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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
Models: DZSQ495ET DZSQ495GT
Dryer
Owner's Manual
Monogram.
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  • Page 1 Models: DZSQ495ET DZSQ495GT Dryer 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...
  • Page 2: Start Here

    Welcome Welcome to the GE family. We’re Best of all, you’ll experience proud of our quality products and these values each time you do we believe in dependable service. the laundry. That’s important, because your new dryer will be You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hear it in the part of your family for a long time.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using 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 injury or loss of life. IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not store or use gasoline 1 Do not try to light any appliance.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. Safety Precautions • Use this appliance only for its —...
  • Page 5 • Exhaust Duct—See Installation • Do not wash or dry articles that Instructions. Use only rigid metal have been cleaned in, washed or flexible metal 4″ diameter in, soaked in, or spotted with ductwork inside the dryer cabinet combustible or explosive or for exhausting to the outside.
  • Page 6 Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using • Clean the lint filter before • Close supervision is necessary each load to prevent lint if this appliance is used by or accumulation inside the near children. Do not allow dryer or in the room.
  • Page 7 • Do not tamper with the controls. • You may wish to 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, or softeners or an anti-static has missing or broken parts, conditioner.
  • Page 8: Clean The Lint Filter

    Operating Instructions FABRIC CARE OPTIONS controls Normal Heat Heat Heat Heat on your dryer RESET START COTTON PERM. KNITS FLUFF EXTRA SIGNAL RESET REGULAR PRESS DELICATES CARE OPTIONS Clean the Lint Filter Fabric Care Selections Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label or instructions when laundering.
  • Page 9: Cycle Descriptions

    Cycle Descriptions Automatic Drying Cycles Timed Dry Cycles Cycles automatically sense dryness Cycles run for a selected time Automatic Permanent Press Automatic Delicates Automatic Cottons Timed Dry Set the Cycle Selector at For synthetic blends. Select For lingerie and special-care For cottons and most linens.
  • Page 10 Operating Instructions Other dryer features your model has Extra Care HINT: Use this option to minimize the If the Signal option is selected, the wrinkles in clothes. The option Signal will sound at the end of the provides approximately 15 drying time and will sound several minutes of no-heat tumbling times during the Extra Care cycle.
  • Page 11 Drum Lamp Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the house- hold distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above the dryer opening from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb.
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions Reversing the Door Tools Needed: • Standard # 2 Phillips screwdriver • Tape-tipped putty knife • Needle-nosed pliers 6 Rotate the door 180°. Insert it 1 Open the door and remove the on the opposite side of the open- filler plugs opposite the hinges.
  • Page 13: Helpful Information

    Helpful Information Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label or instructions when laundering. Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. Item Suggested Care Pillows Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could escape. Dry only one pillow at a time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow, redistributing filling for even drying.
  • Page 14 Helpful Information Loading Sorting As general rule, if clothes are 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 •...
  • Page 15: Care And Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning Interior The drum is rust-resistant. using a detergent and water paste However, colored fabrics which or a mild abrasive, such as Soft lose color or bleed in the washer Scrub™. Rinse thouroughly. Then may cause discoloration of the dry- tumble-dry several wet rags or old er drum.
  • Page 16 Helpful Information Care & Cleaning Exhaust Duct Inspect and clean the dryer To clean the exhaust duct follow exhaust ducting at least once these steps: a year to prevent clogging. A 1 Turn off electrical supply by partially clogged exhaust can disconnecting the plug from lengthen the drying time.
  • Page 17: If Something Goes Wrong

    If Something Goes Wrong Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What to Do Dryer Doesn’t Start Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
  • Page 18 If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Static Occurs 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 Clothes Take Improper sorting...
  • Page 19 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Clothes are Wrinkled • 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.
  • Page 20: Venting The Dryer

    Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. • Use the shortest length possible. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork •...
  • Page 21 Notes...
  • Page 22: Ge Service Numbers

    GE Service Numbers We’ll be there! GE Answer Center ® Whatever your question about any And you can call any time. GE ® GE major appliance, GE Answer Answer Center service is open 800.626.2000 ® Center information service is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. available to help.
  • Page 23 Service Contracts You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your 800-626-2224 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: Dryer Warranty

    Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 DZSQ495ET DZSQ495GT Part No. 175D1807P141 Pub. No. 49-9890 10-95 CG...

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