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GE DCVH480EK User manual

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appliance questions, visit our website at
ge.com or call GE Answer Center
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service,
800.626.2000.
Specification Revised 7/09
360423
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories
Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches)
Exhaust Options: 4-way via rear, right, left and bottom.
Circuit Requirements: An individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 30-amp circuit breaker or
a time-delay fuse, is required.
Note: Dryer wall outlet must be located within 36”
of service cord entry and accessible when dryer is
mounted in position.
Installation Information: For complete information, see
installation instructions packed with your dryer.
23 1/2” 20 11/16”
25 11/16”
33 3/8”
POWER
STA RT
PAUSE
H
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40
50
60
70
80
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W
ARM
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SPEED DRY
DELICATES
COTTONS
WRINKLEFREE
ACTIVE WEAR
MIXED LOAD
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D S
D A
TIME DRY
S
ENSOR
D
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AIR FLUFF
TIMED DRY
DEWRINKLE
TIME SENSORTEMP
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POWER
STA RT
PAUSE
Electric Dryer Rating
240V
3000W, 12.5A, 60Hz
DCVH480/485EK
GE
®
4.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer
For answers to your Monogram,
®
GE Profile
™
or
GE
®
appliance questions, visit our website at
ge.com or call GE Answer Center
®
service,
800.626.2000.
360423
Specification Revised 7/09
Special Installation Requirements:
Stacked Installation:
•Bracketsforstackingdryeroverwasherareincludedwiththewasher.
Alcove or Closet Installation:
•Ifyourdryerisapprovedforinstallationinanalcoveorcloset,itwillbe
stated on a label on the dryer back.
•ThedryerMUSTbeexhaustedtotheoutside.
•Minimumclearancesbetweendryercabinetandadjacentwallsorother
surfaces are: 0" either side, 3" front and rear
•Minimumverticalspacefromfloortooverheadcabinets,ceilings,etc.is52".
•Closetdoorsmustbelouveredorotherwiseventilatedandmustcontaina
minimumof60sq.in.ofopenareaequallydistributed.Ifthisclosetcontains
both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of
open area equally distributed.
•Nootherfuel-burningapplianceshallbeinstalledinthesameclosetwith
a gas dryer.
Bathroom or Bedroom Installation:
•ThedryerMUSTbeexhaustedtotheoutdoors.
•Theinstallationmustconformwiththelocalcodes,orintheabsenceof
localcodes,withtheNationalElectricCodeandNationalFuelGasCode,
ANSIZ223forgasdryers.
Minimum Clearance other than Alcove or Closet Installations:
•Minimumclearancestocombustiblesurfaces0"bothsides,3"rear.
For more information on venting kits and accessories,
please call 1-800-GE-CARES.
Stacked Dimensions (in inches)
P
S
P
S
P
S
T D
S D
P
S
67 5/8”
23 1/2”
23 3/4”
23 3/4”
4”
33 1/2”
26 1/2”
26 5/8”
DCVH480/485EK
GE
®
4.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories
Specification Revised 7/09
360423
Dryer Exhausting Information – Metal Duct Only
For complete information, see installation instructions packed with your dryer.
Ducting Materials: For best performance, this dryer should be vented with 4” diameter
allrigidmetalexhaustduct.Ifrigidmetalductcannotbeused,thenUL-listedflexible
metal(semi-rigid)ductingcanbeused(KitWX08X10077).Inspecialinstallations,itmay
benecessarytoconnectthedryertothehouseventusingaflexiblemetal(foil-type)duct.
AUL-listedflexiblemetal(foil-type)ductmaybeusedONLYininstallationswhererigid
metalorflexiblemetal(semi-rigid)ductingcannotbeusedANDwherea4”diametercan
be maintained throughout the entire length of the transition duct. Please see installation
instructionpackedwithyourdryerforcompleteinstructionswhenusingflexiblemetal
(foil type) ducting.
Exhaust Length Calculation:
1. Determinethenumberof90°turnsneededforyourinstallation.Ifyouexhausttothe
side or bottom of dryer, add one turn.
2. Themaximumlengthof4’rigid(aluminumorgalvanized)ductwhichcanbetoleratedis
shown in the table.
Aturnof45°orlessmaybeignored.Two45°turnswithintheductlengthshouldbe
treated as a 90° elbow.
A turn over 45° should be treated as a 90° elbow.
Dryers mustbeexhaustedtotheoutside.
Caution: Forpersonalsafetydonotterminateexhaustintoachimney,underanyenclosed
house floor (crawl space), or into an attic, since the accumulated lint could create a fire
hazardormoisturecouldcausedamage.Neverterminatetheexhaustintoacommonduct
orplenumwithakitchenexhaust,sincethecombinationoflintandgreasecouldcreatea
fire hazard.
Exhaustductsshouldbeterminatedinadamperedwallcaptopreventbackdrafts,bird
nesting,etc.Thewallcapmustalsobelocatedatleast12"abovethegroundoranyother
obstruction with the opening pointed down.
For more information on venting kits and accessories, please call 1-800-GE-CARES.
DCVH480/485EK
GE
®
4.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories
Best performance
Domestic
dryer models
Maximum length of 4"
dia. rigid metal duct
Number
of
90°
turns
Exhaust hood type
A
4"
opening
B
2-1/2"
opening
4.0 cu. ft.
capacity models
all electric dryers
0
1
2
3
90 ft.
60 ft.
45 ft.
35 ft.
60 ft.
45 ft.
35 ft.
25 ft.
A
4
B
2-1/ 2
A
Specification Revised 7/09
360423
ADJUST
TIME DRY
HOLD 3 SECS TO
LOCK & UNLOCK
CONTROL PANEL
POWER
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PAUSE
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MEDIUM
LOW
EXTRA LOW
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DRY
LESS DRY
DAMP
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WARM UP
SPEED DRY
DELICAT ES
COTTONS
WRINKLE FREE
ACTIVE WEAR
MIXED LOAD
EXTEND TUMBLE
D
ELAY
S
TA RT
DAMP ALERT
ADJUST
TIME DRY
TIME DRY
SENSOR DRY
NO HEAT
AIR FLUFF
TIMED DRY
DEWRINKLE
TIME SENSORTEMP
HOLD 3 SECS TO
LOCK & UNLOCK
CONTROL PANEL
SIGNAL
POWER
STA R T
PAUSE
DRYING COOLDOWNDAMP
CLEAN LINT FILTER
DELAY
Features and Benefits
• 4.0Cu.Ft.LargeStainlessSteelBasket-Handlesaking-sizecomforteror24full-size
bath towels with ease
• 5HeatSelections-Offerenhanceddryingperformanceandfabriccare
• SensorDry
™
- Continually monitors moisture content to help prevent clothing wear
and tear
• StainlessSteelDrumInterior-Smoothstainlessinteriorhelpspreventrustand
protect clothes
• MultipleDryCycles-Deliveroptimaldryingresults
• DelayStart-Letsyoudothelaundryonyourterms
• AntibacterialOption-CertifiedbytheNSF
®
to reduce up to 99.9% of certain types
of bacteria
• ExtendedTumblePlus-Tumbleclotheswithoutheattohelppreventcreasing
and wrinkling
• SpeedDry-Deliversready-to-goresultsinminutes
• ModelDCVH480EKWW–Whiteonwhite
• ModelDCVH485EKMS–Metallicsilver
DCVH480/485EK
GE
®
4.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer
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