GE DBVH512 Owner's Manual page 17

Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
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Careand Cleaningof the Dryer
The Exterior:_,_ipe or dust any spills or washing
comi)ounds with a damp cloth.
Dr_er control
panel and finishes inav be danm(,ed_ by, some
laundt? i)retreatment soil and stain rell_oxer
products. Appl) these products away from tile
(haer. Tile tid)ric InaV then be washed and dried
noi_nallv. Danlage to
}otlr
(lr_er caused bx these
I)roduets is not co_,ered b)your
warranl_.
The Exhaust Duct:]nspect and clean tile exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.
A i)artially clogged exhaust can lengthen tile
drying time.
Follow those steps:
_] Turn
off electrical
SUl)pl_ by disconnecting
tile phlg fi'oln tile wall soclcet.
The Lint Filter: Clean tile
lint filter before each use.
Pull ()/It tile lint filter,
Moisten veto" fingeI_
and
remove tile (ai)tured lint.
Once clean, slide tile filter
back into position. Have
a qualified teclmidan
[]Disconnect tile duct froll_ tile (lr_ ei:
_] Vae/itlill tile duct with tile hose attachn_ent
and recolmect tile duct.
The Exhaust Hood: Check with a inirror that
the inside flai)s of the hood move ti'eely when
oi)elating. Make sure that there is no wildlife
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct
or hood.
vactmll_ tile lint from tile dryer once a _eai;
NEVEROPERATE THEDRYERWITHOUTITS FILTER
IN PLACE.
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