GE DBXR453 Owner's Manual page 13

Helpful Information
Exhaust Duct
Exhaust Hood
Check the inside of the exhaust
hood with a mirror to rid of debris
Drum Lamp
(on some models)
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Inspect and clean the dryer
exhaust ducting at least once
a year to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can
lengthen the drying time.
Make sure the inside flaps of the
•
exhaust hood move freely (you
may want to check with a mirror).
Make sure inside flaps are fully
•
open when dryer is operating.
Make sure there is not wildlife
•
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting
inside the exhaust duct or hood.
Before replacing the light bulb,
be sure to unplug the dryer power
cord or disconnect the dryer at the
household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching
off the circuit breaker. Reach
above dryer opening from inside
the drum. Remove the bulb and
replace with the same size bulb.
To clean the exhaust duct follow
these steps:
1 Turn off electrical supply by
disconnecting the plug from
the wall socket.
2 Disconnect exhaust duct from
the dryer.
3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with
the hose attachment.
4 Reconnect the exhaust duct to
the dryer.