GE DVLR223EE1WW, DVLR223EE0WW, DBLR333GE1CC, DBLR333GE0WW, DBLR333GE0CC Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Control Panel ............ 5, 6

Control Settings ............ 7

Features ................. 8, 9

I,oading and Using

the D_yer . ................ 11

Reversing the Door. ........ 10

Venting the D_yer .......... 12

Troubleshooting Tips... 13, 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . Back Cover

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

DBLR3 33

DBSR453

DBXR463

DHDSR45

DJXR 4 _3

DLSR483

DRSR48 3

DS4500

DVLR223

D WSR483

D WXR48 3

DX2300 DX4500

EED 4500

E(;D4500

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label

on the fl'ont ot the (hwer behind the doo_:

500A277P053 175D1807P469 49-90200-1 06-04 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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 notstoreor use gasoline orother

flammable vaporsandliquidsin the

vicinityof this orany other appliance.

• Installationand servicemust be

performedbya qualified installer, service agency or the gassupplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do nottrytolight a match, or cigarette,or

turnon any gasor electrical appliance.

[] Do nottouchany electrical switch;

do notuseanyphone in yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingorarea of all

occupants.

Cafifomia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires tile governor (ff (;alifornia to publish a list (ff substances known to tile state to cause cancei; birth deli_cts or other reproductive hahn and requires 1)usinesses to warn custolnei_ of potential

eXl)OS/lI'e tO Stlch s/Ibst_lnces.

Gas api)liances can cause ininor exposure to four (ff these substances, nanlely benzene, carbon n_onoxide, fimnaldehyde and soot, caused i)iilnalily by tile ii_cOlni)lem cond)ustion of natural gas or I,P fimls.

Properly a_!justed dryei_ will nfilfimize ii_comi)lete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be nfilfilnized flu'ther b)' i)roperly venting the dryer to the outdooi_.

[] Immediately call yourgassupplier from

a neighbor'sphone.Follow the gas supplier'sinstructionscarefully.

[] ff youcannot reach yourgassupplier,

call the fire department

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).

• Prol)erlv, ,gr°und (ha'er to confimn with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

• Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to the

weathei; which could cause i)elmanent dalnage and invalidate tile warranty.

• Colmect to a i)ropelty rated, protecmd and sized power supi)ly circuit to avoid electrical overload.

• Remove all shin 1) packing imms and dispose of all shiI)I)ing inaterials propelt>

Exhaust/Ducting

[]Gas dr}e_ MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside. ]Use onl} rigid metal 4" dianleter ductwork

inside tile dryer cabinet. Use ()ill) rigid inetal or flexible inetal 4" dialneter ductwork fin"

exhausting to the outside. USE OFPLASTIC OR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORK CAN CAUSE

A FIRE.PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA FIREIF IT COLLAPSESORBECOMES OTHERWISE

RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING INSTALLATION.

For complete details, fi)llow tile Installation

]llstrtlctions,

A WARNING'!

YOUflLAUNDflYAflEA

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• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances flee of combustfl)le materials

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

other flammable \:q)ors and liquids.

• Nee I) the floor arotmd your appliances clean and (hw to reduce the possibili F of slipping.

• Close supervision is necessm T if this appliance is used bv or near chiMren. Do not allow children

to play on, with or inside this or anv other appliance.

WHENUSINGYOUflDflYEfl

• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is

moving. Before loading, mfloading or adding clothes, wait tmtil the drum has completely

stopped.

• Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent

lint accumulation inside the d_wer or in the room. O0 NOT OPERATETHEORYER WITHOUT

THELINT FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or (h y articles that have been

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as

wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or

explode. Do not add these substances to the wash watei: Do not use or place these substances

arotmd yore" washer or (hTer dining operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

your (hwe_: Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could

cause a clothes load to catch fire,

• Anv article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent or that contains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, rowels used in

beaut}, sahms, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the chwer until

solvents or flammable materials have been removed. There are many highly flammable

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

cleaners, SOllle spot relllOVei's, ttli'pentines,

waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum distillams.

• Kee I) all latmch_' aids (such as detergents, bleaches, etc.) out of the reach (ff children,

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

• Never climb on or stand on the (hTer top.

• The latmdt T process can reduce the flame

retardancv oflhbrics. To avoid such a result, carefifllv tollow the gmment malmfi_cturer's

care instrtlctions.

• Do not dry articles containing rubbe_; plastic

or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,

plastic bags, pillows, etc. that nlav melt or btlrn. Some rubber materials, when heated, can trader

certain circumstances produce fire by

Sl)On[;l nee/is coiilb/istion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may

bm'n or melt on top of the dryer dining

ol)eration.

• Gam_ents labeled OryAway from Heater Do Not Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing ICaq_ok)

must not be put in your dryer

• Do not (hT fiberglass articles in wmr dryer:

Skin irritation could result ti'om the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing

dtllJng stlbseqtlent dryer rises.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,

mq)lug this appliance fi'om the power SUl)ply or discom_ect the (hwer at the household distribution panel b)' removing the fllse or

switching off the circuit breaker befin'e attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the removal and cleaning of the lint

filter).NOTE:Turningthe Cycle Selector knob

to an off position or pressing PAUSE does NOT disc(mnect the appliance ti'om the power SUl)ply.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

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

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

• The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dr)'er should be

cleaned at least once a year b)' a qualified technidan. See the Loading and Using the Dlyer

section.

If yotus is a gas (hTe_, it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have

a pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITH A MATCH. Burns may result fl'om having your

hand in the viciniP,' oI the burner when the

atltOi/latic i_nition ttlYns on,

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• (;rasp the plug firefly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

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

subjected to damage.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt m V servicing unless

spedfically recommended in this Owner's Manual or in pul)lished usePrepair instructions that w_u

trade,stand and have the skills to carry (>ut.

• You may Msh to soften yore" laundered tid)rics or reduce the static electricity in them, by using

a dryei_applied tid)ric softener or an and-static condifione_; We recommend you use either a

lid)tic softener in the wash cycle, according to the mantfli_cmrer's instructions fi)r those

products, or try a chTe>added product fin.

which the manttfi_cttu'er gives written asstmmce

on the package that their product can be satelv used in your drvei: Service or perlimnance

problems caused by use of these products are the responsibili_' of the manufi_cmre_s of those

pI'odtlcts and aye not coveYed tinder the v¢;li'i';inw to this appliance.

• gefln'e discarding a (hTe_; or removing it fl'om service, remove the dryer door to prevent

children ti'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

Model DVLR223

80 MIN

MEDIUM HEAT

START

D D

Model DX2300

START

ST_

;oo;o_s.... i;_;_;_i'iiiii1

88MIN

TIMED DRY

Models DS4500,DBSR453, DBXR463 and DHDSR45

START

FABRIC CARE

¢_TONS EASYCARE

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Model DX4500

START FABRIC CARE

START COTTONS PERM PRESS COTTONS

N0 HEAT OELICATES

LOW HEAT TIMED DRY

B ii Ig

SIGNAL ,_ • MO_EOrt

(on some models) ..... I

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AUTOMATIC

LESSE

MORE DRY

0EWRtORLE iO

DAMP DRY 40 S0

MORE DRY

ESS DRY AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

COOL PRESS

DOWN

NOTE:Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LPgas), size of load, typesof fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

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