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GE DRYERS DBB5500 Owner's Manual

General electric clothes dryer user manual
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Safety Instructions
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2-4
Operating
Instructions
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6
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Tips ...
11, 12
Product Registration
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13, 14
Consuiner
Support..
Back Cover
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15
DBB5500
DBSR453
DBXR463
DCSR483
DCXR463
DS4500
DWSR483
DWXR483
DX2300
DX4500
I'_SD 3 ()O0
EGD3000
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on the
front of dm dryer behind dm door.
175D1807P361
500A277P037
49-90099
6-01 JR

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Summary of Contents for GE DRYERS DBB5500

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Control Panel Control Settings Loading and Using tim Dryer Reversing the Door Venting the DPier Troubleshooting Tips ... 11, 12 Consumer Support Product Registration 13, 14 Consuiner Support.. Back Cover Warranty Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # Serial #...
  • Page 2 PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com,or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). • Properly ground dryer to conform governing codes and ordinances.
  • Page 3 A WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY A REA • Keep dm area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible mamrials, (lint, papm; rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids. • Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce dm possibility"of slipping. •...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) • Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfimctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. • _12qe interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at least once a year by a qualified...
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    About the dryer controlpaneL Youcan locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Model DX2300 Models DS4500, DBSR453, DBXR463 and DCXR463 _ mmm _iiiii_ii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _i_¸_¸...
  • Page 6: Control Settings

    About the controlsettings. IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Fabric Care/Temperature COTr0NS Forregular to heawcottons. REG. H EAT EASYCARE Forsynthetics, blends, d elicates anditemslabeled permanent press. MED.HEAT DELICATES Onsome models. F ordelicates, s ynthetics anditemslabeled tumble drylov¢ LOWHEAT FLUFFForfluffing itemswithoutheat.Usethe TIMEDDRYcycle.
  • Page 7 About the dryer features. Wrinkle Care Option (onsomemodels) MINKLECARE Use this option in clothes. 15 minutes the clothes This option can only be used with the COTTONS and EASYCAREcycles. Cycle Signal Option (onsomemodels) SIGNAL _illis signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes.
  • Page 8: Reversing The Door

    About reversing the door. Reversing the Door Tools needed: • Standard//2 Phillipsscrewdriver puttyknife []Open completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the diTer face. Insert these screws about halfway into the TOPholes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed tim filler plugs).
  • Page 9: Loading And Using Tim Dryer

    Donotaddfabricsoftener s heetsoncetheloadhas become warm.They maycausefabric softenerstains. Bounce _ Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets havebeen approved forusein all GE Dryerswhenusedin accordance w ith themanufacturer's instructions. Careand Cleaningof the Dryer Tt_eExterior.Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a damp cloth.
  • Page 10: Venting The Dpier

    -..__ Loamng USing Ventingthe Dryer For the best dlTing performance energyand run longer if it is not ventedto the below specifications.Carefullyfollow the details on Exhaustingin the Installation Instructions. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Tips

    • Empty all pockets was used " 'fit a fabric softenm: • Bounce® Fabric approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance • 'fit a tabric softenm: • Adjust setting permanent press • 'l]'y a tabric Mltomatic •d...
  • Page 12 Before youcall for service... Problem Possible Causes Clothes take too long Improper tO dry Large loads of heavy fabrics beach towels) Controls improperly Lint f'ther is full Improper Blown fuses or tripped breaker Overloading/combining Underloading Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying Letting items sit in dryer after cycle ends Clothes shrink...
  • Page 13 Plus there's no extra charge for emergency coverage and food spoilage protection household products are protected against expensive Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-fi'ee at for more information. brands coveied, up to _0 years old, in the...
  • Page 14 Registration Model Number Dust Name E-mail Address* Number yo,,lr e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, disco/in/s, from GE Appliances (GEA). your confidence in us. investment: Read your Owner's Manual careflllly. It will help you operate appliance Serial Nmnber...
  • Page 15 OneYear Anypartof the dryer which fails due m a defect in materials or workmanship. Fromthe date of the one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace original purchase dm defective part. What GE Will Not Cover: •...
  • Page 16: Consumer Support

    ContactUs If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all tim details including your phone number, or write to: General Managm; Customer Relations RegisterYour A ppliance Register your new appliance on-line--at your convenience.* Timely"...