GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions ..Operating Instructions Control Panels ....DBL333 Control Settings ....DCL333 Loading and Using the Dryer ...8, DVL223 Installation Instructions Electrical Requirements ..Exhausting the Dryer ..Installing the Dryer ..13-19 Preparing to Install the Dryer ..
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE 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 preventproperty damage,personal injury,or death. • Do not store or usegasoline or other •...
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GEAppliances.com A WARNING! PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Exhaust/Ducting: Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in the Installation Instructions section.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. A WARNING! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER • To minimize the possibility of electric shock, • Never reach into the dryer while the drum unplug this appliance from the power supply moving. Before loading, unloading or adding or disconnect the dryer at the household...
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GEAppliances.com WHEN NOTUSING YOUR DRYER • Before discarding a dr/el; or removing Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this from smwice, remove tile dryer door to appliance to avoid damage to the cord while prevent children from hiding inside. pulling. Place the cord away from...
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About the controlpanel You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the left side of the door opening. Model DBL333 MORE DRY START TEM PERATURE LESS am LESS DRY OlqlMUMDRY COTTONS EASY CARE MEDIUM Amo_nc...
About the control settings. NOTE."Not all features are available on all dryer models. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Temperature REGULAR Forregular to heawcottons. MEDIUM Forsynthetics, blends, d elicates anditemslabeled permanentpress. FLUFF Forfluffing itemswithoutheat.Usethe TIMEDDRYcycle. NOHEAT Automatic cycles automatically determine fhbric dryness.
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They may cause fabric softener stains. plastic trim and foam-filled items. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. CamandCleaning of theDryer The Exterior:Wipe...
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GEAppliances.com Fabric CareLabels WASH LABELS wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ Gentie'_/ De not wash Do net wring wrinkle resistant delicate Hand wash Water • • • • • • temperature W_rm Co,d/coo, (50°C/120OF) (40oc/I05°F) (30°C/85OF) BLEACH LABELS aymuula Any bleach Only non-chlorine bleach Do not bleach (when needed)
Preparingto installyourdryer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. & WARNING • The National Fuel Gas code restricts installations • This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" of gas appliances in garages. They must be 18"...
Electricalrequirements. Read these instructions completely and carefully. ElectricalConnection Informationfor ElectricDryers _I, WARNING-To reduce tho risk Electrical Requirements of fire, electric shock or personal iqjury: • This dryer must be connected to a 208V or 240V individual branch circuit, protected • DONOT USEAN EXTENSIONCORDWITH THIS 30 amp circuit breakers or time<lelay fuses.
Exhaustingthe dryer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. ExhaustSystemRequirements Use only 4" (102 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid metal Thedryerexhaust systemMUSTBE EXHAUSTED TOTHEOUTSIDE of thedwelling. duct for best performance, or flexible metal duct. Use approved vent hood which has swing-out dampers that open when the dryer is in operation.
_t ,./1_ j_3.v2" _{u_m) tim dryer bottom. To change exhaust direction will need Exhaust Kit, Pub. No. 14-A018 and a rigid your GE rerailm: Follow tbe instructions supplied metal 4" 90 degree ell,'ow. Tim kit is available through _'_-._ witb the kit.
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Installing the dryer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Location of Your Dryer Do Not lnstall the Dryer: not install the dryer in an area exposed to Do not install the dryer on carpet. dripping water or outside weather conditions. Floor MUSTbe solid with a maximum slope...
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Mobile Home Installation MUSTbe exhausted []Dryer outside (outdoors, [] Installation MUSTcontorm to current Manulactured Home Construction & Safety beneath tile mobile home) using metal ducting Standard (which is a Federal Regldation Title that will not support combustion. Metal ducting 24 CFP,--Part 32-80) or, when such standard is must be 4"...
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Installing the dryer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Grounding R equirements DANGER: . ,,proper connection of t he Fora permanently-connected electricdryer: equipment-grounding conductor can result in • The dryer MUSTbe connected m a grounded a risk of"electric shock. Check with a licensed metal, permanent wiring system;...
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3-Wire System for Electric Dryers--DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations []Attach the power cord neutral (center wire) Remove the screws securing the terminal block conductor to the silver-colored center terminal access cover and the strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the dryer on the terminal block.
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Installing the dryer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. GasConnection for GasDryers []Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at tile Open the shutoffwalve in the gas supply line. rear of tile dryer. []Test all connections by brushing on a soapy water solution.
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Replacement Parts If replacement parts are needed fbr your drym; visit A WARNING: T he i nsn'uctions inthe GEAppliances.com, or call GEPartsandAccessories manual and all otber literature included witb at 800.626.2002 or contact an authorized parts this dryer are not meant to cover every possible supplim: condition and situation tbat may occur.
No fabric softener was used * Try a Pabric sotbener. • BouncC ) Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Overdrylng * Try a t:abric soffenen •...
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GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Inconsistent Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to the type drying times of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
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Any part of tile dryer which fails due m a defect in materials or workmanship. During this Fromthe date of the fullone-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs original purchase to replace the defective part.
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