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- Page 1 GE Appliances Dryers Owner’s Manual Models Type: 333 4500 GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Part No. 175D1807P294 Pub. No. 49-90027 9–99 JR 500A277P027...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
. . .3–5 You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
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 calling, toll-free, in the United States the GE Answer Center Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials, (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids. Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
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Page 5: Save These Instructions
Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, 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 dryer should be cleaned at least once a year by a qualified technician. -
Page 6: About The Dryer Control Panel
FABRIC CARE START PERM. PRESS COTTONS REG. HEAT MED. HEAT KNITS FLUFF DELICATES NO HEAT LOW HEAT Model Type 4500 Models Type 473 and 475 START FABRIC CARE EXTRA CARE START PERM. PRESS COTTONS REG. HEAT MED. HEAT KNITS FLUFF... -
Page 7: Control Settings
Control Settings IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Fabric Care for Models Type 453, 473, 475 and 4500 COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons. REG. HEAT PERM. PRESS For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press. -
Page 8: About Your Dryer Features
About your dryer features. Extra Care Option— EXTRA CARE Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. This option can only be used with the Automatic cycles. Cycle Signal Option—... -
Page 9: Reversing The Door
About reversing the door. Reversing the Door Tools needed: Standard #2 Phillips screwdriver Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs). -
Page 10: Loading And Using The Dryer
Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling. -
Page 11: Venting The Dryer
Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting Tips
• Empty all pockets before laundering clothes. • Try a fabric softener. • Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Try a fabric softener. - Page 13 Problem Possible Causes Clothes take too long Improper sorting to dry Large loads of heavy fabrics (like • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take beach towels) Controls improperly set Lint filter is full Improper or obstructed ducting Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker Overloading/combining loads Underloading...
- Page 14 Notes...
- Page 15 Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full One Year one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the From the date of the defective part.
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Page 16: Service Telephone Numbers
In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400. Special Needs Service GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. In the U.S., call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322). In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B., E1C 9M3.