This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions 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). I Properly ground dryer to conform with all Exhaust/Ducting governing codes and ordinances.
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WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA I Keep the area underneath and around your I Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, appliances free of combustible materials bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children, (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and preferably in a locked cabinet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) I Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is I 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 anti-static damaged cord or plug.
About the dryer control panel. www.GEAppliances.com You can 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 DVLR223 Model DX2300 Models DS4500, DBSR453, DBXR463 and DHDSR45...
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You can 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 DBLR333 Models DJXR433, DRSR483, DWSR483, DWXR483 and DLSR483 Optional features...
About the control settings. www.GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Fabric Care/Temperature (on some models) REGULAR or For regular to heavy cottons. COTTONS REG. HEAT MEDIUM or For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.
About the dryer features. Wrinkle Care Option (on some models) Use this option to minimize the wrinkles If you are using the CYCLE SIGNAL knob in clothes. It provides approximately and you select the WRINKLE CARE option, 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after a signal will sound at the end of the drying the clothes are dry.
Drum Lamp (on some models) 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.
About reversing the door. Reversing the Door Tools needed: I Standard #2 I Tape-tipped Phillips screwdriver putty knife Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs).
Loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. www.GEAppliances.com Sorting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling. the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer.
Loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit www.GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dryer doesn’t start • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into Dryer is unplugged the outlet.
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Clothes take too long • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, Improper sorting to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) longer to dry.
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® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or date is needed to obtain service call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of:...
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