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DDSR475ET DWXR473ET
DDSR475GT DWXR473GT
Dryer
Ownerk Manual
Impoflant Safety Information
Operating Instructions
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
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
GE Appliances
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Summary of Contents for GE DDSR475GT
- Page 1 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 GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 GE Appliances DDSR475ET DWXR473ET DDSR475GT DWXR473GT Dryer...
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Page 2: Help Us Help You
Or call the GE Answer Center@ at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Para obtener la version en espafiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center”, servicio de... - Page 3 WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal inju~ or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- Page 4 Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dryer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center@, 800.626.2000. – Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.
- Page 5 s Exhaust Duct—See Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4“ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COL- LAPSES OR BECOMES OTHER- WSE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.
- Page 6 Read allsafetyinformation beforeusing Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPEWTE THE DR~R WTHOUT IN PMCE. Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
- Page 7 Do not tamper with the controls. Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. Never climb on or stand on the dryer top. If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light.
- Page 8 Clean the lint filter each time you use the drye~ CAUTION: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. P.t. ,h..k ~..k i. th, b.. ModelsDDSR475ETand DDSR475GT START ModelsDMR473ETand DWR473GT START Fabric Care Selections Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label or instructions when laundering.
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Page 9: Cycle Descriptions
Cycle Descriptions Automatic DryingCycles Cycles automatically s ense dryness Automatic PermanentPress Forsynthetic b lendsanddelicates. Select for heavier loads, D~for More D~ Less lighterloads. SIGNAL AUTOMATIC CO~ONS MEDIUM Louo AUTOMATIC SIGNAL CO~ONS MEDIUM Louo Selecting Dryjng Cycle Select an automatic or timed cycle. See the above Cycle Descriptions. - Page 10 Otherdqerfeaturesyou~modelmayhave Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. The option provides approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are d~. This option can only be used with tie Automatic cycles. The signal control can be set at OFF, MEDIUM or LOUD.
- Page 11 Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off at the circuit breaker. Reach above d~er opening from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb.
- Page 12 Tools Needed: Standard # 2 Phillips screwdriver Tape-tipped pu~ knife Needle-nosed pliers 1 Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. 2 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.
- Page 13 Always follow Fabric Manufacturer Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. Bl*e& Cotton Sptietic &ha -e Item (Includes comforters, blankets and mattresspads. ) Care Label or instructions when laundering. Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could escape.
- Page 14 Loading As general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Sofl by color (Separate colorfast from non-colorfast fabrics*) Whites Ligh~ c Darks Separate by fabric type c Cottons and linens Permanent press cottons and blends Synthetic and poly knifi Delicates...
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Page 15: Care & Cleaning
Care@ Cleaning The drum is rust-resistant.However, colored fabrics which lose color or bleed in the washer may cause dis- coloration of the dryer drum. We recommend that the d~er drum be cleaned with a cloth using a Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. -
Page 16: Care And Cleaning
Care& Cleaning Inspect and clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time. . Make sure the inside flaps of exhaust hood move freely (you may want to check with a mirror). Make sure inside flaps are fully open when dryer is operating. - Page 17 Makesure gas shutoff atdryer and main shutoff are fully open. Move dryer to an even floorspace, or adjust asnecessaryuntil even. Followdirectionson fabric softenerpacka,ge. Useyour dryerto dryonly cleanitems.Dirty itemscan smincleanitemsand the dryer. Sometimesstains whichcannotbe seenwhen thecloties arewet“appear”afterdrying.Use properwashingproceduresbefore drying.
- Page 18 Problem PossibleCauses fabricsoftenerwasused Sptheti=, permanent press and blendsm causestitic hproper sortig Large loads of hea~ items (We beach toweb) Controk improperlyset LintFalter i s f~ hproper or obstructed ducting Blownfuses or tripped circuitbre&ers hrloading/ combiningloads Underloading Whatto Do Tq a fabric softener. Adjustcontrolsfor lessdrying.
- Page 19 Problem PossibleCauses btting itemssit k dryer after cycleends Some fabricsti shrinkwhen washed. O thers shrinkin the Selecta shorterdrying time. QRemove itemswhile theystillhold a slight amount of moisture. Remove itemswhen cycle ends and fold or hang immediately. To avoid shrinkage,follow garmentcare natur~y labelsexactly.
- Page 20 For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metil or flexible metal 4“ diameter ducmork inside the d~er cabinet or for exhausting to the ou~ide. Do not use plastic or other com- bustible ducmork.
- Page 21 Notes...
- Page 22 To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000. And you can call any time. GE your question about any Answer Centerv service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Page 23 GE Answer Center”, servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor, tel~fono 800.626.2000. 800.626.2000 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there afteryour warrantyexpires. Purchase a GE contract while your 800-626-=4 warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
- Page 24 Replacementof house fusesor resetting of circuit breakers. Failureof the product if it is misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially. Damageto product causedby accident, fire, floods or actsof God. H 40225 DDSR475ET DWXR473ET DDSR475GT DWXR473GT...