GE DSXH47EG0WW User Manual ELECTRIC DRYER Manuals And Guides L0701206

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Safety Instructions

............

2-5

Operating
Instructions
Care and Cleaning ....................
Controls .............................
Features .............................
Loading and Using the Drger ..........

8
6
7
8

DSXH47

Installation
Instructions
..... 9-20
Electrical Installation for
Electric Drger ...................
16, 17
Electrical Requirements ..............
11
Exhausting the Drger .............
12, 13
Gas Connection for Gas Drger ........
18
Gas Supplg Requirements ............
13
Location of Your Drger ...............
14
Mobile Home Installation .............
15
Preparing to Install Your Drger ..... 9, 10
Reversing the Door Swing ............
18
Troubleshooting

Tips

........

Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..................
Warrantg ..........................

19, 20

24
23

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
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 store or use gasoline or other
flammable vaporsand liquids in the
vicinity of this or any otherappliance.

• Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer,service agency or
the gas supplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:
[] Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or
turn on any gas or electrical appliance.
[] Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phonein your building.

[] Immediately call yourgas supplier from
a neighbor'sphone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructionscarefully.
[] ff you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.

[] Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This

act requires

tile goxernor

birth delbcts
or other
to Stlch st/bstances.
(_as

al)l)liances

fimnaldehvde

of Califimfia

reproducfixe

C_lil C_ltlSe

harm

requires

[o [()tlI"

iilinoi"

exl)OStli'e

and soot, caused

primarily

Propedy ac!justed drye_ will minimize
minimized flH'ther by propedy venting

to publish
and

a list of substances
businesses

of these

b)' the incomplete

knox_n

to warn

stlbstances,

nail/ely

combustion

incomplete
combustion.
EN)osure
the (h_'er to the outdoors.

to tile

customei_

benzene_

of natural

state

to cause

of potential

C_li'bon

cance_,

exl)osure

illonoxi(le_

gas or I,P fllels.

to these substances

can be

PROPER
INSTALLAtiON
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance
before it is used.
[] Prol)erlx,

,gr(mnd

drxer

go_ erning
codes
and
derails
ill Inst:dlation

to conform

_ith

ordinances.
Instructions.

with the Installation Instructions

Exhaus_/Ducting:

all

Follo_

[] Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures
belo_ freezing
or exposed
to the
_eath er.

dr) er MUSTbe

This

exhausted

to the

l_.se onl} ngld
metal
4 diameter
ductx_ork
inside
the dr}er
c:d)inet.
Use only rigid metal
or flexible
metal
4" diameter
ductwork
fi)r
to the (mtside,
USE OFPLASTIC OR
OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEOUCTWORKCAN CAUSE
A FIRE•PUNCTUREOOUCTWORKCAN CAUSEA
FIREIF IT COLLAPSESORBECOMES
OTHERWISERESTRICTEOIN USEORDURING
INSTALLATION.
exhausting

[] (]onnect

to a properl}

sized
power
overload.

suppl)

r_lted,
circuit

protected

to axoid

[] Remox e :Ill sharp packing
items
all shipping
materi:ds
properl).

and

electric;d

dispose

outside.

For complete
Instructions.

details,

fi_llow

the

lnst:dl:ltion

iMPORTANT
SAFETY
iNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONS
BEFORE
USING.

WARNING!
YOURIAUNDflYAflEA
• Keep tile area underneath
and around ",'our
appliances
fl'ee of coml_ustible matelials,
such
as lint, paper; rags and chemicals.
• Keep tile floor around your appliances
dry to reduce tile possibilib' of slipping.

•

Close supervision
used bv or near

is necessary
if this appliance
children.
Do not allow children

to play on,

or inside

with

or any other

appliance.

clean and
•

Keep

all laundry

bleaches,

• Keep area around tile exhaust opening and
s/u'ro/mding
areas ti'ee from tile accumulation
of lint, dust and dirt.

etc.)

preferably
warnings

• Do not obstruct tile flow of ventilating ai_: Do not
stack or place lmmch T or throw rugs against tile
ti'ont or back of tile ch_'e_:

this

•

Never

aids
out

(such

{ff tile

in a locked
on

climb

container
on

or stand

as detergents,

reach

of children,

cabinet.
labels
on

Observe
to avoid
tile

dryer

all
ii_jm'};
top.

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER
• Never reach into tile cha'er while tile drum

moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding
clothes, wait tmtil tile drum has completely
stopped.
•

Clean the lint filterbefore each lead to prevent lint
accumulation
inside tile dryer or in tile room.
DO NOT OPERATETHE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTERIN PLACE,UNLESS THE DRYING RACK IS IN
USE. Mways replace tile lint screen when
using tile (hTing rack.

finished

s/lbstJlnces

place these
dryer dining

tile

s/Ibst}lnces

wash
}li'o/ind

w;IteI'.
FOllY

not

washer

rise

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beaut}," salons, restaurants
or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near tile d_yer 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
waxes_

SOllle

spot

W_lX i'eillovers

petroleum

i'ell/OVei's_
and

ttli])entines_

pI'o(hlctS

containing

distillams.

• Tile latmdry process can reduce tile flame
retardancy
of rid)tics. To avoid such a result,
carefulk fi)llow tile gali/lent
i/lant/filcttlrer's
care instructions.

COlllb/istion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
b/ml or melt on top _ff the dryer dining

• Gammnts

from Heater Do
containing
must not be put in your d_ e_:
labeled

0n/Away

Not Tumble Dry (such as life jackets
kapok)

• Do not d_T fiberglass articles in veto" dryer:
Skin irritation could result from tile remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
dining subsequent
(hTer uses.

operation.

• Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable
materials

cleaners,

spont;ineo/is

Olleration.

• Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
with combustible
or explosive substances
(such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,
dr)_cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give
off'vapo_
that may ignite or explode. Do not add
these

• Do not (h y articles containing
rubbe_; plastic
or similar materials such as padded bras, temfis
shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags and pillows that may melt or btlFn.
Some rubber materials, when heamd, can trader
certain drcumstances
produce fire by

• To minimize tile possibility ot electric shock,
mq)lug this appliance
fl'om tile power supply
or disconnect
the dryer at the household
distribution
panel b)' removing tile 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 tile PAUSE button does
NOTdiscomlect
tile appliance
ti'om tile power
supply:
• Do not spray any t)pe of aerosol
dryer at m w time.

into, on or near

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer: Items contaminated
with cooking oils
ram' contribute
to a chemical reaction that could
cause a clothes load to catch fire.

WARNING!
•

Ne',er

attempt

to operate

it is dmnaged,
disassembled
inchlding,
•

partiall)

or has missing

or broken

a damaged,

The

interior

duct

connection

cleaned

cord

of the

at least

technician.

this appliance

malflmcfioning,

once

• You

and

the

parts,

a )ear

thbric

exhaust

ch) er should

static

by a qualified

ignition

turns

using

c_cle

use either
according

a
to the

manttthcttu'er's
instructions
or tia' a drve>added
product

fi)r those products,
for which
the

manuthcturer

assurance

)our

gixes

that

(lryei;

caused

If yom_ is a gas (hTeI; it is equipped
with an
automatic
electric ignition and does not have a
pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPT TO tIGHT WITH A
MATCH. Burns may result ti'om having v, mr hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic

or an antistatic
_ou

wash

tid)fics

in them

softener

in the

products

wiitten

their

product

Service

of the
and

are

can

products
coxered

the
used

problems
are the

manufi_cturei_

not

be safel_

or peitonnance

b_ use of these

responsibilit)
•

laundered

_,\'e recoininend

softener

package

section.
Do not use any type of spray cleaner
when cleaning
{h) er intelioi:
Hazardous
fiunes
or electiical
shock could
occur

_our

electricity

tiO)iic

conditionei:

the

to soften

the

a drye>applied

Loading and Using the Dryer

See the

may wish

or reduce

or I)lug,.

machine

inside

of those

under

the warrant_

to this appliance.

on.

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER
•

Grasp

the plug

appliance
pulling.

•

firefly

to avoid
Place

the

cord

it will not

be stepped

subjected

to damage.

Do not

attempt

this appliance
specifically

when

damage

away fl'om
on, tripped

to repair
oi" attempt

recommended

disconnecting
to the

this

cord
traffic
over

•

while
areas

any part

any servicing

remove

the

a (hTei;

children

fl'om

hiding

inside.

Do not

tamper

with

controls.

dryer

door

it flxm_

to prevent

unless

in this Owner's

or in published
use>iepair
instructions
undei._tand
and have the skills to carry

discarding

or
•

or replace

or removing

Befiwe
service,

that
out.

Manual
you

READANDFOLLOW
THISSAFETY
INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the dryer controlpane/.
HIGH

SENSORDRY
PERMA

PRESS

DELICATE

REGULAR

MEDIUM

DRY

® DRY
•
LOW

• DRYING

LESSDRY

O COOL DOWN

® EXTRA CARE

® DAMP

•

® EXTRACARE

SIGNAL

® CLEAN LINT FILTER
O

TIMED DRY

.o...O

TEMPERATURE

DRYNESS

OPTIONS

• CONTROL LOCK

SELECT

START

L_8.J

PAUSE
CANCEL

ControlSettings
O

Drying Cycles

The REGULAR,
PERMAPRESSand DELICATE
cycles autonmti(alh sense rid)tic dryness, Select MORE
DRYIor heavier rid)tics, LESSDRYIor lighter rid)tics. The TIMEDDRYcvde will run for a selected time.
TOWELS Fortowelsandheavycottons.
REGULARForreguIartoheawcottons.
PERMPRESS Forwrinkle-free,permanentpressanddelicateitems.
DELICATESForlingerieandspecial-care
fabrics.
QUICKDRY Forsmallloadsthat are neededin a hurry,suchassportsandschooluniforms.Canalsobe usedif the
previouscycleleft someitemsdamp,suchascollarsor waistbands.
DEWRINKLEForremovingwrinklesfrom itemsthat aredryor slightlydamp.Thiscycleis notrecommended
for
delicatefabrics.
TIMED DRY Setthe CycleSelectoratthe desireddryingtime.

Fabric Care
HIGH Forregulartoheawcottons.
MEDIUM Forsynthetics,
blendsanditemslabeledpermanentpressor tumble drymedium beat.
LOW Forknits,delicates,syntheticsanditemslabeledtumble drylowheat.
NO HEAT Forfluffing itemswithoutheat.Usethe TIMEDDRYcycle.

Start
Close
the

the

dryer

(loon

(hTe_;

the

Select

door

and

START Opening
select

the

door

STARTtocomplete

Control Lock
To prevent acddentnlly stnrting or
stoppingthe&'yenpressOPTIONSand
SELECTatthesame timemuiltheControl
i,ock indicator is lighted. To mdock the
controls,
press OPTIONSand SELECTagain.

dining
the

operation

cycle.

will stop

the

dryer

To restnrt

About your dryer features.
SignalOption
When
befisre

tile signal is on it will sound just
tile end of tile cycle to remind

y(s//

reI//(sve

If the dried
promptly
Selector

tile

load

clothes.

cannot

be removed

dm'ing the cycle, tile Cycle
will advance
to the EXTENDED

COOL DOWN setting.
Ij nheated
rambling
continues
dm'ing EXTENDED COOL DOWN
and WRINKLE CARE (on some models)
fl)r 40 minutes
to help reduce wrinkling.
When tile CYCLE SIGNAL is on, it will
s(mnd briefly every five minutes
reminder
to rem(sve tile load.

NOTE"
• If itemsare removedbeforethe end of
the cycle, pressthe CANCELbuttontwice.
• Removegarmentspromptlyat the sound
of the signal. Place clotheson hangers
so wrinkles won'tset in.
• Use the Cycle Signal especially when
dryingfabrics like polyester knits and
pennanentpress. Thesefabrics should
he removedso wrinkles won't set in.

as a

Wrinkle Cam
Use this option to minimize tile wrinkles
in clothes. It provides approxilnately
15
nfilmtes of no-heat mnfl)ling alter tile
clothes are dry.
This option can only be used with the
PERMA PRESS and DELICATEcycles.

Replacing the Dryer Light Bulb

& WARNING:
To redm'e

tile
risk of electric shock, discolmect
this
appliance
ti'om tile power supply
befi)re attempfii_g any user
nmii_telmnce.
Turlfing the controls
to tile OFFposifion does not
discolmect
this appliance
fl'Oln tile
power supply.

Pr
screwdriver

Light
housing

Tile dryer light is located
door opelfing.

panel by removii_g tile fllse (5I"switching
off the circuit breakei:
Toreplace the dryer light:
_]

Using a small flat blade s(Tewdrixer,
pr) tile bottom of tile light cover ()/it
aim off tile light housing.

Ulascrew tile bulb when cool aim
replace it with an appliance
bulb of
tile salne or lower wattage.

Snap tile light cover back
housing.

above tile dryer

Betore replacing tile light bulb, be sure to
tmplug tile (liTer power cord or discolmect
tile dryer at tile h(mseh(51d distrJbufi(m

on tile light

Drying Rack (on some models)
A handy, drying rack ma) be used for dr_ilw,
articles such as stuffed to_s pillows or
x_ashable sweatei_.

NOTE"

Renmxe

• Do not use this drying rack when there
are other clothes in tile (lI_'er.

Place tile front bar trader
,
lint screen (5)enin
I

X&hen itelns are di), remo_e the rack
and replace the lint screen, DO NOT
OPERATETHE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
SCREENIN PLACE UNLESS THE DRYING
RACK IS IN PLACE.

the lint screen.

• The dlTing rack nmst be used with tile
TIMED DRgcvcle.

tile lip of tile

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

Sortingand LoadingHints
_s a general

rule, if clothes

are soiled

properly

fi)r tile washe_; they are sol_ed properly

tor tile (hyel;

Do not add fabn_ softener sheea once the load has become warm Theymay causefabn_ softener stalbs
Bounce_'Fabn_ConditionerDryer Sheetshave been approvedfor use ib aft GEDryerswhen usedib accordance
with the manufacturer# /bstructions.

Do not eve#pad.Thiswastesenergyandcauseswnbk//bg.
De net drythe followingitems:fiberglassitems,woolens,nbber-coateditems,plastics,itemswith plastictnb7and
foam-filleditems.

Careand Cleaningof the Dryer
The Exterior:Wil)e

or dust

any spills

compounds

with

and

may be damaged

finishes

pretreatment

a damp

soil and

cloth.

stain

control

by some
remover

launch

The LintScreen: (:lean
Lint

which

buil(lu

causes

located

A waxy

longer

lint

up.

buildup

may fi)m_
tiff)tic

wash

the

dryer

without

the

times.

Remove

Tile

on tile
softener
tel)lace.

lint screen

at least

partially
time.

clogged

once

and

a year

exhaust

clean

the

to prevent

can

exhaust
clogging.

lengthen

the

(hTing

Turn
plug

off electrical
suppl)
from the wall socket.

Disconnect

Vacuum
reconnect

by dis('om_ecfing

tile

each
the

duct

fl'om

the

(h've_;

air flo_,
screen

opening.

tile

lint screen
and

heft)re

ducting

Follow these steps:

products

restricts

of tile door

titTer=added
D_ T thoroughly

screen

(h'){ng

straight

this buildup,
the

tile

l) in the

at tile bottom

1)y pulling
the screen.

wateI:

products,

Damage
to your (hTer caused
by these
not c(wered
by VO/lI" W;lI'I';lIllA'k

using

panel

these I)ro(hlcts
;_i'w;iy fl'oI/l the drveI: The
may then be washed
and dried nmmallv.

Apply
tiff)tic

use.

TheExhaustDuct:Inspect

or washing

Dryer

lint and

lint screen
sheets.

replace

fl'oin

To remove

in wai'nl,
Do not
in place.

the duct with
the duct.

the

hose

attachment

and

Remove

soapy
operate

TheExhaust Hootk Check fl'om tile outside

that tile

flal)s of file hood move fi'eely when operating. Make
sure that there is no wildlile (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.

Installation
Instructions

Spacemaker Dryer
Model DSXH47

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FOR YOUR SAFETY:

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read

these

instructions

completely

instructions

fl)r local inspector's

• Note

codes

to Installer

instructions

• Note

and

fl)r future

leave

these

* Never use plastic or other
Exhausting section.

Kee I) these

instructions

reference.
of this appliance
electrical
skills.

requires

time - 1-3 ham's

" Proper installation
installer.
• Product
covered

Be sm'e to

Cousumer.

Consumer

• SMll level - Installation
basic mechanical
and
" Completion

ordinances.
-

with the

fhilure
under

° V_.ben using ball-type
shall be the T-handle
° A flexible gas connectoi;
exceed 3 feet.

V of the

installation

IN THE COMMONWEALTH
MASSACHUSETTS
• This product
must be installed
plumber
or gas fitter.

combustible

ductwork.

See

° This applimlce must be properl)
grounded
and
iustalled as described
in these Installation Instructions.
• Do not iustall or store appliance in an area ;_here it _dll
be exposed to water/weather;
See Location of Your Orgor
sectiOll.

is the respousibili

due to improper
the _'\.u'ranty.

A WARNING
* This dryer must be exhausted
to the outdoor5. Use
only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter
ductwork
flw exhausting
to the outside. Use only rigid metal 4"
diameter
ductwork inside the &yet cabinet.

use.

- Obser,
e.ll

• IMPORTANT
governing

and carefully.

- s.,e _hese

• IMPORTANT

]

The National
is not

Fuel Gas code restricts

installations

gas appliaJaces in garages. They must be ] 8" (45.7 cm )
off the grotmd and protected
fl'om vehicles by a
barriel; See Location of Your Drgorsection.

• The electrical service to the &)er must c(mfimn with
local codes and ordinances mid the latest edition of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
° The gas service to the (hyer must confimn
codes and ordinances
or the latest edition

by a licensed

gas shut-off
type.

valves, they

when used, must not

(ff

with local
at the

National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. The gas dryer is
designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 tor home use only. This
(h)'er is not recommended
fi_r commerdal
applications
Stlch as restatlHHlts
or beauty salollS.

Installation

Instructions
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE
AND UNPACKING YOUR DRYER

TOOLS AND MATERIALS
YOU WILL NEED
[] Phillips

1°

head screwdriver

Prepare

tile

of tile

[] Ac!justable

plie_5 (at!just leveling

[] Caq_enter's

legs)

level

[] Flat or straight
fin" cord strain

blade screwdriver
relief)

3°

flexible

metal

top

4" (10.2 cm) duct

sealer

fin" installation

lay the

corner

fl'om tile shipping
to each other;
9-3"

dryer

posts.

on its leit

Remo\v

tile

side

ioam

pad.

CAUTION: T,,,,e,e.t

1/4" nut driver (relnove temfinal block access
cover and install cord) _:LECTRIC
DRYER)

[] Pipe thread

exhaust

specifications.

Carefldly
of the

shipping

[] Vent hood

and

Place the ffmr corner
posts
carton
on tile floo_; parallel
apart,

[] Rigid or UI Aisted

area
chyel;

Check to be sure that the existing external
exhaust is clean and that it meets attached
installation

(may be needed

[] Duct tape

[]

new

not use tile control
of

(GAS DRYF_R)

I//o\e

tile

pane] as a means

to pick up

dryeE

[]/JIAisted
strain _eliet (may be sui)plied
with cord)
[]

UiAismd
conductor

[]/JiAisted

30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG minimum
power

cord (existing

structure)

30A, 240V, 4-wire, #10 A_4'G

minimum
conductor
(new construction)

power

Foamshipping
pad

cord is required

[] Nexible stainless steel or plastk_coated
brass
connnecting
robe (if allowed by building code)
(GAS DRYER)
[] Open-end
connector

wrenches fi)r flexible
(GAS DRYER)

robe and
4.

Return

tile dryer to all uptight

Mo\e

Connect

Ac!iust the leveling legs to match the washer
height, Tile &yer m ust be le\vl and rest firmly
on all Ibm" le\ eling legs.

Connect

Check tile operation
venting,

tile dryer

to tile desired

tile external

tile power

10. Place the Owner's

location,

exhaust.

supi)l >
ot tile power
Manual

Instructions
ill a location
noticed by tile ownel:

position,

supply and

and the Installation
where

they will be

Installation
Read these

Instructions

instructions

completely

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION
FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS

WARNING
fire, electric

shock

or personal

• THIS APPLIANCE
GROUNDED.
This

dryer

with local
codes,
CODE,

must
codes

mad ordinances,
with the

ANSI/NFPA

AAuL
WARNING
fire, electric

injury:
CORD WITH

NO.

grounded

This dryer must
with local codes

or ha the absence

of local

ELECTRICAL

• This

ha accordance

CODE,

ANSI/NFPA

with the
NO.

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

70.

Reqttirements

Requirements
dryer

individual
breake_

must

be connected

to a 208V

branch
circuit,
protected
or time-delay
fllses.

• Use copper
• If tile electric
specifications,

conductoi_

• This d_yer must be supplied with 120V, 60-Hz,
and connected
to a properly grounded
branch
drcuit, protected
by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker
or time-delay fllse.

or 240V

by 30-amp

• Power supply: 3-wire 240-volt, single-phase,
Pdternating Current.

NOTE:

ii_jury:

be dectrically
grounded
ha accordmace
mad ordhamaces,
or ha the absence
of local

codes,

Electrical
Electrical

or personal

• DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.

in accordmace

NATIONAL

shock

- T,,reducetileriskof

• DO NOT USE AN EXTFaNSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE,

MUST BE PROPERLY

be electrically

ha accordmace

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION
FOR GAS DRYERS

- T,,_ed.cetile_sk.f

• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
THIS APPLIANCE,

and carefully.

drcuit

60-Hz,

• If tile electric suppl) provided does not meet tile
above specifications,
it is recommended
that a licensed
electrician install an approxed outlet.

only.

supply does not meet tile above
call a licensed electrician.

A wiring diagram

is located

under

the top panel.

Ensureproperground
existsbeforeuse

External

Ground

(if required)

An external ground
codes, may be added
screw on the rear of
above the cord, mad
or other established

wire (not provided),
which meets local
by attachhag it to the green ground
the dryer ha the upper left corner
to grounded metal cold water pipe
ground.

L"
Attacbground
wire I"

NOTE:

A wiring

_ •

diagram

is located

"hr,_J

under

tile top panel.

Installation

Instructions

EXHAUST SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS

./k WARNING
The dryer MUST NOT be exhausted into a chilrmey,
a wall, a ceiling, a commou duct with a kitchen exhaust or
any concealed space of a building which can accumulate
lint, resulting in a fire hazard.

Use only 4" (10.2 cm) dJmneter (minhnum)
rigid metaJ
duct for best performm_ce, or flexible metal duct, and
approved veut hood which has swiug-out dalnpels that
open when the dryer is in oi)eration, X,_l/en the dlTer
stops, the dampei_ autolnatically
close to i)revent drafts
aud tile eutrauce
(ff iusects aud rodeuts. To avoid

DO NOT exceed tile length of duct pipe or ntm_ber of
elbows allowed in the Maximum Length charts. Lint can
accunmlate
in tile exhaust system, i)hgging tile sDtem and
creating a fire hazm'd, as *_11 as increasing dr}ing times.

restrictii_g the outlet, maiimfin a miifinmln (ff 12"
(30.5 Cln) clearance between the vent hood and the
ground or any other obstruction.

DO NOT screen the exhaust ends of the vent systeln, or
use any screws or rivets to asselnble tile exhaust s)steln.
I,int can become caught in the screen, on the screws or
rivets, clogging the duct work and creatii_g a fire hazard
as well as ii_creasing drying tilnes. Use an ai)proved vent
hood to tennilmte the duct outdooI_, and seal all joints
with duct tape. _M1male duct pipe fittings MUST be
installed dowi_stream with the flow ot all:

It all rigid inetal duct calmot be used, then flexible
all-metal vei_ting can be used, but it will reduce the
um_umln
recolnlnei_ded
duct length. See Additional
h_stallation h_s_'uctions
ti)llowing.

Correct

EXPLOSION
HAZARD. Do not install tile (hTer where
gasoline or other flamlnal)les are kept or stored. If tile
diTer is installed in a garage, it lnust be a uliuinlunl
ot 18"
(45.7 Cln) above the flooi: [_Sfihu'e to do so can result in
death, explosioiL fire or burns.

Incorrect

ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

- Thefollowing

specific

requiremeuts

for proper

of your

dryer.

to follow

can create

Failure

excessive

drying

mid safe
these

times

If all rigid metal duct calmot be used, then flexible
all-metal venting can be used, but it will reduce the
nlaxJuluul reconluleuded
duct length. In spedal
installations
when it is imi)ossfl)le to Inake a colmection
with tile above recolmnei_datioi_s,
then UL-listed clothes
dryer _'mlsition duct may be used as ti'ai_sition xelKing
betweeu tile dryer aud wall couuecfiou
oulv: Tile use (ff

are
operation

instructions

mid fire

hazards.

this ducting
If flexible
identified

DO NOT ttse i)lastic flexible duct to exhatLst tile dIyeI:
Excessive lint can b/fild u l) inside exhaust system and create
a fire hazard and restrict air flox_: Restricted air flow will

directions

• Use tile shortest
• Stretch
•

If the dryer is not exhausted
outdoors, some fine lint will
be expelled into the laundry area. An accuumlatioi_
of lint
in anv area of the home can create a health and fire haa_M.

DO NOT allow conlbusfible
clothing, draperies/curtains,
exhaust svstelIl.

mmsition duct is necessary, only UL-listed
for use with dothes dryers is approved.

The following

increase dITiug times. If your preseiu systeln is lnade up of
plastic duct or lnetal toil duct, replace it with rigid or
flexible lnetal duct. Ensure the present duct is free of any
tint prior to installiug dryer duct.

This dryer exhaust system MUST BE EXHAUSTED
THE OUTSIDE of the dwelling.

will afli_ct dITiug tilne.

D(> uot

length

Ol"

" Avoid resting

inaterials (for exalnl)le:
paper) to coine in contact wifll

possible.
length.

collapse.

" Never use transition
the drvei:

must be followed.

tile duct to its umxinmm
Cl'tlsh

duct

duct inside the wall or inside

the duct OlXshaq)

') Venting

umst confimn

Stacked

Installation

objects.

t() local building

codes.

If a stacked washer/diTer
installation
is desired,
you MUST use Stacking I_dt WE25X10020
()r 14-A026.
This kit is awfilable thr()ugh your GE retailei:

Installation
EXHAUST

DUCTING

Instructions

LENGTH

EXHAUST

Tim exhaust systeln should be inspected and cleaned a
nfininmln
of evei T year with noi_nal usage. Tile more tim
(liTer is used, tile inore otten you should check tile exhaust
system and vent hood fin" l/rol/er ol/elvltion.
• DO NOT

asselnble

the duct work with ti_stenei_ that

extend into the duct. They will serve as collection
fin" lint.
"

Insulation
area

- Ductwork

or is near

insulated

wlfich

runs

through

an air conditioning

to reduce

condensation

duct
and

points

unheated

should
lint

DIRECTION

_MIdrveI_ are slfii)ped set tlI) for rear exhausting.
On electric dryeI_, exhausting
can be on tile cabinet right
or lett side, or through tile dryer bottom. Gas diTei_ can
exhaust on the cabinet light side or the diTer bottom. To
change exhaust direction you will need Exhaust ICdtPub.
No. 14-All 18 a nd a rigid metal 4" 90-degree elbow. The kit
is a\:filable through
your GE retailei; Follow the
instructions
supplied with the kit.

!t" otherside

buildup.
l

Sameas

DIMENSIONS
5 7/8"
(15cm)
EXHAUST DUCTLOCATING

43/8"
{11cm)

MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4" (10.2cm) Oia. FLEXIBLEMETALTUBING
PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE
4"(10.2cm)
of90°
Number_1
turns
_.>.

Louvered
3 3/4" (9.5cm)

1110.2
c,.)l .< -

{&as
2.5"
cln

30' (9.14 m)

18' (5.49 m)

22' (6.71 m)

14' (4.27 m)

10' (3.05m)

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Replace brass connecting
pipe that is not plastic-coated.
Stainless steel or plastic-coated
brass MUST be used.

MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4" (10.2cm)Dia. RIGIDMETALDUCT

WARNING: Ne,,ei- old*lexible
euse
connectors.

PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE
4"(10.2cm)

1(10 2
4"c,,,)l _

Louvered

Tile tlse of old flexible connectors

call cause

gas leaks and personal illjut}; Alwa} s use NEW flexible
connectors _d_en installing a gas appliance.

of 90°
Number
turns

(9.5cm)

--_

1. Installation
MUST confimn with local codes, or ill the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).

(_5 5

60' (18.28 m)

48' (14,63 m)

52' (15,84 m)

40' (12,19 m)

44' (13,41 m)

32' (9.75 m)

32' (9,75 m)

24' (7.31 m)

28' (8.53 m)

16' (4.87 m)

2. Tile gas supply lille should
rigid pipe.

be of 1/2"

(1.27 cm)

3. If codes allo_; fle_ble inetal tubing inay be used
to connect your diver to the gas supply lille. The
tubing MUST be constructed
of stainless steel or
plastic-coated
brass.

INSTALL MALE FITTINGS IN
CORRECTDIRECTION

4. Tim gas supply lille MUST
wflve.

have an individual

shutoff

5. A 1/8" (0.32 cm) NPT plugged tapping, accessible fin.
test gauge connection,
MUST be installed immediately
upstreanl of tile gas supply connection
to tile drvei:
6. The dia'er MUST be disconnected
fl'oln the gas supply
i)iping s}:steln during any pressure testing of the gas
supply i)iping sDteln at test pressures ill excess of
1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
7. The dia'er MUST be isolated fl'oln the gas supply i)iping
svsteln during any i)ressure testing of the gas supply
i)iping s}:steln at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

Installation
LOCATION
Do Not

Instructions

OF YOUR DRYER

Install

the

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation:

Dryer:

1. Do not h_stall the &cyer in an area
water or outside
weather
conditions.

exposed

to drill ) )in(,

Alcove, stack

SIDES

REAR

TOP

3"(7.6cm)

O(Ocm)

3"(7.6cm)

O(Ocm)

undercounter
or closet

2. Do not h_stall the dryer in an area where it will come
in contact with cm'tains, drapes or anything that will
obstruct the flow of combustion
and x entilation ai_:

THIS DRYER MUST
5. The

3. Do not h_staU the dryer

FRONT

on caq)et.

Floor MUST be solid with a ma_mum
of 1" (2.:
( 5 4 cm).

following

diillensions
installation.

sh)pe

BE EXHAUSTED

illustrations
tor

pI'opeI"

ii
.._ H_,.

show
opei'ation

OUTDOORS.

minimum
in a recess

(0cm)

Undercounter

Installation:

If an tmdercotmter*
installation
is desired, the dryer
MUST have a top sheet kit installed, Pub. No. 14-A008.
I¢dt is a\:filable through your GE retaile_:
*Custom-sized countertop is required.

Installation
1. This

in Recess

dryer

MUST

or Closet:

be exhausted

outdoing.

2. No other
tirol bm'ning
appliance
same closet as the GAS DRYER,

shall

be installed

in the

.. ,,,,._
s....

3,Yore" dryer needs the space at(rand it fi)r proper
xentilation,
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER IN A
CLOSET WITH A SOLID DOOR,
4. Closet
and

do(n_
must

equally
and

must

contain

distributed.

a (hTe_;

in. of open
required

be louvered

or otherwise

a minimum

of 60 sq. in. (ff open

If the

dom_
area

must
equally

closet
contain

door

fifll length

of the

with
door

both

a minimum

(listfibumd.

to be m_obstructed

A louvered

contains

ventilated

when

equi\:dent

of 120 sq.

Mr openings
a door

area

a washer
are

is installed.

air openings

fin" the

is acceptable,

(7.6cm)
::;
•

!
!

60 sq.in.
(387.1sq.cm)

6Osq.in.
(367.1sq.cm)
(7.6cm)

Closetdoor

...,,.. s"

II (76cm)

(7.6cm)

clearance
or closet

Installation

Instructions

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

ROUGH-IN

1, Dryer MUST be exhausted
outside (outdoing, not
beneath
the mobile home) using metal duct(rig that will
not support combustion.
Metal duct(rig must be 4"
(l O.l 6 cm) in diamemr with no obstructions.
Rigid metal
duct is preli_rred.

DIMENSIONS

,ectdcalsupply

onrearofunit

2, If the dryer is exhausmd
through the flora; the exhaust
svsmm MUST NOT temfinate
beneath
the mobile
home. Temfination
MUST be secm'elv fi_stened to the
mobile home structm'e.

36 ff

(91.4clr'

3. When installing a gas (hyer into a mobile home, a
provision illtlSt be made tin" outside make-up air. This
provision is to be not less than twice the area of the (hwer
exhaust outlet.

2 1/4"
Gassupplypipe
(5.7cm)
f unit

4. Gas (h've_5 MUST be fi_stened to the floor using Mobile
Home Installation
t4dt Pub. No. 14-D346-33.
T
5, See the Exhaust System Requirements section
important
venting inflwmation.
6. Installation
Home

MUST confimn

Construction

to cmTent

& Safety Standard

fin" other

Manufi_cmred
(which

is a

Federal Regulation
Title 24 CFR--Part
32-80) m;
when such standard is not applicable,
with _nerican
National Standard t0r Mobile Homes, ANSI/NFPA
50lB.

11 _

________win
13I/2"
-'_'-- 23/8"
,,q_--(34.3cle)
(6.03cm) Torearandbaseexhausts
27"
_"t
(68.6cm)
FRONT VIEW

481/2" (123.2cm)
to clear opendoor

No.

Correct

H
Incorrect

5" {12.7cm}
Centerline
heightfor rear,
eft vent

Do_'

Don't

Doi%

271/4"(69.2cm)tofrontofcabinet
273/4"(70.5cm)toclearknobs
281/2"ff2.4cm)tocleardoorhandle

Thedryeris designedunder ANSl Z 21.5.1.

SIDE VIEW
SERVICING
- Consideration
must be given to provide
adequate
clearances fin" installation and se_Mcing.

Installation
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
ELECTRIC DRYERS

.ZkWARNING:

Instructions

FOR

GROUNDING

WARNING: Imi.,,,pe,
c,,..ec,i,,.
,,f

Thef.l,,,wi.g

the equii)ment-grotmding
conductor
electric shock. Check with a licensed

reqtlirements
for proper and sate electrical installation
ot
your d_Te_: [_film'e to follow these instructions
can create
electrical shock and/or a fire hazard.

doubt as to whether

cord with this (h_'e_: Some

must

ordinances,

or in the absence

the

National

For a permmmntly

grotmded.

be in accordance
Electrical

Mth

ot local
Code

local
codes,

codes

and

in accordance

_NSI/NFPA

No. 70.

cmmected

dectric

&cyer:

• The dryer MUST be cmmected
to a grotmded
metal,
pemmnent
wi_ing system; or an equii)ment-grom_ding
conductor
must be rtm with the drcuit conductms
and

shock.

NOTE: D_'e_s operating on 208-volt power sui)ply will
have longer (h3'ing times than those operating
on 240-volt power suI)ply:
A wiring diagTam is located

is i)roperly

For a grotmded,
cord-cmmected
electric dryer: If wmr
(hTer is equiI)ped with a power supi)ly cord having an
equii)ment-grom_ding
conductor
and a grotmding
plug,
the plug MUST be phtgged into an approi)fiate,
coppe>
wired _eceptade,
in accordance
with all local codes and
ordinances.
If in doubt, call a licensed electridan.

A UIAisted strain relict must be installed onto power cord.
If the strain relict is not attached, the cord can be pulled
out of the dryer and can be cut by any movement
_ff the
in electrical

Grounding
with

extension cords are not designed to withstand the amotmts
of electrical cmTent this (h_'er utilizes and can melt,
creating electrical shock and/or
fire ha/m'd. I,ocate the
dryer within reach (ff the wall outlet, ta!dng into accotmt
the length of power cord to be pro'chased and allowing
sore e slack in the cord. Refer to Electrical Requirements in
this manual fiw the proper power cord to be pro'chased.

cord, resulting

the appliance

can result in a risk (ff
electridan
if you are in

The d_3'er MUST be grotmded.
In the event ot a
malflmction
or breakdown,
grotmding will reduce the risk
of electrical shock by creating a path of least resistance tot
electrical cmTent.

This appliance MUST be i)roperly grotmded.
Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not i)roperly
grotmded.
Follow the instructions
in this manual tot proper
grotmding.
DO NOT use an extension

REQUIREMENTS

com_ected to the eqtfipment-grom_ding
on the appliance.
For a grounded,

cord-commcted

temfinal

or lead

gas dater:

trader the top panel.
" This ch)'er is equiI)I)ed with a tlnee-prong
(grotmding)
plug for your protection
against shock hazard and should
be phtgged directly inU_ a properly grotmded
three-prong
receptacle.
Do not cut or remove the grotmding
prong
fl'om this l)lug. Do not modif)' the l)lug on this appliance.
If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.

Installation

Instructions

3-WIRE SYSTEM FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS

4-WIRE SYSTEM FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS

DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations,
NOT for use on new construction.

Effective

1. Remove the screws securing the temfinal block access
cover and the strain relict mounting
bracket located on
the back of the (hyer upper corne_:
2. Install a UiAisted strain relief into the power
hole ot the inounting
bracket. Finge>fighten
only at this time.

cord ent_ y
the nut

Greenneutral
groundwire

Remo;e
gr(mnd

Electrical

(non eMsfing)
drxer

Finger-tighten

_lief

the nut only

Typical
O
4 conductor
cord _j_'

Black240V
.
Whiteneutral

Red240V
Green
ground

mounting bracket

Code

utilize

the green neutral grotmd wire fl'om the green
screw located aboxe the temfinal block.

conductors only.

Thread
copper

Attach the green power cord grotmd wire to the
cabinet with the green grotmd scre_:

Attach the white (neutral) power cord con(hitter
fFOlll
the power cord and the green grotmd wire from the
dryer harness to the silver:colored
center temfinal on

Attach the red and black power cord conductors
to the
outer brass-colored
temfinals on the temfinal block,

a LIiAisted 30A, 240V, 3 #l 0 AW(; minim um
conductor
power cord through
the strain tel,eft

a UlAisted
conductor

the temfinal

4. Attach the power cord neutral (center wire) conductor
to the silve>colored
center temfinal on the temfinal
the screw secm'el>

30A, 240V, 4 #l 0 AW(; minimmn
power cord through the strain relid.

block,

Tighten

the screw secm'elv:

Green
powercordgroundwire
Green
ground _ # _/f
screw
_
_Jb_-/1
Silvertermi"al

5. Attach the remaining
t_x) power cord oumr condtlctoi's
to the outer brass-colored
temfinals
on the temfinal
both scrm_:s secm'elv.

WARNING:

Green
neutra,
greu,,d
w,re

D,, n(,t make a sha,p bend or

c_imp wiring/conductor

at connections.

Red._;

6. Reattach the strain relief mortaring
bracket to the
back of the dryer with screws provided. Tighten screws
securely.
7. Tighten the screws secming
against the power cord.

the cord restraint

8. Tighten the strain relief nut securely
relief does not turn.
9. Reinstall

National

Tighten nut to

Use copper

block. Tighten

bracket.

receptacle_,;]
_ut

block. Tighten

The

Remove the scre_:s secming the temfinal block access
cover and the strain relief motmting
bracket located on
the back of the dryer upper corner
Installa UiAisted strain reliefin the entrv hole of

Typical
4
conductor/I

3. Thread
copper

1, 1996:

construction
to an electric

the motmting
at this time.

Silverterminal

Greengroundscrew

Jmmary

requires
that new
4-wire connection

the temfinal

_f/_kWbite

?ut

Tighten nut t0

7 E\ ' 25 h's'th' s
5.*" ,u/ relief "/ _/_

Powercord'_

mounting_i'_
bracket

firefly

-& WARNING:

so that the strain

or crimp

block access coxe_:

Tighten
against

Tighten the strain
does not [[lI'II.

10. Reinstall

D,, inake
a sharp bend

Mfing/conductor

the screws securing
the power cord.

the

at the connections.
the cord

relief nut secm'ely

temfinal

block

access

restraint

firmly

so the strain

relief

coxet:

Installation
GAS CONNECTION
GAS DRYERS
1. Remove tile shipping
tile dryer:

Instructions

FOR

CAUTION:

make sure tile drxer

combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flanmmble
wq)ot_. _Mso see that nothing (such as boxes,
clothing, etc.) ol>tructs tile flow of combustion
and ventilation ai_:

cap flxm_ gas pipe at tile rear ot

Conversion
to LP Gas: DO NOT connect tile (hyer to
I,P gas service without converting tile gas wflve. An I,P
conve_ion
kit (Pub. No. 14-A038) MUST be installed
bv a qualified gas technician.

6. Rtm tile dryer through

tile shutoff

NOTE: On gas drye_, befin'e tile bm'ner will light, it is
necessm T fin" the gas line to be bled of air. If the bm'ner
does not light within 45 seconds the fi_t time the dryer is
turned on, tile satety switch will shut tile burner off. If this
happens, tm'n tile timer to O[_" and wait 5 minutes befl)re
making another attempt to light.
7. If u)ur

by brushing

./k WARNING:

calling fin" service.
8. Place these instructions
flKure reterence.

on a soapy water

2. Cmmect tile exhaust duct to outside
Use duct tape to seal all joints.

exhaust

system.

1, Open the dryer doo_: Remove the 4 hinge hole plugs or
screws ti'om tile left side of door opening. Place nearby
fi)r flKm'e installation.
NOTE: Youmay need a plastic knife
to help pull out the plugs. Be careful not to scratch the paint.
Remove tile fimr screws that secure tile door hinges to
tile (hTer fl'ont panel. NOTE: Remove 1screw from each
of the 2 hinges first. Hold the door firmly before removing the
last 2 screws.

4. Plug tile power cord into a grotmded
outlet.
NOTE: Check to ensm'e tile power is off at circuit
breaker/fllse
box befin'e plugging tile power cord
into the outlet,
on

tile

power

at tile

near the dryer fin.

REVERSING THE DRYER
DOOR SWING

With tile dryer ill its final position, a(!just one or inore
ot tile legs until tile dryer is resting solidly on all fimr
legs. Place a level on top _ff the (h_'er THE DRY1/:R
MUST BE LEWEL AND RESTING SOLIDLY ON
ALL FOUR LEGS.

5. Tm'n

in a location

NEVERTEST

FOR GAS LEAKS WITH AN
OPEN FLAME.

dryer does not operate, please review the
in this manual befin'e

TroubleshootingTipssection

\:live in tile gas supply line.

c. Test all connections
sohltion.

a cycle check fin" proper

opei'a[ion.

a. Comlect a 1/2" (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or approved
pipe fl'om gas supply line to tile 3/8" (0.96 cm) pipe
located on the back of the d_Te_: Use a 1/2" to 3/8"
(1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for a connection.
Apply an approved thread sealer that is resistant
to the corrosive action of liquefied gases on all
pipe connections.
b. Open

Before operating tile dITeI;
area is clear and fl'ee from

circuit

breaker/fllse

3. Rotate tile door 180 ° and reinstall tile door
dryer front panel with tile 4 screws.

hinges

to tile

4. Install tile 4 hinge hole plugs or scrmvs that were
removed in stop 1 into tile open screw holes on tile right
side of tile door opening.

box.

Remove4 screws_ne from (

)gefirst

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Dryer doesn't start

Possible Causes

What To Do

Dryer is unplugged

• Make sure the (hTer plug is pushed
the outlet.

Fuse is blown/drcuit
tripped

breaker is

c()mi)letely

into

• Check tile building's flase/circuit
breaker box and
replace fl/se o1"reset breakel: NOTE: Electric drx eI_
USe [WO fi/ses/bl'eakeIN.

Thermal

limiter

• Check

tripped

the vent tot any obstructions.
l)elNOll
tOl" YelJlacel//ellt
, if

seY\'ice

Dryer doesn't heat

Call authorized
lleCeSS:llW,

Fuse is blown/drcuit
breaker is
tripped, the dryer may tumble
but not heat

• Check the building's fuse/circuit
breaker box and
replace tuse or reset breakel: Youl" dP,'el', may ramble
if only one fl/se is blown or one breaker till)peal.

Gas service

• Make sure gas shutott
fidly ()l)en.

is off

at dlyer and main

LP gas supply tmak is empty
or there has been a utility
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)

• Refill or rel)la('e tank. D_'er
sev\'ice is restored.

Dryer shakes ormakes
noise

Some shaMng/noise
is normal.
Dryer may he sitting unevenly

• Move dl"Vel",to an e\'en floo_" space, or a(!just
levelin,_ legs as necessary until even.

Greasy spots on clothes

Improper

• Follow directions

Drying

softener

dirty items with clean ones

Clothes

Lint on clothes

use of fabric

were not completely

dean

• Sort lint l)roducel_
(like corduroy).

lint screen

• See suggestions

Overloading

• Separate

Paper,

• EmpF

tissue, etc., left in pockets

utility

Dirty items can

• Sometimes
stains which cannot be seen when the
clothes are wet appearafler drying. Use proper
washing procedures
bet)re drying.

Improper

can atl_'act lint

are

l)acka'_e_.

• Use your dryer to dry only cle:m items.
stail¢ clean items and the dryer:

• Clean

Static electricity

heat when

on tiO_fic softener

Lint Filter is full
sorting

should

shutoff

befi)re

each load.

(like chenille)

in this section

STATIC.

trader

large loads into smaller
:111pockets

from lint collectol_

ones.

befiwe laundering

clothes.

Before you call for service...

Staticoccurs

Possible Causes

What To Do

Over&cyh_g

• TI_' a fid_fic
•

fabric

softener

was used

Synthetics,
permanent
blends
can cause static

Inconsistent drying times

Type

A@tst

soDene_;

controls

• TI_' a tid)ric

press

and

of heat

fin" less drying.

soDenel:

• Wl_,' a tidgYic s()DeneL

• Automatic
(ff heat

(hTing
used

D'pes of rid)tics,
e×ha ust ducts.

Clothestake toolong
to dry

Improper

sorting

Laxge

loads

beach

towels)

Controls
Lint

of heavy

filter

fabrics

(like

set

is full

huproper

will vm T according
natural

wetness

• lm'ge

heavv

of clothes

or obstructed

ducthag

thblJcs

contain

to dly. Sepm'ate

loads

to sl)eed

di3'ing

• Match

control

settings

• Clean

lint filter

and

large,

type

size (ff load,

condition

items (generally,
dryer load).

moisture

heaw

and

tid_fics

into

you are

drvin

take
smaller

time.
to the load

befi)re

every

load,

Installation Instructions

• Check

to the

or LP gas),

• SeI)m'ate
hea\ T items fi'om lightweight
a well-sorted
washer
load is a well-sorted

longer

improperly

times

(electric,

flw ln'oper

ducting/venfing,

Make sure ducting
unobstructed.
• (;heck

to see if outside

• Check

the

venting
Blown fuses
breaker

or tripped

circuit

is clean,

fl'ee ot kin]_s and

wall damper

Installation

Instructions

operates
to make

easily,

sure the dryer

is correct.

• Replace
filses or reset circuit
(lrvel_ rise tWO fl/ses/bl'eakels,

breakel_.
Since most
ll/ake st/re both are

operating.
Overloading/combhah_g

loads

• Do not
a

Underloadhlg

Clothes are wrinkled

l)Ut more

dD'ing

only one

to ensure

l)roper

tumbling.

a shorter

• Remove

items

moisture,
Letting
cycle

items

sit in dryer

after

ends

Some

fabrics

when washed.
safely washed,
in the dryer

washer

load

in the

d_wer at

• Reluove

(h)'ing
while

Select
items

or two items,

add

a tew items

time.
they

a I,ESS

still hold

a slight

amount

DRY setting,

when

cycle

loads

into

ends

and

fi)ld

or hang

immediatelv.

Overloading

Clothesshrink

one

• /f you are

• Select

Overdryh_g

than

till/e,

will nat urally

shrhlk

Others
can he
but will shriI_k

• Sel)m'ate

lm'ge

• To avoid

shrinkage,

• Some

items

fl)llow

may be pressed

smaller

ones.

gam_ent
back

care
into

labels

shape

exactly.

alter

•/iyou
are concerned
about shrinkage
in a l)artictdar
d(> n(>t machine
wash or ramble
dry it.

drvin
item,

Notes.

Notes_

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home

to replace

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defective

• Failure
other

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thml the

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in materials

workmanshii).

[)tHing

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to use

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or acts of God.

the product.
• Improper

due

limited one-year warranty, GE will also i)rovide, free of charge,all labor and related service

or maJntenm_ce.

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intended

• Replacement

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• Replacement
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of house

purpose

light

misttsed,

or used

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or used

commercially.

bulb.

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or resetting

for

defects

product

caused

or consequentiaJ
with

by accident,

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in'e,

floods

by possible

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• Dmnage

caused

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not

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accessible

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to provide

required

service.

of circuit

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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 GE Service
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