GE DCVH515GF1GG User Manual GAS DRYER Manuals And Guides L0709166

GE Residential Dryer Manual L0709166 GE Residential Dryer Owner's Manual, GE Residential Dryer installation guides

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Safety instructions ............ 2-5

Operating Instructions

Control Panels ..................... 6-8

Cycle Options ..................... 9, !0

Dryer Features ...................... !!

Loading and Using

the Dryer ......................... 17, 18

Reversing the Door Swing ........ 12-16

Venting the Dryer ................... 19

Stacking ........................ 20-23

Troubleshooting Tips ........ 24-26

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ......... Back Cover

Warranty .......................... 27

DCVH515

DHDVH52

DBVH512

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

They are on the label on

the front of the drger behind

the door.

175D1807P579 49-90311 09-06 JR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.

READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For yoursafety,the informationin this manualmust be followed to minimize the risk of fire

or explosion,electric shock, or topreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,or death.

•Do not storeor use gasoline or other

flammable vaporsand liquids in the

vicinityof thisor anyother appliance.

•Installationand service mustbeperformed

bya qualified installer,service agency or

the gas supplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do not try to light a match,or cigarette, or

turn on anygas or electrical appliance.

[] Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

use anyphone in yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingor area ofall

occupants.

[]Immediately call, yourgas supplier

froma neighborsphone. 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 of Califimfia to publish a list of substances kno\sn to tile state to catlse cancel;

birth detb'cts or other reproductix e hm'm and requires businesses to warn customel_ of potential exl)osm'e

to StlC]l stlbsti/llCeS.

Gas appliances call cause minor exposure to fl_ur of these substances, namely benzene, carbon mono_ide,

fimnaldehyde and soot, caused primarily b_' tile incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fl/els,

Pxoperly ac!iusted drye_ will minimize incomplete combustion, EN)osm'e to these substances can be

minimized fllrther by properly venting tile dryer to tile ot/tdoo_,

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%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 ge.com, or by calling 800.GECARE$ (800.432.2737).

[] Properly ground dryer to confi}nn with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

[] Install or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below fi'eezing or exposed to

the weather:

[] Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to a_)id electrical overload.

[] Remove tile colored protective film l/"om both

tile control panel and tile doo,:

[] Remo\v all shaq) packing items and dispose

ot all shipping materials properly.

[] DO Ilot FeIllove tile vent protector ,q'om tile

back of the (hwel:

[] Pull the pxotector out and down to its lowest

position and connect the exhaust duct to the

(h'vel: Tile lowered protector will prevent tile

duct i]'om getting crushed.

Exhaust/Ducting:

_] Drvel_ MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside to

prevent l'u'oe,_ amounts of moisture and lint

fl'om being blown into the room.

]*. . it

[_ t_se ()Ill) ngld metal or flexable metal 4

diameter duct\_ork inside tile (h'_er cabinet or

fkw exha usting to tile (_utside. USE OF PLASTIC

OROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEOUCTWORKCAN

CAUSEAFIREPUNCTUREDBUCTWORKCAN

CAUSEAFIREIFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMES

OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEOROURING

iNSTALLATION.

For complete details, fbllow tile Installation

Instructions.

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.

READALLiNSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

k, WARNING!

YOURIAUNDflYAflEA

• Keep the area underneath and around ",'our

appliances fl'ee of combustible materials

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

and other flammable wq)o_ and liquids.

• Keep the floor around your appliances clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

• Close supervision is necessm T if this appliance

is used bv or near children. Do not allow children

to play on, with or inside this or any other

appliance.

• Keep all lmlnd_w aids (such as detergents,

bleaches, etc.) out (ff the reach of chikh'en,

preli_rably in a locked cabinet. Observe all

warnings on container labels to avoid injury.

• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER

• Never reach into the dt_'er while the drum is

moving. Before loading, mfloading or adding

clothes, wait until the drum has completely

stopped.

• Clean the lint filter befin'e each load to prevent

lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the

room. DO NOT OPERATETHE DRYERWITHOUT

THELINT FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or dr)" 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.) which may ignite or

explode. Do not add these substances to the

wash water Do not use or place these substances

around your washer or dryer during operation.

• Do not place items eN)osed to cooking oils in

wmr (hTe_: Items contaminated with cooking oils

may contribute to a chemical reaction that could

cause a clothes load to catch fire.

• Anv article on which wm have used a cleaning

solvent or that contains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

beaut)' salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)

m ust not be placed in or near the d_wer 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

cleanei_, SOllle spot i'ell/overs, ttli])entines,

WaXes, WaX i'eillovers and pi'o(hlctS containing

petroleum distillates.

• The laundry process can reduce the flame

retardanc_ of rid)tics. To axoid such a result,

careflllE fi)llow the gmment manufacturer's

eai'e instlllctions.

• Do not dry articles containing rubbe_; plastic,

foam or si_nilar materials such as padded bras,

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

pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc., that may melt or

burn. Some rubber materials, when heated, can

under certain drcumstances produce fire by

spont;i neo/is COil/b/istion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may

bm_ or melt on top (ff tile dryer during

opei_ltion.

•(;mments labeled OryAway from Heat or Do Not

Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing kapok)

lit liSt not be put in your (h'vet:

• Do not (h T fiberglass articles in your dryer:

Skin irritation could result fl'om the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing

dulJng subsequent dryer rises.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,

unphlg this appliance fl'om the power supply

or disccmnect the dryer at the building's

distribution panel b)' removing the fllse or

switching off the circuit breaker befi)re

attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the removal and cleaning of the lint

filter). NOTE:Pressing START, STOP or POWER

does NOTdisconnect the appliance fi'om the

power supply.

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WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, nmlflmcdoning, 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 chyer should be

cleaned at least once a year by a qualified

technidan. See the loadingand Using the Dryor

section.

• If vom_ is a gas (hTe_, it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have

apilot light. DONOTATTEMPT TOLIGHT WITHA

MATCH. Burns may result fr(>m having y(>ur hand

in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic

• Ybu may Msh to soften your laundered lid)tics

or reduce the static electridtv in them by using

a (hTe_=ai)i)lied rid)tic softener or an anti-static

condifione_; _'e recommend you use either a

lid)tic softener in the wash cycle, according to

the manufi_cturer's instructions for those

products, or t_?' a drye>added product fin.

which the manuemmrer gives written assurance

on the package that their product can be saflqv

used in your (h_'e_: Service or i)erfimnance

problelns caused bv use of these products are

the responsibili D' of the manulhcture_ (ff those

products and are not covered under the warranty

to this appliance.

ignition ttlrns on.

CWHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• Grasp the plug firefly when disconnecting this

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 any se_Mcing unless

specifically recommended in this Owner's Manual

or in i)ublished use>repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to car_ T out.

• Before discarding a (hTe_; or removing it fl'om

se_Mce, remove the (hTer door to prevent

children fi'om hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the dryercontrolpanel.

Youcan locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening.

Model DHDVH52

Model DCVH515

Model DBVH512

COTTOH_ ®

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Power

Press to "wake up" the displa). If the displa) is actixe, press to put the drxer in the standby mode.

/VOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply

ODry Cycles

The (h'_ cwle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will

help )ou match the dr_ setting with the loads.

Sensor Cycles

co'r]'oNs For cottons and most linens.

MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.

EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

ACTIVE WEAR Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new technology finishes

and stretch fibers such as Spandex.

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

DRYELTM Designed for use with the DRYEL_ "dry clean only" fabric care system. See product package for directions.

For questions or issues related to use and performance of DRYEL_, see the Website at: www.dryel.com.

SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be used if the

previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.

Timed Dry Cycles

DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not recommended for

delicate fabrics.

WARM UP Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.

AIR FLUFF Use this feature to tumble items without heat.

My Cycle(on some models)

MY CYCLE Press to use, create or modify custom dry cycles.

Timed Dry

Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRYis also recoininended for small loads.

To use TIMED DRY."

I. Turn dry cycle dial t(> TIMED DRY..

2. Select the drying time by pressing the ÷and -buttons,

3. Select the DRY.TEMP,

4. Close the door,

5. Press START

Sensor Dry Level

The sensor contintu)usl)' monitors the amount of moisture in the load, When the moisture in your

clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.

MORE DRY Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics.

DRY Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle

for energy saving.

LESS DRY Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).

DAMP For leaving items partially damp.

About the dryercontrolpanel.

ODry Temp

YOu cm_ (h'm-e, _ the temper_mu'e ot }our dr} c_(le.

ANTI-BACTERIAL Thisoption mayonly be usedwith COTTONSor MIXED LOADcycles.Thisoptionreducescertain

typesof bacteriaby 99.9%,including:Staphylococcusaureus,PseudomonasaeruginosaandK/ebsie//a

pneumoniae"_.Theanti-bacterialprocessoccurswhenhigh heatis usedduringa portionof this

dryingcycle.

NOTE:Donot usethis cycleondelicatefabrics.

TheAnti-BacterialCycleis Certifiedby NSFInternational(formerlyNationalSanitationFoundation)

to NSFProtocolP154SanitizationPerformanceof ResidentialClothesDryers.

NSF Protocol P 154 ]

S midza0on Perfbrmailce ol

Residendal Clothes I)ryers

NIGH Forregularto heavycottons.

MEDIUM Forsynthetics,blendsanditems labeledpermanentpress.

LOW Fordelicates,syntheticsanditems labeledTumbleDryLow.

EXTRALOW Forlingerieandspecial-carefabrics.

NO BEAT Canonlybeusedwith TIMED DRY.

_START

Pless to start _ (h_ c?(le. If tile dr?er is rumlhlg, press it once and it will pause tlle dr_er.

Press it again to restart tile oh'} cycle.

MJf Cyc/e (on some models)

Set up your fhvorite combination of settings and s;lve them here flw one touch recall.

These custom settings call be set while a cycle is ill progress,

To store a MY CYCLEcombination of settings:

1. Select your drying cycle.

2. Change ORY TEMP and SENSOR ORYLEVEL settings to fit your needs.

3. Select ally drying OPTIONS y(m want.

4. Press and hold tile _ pad for three seconds to store ?our selection. A beep will sound

and tile pad will light up.

To recall your stored MY CYCLEcombination:

Press tile MYCYCLEbutton beflwe dr)ing a load.

To change your stored MY CYCLEcombination:

Follow steps 1-4 in "To store a MY CYCLEcombination of settings".

Aboutcycle options.

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Extend Tumble

Minimizes wrinkles by adding

approximately 60 minutes cff no-heat

tumbling after clothes are dry. Tile beeper

will sound e\ e U2 minutes to remind you

to remo\v tile clothes. Tile ESTIMATED

TIMEREMAiNING display will show 00.

Damp Alert

This option causes tile dr_vr to beep when

clothes have dried to a dalnp level. Remove

items that you wish to hang <hT. Tile DAMP

ALERTwill only beep when this option

is selected.

Removing clothes and hanging them when

tile) are damp can reduce tile need to iron

sore e item s.

Signal

?derts you that tile cycle is complete. Tile

beeper will continue to sound evex_' two

minutes for tile next 6 minutes, until tile

clothes have been removed. Tile clothes

should be removed when tile beeper goes

off so wrinkles don't set in.

Press SIGNALto select low, medium or high

xolume, or to turn tile beeper ott.

iiii

Delay Start

Use to delay tile start ot your dryer;

I. Choose vour (h y cycle and any options.

2. Press DELAYSTART You can change tile

delay time in ] hour increments using

tile +or -arrow pads.

3. Press tile STARTpad to start tile

co/intdown.

The countdown time will be shown in the

ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display:

NOTE:If the dooris openedwhile thedryeris

in DELAy thecountdowntimewill not restart

uniessthe dooris dosedandSTARThasbeen

pressedagain.

About cJfc_e options. NOTE."Not all features are available on all dryer models.

Lock

You can lock the controls to prevent any

selections fl'om being made. Or you can

lock the controls after you have started

a cycle.

Childrencannotaccidentallystart the dryer

by touchingpads with this optionselected.

To lock the d_ye_, press and hold the lock

icon fiw 3 seconds, To tmlock the chTe_;

press and hold the lock icon fin" 3 seconds.

The icon of the lock next to the timer will

light up when the controls are locked.

Estimated Time Remaining

[)isI_lms, the IIa _ )roximate time remaining,

tmti] the end of the cycle.

,&sthe cycle begins, you will see an initial

approximate total cyde time in the display.

Then lights will "race" in the display. This

means the d_'er is continuously monitoring

the amotmt of moisture in the load. The

lights will continue tmtil the d_'er senses

a low level of moisture in the load. At that

point, the d_Ter will cah'ulate and display

the approximate time remaining.

My Cycle (on some models)

To save a fi_vorite cycle, set the desired

settings and hold down the MY CYCLE

button fin" 3 seconds. A beep will sotmd

to indicate the cycle has been saved.

To use XOEU"custom cycle press the MY

CYCLEbutton before drying a load.

To chanoe the saxed cxcle, set the desired

settings and hold down the MY CYCLE

button for 3 seconds.

See I)age, 8 fin" more details.

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Drum Lamp

getore replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or

disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the

fllse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above drver opening fl'om

inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb.

Drying Rack (onsomemodels)

A handy drying rack ma_ be used for drying delicate items such as

washable sweaters. Place items fiat on the dQing rack and block such

items as wool sweaters and delicate tabrics. Drx with low heat.

To install the drvim,.., rack, pull up the lint filter slightly. Insert the drvim*.

rack into the slots, then push the filter back down.

NOTE:

• The drying rack must be used with the TIMED DRYor RACKDRY

(on some models) cycles.

• Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.

Reversingthedoorswing.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Read the instHwtions all the way

through befi_re starting,

• Handle parts carefilllv to awfid

scratching paint,

•Set screws down bv their related parts

to avoid using them in the wrong

places.

• Provide anon-scratching work sm'lhce

fl_r the doors.

• Normal completion time to reverse the

door swing is 30-60 minutes.

IMPORTANT'. Once wm begin, do not

move the cabinet tmtil doox_swing

reversal is completed.

These instructions are tin" changing

the hinges ti'om the right side to the

lett side--if you ever want to switch them

back to the right side, tidlow these same

inst_ uctions and reverse all reterences

to the lett and right.

TOOLSYOUWILLNEED

Adjustable CrescentWrench

PhillipsHeadScrewdriver

PuttyKnifeor

Thin-BladeScrewdriver

DOORPARTS

HingeAssembly

PlasticCover

Nut(#8) 2 Washer 2

Large Tapping Screw

1#10) 6

TappingScrew(#8) 2 MachineScrew(#8) 6

STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS

Before YouStart

I. Unph/g the drxer from its electrical

outlet.

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STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS(cont.)

Remove Door Assembly

2. Open the door to approxin/ately 90 degrees. I_.emox e the 4 screws _startiw,

fl'om the bottom to the top. Make sure the door is supported while

remo',ing the screws.

3. i,oosen the top screw as shown. Unhook the door by, lifting, and Imlling, as

shown b_ the arrows.

4. i,a} the door down on a sott protected fiat surface so that the inner part

thces upward (door restino, _ on the handle side).

2#8MachineScrews 6#10

Large

Screws

5. Remoxe the 6 laroe_, tapping screws (#10) located around the perimeter

of the door outlining the gasket, and the 2 machine screws (#8) on the

hiw*e side.

8. X'_ith the screws remoxed, turn the door oxer and separate the silxer coxer

part of the door from the door frame and set aside.

Z Unlock the 4 tabs on the plastic coxer and separate the plastic coxer from

NOTE: Disregard the "DO NOT REMOVE" label on the plastic cruet.

Reversingthedoorswing.

STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS(cont.)

Remove Hinge

IMPORTANT" Note tile location ot tile hinge (left or right) before removing.

8. _\'ith tile door tl"ame part of tile door laid down on a protected soft sm'L_ce,

reinove tile hinge cover by removing tile 2 tapping screws (#8) that tasten it

to the fl'ame. The hinge cover is located at the opposite side of the hinge

assembly.

9. Remoxe tile 9 nuts, washers and tile 9 machine screws (#8).

10.Remoxe tile hinge assembly by remoxing tile 2 machine screws (#8) that

fi_sten it to the fl'ame. Pull the him*e assemblx out and set it aside.

Reinstall Hinge Assembly

11.Place tile hinge assembE in tile opposite side of tile door. _Mign tile hinge

holes with the door holes.

12. I,ooselx tasten tile hinge assembly to tile edoe using 2 machine screws (#8).

13. Hold tile door on its side with one hand and tasten tile remaining 2 screws

as shown. Then tighten the 2 screws (#8) holding the hinge assemblL

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STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS(cont.)

Reinstall Nuts and Hinge Cover

14.Place the door on its edge. Assemble the 2 machine screws (#8), washers

and iltltS. Tighten tlsino._awrench and screwdriver.

15.Place the hinge, cover in position. Align the hinoe_ cover holes with the

holes in the door.

16. Secure the hinoe_ cover with the 2 tal)t)ino,_ screws (#8).

Reassemble Door Assembly

IMPORTANT" Make sure there is no dirt or any other foreign material in

between the window panes.

1Z Place the plastic cover onto the inner door and lock in place with

the 4 tabs.

18.Place the outer door onto the inner door.

Topof Doo/

Reversingthedoorswing.

STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCtiONS(cont.)

Reassemble Door Assembly (cont.)

19.Afier reversing door, there will be a misnmtch between the outer door and

the innei" doox'.

Make sure that the handle part of the outer door is opposite the hinge,

as shown.

\20. Turn the door oxer and tasten the outer door to the inner door using the

6 laroe ta )Dim, (# 10).

[ • _ scYews

Move Strike Bracket

21. Using a putt) knife or am other fiat tool, remoxe the 5 plastic screw caps

located on the dr_er where the door will be installed and install them on

the opposite side.

\_. Switch the strike bracket and its coxer on the opposite side by remoxing the

screws; then reinstall both on the opposite side.

Tighten

Reinstall Door Assembly

23. The door is now ready to be installed on the dryer. To ease this step,

the hinge has keyholes that allow a partially fastened screw to be used

as a hook.

Partially thsten a screw to the uppermost screw hole. Hook the door on the

partially tastened screw.

Fasten the hinge by installing the other 4 screws and tightening the

partially tastened screw above.

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

FabricCareLabels

Below are fhbric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering.

WASH LABELS

MachineU_

wash

cycle Noro,a_ p..........tP_ess/

wrinkle resistant Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring

delicate Hand wash

Front load c.tego_

Tap Cold

target water Co_d

temperature Warm

Hot

Sanitize

Target Automatic

Water Temperature TemperatureControl

Inlet Water Temperature Not used

27°C/80°F Used

40°C/105°F Used

50°C/120°F Used

70°C/160°F Used

DRY LABELS

dry

Dry Normal

bqD

Permanent Press/ Gentle/

wrinkle resistant delicate

Do not dw

Do not tumble dry (used with

do not wash)

setting

High Medium

® •

Low No heat/air

D Fq Pq

Linedry/ Drip dry Dry fiat In the shade

hang to dry

BLEACHLABELS

SyIIIuOIS Any bleach Only ....... Norine bleach Do not bleach

(when needed) (when needed)

SortingandLoadingHints

As a oeneral rtlle, if clothes are sorted )ro )erlx

tt,r ti_e washe,; the, are sorted ix'trperll it,It the

dryer. Try also to sort items according to size.

For example, (It) not dr_ a sheet with socks or

other small items.

Donot addfabricsoftenersheetsoncetheloadhas

becomewarm.Theymaycausefabricsoftenerstains.

Bounce_FabricConditionerDryerSheetshavebeen

approvedforusein aft GEDryerswhenusedinaccordance

with themanufacturer#instructions.

Do not overload. Thiswastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Do not dry the following items: f/7_erg/assitems, woolens,

rubber-coateditems,plastics,items withplastictrimand

foam-filleditems.

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

CareandCleaningof theDryer

The Exterior:_ipe or dust any, si_ills or washing

compounds with a &map cloth. Dryer control

panel and finishes may be damaoed_ by, some

latin(h? pretream_ent soil and stain relnoxer

products. Appl) these products away from the

(hwer. The td)ric may then be washed and dried

nommllv. Dalnage to }our dr)er caused bx these

products is not co_ered by )our warrant_.

The Lint Niter: Clea n th e

lint filter befin'e each use.

Pull out the lint filte_:

Moisten wmr fingers and

reinove the captured lint.

Once clean, slide the filter

back into position. Have

a qualified technician

vacumn the lint fl'om the dryer once a veal;

The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust

ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.

A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the

drying time.

Follow these steps:

[7] Turn off electrical suppl_ by discmmecting

the plug from the wall s_clcet.

_ Disconnect the dtlct fFoIll the dryer:

_ Vac[l[lIll the duct with the hose attachment

and reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hoo& Check with a mirror that

the inside flaps (ff the hood move fl'eely when

operating. Make sure that there is no wildlife

(birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct

or hood.

NEVEROPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTITSFILTER

IN PLACE.

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For the best dxTing perflmnance, the dxTer needs to be properly vented. The dryer villi[ use

more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the

details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.

• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" (liameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet

or for exhausting to the outside.

• Do not use plastic or other combustible dttctwork.

• Use the shortest length possible.

• Do not crush, kink or collapse the duct.

• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

•Venting must conform to local building codes.

• Do not remove the vent protector from the back oI the dryer.

• Flip the protector down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct

to the dryer. The lowered protector will prevent the duct fl'om getting crushed,

Correct

Venting

Vent protectorin place_ "

Incorrect

Venting II ,d

Stacking.

BEFOREYOUBEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•IMPORTANT" Save these ixlstructioxls fin" local

electrical inspector's use.

•IMPORTANT" Obser;'e all governing codes and

ordinances.

•Note to Installer-Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

•Note to Consumer-Kee I) these instx uctions for

flKure reference.

•Installation must be performed 1)ya qualified

installer.

•Proper installation is the responsibilit) of the

installer.

FORYOURSAFETY

WARNING!

•Electric Shock Hazard. Disconnect power

heft)re installing. Failm'e to (lo so could result

in serious ix_jm T or death.

•Potential Personal Injury More than two people

are recommended to lift the dryer into position

because of its weight and size. Failure to do so

could result in personal injury or death.

•Avoid Tipping and Rulmu'e of Utility Services.

Dryer x/ltxst be securely attached to the washex:

D() NOT place the washer on top of the dryer.

Failm'e to do so could result in i)ex_onal

injury/death or property damage.

•Mobile Home or Mamflhctm'ed Home

Installation - Stacking of a gas dryer is not

permitted in a mobile home or manufactm'ed

h oxIx e.

MINIMUMCLEARANCEOTHERTHANALCOVEORCLOSET

INSTALLATION

Minimmn clearance to combustible sm'laces

and fl)r air opening are: 0" both sides and l"

rear. (_onsideration must be given to provide

adequate clearance fi)r installation and sexwice.

ALCOVEORCLOSETINSTALLAtiON

•If _(mr (lr_ er is approved for installation in an

alcoxe or closet, it will be stated on a label on

the dr_er back.

•The dryer MUST be vented to the out(loox_.

Refer to dryer Installation Instructions for

derails.

•Minimmn clearance between (hTer cabinet

and a(!iacent walls or other surthces is:

0" either side

3" fl'ont and rear

•Minimmn vertical space fl'om floor to

overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 43" without

pedestal, 55" with pedestal and 84" stacked.

•Ch)set doors must be louvered or otherwise

ventilated and m ust contain a minimmn of 60

square inches of open area equally distributed.

If the closet contains both a washer and a

dryer, doors must contain a minim mn of 120

square inches of open area equally distributed.

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KITCONTENTS

RightHandBracket

Left HandBracket

4 RubberPads 4 #12 x I" Screws

4 #8 x I/2" Screws

TOOLSYOUWILLNEED

PhillipsScrewdriver Pliers Gloves

Open-EndedWrench Level

INSTALLATIONPREPARATION

Remove the packaging.

Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to lay

the dryer down on its side. Continue using the

carton to protect the finished floor in fl'ont of

the installation location.

Stacking.

INSTALLINGTHESTACKBRACKETKIT

1. Remove the Dryer

Leveling Legs

A. Careflllly lay tile dryer on its side.

Use tile packing material so wm

don't scratch tile finish oil tl_e

dryer.

e. Use an open-end wrench or pliers

to remoxe the dr)er le',eling legs.

ZInstall Rubber Pads

to Dryer Base

i,ocate tile 4 robber pads in tile

parts package. P.emove tile adhesive

backing and firmly place over on tile

bracket where w)u removed tile

leveling legs.

Install Bracket

to Dryer

Align tile holes in tile left bracket

with the holes in the bottom lett

corner of tile dryer. Use a Phillips

screwdriver to install the 2 #12 x 1"

tapping screws.

Repeat the above step with the

right bracket on tile bottom right

coFner of tile dryer.

C. Set tile dryer u )ri *ht

NOTE:Make sm'e to set tile (hwer

on a piece of packing material so

tile brackets that are attached to tile

bottom of tile drver do not damage

tile floor.

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INSTALLINGTHESTACKBRACKETKIT(cont.)

4. Prepare the Washer and Dryer

P. Place the _asher in the

approximate location.

B, Make sure the washer is level.

Refer to washer Installation

Instructions for details.

O, P,eve,_e drxer door svdno if

desired. See dr*er installation

instructions for details.

NOTE:The washer door swing is not

reversible.

C. Remoxe the back portion of

the control panel b} removing

the 3 scrm_s.

5. Install Dryer and Bracket

on Washer

A. I,ift the (hTer on top of the

washer. Be careflfl not to scratch

the top of the washer with the

brackets. Protect the washer

control panel with cardboard or

other protection. Be sm'e to lift

the dryer high enough to clear

the washer control panel.

WARNING!

Potential Personal Injury. More than

two people are recommended to lift the

dryer into position because of its weight

and size. Failure to do so could result in

personal injury or death.

B. Align the holes in the bracket

with the holes in the back of the

washer. Using a Phillips screwdriver

attach the 2 #8 x 1/2" tapping

screws. Repeat on both sides

of the washer.

Place

nanos

nere ,/

nere

Place

nanos

6. Finalize the Installation

A. Refer to the washer Installation

Instructions to complete the

washer installation.

B. Refer to the (lrxer Installation

Instructions to complete the (h'_er

installation.

Careflfllv slide or walk the stacked

washer and dryer into place. Use

felt pads or other sliding device

to assist moving and to protect

flooring.

[, WARNING!

Potential Personal Injury. Do not push

on the dryer once installed to top of the

washer. Pushing on the dryer may result

in pinched fingers.

Beforeyou call for service...

qroubleshooting -tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,

or visf ge.cem. Youmay not need to call for service.

OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do

Controlpads not Controls accidentally put in *Press STOP.

responding service mode

Controls accidentally put in '* Hold the LOCKbutton for 3 seconds to unlock the dryer.

lock mode

Conlrols performed ma *Reset the in-house breaker:

incorrect operation

Dryer doesn'tstart Conlrol pmzel is "asleep" *This is noxmal. Press POWERto acfixate fl_e control panel,

Dryer is unplugged *Make sure the dryer, I)lug, is pushed completely into

the outlet.

Fuse is blown/drctfit breaker *Check the building's fllse/circuit breaker box and

is tripped replace fllse or reset breaker: NOTE:Electric (hwe_

rise two tilses or bi'eakelN.

Dryer was accidentally paused '* If the li_ht,_ on the DEL4¥ START pad is,flashin, _, the

when starting Delay Start dryer is paused. Press STARTto restart the countd{m'n.

Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker *Check the building's fllse/circuit breaker box and

is tripped; the dryer may tumble replace both fltses or reset both breake_. 34)ur dryer

but not heat may tumble if only one fllse is blown or one breal(er

tripped.

Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutott at dryer and main shutoff are

fiflly open.

LP .gas supply ta_k is empty • Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utilit_

or there has been a utility service is restored.

interruption of natural gas

(gas models)

Dryer shakes or Some sha_g/noise is normal. • Moxe (lr_er to an e'_en floor space, or a(!just le'_eling legs

makes noise Dryer may be sitting mmvmfly as necessary until even.

Inconsistent drying times Type of heat •D_'ino,_ time will xa_', accordino_ to the t_,'l)e of heat used.

If you recently changed fl'om an electric to a gas

(natural or i,P) (h'yex; or vice vex_a, the drying time

could be different.

Type of load mad • The load size, types _ffed)fic, wetness of clothes and the

(r "( " "(drying conditions length and c mdm m of the exha ust sxstem will attect

drying times.

No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously • This is nomml. \._lmn the dryer senses a low level of

during cycle, only lights monitoring the amount of moisture in the h)ad the (hwer will display the (h T time

moisture in the clothes remaining.

Time Remaining The esthnated lime may chmlge •This is nomml.

jumped to a when a smaller load thml usuaJ

lower number is drying

Glow at the rear Heaters behind the drum • This is noxIllal. Under certain drying conditions and

of the drum room ambient lighting, the glow of the heate_ may be

visible at the rear ot the drum.

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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do

Clothes am still wet The door was opened mid-cycle. * A dr_ c)(le must be reselected each time a new load

and dryer shut off The load was then removed from is put in.

after a short time the dryer and a new load put in

without selecting a new cycle

Small load *_'\qlen (hTing 3 items or less, choose SPEED DRY(n"

TIMED DRY

Load was already dry except *Choose SPEEDDRYer TIMED DRYto (1I3damp collal_

for colla_vs and waistbands and waistbands. In the turin'e, _dlen drvino "/load with

(olla_ and waistbands, choose MORE DRY.

Dryer is not level - Moxe dr_er to an even rio(n" space or ac!iust lex eling legs

as necessar} until even.

The ORYdryness level Load consists of a mixture *_'_q_en (ombiuing hea D and light rid)fits in a load,

was chosen hut load is of heavy and light fabrics ( hoose MORE DRY.

still damp

Exhaust system is blocked e Inspect and clean exhaust s_stem.

Cannotmake a The DRYNESS LEVEL,TEMP *This is hernial.

selection and the or OPTION that you axe

dryerbeeps twice trying to select is incompatible

with the chosen dry cycle

Dryer is running hut The EXTEND TUMBLE *This is normal. During extended tumbling, the time

O0 is displayed in option was chosen remaining is not displa_ ed. The extended tumbling

time Remaining option lasts approxJmatel} 20 minutes.

LAUNBRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What To Do

Clothes take tOOlong Improper or obstructed ducting o Check the Installathm ]nstructhms to make st=re the

to dry dr_er venting is correct.

®Make sure ducting is clean, free of ldnks and

unobstrtlcted.

*Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.

Improper sorting * Separate hea_ T items t_'om lighp, veight items (generally,

a well-s(mted washer load is a well-so,led &yet load).

Large loads of heavy fabrics * Iaige, hea\ T thbvics contain more moisture and take

(_(e beach towels) h)nger to oh> Separate la*ge, heavy tiibrics into smaller

loads to speed (hTing tiFne.

Controls improperly set *Match control settings to the load xou are drvin ,

Lint f'dter is fuU * Clean lint filter befin'e eve Uload.

Blown fuses or tripped circuit ®Replace fuses or reset circuit breake_. Since most

breaker dryeI_ use 2 tuses/breake_, make sure both are

operating.

Overloading/combining loads * Do not put more than one washer load in the (hyer at

a time.

Underloading ®If _ou are drvino._ onl_ one or two items, add a tow items

to ensure proper tumbling.

Before you call for service...

LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What ToDo

Clothes are wrinkled Overdxyh_g *Select a shorter (hTing time.

•Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of

moisture. Select a LESSDRYor DAMP setting.

Letting items sit in dryer after • Remove items when cycle ends and fi)l(l or hang

cycle ends immediately, or use tile EXTEND TUMBLE option.

Overloading •Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, fl)llow gamaent care labels exactly.

when washed. Others cruz be •Some items max be pressed back into shape after drvin ,

safely washed, but will shrink

in the dryer • If _ou are concerned about shrinkage in a particular

item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.

Greasy spots on clothes hnproper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on tid)ric softener package.

Drying dirty items •Use your dI_'er to (h_' only clean iteins. Dirty items can

with dean ones stain clean items an(i tile 'dryer:

Clothes were not • Souletiules stains which cannot be seen when tile

completely cleml clothes are wet appearafler (hTing. Use proper washing

l)rocedures heft)re drying,

Lintonclothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen heft)re each load.

hnproper sorting • Sox* lint producex_ (like chenille) fi'om 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 • Empty all pockets befln'e lmmdering clothes.

Static occurs No fabric softener was used • TIw a tid)ric soflenex:

•Bo/mce <_Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been

approved fin" use in all GE D_Te_ when used in

accordance with tile manufiwtm'er's instructions.

Overdxyh_g •T_n' a lid)tic soflene_:

•A(!just setting to LESSDRYor DAMP.

Synthetics, permmlent press •Try a tabric softener.

and blends can cause static

Collars and waistbands

still wet at end of cycle

The dryness monitor sel_ses

that the body of the dothes

is dry

• Choose SPEEDDRYor TIMEDDRYto (hy damp collm_

and waistbands. In tile flmue, when dDing a load with

collins and waist)ands, choose MOREDRY.

GEDryer Warranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care®technician. Toschedule service,

on-line, 24 hours a day, vis# us at ge.com, or calI SOO.GE.CARES

(800.432.2737).

Please have serial number and model number available when

calling for service.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warrantg

For The Period Of." We Will Replace:

One Year Anypatt ot the dryer which fifils due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

From the date of the limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related seiMce costs

onginal purchase to replace the defective part.

What is Not Covered:

[] Service trips to your home to teach you how to use [] Dmnage to the product caused by accident, tire, floods

the product, or acts of God.

[] Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

[] Failure of the product if it is abused, misused or used for

other than the intended pm'puse or used commerciadly.

[] Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

[] Inddental or consequentiaJ daxnage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

[] Dmnage caused after delivery.

[] Product not accessible to provide required service.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repa# as provided in this

Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a

particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

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

use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available,

you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GEService

location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls 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

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design fi)r a wide range of physical and

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is still in effect. Ybu can i)urchase it on-line an) time, or call 800.626.2224 during nomml business hom_.

(;E Consumer Home Serxices will still be there alter your warrant}, expires.

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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally

should be referred to qualified service personnel Cautionmust be exercised, since improper servicing may cause

unsafe operation.

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