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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Consumer Support
Warranty
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
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Serial #
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front of the dryer behind the
door.
2-5
6-20
6-12
13-19
Use and Care
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With Installation Instructions.
21-25
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
www.GEAppliances.ca Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 6-20 Electric Dryer 6-12 Gas Dryer 13-19 Use and Care Reversing the Door With Installation Instructions. Operating Instructions 21-25 Control Panel 21, 22 Control Settings Dryer Features Loading and Using the Dryer Troubleshooting Tips 26 , 27 Consumer Support 29, 30 Consumer Support... -
Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk death. Do not store or use gasoline or other WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, Immediately call your gas supplier or turn on any gas or electrical... -
Page 3: Installation Instructions
www.GEAppliances.ca PROPER INSTALLATION it is used, present in this manual. Exhaust/Ducting: Properly ground dryer to conform to all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Dryers MUST e exhausted to the outside to Installation Instructions section. prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from eing lown into the room. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep the area underneath and around your Keep all laundry aids such as detergents, appliances free of com usti le materials lint, leaches, etc. out of the reach of children, paper, rags, etc , gasoline, chemicals, and other prefera ly in a locked ca inet.
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Page 5: Save These Instructions
www.GEAppliances.ca WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is You may wish to soften your laundered fa rics damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassem led, or reduce the static electricity in them y using or has missing or roken parts, including a a dryer-applied fa ric softener or an anti-static damaged cord or plug. -
Page 6: Electric Dryer
Electric Dryer BEFORE YOU BEGIN: WARNING! Read these instructions completely and carefully. FOR YOUR SAFETY: IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local Use only rigid metal or exi le metal 4-in. diameter inspector’s use. ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plastic IMPORTANT - O serve all governing codes and or other com usti le, easy-to-puncture ductwork. -
Page 7: Electrical Connection
Electric Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation inimum clearance to com usti le surfaces and for air opening are in. clearance oth sides and 2.5 cm 1 in. rear. Consideration must e given to provide ade uate clearance for installation and service. PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF NEW DRYER... -
Page 8: Exhaust Connection
Electric Dryer EXHAUST INFORMATION EXHAUST CONNECTION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK DUCT. DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE. This dryer must e exhausted to the outdoors. Using exhaust longer than speci ed length will Use only metal duct. -
Page 9: Leveling And Stabilizing Your Dryer
Electric Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca STANDARD REAR EXHAUST USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS If rigid all-metal duct cannot e used, then exi le all-metal ducting can e used, ut it will reduce the maximum recommended duct length. In special installations when it is ELBOW HIGHLY impossi le to use only metal ducting, then UL-listed clothes dryer RECO... - Page 10 Electric Dryer EXHAUSTING EXHA BOTT TALLATIONS EXHA EXHA TALLA ATHR LCOVE LOSE TALLA EXHA LY RO YOUR LOVES. ALCO LOSE TALLATION If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back. The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
- Page 11 Electric Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca ADDING NEW DUCT DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR BOTTOM CABINET FIXING HOLE Insert the el ow through the rear opening and connect it to the PORTION A dryer internal duct. Apply duct tape on the oint etween the dryer internal duct and el ow, as shown on page 11.
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Page 12: Gas Dryer
Gas Dryer BEFORE YOU BEGIN: WARNING! Read these instructions completely and carefully. FOR YOUR SAFETY: IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local Use only rigid metal or exi le metal 4-in. diameter inspector’s use. ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plastic IMPORTANT - O serve all governing codes and or other com usti le, easy-to-puncture ductwork. -
Page 13: Gas Requirements
Gas Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation inimum clearance to com usti le surfaces and for air opening are 0 cm 0 in. clearance oth sides and 2.5 cm 1 in. rear. Consideration must e given to provide ade uate clearance for installation and service. PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam... - Page 14 Gas Dryer RECONNECTING GAS Listed connector ANSI 21.24 / CSA 6.10 FLARE APPLY PIPE CO POUND TO ALL ALE THREADS. ADAPTER 0.3 cm 1/8 NPT PIPE PLUG FOR NEW ETAL CHECKING GAS FLEXIBLE GAS LINE INLET PRESSURE CONNECTOR SHUT-OFF ADAPTER VALVE 0.9 cm 3/8 NPT...
- Page 15 Gas Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca ELECTRICAL CONNECTION EXHAUST INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DUCT. DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE. ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY: Using exhaust longer than speci ed length will DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
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Page 16: Exhaust Connection
Gas Dryer EXHAUST CONNECTION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: This dryer must e exhausted to the outdoors. ELBOW HIGHLY Use only metal duct. RECO ENDED Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas vent, under an enclosed oor crawl space , or into an attic. -
Page 17: Alcove Or Closet Installation
Gas Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS EXHAUSTING A CLOTHES DRYER PRODUCES COMBUSTIBLE LINT. FOR If rigid all-metal duct cannot e used, then exi le all-metal venting can e used, ut it will reduce the maximum ALL INSTALLATIONS, THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED recommended duct length. - Page 18 Gas Dryer RESIDENTIAL GARAGE INSTALLATION ADDING NEW DUCT Dryers installed in residential garages must be elevated 18 inches FIXING HOLE PORTION “A” DRYER EXHAUST TO LEFT OR BOTTOM CABINET WARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
- Page 19 Gas Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST SERVICING THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET WARNING - LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR Insert the el ow through the rear opening and connect it to the TO DISCONNECTING WHEN SERVICING dryer internal duct. CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE Apply duct tape on the oint etween the dryer internal duct IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION and el ow, as shown on page 7.
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Page 20: Reversing The Door
Reversing the door. Reversing the Door Tools needed: Standard #2 Tape-tipped Phillips screwdriver putty knife Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the REMOVE 4 PLUGS AND KEEP REMOVE BOTTOM SCREW FROM EACH HINGE FOR INSERTION INTO AND INSTALL HALF WAY INTO EACH TOP OF hinges. -
Page 21: About The Dryer Control Panel
About the dryer control panel www.GEAppliances.ca Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. -
Page 22: Dryer Control Panel
About the dryer control panel Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts. -
Page 23: Control Settings
About the control settings www.GEAppliances.ca Fabric Care/Temperature (on some models) REGULAR For regular to heavy cottons. or COTTONS REG. HEAT MEDIUM, For synthetics, lends, delicates and items la eled permanent press. EASY CARE MED. HEAT, EASY CARE or PERMA PRESS MED. -
Page 24: Dryer Features
The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest relia ility availa le in a GE dryer. If the dryer drum should e scratched or dented during normal use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These surface lemishes will not affect the... -
Page 25: Loading And Using The Dryer
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. Care and Cleaning of the Dryer Wipe or dust any spills or washing... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Tips
Try a fa ric softener. Bounce ® Fa ric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have een approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Overdrying Try a fa ric softener. Ad ust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP. - Page 27 www.GEAppliances.ca PROBLEM Possible Causes What To Do Clothes take too long to Improper or obstructed ducting Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct. ake sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and uno structed. Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily. Improper sorting Separate heavy items from lightweight items generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load .
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- Page 29 GE Dryer Warranty (For customers in Canada) www.GEAppliances.ca Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase Centers, or an authorized Customer Care technician. To ® date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. days a week. For The Period Of:...
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Page 30: Consumer Support
Contact Us GEAppliances.ca If you are not satis ed with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our We site with all the details including your phone num er, or write to Director, Consumer Relations, a e Canada Inc. - Page 31 Notes. geappliances.ca...