GE Spacemaker DSXH43 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GE Spacemaker DSXH43 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions
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2-s
Care and Cleaning .....................
8
Controls ..............................
6
Features ..............................
7
8
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Electrical Installation for
Electric Dryer ....................
16, 17
Electrical Requirements ...............
11
Exhausting the Dryer .............
12, 1:3
18
1:3
Location of Your Dryer ................
14
15
20
Stacking Instructions ..............
19, 20
Tips .........
21,22
Consumer
Support
Consumer Support ...................
26
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U.S. Models:
DSXH43
DPXH46
DH43
Canada Models:
DCXH46
PSXH43
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®
Printed
in Mexico
175D1807P642
49-90380
04-09 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions ..... Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning ..... U.S. Models: Controls ......DSXH43 Features ......Loading and Using the Dryer ... DPXH46 DH43 Installation Instructions ..9J20 Electrical Installation for Canada Models: Electric Dryer ....16, 17 DCXH46 Electrical Requirements ....
  • Page 2: Warranty For U.s.customers

    IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. A WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. • Do not store or use gasoline or other •...
  • Page 3 PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. • Properly ground dryer to conform with all Exhaust/Ducting: governing codes ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions. [--_ This dryer MUSTbe exhausted to the outside.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. A WARNING'! YOUR LAUNDRY A REA • Keep the area underneafll and around your • (]lose supervision is necessaiy if dais appliance is appliances flee of combustible mamrials, such used by or near children. Do not allow children as lint, papeI, rags and chemicals.
  • Page 5 WARNING! • You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics • Never attempt m operate dds appliance oi reduce the smdc elecu_icity in them by using it is damaged, malflmcfioning, partially a dIyer-applied fabric softener oi an antistatic dis_tssembled or has missing or broken parts, condifioneL We recommend...
  • Page 6: Controls

    About the dryer controlpanel Models DPXH46 and DCXH46 FABRIC CARE WRINKLE CARE START EXTENOED COOL AIR TUMBLE PERM PRESS KNITS ] DEMCATES Models DSXH43, DH43 and PSXH43 rAe3 EASY CARE FABRIC CARE CYCLE SIGNAL START e_RM e_ESS TIMED _mCATES PERM PRESS KNITS / DOICATES COOL I:)owm c+,+...
  • Page 7: Features

    About your dryer features. Cycle Signal Option (on some models) When the signal is on it will sound just five minutes as a reminder to remove be h noho rain h e can be set at OFF (no sound), LOUD or •...
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions Care And Cleaning

    Donotadd fabricsoftener s heetsoncetheloadhasbecome warm.They maycause fabricsoftener s tains. Bounce ®Fabric Conditioner DryerSheets havebeenapproved forusein all GE Dryerswhenusedin accordance with themanufacturer's instructions. Donot overload.This wastesenergy andcauses wrinkling. Donot drythe followingitems:fiberglass items,woolens, rubber-coated items,plastics,itemswithplastictrimand foam-filled items.
  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    Installation Spacemaker Dryer Instructions DCXH46, D SXH43D, D PXH46,DH43,PSXH43 ff youhaveany questions, i n theU.S.,ca//800.0£ CARES (800.432.2737) orvisit our Website at: GEAppliances.com. In Canada,ca//1.800.561.3344 0rvisit o urWebsite at:www.GEAppliances.ca FOR YOUR SAFETY: BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNING Read these instructions completely carefully. •...
  • Page 10 Installation Instructions PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE TOOLS AND MATERIALS AND UNPACKING YOUR DRYER YOU WILL NEED Prepare die area and exhaust for inst_dlafion [_] Phillips head screwdriver 1° of die new dxyeL [_] Adjustable pliers (adjust leveling legs) Check to be sure that die existing exmmal °...
  • Page 11: Electric Dryer

    Installation Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS ELECTRIC DRYERS A_WARNING- To _e_l.c_ _he r isk o f A_ WARNING- Io ,e_l.ce _ t,e ,i_k of fire, electric shock or personal i_jury: fire, electric shock...
  • Page 12 Installation Instructions Jk WARNING EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST HOOD OR WALL CAP • Never mmfinate file exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination • Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or ent W grease and lint creams a pomnfial fire hazard. of birds or other wildlifb.
  • Page 13: Gas Supply Requirements

    No. 14-A018 and a rigid metal 4" 90-degree elbow. The kit exceed 8 feet (2.4 m). is available ttuough your GE remileL Follow the • Avoid resting tlle duct on sharp objects. insmlcdons supplied with the kit.
  • Page 14: Location Of Your Dryer

    Undercounter Installation: If an undercounmr* installation is desired, die dater MUST have a top sheet kit installed, Pub. No. 14-A008. Kit is available through your GE retailea. *Custom-sizedcountertopis required. Installation in Recess or Closet: 1. This dryer MUST be exhausted outdoors.
  • Page 15: Mobile Home Installation

    Installation Instructions MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS 1. DIyer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, beneath the mobile home) using metal ducfing fllat will (68.3cm) support combustion. Metal ducfing must be 4" 267/8" "_1 (10.16 in diameter wifll no obstructions. Rigdd metal duct is preferred.
  • Page 16 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC DRYERS _/kWARNING: Improper coianection of the WARNING: The follow .g spec c equipment%_ounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check wifla a licensed electrician if you are requirements for proper and safe elecuical installation of doubt as to wheflaer appliance...
  • Page 17 Installation Instructions 3-WIRE SYSTEM 4-WIRE SYSTEM ELECTRIC DRYERS ELECTRIC DRYERS NOT for use in Canada. Effective January 1, 1996: The National ElecuJcal (;ode DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations. requires that new construction (non existing) utilize a NOT for use on new construction. 4-wire connection to an electric @yet.
  • Page 18: Gas Connection For Gas Dryer

    Installation Instructions GAS CONNECTION CAUTION: Befo, eop. .i.g the d,),e,; GAS DRYERS make sure the dryer area is clear and flee flom combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable 1. Remove the shipping cap fiom gas pipe at the rear of vapo,s.
  • Page 19: Stacking Instructions

    Stacking Instructions MOUNTING THE DRYER TO WARNING: THE WASHER • To reduce file risk of electric shock, disconnect fllis appliance flom the power supply before attempting Thenumbers in the illustration correspond to steps. Turning file conuols tlseI illaintenance. OFF position does not disconnect this appliance 1.
  • Page 20: Reversing The Door Swing

    Stacking Instructions-Reversing Door Swing Insert the 2 long screws provided in file kit flnough Thenumbers in the illustration correspond to steps. the holes in the dryer fiont panel and inst_dl into the flont mounting b_ckets. Using file blade of a put b, knife covered with masking tape, careflllly remove file hole plugs located...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Dryer doesn't start * Make sure the dD,er plug is pushed Dryer is tmplugged completely into...
  • Page 22 Before you call for service... Causes What To Do Possible Staticoccurs Overdrying • Try a fabric softene_. • Adjust conuols %r less drying. No fabric softener was used • T_T a fabric softeneL Synthetics, permanent press and • T_T a fabric softeneL blends can cause static Inconsistent...
  • Page 23 Notes.
  • Page 24 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service.
  • Page 25: Warranty For Canadian Customers

    GEDryer Warranty. (For customers in Canada) Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care_ technician. For service, call Proof of the original purchase 1.800.561.3344.Please have serial number and model number date is needed to obtain service available when calling for service.
  • Page 26: Consumer Support

    ContactUs /n the U.S.A. GEAppliances.com If you are not satisfied wit1 die service you receive flom GE, contact us on our Website wit1 all die derails including your phone numbex; or wrim m: General Managex; Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 In Canada: www.GEApplianees.ea,...

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