GE DVLR223EE0WW Owner's manual

Brand: GE

Model: DVLR223EE0WW

Category: Tumble dryers

Type: Owner's manual

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Safety Instruc_tions ....... 2-4

Operating Instructions

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

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

Features ................. 8, 9

I,oading and Using

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

Reversing the Door. ........ 10

Venting the D_yer .......... 12

Troubleshooting Tips... 13, 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . Back Cover

Warranty ................. 15

DBLR3 33

DBSR453

DBXR463

DHDSR45

DJXR 4 _3

DLSR483

DRSR48 3

DS4500

DVLR223

D WSR483

D WXR48 3

DX2300

DX4500

EED 4500

E(;D4500

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label

on the fl'ont ot the (hwer behind

the doo_:

500A277P053 175D1807P469 49-90200-1 06-04 JR

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 notstoreorusegasoline or other

flammable vaporsand liquidsin the

vicinityofthis or anyotherappliance.

• Installationandservicemust be

performedbya qualifiedinstaller,

service agency orthegassupplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do nottrytolight a match,orcigarette,or

turnonanygasor electrical appliance.

[] Do nottouchanyelectrical switch;

do notuseany phone in yourbuilding.

[] Cleartheroom,buildingor area ofall

occupants.

[] Immediately call yourgassupplier from

a neighbor'sphone.Follow the gas

supplier'sinstructionscarefully.

[] ff youcannot reach yourgassupplier,

call the fire department

Cafifomia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

This act requires tile governor (ff (;alifornia to publish a list (ff substances known to tile state to cause

cancei; birth deli_cts or other reproductive hahn and requires 1)usinesses to warn custolnei_ of potential

eXl)OS/lI'e tO Stlch s/Ibst_lnces.

Gas api)liances can cause ininor exposure to four (ff these substances, nanlely benzene, carbon n_onoxide,

fimnaldehyde and soot, caused i)iilnalily by tile ii_cOlni)lem cond)ustion of natural gas or I,P fimls.

Properly a_!justed dryei_ will nfilfimize ii_comi)lete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be

nfilfilnized flu'ther b)' i)roperly venting the dryer to the outdooi_.

PROPERINSTALLATION

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

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

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

• Prol)erlv, ,gr°und (ha'er to confimn with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

• Install or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to the

weathei; which could cause i)elmanent dalnage

and invalidate tile warranty.

• Colmect to a i)ropelty rated, protecmd and sized

power supi)ly circuit to avoid electrical overload.

• Remove all shin 1) packing imms and dispose of

all shiI)I)ing inaterials propelt>

Exhaust/Ducting

[]Gas dr}e_ MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside.

]Use onl} rigid metal 4" dianleter ductwork

inside tile dryer cabinet. Use ()ill) rigid inetal

or flexible inetal 4" dialneter ductwork fin"

exhausting to the outside. USE OFPLASTIC OR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORK CAN CAUSE

A FIRE.PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA

FIREIF IT COLLAPSESORBECOMES OTHERWISE

RESTRICTEDIN USE ORDURING INSTALLATION.

For complete details, fi)llow tile Installation

]llstrtlctions,

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A WARNING'!

YOUflLAUNDflYAflEA

• Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances flee of combustfl)le materials

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

other flammable \:q)ors and liquids.

• Nee I) the floor arotmd your appliances clean

and (hw to reduce the possibili F of slipping.

• Close supervision is necessm T if this appliance is

used bv or near chiMren. Do not allow children

to play on, with or inside this or anv other

appliance.

• Kee I) all latmch_' aids (such as detergents,

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

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all

warnings on container labels to avoid iqjm T.

• Never climb on or stand on the (hTer top.

WHENUSINGYOUflDflYEfl

• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is

moving. Before loading, mfloading or adding

clothes, wait tmtil the drum has completely

stopped.

• Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent

lint accumulation inside the d_wer or in the

room. O0 NOT OPERATETHEORYERWITHOUT

THELINT FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or (hy 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 watei: Do not use or place these substances

arotmd yore" washer or (hTer dining operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

your (hwe_: Items contaminated with cooking oils

may contribute to a chemical reaction that could

cause a clothes load to catch fire,

• Anv article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent or that contains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, rowels used in

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

must not be placed in or near the chwer until

solvents or flammable materials have been

removed. There are many highly flammable

items used in homes such as acetone, denatured

alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household

cleaners, SOllle spot relllOVei's, ttli'pentines,

waxes, wax removers and products containing

petroleum distillams.

• The latmdt T process can reduce the flame

retardancv oflhbrics. To avoid such a result,

carefifllv tollow the gmment malmfi_cturer's

care instrtlctions.

• Do not dry articles containing rubbe_; plastic

or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis

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

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

Some rubber materials, when heated, can trader

certain circumstances produce fire by

Sl)On[;l nee/is coiilb/istion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may

bm'n or melt on top of the dryer dining

ol)eration.

• Gam_ents labeled OryAway from Heater Do Not

Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing ICaq_ok)

must not be put in your dryer

• Do not (hT fiberglass articles in wmr dryer:

Skin irritation could result ti'om the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing

dtllJng stlbseqtlent dryer rises.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,

mq)lug this appliance fi'om the power SUl)ply

or discom_ect the (hwer at the household

distribution panel b)' removing the fllse or

switching off the circuit breaker befin'e

attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the removal and cleaning of the lint

filter).NOTE:Turningthe Cycle Selector knob

to an off position or pressing PAUSE does NOT

disc(mnect the appliance ti'om the power SUl)ply.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfimcfioning, 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 dr)'er should be

cleaned at least once a year b)' a qualified

technidan. See the Loading and Using the Dlyer

section.

If yotus is a gas (hTe_, it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have

a pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITH

A MATCH. Burns may result fl'om having your

hand in the viciniP,' oI the burner when the

• You may Msh to soften yore" laundered tid)rics

or reduce the static electricity in them, by using

a dryei_applied tid)ric softener or an and-static

condifione_; We recommend you use either a

lid)tic softener in the wash cycle, according to

the mantfli_cmrer's instructions fi)r those

products, or try a chTe>added product fin.

which the manttfi_cttu'er gives written asstmmce

on the package that their product can be satelv

used in your drvei: Service or perlimnance

problems caused by use of these products are

the responsibili_' of the manufi_cmre_s of those

pI'odtlcts and aye not coveYed tinder the v¢;li'i';inw

to this appliance.

atltOi/latic i_nition ttlYns on,

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• (;rasp the plug firefly when disconnecting this

appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling. Place the cord away fi'om 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 m V servicing unless

spedfically recommended in this Owner's Manual

or in pul)lished usePrepair instructions that w_u

trade,stand and have the skills to carry (>ut.

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

service, remove the dryer door to prevent

children ti'om hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthedryercontrolpanel ._.,4,,,a.ces.com

Youcan locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and

appearance may vary from your model

Model DVLR223

80 MIN

START

D D

MEDIUM HEAT

Model DX2300

START

ST_

88MIN

;oo;o_s.... i;_;_;_i'iiiii1

TIMED DRY

Models DS4500, DBSR453, DBXR463 and DHDSR45

START

FABRIC CARE

¢_TONS EASYCARE

El ri

SIGNAL ,_ • MO_EOrt

. ............ i!i!iii

o_:: _o_ - Optlonalfeatures _

(on some models) ..... I

Model DX4500

START FABRIC CARE

LESSE

AUTOMATIC

START COTTONS PERM PRESS COTTONS

MORE DRY

ESS DRY AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

COOL PRESS

DOWN

N0 HEAT OELICATES

LOW HEAT TIMED DRY

0EWRtORLE iO

DAMP DRY 40 S0

B ii Ig

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

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

Aboutthedryercontrolpanel

Youcan locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and

appearance may vary from your model

Model DBLR333

TEMPERATURE

MEDIUM

START

F_h _ _r_i AUTOMATIC

D n

40 50

AUTOMATIC

Models DJXR433, DRSR483, DWSR483, DWXR483 and DLSR483

START FABRIC CARE WRINKLE CARE SIGNAL

STAI_T

AUrOM_nC

2Q .......

AOrOM_C OEUVRES

%VS

Optional features ................... ->_ .......

D_eo_y_ _o _ eo

(on some models)

Models EED4500and EGD4500

START FABRIC CARE

STAI_T

WRINKLE CARE

C_TOmS EASyCA_E

F TES

_H_T _WH_T

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

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

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IMPORTANT'.Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

Fabric Care/Temperature (on some models)

Tr ttT s

COTTONS

REG.HEAT

MEDIUMor Forsynthetics,blends,delicatesanditemslabeledpermanentpress.

EASYCARE

MED.HEAT

DELICATESOnsomemodels.Fordelicates,syntheticsanditemslabeledtumbledrylow

LOWHEAT

FLUFFForfluffingitemswithoutheat.Usethe TIMEDDRYcycle.

NOHEAT

Automatic cx cles automatically detemfine rid)tic (h'vness. Select LESSDRY if you want votu" clothes

slightly, , (lamp at the end of the (h'vin, _, cycle, Select MOREDRYifyou want them to feel (h_ie_: Timed

cxcles run fi)r a selected time.

Drying Cycles

COTTONSForcottonsandmostlinens.FormostloadsselectOPTIMUMDRY(onsomemodels)orselectthe

PreferredRegularSettingmarkedwithan*.

EASYCARE/ Forwrinkle-free,permanentpressanddelicateitems,andknits.

PERMANENT

PRESS

TIMEDDRY SettheCycleSelectoratthedesireddryingtime.

DAMPDRY Forleavingitemspartiallydamp.

DEWRINKLEForremovingwrinklesfromitemsthatarecleananddryorthatareverylightlydamp.

QUICKFLUFFForfresheningorfluffingupalreadyd_/clothing,fabrics,linensandpillows.Usewith FLUFFNOHEAT

Provides10minutesofnoheattumbling.

Start Close the (h_,'er (loo_: Select START 0 )enin*, the door (lucin*, opera, don will stop the dryer.

To restart the dryer, close the door and select STARTto complete the cxcle.

Color Logic (on some models)

Select the correct FABRICCAREsetfing.

Match the partictflar color belo_ the words

with the same color on the Cycle Dial.

Example:Dryinga load ofclothing labeled

permanentpress.

[_ Choose the FABRIC CARE setting--tOt

this load it would be the EASYCARE

MED. HEAT (_dfich is a l)aificular color).

r-_ Turn the Cycle Dial to the area that has

the same color as the FABRICCARE

setting )ou haxe chosen--for this load it

_otfld be the EASYCAREAUTOMATIC.

Aboutthe dryerfeatures.

WRINKLE CARE Wrinkle Care Option (on some models)

Use this option to minimize the wrinkles

in clothes. It provides aI)I)ro_mamly

15 minutes of no-heat rambling after

the clothes are dry.

This option can OlflVbe used with the

COTTONSand EASYCAREc_cles.

If wm are using the CYCLESIGNAL knob

and wm select the WRINKLE CAREoption,

a signal will sotlnd at the end _ff the drying

time and several times during the WRINKLE

CAREcvcle. This will remind you that it is

time to remove the clothes.

If WRINKLE CAREis not on, the (h_er will

stop once the timer reaches the WRINKLE

CAREmark on the cycle dial.

SIGNAL

MEDIUM

Cycle Signal Option (on somemodels)

This signal will SOtlndjtlst before the end

_ff the cycle to remind you to remove the

clothes. On some models the signal sotmd

level cmmot be a(!iusted.

If you selected the WRINKLE CAREoption,

the signal will sotmd at the end (ff the

(hTing time and will sotmd several times

during the WRINKLECAREcycle. This will

remind you that it is time to remove the

clothes.

NOTE:

• Remove garments promptly at the sound

of the signal Place clothes on hangers so

wrinkles won't set in.

• Usethe Cycle Signal especially when

drying fabrics like polyester knits and

permanent press. These fabrics should

be removed so wrinkles won't set in.

Automatic Cycle Signal (onsome models)

At the end el each cycle, there is A reminder signal will sotmd periodically

approximately 15 minutes of no-heat dm_ing this time to remind wm to remove

tumbling alter the latmdrv is drx: the latmdrx:

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Drum Lamp (on some models)

Befi)re replacing the light bulb, be sure to

unl)lug the (hTer power cord or disconnect

the dryer at the household distribution

panel by removing the fllse or switching

off the circuit breaker. Reach above dryer

opening fl'om inside the druln. Remove the

bulb and replace with the same size bulb.

Drying Rack (on some models)

A handy dr)ing rack may be used for drying

delicate items such as washable swearers.

Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack

extends into the (hwer drum.

NOTE"

• Thedryingrackmustbeusedwiththe

TIMEDCYCLE

• Do not use this dryingrack when there

are other clothes in the dryer.

Stainless Steel Drum (onsome models)

The stainless steel used to make the

dryer drum provides the highest reliabilib'

available in a GE (lI')'eI; If the (hTer drum

should be scratched or dented dtmng

nomml use, the drum will not rust or

corrode. These surfi_ce blemishes will

not altect the flmction or din'ability of

the drum.

Aboutreversingthedoor.

Reversing the Door

Toolsneeded

• Standard#2 • Tape-tipped

Phillipsscrewdriver pun knife

_] (-)pen the door and remove the filler plugs opposite tile hinges. _4"ith the door

c()mpletely open, remo_e tile bottom screw fl'om each hinge on tile dryer fi_ce.

]nse_l these screws about halfway into tile TOP holes, fiw each hin_,e on tile opposite

side (where you remoxed tile filler plugs). App1) tim/pressure to _(,et tile screw started

in new holes.

[_I,oosen top screw fl'om each hinge on tile dryer ti_ce half wax'. _Mth one hand holding

tile top of tile door and tile other hand hold'ing tile bottoml remo;e tile door fl'om '

tile (h_er b) lifiing it UP and OUT

_] Rotate tile door 180 °. Insert it on tile opposite side of tile opening b) moving tile door

/Nand DOWN until tile top hinge and tile bottoin hinge are resting on tile top screws

inserted in step 1.

Remove tile remaining screws fl'om tile side of tile o _enin_, fl'om which tile door

[] WaS relllo_,ed. With these screws, sec/li'e each hinge _It tile i_ottoi_l. Tighten tile

two top screws of each hinge Reinse_t tile plastic plugs on tile side from which

tile door was i'eillo_,ed,

Loadingand usingthedryer.

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SortingandLoadingHints

_s a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for

the washe_; they are sorted properly tor the dryer:

Do not add fabricsoftener sheetsonce the loadhas

becomewarm. Theymaycausefabricsoftenerstains.

Bounce®FabricConditionerDryerSheetshave been

approvedfor useinaft GEDryerswhen usedin

accordancewith the manufacturer#instructions.

Donotoverload.Thiswastesenergyandcauseswrinkhbg.

Donotdrythefollowingitems:f/7)erg/assitems,woolens,

rubber-coateditems,plastics,itemswithplastictnmand

foam-filleditems.

CareandCleanh)gof theDryer

The Exterior:Wipe or dust any spills or washing

compomMs with a damp ch)th. Dryer control

panel and finishes may be damaged by some

latmdry pretreannent soil and st;fin remover

products. Apply these products away ti'om the (h'ye_:

Tile ti_bfic may then be washed and dried nommllv:

Damage to yore" (h)'er caused by these products is

not covered bv VO/li"_%'_lI'I'}lIllA/.

The tintRIter: Clean the lint filter befi)re each

use. Moisten p)ur finge_ and reach into the filter

opening. Rml yore" finge_ across tile filte_, Hme a

qualified technician vactltlill the lint ti'om the dryer

once a veaE

Stainless Steel:To clean stainless steel surfi_ces,

use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive

cleaner suitable for stainless steel sudhces.

Remove the cleaner residue, and then dry

with a clean cloth.

TheExhaust Duct:Inspect and clean the exhaust

ducting at least once a year m prevent clogging.

A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the

(hying time.

Follow these steps:

[_ Tm'n off electrical supply b} dis(onnecting the

i)lug ti'om the wall socket.

_ Disc(mnect the duct fl'om the (ha'e_:

_ Vac[l[li//the duct with the hose attachment and

rec(mnect the duct.

TheExhaustHood:Check fl'om the outside that the

flails _ffthe hood move fl'eely when operating. Make

sm'e that there is no wildlite (birds, insects, etc.)

nesting inside the duct or hood.

FabricCareLabels

Below are fi_bric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be latmdering.

WASH LABELS

Machine

wash

cycle

Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash I?onot wring

wrinkle resistant de_[cate }land wash

Water

temperature

000 O0 •

Hot Warm Cold/cool

150°0/12UFI 1_0°0/105FI 130_0_5_FI

BLEACHLABELS

Bleach A

symbols Anvh_o_,,_,

(when neededl

Only non-cNodne Neaeh Do not bleach

(when needed}

DRYLABELS

dr_ oooot_,v

Dry Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not tumble dry {_sed with

wrinkle r esistant delicate do notwash}

,eat ® ®

setting

High Medium Low No beat/air

Line dry/ Drip dry Dryflat Inthe shade

hangtodry

Loadingand usingthedryer.

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

VentingtheDryer

For the best drying perfom_an(e, the chTer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy

andrunlongerif it is not ventedtothe belowspecifications. CarefullyfollowthedetailsonExhaustingin the

InstallationInstructions.

• Use only rigid metal 4" diameter (luctwork inside the

(hTer cabinet, Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"

diameter ductwork fi)r exhausting to the outside.

• Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.

• Use the shortest length possible,

• Do not crush or collapse.

• Avoid resting the duct on shaq) objects.

• Venting must conform to local building codes.

Correct

Venting

Incorrect

Venting

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Troubleshooting tips

Save time and money/.Review the charts on the following pages, or vis#

www.GEApplianees.eom. Youmay not need to call Customer Support.

Problem Possible Causes What ToDo

Dryer doesn't start Dryer is tmplugged • Make sure tile (hyer plug is pushed completely into

tile outlet.

Fuse is blmm/circuit breaker * Check tile house fllse/circuit breaker box and replace

is tripped fi/se or reset breakei: NOTE:Most electric drvei_ use

2 filses/breakei_.

Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is * Check tile house fllse/circuit breaker box and replace

tripped; the dryer may tumble both fllses or reset both breakei_. Your dr_er ina_ tulnble

but not heat if only one filse is blown or one breaker tripped.

Gas service is off * Make sure gas shutoff at (hTer and ulain shutoff are

flllly open.

Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. * Move dryer to an even floor space, or a(!itIst leveling legs

makesnoise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessarx until exert.

Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener * Foll_w directions on tid)ric softener package.

Drying dirty items with * Use w_ur (hyer to dry only clean itelns. Di m' items can

clean ones stain clean itelns and tile drveI:

Clothes were not * Souletil//es stains which cannot be seen when tile

completely cleml clothes are wet appearafler dITing. Use proper washing

procedures before drying.

Linton clothes Lint Filter is full * (_lean lint screen befi)re each load.

Improper sorting * Sort lint producei_ (like chelfille) ti'oln lint collectoi_

(like corduroy).

Static electricity cml attract lint * See suggestions in this section under STATIC.

Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

Static occurs No fabric softener was used * Tl_' a lid)tic sottener.

• Bounce': Fabric (_onditioner Dryer Sheets have been

approved fin" tlse ill all (;E Dr)'eI_ when tlsed ill

accordance with tile ulamdhcturer's ii_structions.

Overdxying • Try a tid)ric softener.

• A(!i ust setting to LESSDRYor DAMPDRY.

Synthetics, permanent press • Tl_' a lid)rio sottener.

and blends cm_ cause static

Inconsistent Type of heat • Automatic dIying tilnes will \m T according to tile bl)e

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

b'pes _ff rid)tics, wetness of clothes and condition _ff

exhaust ducts.

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q Troubleshooting tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Clothes take too long Improper sorting * Separate heavy items ti'om lightweight items (generally,

to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).

Large loads of heavy fabrics * im'ge heavv fabrics contain more moisture and take

(like beach towels) longer to dxT, Sepax'ate laxge, heavv lid)tics into sxnaller

loads to speed dxTing fixne.

Controls hnproperly set * Match control settings to tile load you are drvin *

Lint filter is full * Clean lint filter before evei'v load.

Improper or obstructed

ducthag

• Check installation instructions fin" proper

ducting/venting.

• Make sure ducting is clean, ti'ee ot kinks and

mlobstructed.

• Check to see if outside wall dmni)er operates easiE:

• Check the Installation Insmmtions to make sure the

dryer venting is correct.

Blown fuses or tripped * Replace fllses or reset circuit breakei_. Since most dlwei_

circuit breaker use 2 fllses/breakei_, inake sure both are operating.

OverloadJng/combhlhag loads * Do not put inore than ()lie washer load in tile dryer

at a tilne.

UnderloadJng * If you are dlying only one or two itelns, add a tew itelns

to ensure l)roper tulnbling.

Clothesare wrinkled Overdxying * Select a shorter (li3,illg dine.

• Relnove itelns while they still hold a slight alnount of

inoismre. Select a LESSDRYor DAMP DRg setting.

Letting items sit ha dryer • Ren/ove items when cycle ends and fi_l/l or hang

after cycle ends ilmnediatelv.

Overloading • Separate large loads into slnaller ones.

Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink • To axoid shrinkage, tollow gmment care labels exactly.

when washed. Others cma be • Seine itelns Ina) be pressed back into shape after drvin ,

safely washed, but will shrink

ha the dryer • If you are concerned about shlJnkage in a i)articular

iteln, do not inachine wash or ttunble dry it.

GEDryer Warranty.

All warranty support provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Toget Customer

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

or call 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).

Staple your receipt here. I

Proofof the origbal purchase I

date is needed to obtain support

under the warrant}4

For The Period Of." GEWill Replace:

OneYear

Fromthedate ofthe

originalpurchase

Anypartof the dryer which fifils due to a defect in materials or workmanship, During this

full one-year watran#], GE will also proxkle, free of charge, all labor and related serxice costs to

replace the defecfixe part,

What GE Will Not Cover:

• Service trips to your home to teach you how to

use the product.

• Improper installation (including improper venting),

delivery or maJntenmlce.

• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or

used for other thaa_ the intended purpose or used

commercially.

• Replacement of the light bulb.

• Products which axe not defective or broken, or which

axe working as described in the Owner's Mmmal.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

• Dmnage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

• Incidental or consequentiaJ dmnage caused by possible

defects with this applim_ce.

• Defects or dmnage due to operation in freezing

temperatures.

• Dmnage caused after delivery.

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

use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service 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. Toknow 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

ConsumerSupport.

GEAppliancesWebsite www.GEAppliances.com

Have a ques0on or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hom_ a day,

any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster selMce, you can now download Owner's Manuals,

order parts, cat;dogs, or even schedule service ondine. You can also "_sk Our Team of EN)erts .....

yotlr qtlestions, and so II/rich II/ore...

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Expert GE assistance is onl) a click away. Visit our On-line Technical SUl)port 24 hour5 a day, or call at your

con;enience 24 hours any day of the xear! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during nomml business

hotlI3.

RealLifeDesignStudio www.GEAppliances.com

GE SUl)ports the ILrni\'e_al Design concept--l)roducts, services and environments that can be used by

people ot all ages, sizes and capabiliOes. X,Verecognize the need to design tot a wide range ot ph}:sical and

mental abili0es and impaimlents. For details of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen

design ideas fin" people with disabilities, check out our X,Vebsite today. For the hearing impaired, please call

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

ExtendedWarranties www.GEAppliances.com

Purchase a (;E extended warrant_ and learn about special discounts that are axailable while _our warrant_

is still ill effect. Yell can purchase it on-line an}0nle, or call 800.626.2224 dulJng nolinal business houi_.

(;E (_onsumer Home Serxices will still be there after }our warrant}, expires.

PartsandAccessories www.GEAppliances.com

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their

homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line toda 5 24 hou_ every day or

by phone at 800.626.2002 during nomml business hou_.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures tobe performed byany user. Other servicing generally

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

unsafe operation.

ContactUs www.GEAppliances.com

If you are not sa0sfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our _'ebsite with all the details

including your phone ntlIllbeI; oI" write to: General Manager; Customer Rela0ons

GE Appliances, Appliance Park

I,ouisville, KY 40225

RegisterYourAppliance www.GEAppliances.com

enhanced communica0on and prompt service under the temls of your warranty, should the need arise.

You mm also mail in the pre-printed registra0on card included in the I)ackin'"_ material.

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