GE DTSR495GF0GG, DTSR495EF0GG, DBLR333EE0WW, DBB5000GF0GG, DBLR333EE0CC Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instruc_tions ........ 2-4

Operating Instruc_tions

Control Panels ............... 5

Control Settings .............. 6

Dryer Features ............. 7, 8

Loading and Using the D_Ter . . .9

Reversing the Door . .......... 8

Venting the D_Ter ........... 10

Troubleshooting Tips .... 11, 12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Cover

Product Registration ...... 13, 14

Warranty .................. 15

DBBSO00

DHDSR48

D 7"SR4 95 D WSR405 DWXR485

EED6500

EGD6500

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find then/on a label

on the front ot the dryer behind the door.

500A374P025 175D1807P504 49-90236 03-05 dR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Foryoursafety,the informationin this manual mustbe followed tominimize therisk of fire or explosion,electric shock, or to preventpropertydamage,personalinjury,or death.

• Do not storeor use gasoline orother flammable vaporsand liquids in the

vicinityof thisor any otherappliance.

• Installation andservice mustbe performed

bya qualified installer,service agency or the gas supplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do not try tolight a match, or cigarette, or

turnonanygasor electrical appliance.

[] Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

useanyphonein yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingor area of

all occupants.

Caflfomia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

This act requires the governor of Califimfia to publish a list of substances kmmn to tile state to cattse cance_, birth detects or other reproductixe ham_ and requires businesses to warn custonlei_ of potential exposure

to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to fern" of these substances, namely benzene, caxq)on monoxide, fimnaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or I,P flmls.

[] Immediatelycall yourgas supplierfrom

a neighbor'sphone.Follow thegas

supplier'sinstructionscarefully.

[] ffyou cannotreach yourgas supplier,

call the fire department.

Propedy ac!justed dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. EN)osm'e to these stlbstnnces can be minimized flu'tiler by properly venting tile dryer to tile outdooi_.

PROPERINSTALLATION

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).

• Properly gro/md dryer to confimn with all goxerning codes and ordinances. Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

• Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatm'es below fl'eezing or exposed to

tile weather:

• Cmmect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power sui)ply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

• ReI/love all sharp packing items and dispose of

all shiI)ping mamrials properly:

Exhaust/Ducting:

[]Gas (lrye_ MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside.

]Lrse onE' rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork

inside tl'm (iITer cabinet. Use only rigid metal

or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork fin" exhausting to tile outside. USEOFPLASTICOR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIREPUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIRE

IFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.

For complete details, tollow tile Installation

Instructions.

YOURIAUNDflYAflEA

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• Kee I) the area underneath and around your appliances flee of combustible materials

(lint, paper; rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals

and other flammable \:q)ors and liquids.

• Kee I) tile floor around your appliances clean and (h_' to reduce the possibilib, of slipping.

• Close supervision is necessaiw if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow

children to i)kg on, with or inside this or am' other appliance.

A WARNING!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER

• Never reach into tile dryer while tile drum is moving. Before loading, mfloading or adding

clothes, wait until tile drum has completely stopped.

• Clean tile lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the

ro_m. DO NOT OPERATETHEDRYER WITHOUT

THELINT FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or chw articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreaseis, diT-cleaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give off'vapm_ that may ignite or explode. Do not add

these s/lbstances to the wash wateI: Do not tlse or

place these s/ibstances aro/ind vo/11"washer or (hyer during operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

vour drveI: Items contaminated with cooking oils

may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire.

Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent or that contains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

beauty salons, restaurants oi" barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near tile dryer until

solvents oi" flammable materials have been removed. There are many highly flammable

items used in homes such as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household

cleanei_, so111e spot I"el/lOVeIB, ttli])entines,

waxes, _;ix i'elilovei3 and pi"o(hicts containing

petroleum distillates.

• Kee I) all lmmdia' aids (such as deteigents, bleaches, etc.) out of tile reach of children,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid injm T.

• Never climb on or stand on tile dryer top.

• Tile lmmchy process can reduce tile flame retardancy of rid)tics. To avoid such a result,

carefnlk fi)llow tile gaii/lent l/lant/filcttlrer's care instructions.

• Do not dry, articles containing rubbei; plastic, foam, or similar materials such as padded bras,

temfis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, pillo_vs, etc., that may melt oi"

burn. Some rubber materials, when heated, can under cemfin drcumstances produce fire bv

Sl)ontaneo/1s COl//b/1stion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may bum or melt on top of tile (hTer during operation.

• Gammnts labeled On/Away from Hoat or Do Not

TumbloDry (such as life jackets containing I¢aq)ok)

must not be put in your drveI:

• Do not (h T fibeIglass reticles in w_ur drveI: Skin irritation could result fl'om the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent (hwer uses.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unl)lug this appliance fl'om tile power supply

or discmmect the (hTer at the household distribution panel by removing tile fllse or

switching offthe circuit breaker befi)re attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the remo\:fl and cleaning of the lint

filter).NOTE."Turning the Cycle Selector knob

to an oflI)osition, or pressing PAUSE does NOT discom_ect tile appliance ti'om tile power supply.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malflmctioning, partially

(lisassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

• The interior ot the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside tile dlTer should be

cleaned at least once a year by a qualified technician. See the loading and Using the On/or section.

If yom_ is a gas chTe_, it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a

pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. Burns may result ti'om having y(>m"hand

in tile vicinity of tile bm'ner when tile automatic ignition tm'ns on.

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• (h'asp tile plug firefly when discommcfing this appliance to avoid damage to tile cord while

pulling. Place tile cord away fi'om traffic areas so it will not be stopped on, tripped over or

subjected to damage.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part _ff this appliance or attempt mV servicing mfless

specifically recommended in this Owner's Manual or in published use>repair instructions that you

understand and have tile skills to can T out.

• You may Msh to soften your laundered rid)tics

or reduce the static electricity in them by using a dlTei_applied fld)ric softener or an anti-static

condifione_; We recommend you use either a fabric softener in tile wash cycle, according to

tile illanttfilcttlrer's instructions fin" those products, or try a d_Te>added product fin.

which tile n/anufilcturer gives written assm'ance on the package that their product can be satelv

used in your dlTeI: Service or i)erloi_nlance

problems caused b)' rise of these products are tile resi)onsibility of tile mamdhcture_ _ff those

i)ro(hlctS and are not covered tinder tile W_IITilII_' to this appliance.

• Befin'e discarding a dr) e_; or removing it fl'om seI'_ice, rei/lo_,e tile dr_er, door to i)re_,ent

children fi'om hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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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.

Models DWSR405, DBB5000 and DTSR495

START

FABRIC CARE

COTTONS EASYCARE

NO HEAT LOWHEAT

WRINKLE CARE SIGNAL

COTTONS

WRINKLE CARE

DAMPORY30

50 60 70 MI80N

MORE DRY

LESSDRY

EASY CARE

WRINKLE FREE

PERM, PRESS

MOPE DRY

DELICATES

LESSDRY KNITS

mZ] 131

Model DWXR485

START FABRIC CARE

START COTTONS EASY CARE

NO HEAT LOWHEAT

mlg 131

Models EED6500and EGD6500

START FABRIC CARE

START COTTONS EASYCARE

NO HEAT LOWPEAT

WRINKLE CARE SIGNAL

COTTONS LESSOHY

COTTONS _ssoPY

OPTIMUM DRY

TIMED

DAMPORY30

WRINKLECARE

MOPE DRY

WRINKLFCARE

40 50 60 70 MIBON

MOPEDRY

LESSDRY

EASY CARE

WRINKLE FREE PERM. PRESS

MOREDRY

OELICATES

EASY CARE

WRINKLE FREE

PERM PRESS

MOREDHY

DELICATES

KNITS

Model DHDSR48

START

FABRIC CARE

COTTONS EASYCARE

NO HEAT LOWHEAT

WRINKLE CARE SIGNAL

MED,

WRINKLECARE+

"DRY

DEWRINHLE 20

DAMP DRY 30 40 50

--I 1 131 Ig

,ORY EASY CARE

-DRY

COOLDOWN WRINKLE FREE

MIN

PER_ PRESS

TIMED DRY

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