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Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Using the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Connecting an
Electric Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16
Exhausting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . .17-23
Final Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Location of your Dryer . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .25-27
and Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-30
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . Back Cover
Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ______________
Serial # ________________
They are on the label on the front
of the dryer behind the door.
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Owner's Manual &
Installation Instructions
DCVH480EK
DCVH485EK
PCVH480EK
PCVH485EK
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et d'installation
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Controls ......5–7 DCVH480EK Cycle Options ..... .8, 9 DCVH485EK Using the Dryer .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 ■...
  • Page 3 GEAppliances.com WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and around your ■ Keep the area around the exhaust opening appliances free of combustible materials, and adjacent surrounding areas free from the (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals accumulation of lint, dust and dirt. and other flammable vapors and liquids.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) ■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is ■ You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or reduce the static electricity in them by using or has missing or broken parts, including a a dryer-applied fabric softener or an antistatic damaged cord or plug.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    About the dryer control panel. GEAppliances.com WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Quick Start If the screen is dark, press the POWER button to “wake up”...

  • Page 6: Dry Cycles

    About the dryer control panel. Dry Cycles The dry cycle controls the cycle time for the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads. Sensor Cycles COTTONS For cottons and most linens. MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly blends.
  • Page 7 GEAppliances.com Dry Temp You can change the temperature of your dry cycle. ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces certain types of bacteria. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of this drying cycle.

  • Page 8: Cycle Options

    About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. Extend Tumble Minimizes wrinkles by adding The light in the button will light up when approximately 20 minutes of constant EXTEND TUMBLE is on. no-heat tumbling followed by 70 minutes NOTE: It is normal for the drum to pause of intermittent no-heat tumbling after for short periods of time during EXTEND...
  • Page 9 GEAppliances.com Lock To lock the dryer, press and hold You can lock the controls to prevent any the TEMP and SENSOR buttons together selections from being made. Or you can lock or unlock the controls after you have for 3 seconds. started a cycle.

  • Page 10: Using The Dryer

    Damage to your dryer caused the dryer drum provides the highest by these products is not covered by your reliability available in a GE dryer. If warranty. the dryer drum should be scratched or dented during normal use, the drum Do not touch the surface or the display will not rust or corrode.

  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    Installation Dryer Instructions DCVH480EK, DCVH485EK, PCVH480EK, PCVH485EK Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer, FOR YOUR SAFETY: order Stacking Kit number GE24STACK to be used for this dryer.

  • Page 12: Location Of Your Dryer

    Installation Instructions UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by pulling at the sides and breaking them away from the dryer legs. Be sure to remove all of the foam pieces around the legs. Remove the bag containing the literature.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION CLOSET INSTALLATION If an undercounter installation is desired: • Your dryer is approved for installation in • No special dryer installation kit is required. an alcove or closet, as stated on a label on •...

  • Page 14: Electric Dryer

    Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER TOOLS YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR SAFETY: WARNING ❒ Phillips screwdriver Before making the electrical connection, turn off ❒ Slip joint pliers the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
  • Page 15 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION) (cont.) This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit, protected by the required time- 1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove delay fuses or circuit breakers.

  • Page 16: Electric Dryer

    Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.) CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE CONNECTION Ground strap Bracket 1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box. 2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle.

  • Page 17: Exhausting The Dryer

    Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER WARNING – EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury: HOOD OR WALL CAP • This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. • Use only 4″ rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust •...
  • Page 18 Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) CONNECTING THE DRYER TO FOR TRANSITION VENTING HOUSE VENT (DRYER TO WALL), DO: RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT •DO cut duct as short as • For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended. possible and install straight •...
  • Page 19 A turn over 45º should be treated as a 90º elbow. a 4″ opening dampered wall cap. For more information on venting kits and accessories, please call 1.800.GE.CARES. Best Performance Maximum Length of a 4″ Dia.
  • Page 20 Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) BEFORE YOU BEGIN RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION • Remove and discard existing plastic or metal TO MINIMIZE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE duct and replace with UL-listed duct. Using duct elbows will prevent duct kinking and • Remove any lint from the wall exhaust opening. collapsing.
  • Page 21 Installation Instructions SIDE VENTING: ADDING A NEW DUCT Dryer Exhaust to side of cabinet Fixing hole Portion “A” WARNING – BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS Left side FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE exhaust...
  • Page 22 Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) BOTTOM VENTING: SIDE VENTING (cont.) Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET (SIDE EXHAUST) WARNING – BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
  • Page 23 Installation Instructions BOTTOM VENTING (cont.) Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet. ADDING A NEW DUCT ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET Portion “A” • Reconnect the cut (BOTTOM EXHAUST) portion A of the duct to the blower Fixing hole housing.

  • Page 24: Final Setup

    Installation Instructions FINAL SETUP DRYER STARTUP LEVEL THE DRYER Press the POWER button. Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust the four leveling legs at the corners to ensure that the dryer is level from side to side and front to rear.

  • Page 25: Reversing The Door Swing

    Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired) IMPORTANT NOTES HARDWARE USED • Read the instructions all the way through before ❒ Mounting Screw starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Provide a nonscratching work surface for the doors.
  • Page 26 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired) DISASSEMBLE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY BEFORE YOU START Remove 16 door screws and male end of latch Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet. from the inner side of the door. REMOVE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY Remove hinge bracket anchoring screws.
  • Page 27 Installation Instructions REPLACE DOOR ASSEMBLY REPLACE DOOR ASSEMBLY (CONT.) Replace a door screw in the center of the side Move the mounting screw to the upper screw hole opposite the hinge. Then put the male end of the position on the hinge so that the door can be set latch into place and fasten with two door screws.

  • Page 28: Stacking The Washer

    Installation Instructions STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired) If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer, order Stacking Kit number GE24STACK to be used for this dryer. Kit sold separately. BEFORE YOU BEGIN MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Read these instructions completely and carefully.

  • Page 29: Installing The Stack Bracket Kit

    Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE STACK KIT CONTENTS (GE KIT #GE24STACK) BRACKET KIT Screws (4) REMOVE THE DRYER LEVELING LEGS A. Carefully lay the dryer on its side. Use the packing material so you don’t scratch the finish on the dryer.

  • Page 30: And Dryer

    Installation Instructions STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired) (cont.) INSTALL BRACKET TO WASHER FINALIZE THE INSTALLATION A. Refer to the washer Installation Instructions A. Remove washer top cap screw from the rear left. Align left bracket holes with top cap screw to complete the washer installation.
  • Page 31 Notes. GEAppliances.com...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. PROBLEM Possible Causes What To Do Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. •...
  • Page 33 GEAppliances.com PROBLEM Possible Causes What To Do No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously • This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of during cycle, only lights monitoring the amount of moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry time moisture in the clothes remaining.
  • Page 34 • Try a fabric softener. • Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Overdrying • Try a fabric softener. • Adjust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP.
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Warranty (Canada)

    Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs original purchase to replace the defective part.
  • Page 37 Contact Us GEAppliances.com In the U.S.: If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca, or write to:...

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