GE DPXQ473GT Owner's Manual
GE DPXQ473GT Owner's Manual

GE DPXQ473GT Owner's Manual

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Models: DPXQ4731:'T DPSQ475ET
DPXQ473GT DPSQ475GT
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Owner's Manual
English Version
Important Safety Information
_tingInstructions
The Controls on Your Dryer
Other Dryer Features
Helpful Information
Specialized
Fabric Guide
Loading Suggestions
Care of Product
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Venting the Dryer
GE Service Numbers
Warranty, Back Cover
Version fran_:aise
Versi6n en espafiol
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GEAppfiances

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  • Page 1 The Controls on Your Dryer Other Dryer Features Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Loading Suggestions Care of Product If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Venting the Dryer GE Service Numbers Warranty, Back Cover Version fran_:aise Versi6n en espafiol GEAppfiances...
  • Page 2 Best of all, you'll experience Welcome to the GE family. We're these values each time proud of our quality products the laundry. That's important, we believe in dependable service. because your new dryer will be You'll see it in this easy-to-use...
  • Page 3: If You Smell Gas

    Read all safety information before using _IkWARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not store or use gasoline Do not try to light any appliance.
  • Page 4 Carefully follow the one by calling, toll-free, in the Exhausting details in the United States the GE Answer Installatkl n Instructions. Center ®, 800.626.2000. Do not repair or replace Canada call, toll-free, any part o1' the appliance 800-361-3400.
  • Page 5: Installation

    • Exhaust Duct--See Installation • Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed Instructions. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter in, soaked in, or spotted with comb_stible or explosive ductwork inside the dryer cabinet substances (such as wax, paint,...
  • Page 6 Pead all safety information before using • Close supmwision is necessary Clean the lint filter before if this appliance is used by or each load to prevent lint near children. Do not allow accumulation inside children 1:o play inside, dryer or in the room.
  • Page 7 • Do not tamper with the controls. You may wish soften your laundered fabrics or reduce • Do not operate this appliance the static electricity in them if it is damaged, malfunctioning, by using dryer-applied fabric partially disassembled, soften ers or an anti-static has missing or broken parts, condi fioner.
  • Page 8: Clean The Lint Filter

    Find your model P_tach,,_k.n_rk i. t1_ bo_ next to your model number. (To locate your model number look on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door.,) Models DPSQ475ET and DPSQ475GT" controls FABRIC CARE OPTIONS COTI"0N PERM KNITS FLUFF EXTRA...
  • Page 9: Cycle Descriptions

    Cycle Descriptions LJ,,,, Timed Dry Cycles Automatic Drying Cycles Cycles runfor a selected time Cycles automatically sense dryness Timed Dry Automatic Cottons Automatic Permanent Press Set the C_cle Selector For cottons and most linens. For most loads More Dry for For synthe.tic blends.
  • Page 10 Other dryer features your model has HINT: Use this option to minimize If the Signal option is selected, wrinkles in clothes. It provides signal will sound at the end of the approximately 15 minutes drying time a_ld will sound several no-heat tumbling after...
  • Page 11 Tools Needed: • Standard # 2 Phillips screwdriver • Tape-tipped putty knife • Needle-nosedpliers 6 Rotam the door 180 °. Insert 1 Open the door and remove on the opposite side of the open- filler plugs opposite the hinges. ing by moving the door IN and 2 With...
  • Page 12 Specialty Care C ide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label or instructions when laundering. Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. Pillows Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could escape. Dry only one pillow at a time. Stop dryer occasionally shake pillow, redistributing filling for even drying.
  • Page 13 Loading As general rule, if clothes sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Separate lint producers from Sort by color lint collectors (Separate colorfast from non-colorfast fabrics*) • Lint producers: terry cloth and chenille • Whites •...
  • Page 14: Care And Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning drum is rust-resistant. using a detergent and water paste or a mild abrasive, such as Soft However, colored fabrics which lose color or bleed in the washer Scrub Rinse thoroughly. Then tumble-dry .,.;everal wet rags or old may cause discoloration of the dry-...
  • Page 15 To clean the exhaust duct follow Inspect and clean the dryer these steps: exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A I Tram off electrical supply by partially clogged exhaust can disconnecting the plug from lengthen the drying time. the wall socket.
  • Page 16 Before you caU for service Possible Causes What to Do Problem • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed Dryer is unplugged coml)letely into the outlet. • Check the house fu,;e/circuit breaker Fuse is blown/circuit box and replace filse or reset breaker. breaker is tripped NOTE: M ost electric: dryers use two breakers.
  • Page 17 Problem What to Do Possible Causes Overdrying • Try a fabric softener. • Adjust controls for less drying. No fabric softener was used * Try a fabric softener. Synthetics, permanent press - Try a fabric softener. and blends can cause static Improper sorting .
  • Page 18 What to Do Possible Causes Problem • Select a shorter drying time. Overdrying • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or Letting items sit in dryer hang immediately after cycle ends To avoid shrinkage, follow garment...
  • Page 19: Venting The Dryer

    Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly Carefully follow the details vented. on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. • Use tile shortest length possible. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork •...
  • Page 20 Notes...
  • Page 21 Notes...
  • Page 22 United States: scheduled at a time that's conve- out-so most repairs can be handled 800-GE-CARES nient for you. Many GE Consumer in just one vi,;it. (800-432-2737) Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, In Canada: or at your convenience (7:00 a.m.
  • Page 23 You can have the secure feeling that GE Con.,:,umer Service wilt still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your In the United States: warranty is still in effect and you'll receive a sl:bstantial discount. With a...

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