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Models: DWLR473ET DWLR473GT
Owner's Manual
Important 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
GEAnswer Centers
800.626.2000
GEAppliances
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- 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 GEAnswer Centers 800.626.2000 GEAppliances Models: DWLR473ET DWLR473GT Owner's Manual...
- Page 2 Before using your dryer 800. 626. 2000 Welcome to the GE family. We're proud of our quality, products we believe in dependable service. You'll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you'll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer sin-vice department.
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Page 3: Before Using
Read all safer7 information WARNING: For your safety the information :followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion damage, personal injury 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 Installation before it is used. Instructions sheet toll free, the GE Center _, 800.626.2000. Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details Installation Instructions.
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Page 5: During Installation
• Exhaust Duct-See Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dwer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COL- LAPSESOR BECOMESOTHER- WISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION. - Page 6 information Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT IN PLACE. Keep the area around and underneath free from the accumulation of combustible such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
- Page 7 • Do not tamper with the controls. • Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, partially disassembled, has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. • Never climb on or stand on the dryer top. •...
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Page 8: Clean The Lint Filter
controls Clean the Lint Filter Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. CAUTION: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. START FABRIC CARE START COTrONS HIGH HEAT KNITS DELICATES LOWHEAT FabricCareSelections Always follow or instructions as a general Drying Selections... -
Page 9: Timed Dry
SIGNAL EXTRACARE LESSDRY MEDIUM AUTOMATIC COTTONS MORE DRY DEWRINKLE DAMP DRY ,& Selecting Drying Cycle Select an automatic or timed cycle. See the above Cycle Descriptions. AUTOMATIC MORE DRY PERMANENT LESSDRY COOL PRESS DOWN EXTRACARE 80 MIN TIMED DRY StartingDrFer •... - Page 10 Other dryer features your model has Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. This option can only be used with the Automatic The signal control can be set at OFF, MEDIUM or LOUD.
- Page 11 Tools Needed: • Standard # 2 Phillips screwdriver • Tape-tipped putty knife • Needle-nosedpliers 1 Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite file hinges. 2 With the door completely remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. 3 Insert these screws about halfway into tile TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side.
- Page 12 Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label or instructions when laundering, Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. Pillows Blankets Cotton Synthetic Down Extra Large Items (Includes comforters, blankets mattress pads.) Mend any holes or weak seams where escape.
- Page 13 Loading As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, the) are sorted properly for the duet. Sort (Separate colorfast from non-colorfast • Whites • Lights • Darks Separate by fabric type • Cottons • Permanent and blends •...
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Page 14: Care And Cleaning
Care & Cleaning The drum is rust-resistant requires Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. a damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects. Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundD; pretreatment products if such products sprayed on or have direct contact with the dryer. - Page 15 Inspect and clean the dwer exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen • Make sure the inside flaps of the • Make sure inside flaps are fully • Make sure there is not wild life Check the inside of the exhaust hood with a mirror to rid of debris the drying time.
- Page 16 Before you call for se ice Problem Possible Causes Dryer is unplugged Fuse is blown/circuit breaker Fuse is blown/circuit is tripped, tumble Gas service Some shaking/noise Dryer Improper Drying dirty items with clean Clothes clean Lint filter is full Improper Static electricity can attract llnt Overloading Paper, tissue, etc.
- Page 17 Problem Possible Overdrying No fabric softener Synthetics, permanent and blends can cause static Improper Large loads of heavy items (like beach Controls Lint f'dter is full Improper ducting Blown fuses .or tripped circuit Overloading/ combining Underloading Causes What to Do •...
- Page 18 Problem Possible Causes Overdrying Letting items sit in dryer after cycle ends Some fabrics shrink can be safely washed, but will shrink in the dryer. What to Do • Select a shorter drying time. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture.
- Page 19 Venting the Duet For the best the dryer vented. on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter inside the dryer cabinet exhausting • Do not use plastic or other com- bustible drying performance needs to be properly...
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- Page 22 To obtain these items, call 800.626.2000 And you can call any time. GE Answer Center ® service is open 24 hours :aday, 7 days a week. Our fac tory-trained technicians...
- Page 23 You can have the secure feeling be there after your wananty 800-626-2224 warranty multiple-year Individuals 800-626-2002 their own appliances parts or accessories to their home. The GE parts system provides parts...and Parts are fully warranted. MasterCard are accepted. We're want you to be pleased. reason...
- Page 24 FOR CONSEQ.UENTIAL DAMAGES. or consequential damages, so the above legal rights, and you may our le 1ri _hts _re in our state. Attorney Genera 1. concerning this warranty, write: GE AppliaxLces, Lottisville, KY 40225 DWLR473El DWLR473GT owner home Hawaii and call...