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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 •...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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+,+...
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 •...
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. •...
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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 °...
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...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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...
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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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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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...
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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.
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.
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,...