt here. I

Proof of the original purchase I

date is needed to obtain support

under the warranty<

For The Period Of.. GEWit Replace:

OneYear Anypart of the dryer which f;dls due to a de_bcth_materials ur workmam_ship.Dmim_gthis

From the date of the M/ one-year warranty,GE _rH]] _]SO provide, free of charge, aH ]abut am)d re]a[ed service COS[S

originalpurchase to replace the (]e{bctive part.

What GE Will Not Cover:

[] Service t_ps to your home to teach you how to

use the product.

[] Improper ms_ation_ de, very or mamtenauce.

[] Faflur_ of the product if it is abused_ ntisused, or

used for other than the hqtended purpose or used

commerclaHy.

[] Replacement of the lighi bu]b.

[] Products wh_cl_are not defective or broken, or which

are wor_d_g as described h! the Owl_er's MaJmaL

[] Replacement of hottse fuses or resett_lg of ckcnit

breakers.

[] Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

[] Incidental or consequentiaJ damage catLsed by possible

defects whh this appliance.

[] Defects or damage due m operation in free_g

temperatures.

[] Damage caused after dellver>

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home

use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service cain to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives

you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your

legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

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