GE DVLR223GE2WW, DVLR223EE2WW, DLSR483GE3CC, DLSR483EE2WW, DLSR483EE2CC Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ...... 2-4

Operating Instructions

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

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

Features ....................... 8

Loading and Using

the Dryer ...................... 10

Reversing the Door .............. 9

Venting the Dryer .............. 11

Troubleshooting Tips ... 12 13
Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Warrantg ..................... 15

DBLR333
DBSR453

DBXR463
DHDSR45
DHDSR46

DJXR433

DLLSR33

DLSR483

DRSR485

DQSR483

DS4500

DVLR225

DWSR485

DWXR483

DX2300

DX4500
DZSR483
EED4500
EGD4500

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

Youcon find them ono Iobel
on the front of the drger behind the

dooE

175D1807P531 49-90263 II-05JR

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 or other

flammable vaporsand liquidsin the

vicinityof this or any other appliance.

• Installationand service must be

performedbya qualified installer,
service agency or thegassupplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do nottryto light a match, orcigarette,or

turnon anygas orelectrical appliance.

[] Do nottouch any electrical switch;

do notuseanyphone in yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingor area ofall

occupants.

Cafifomia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

This act requires tile governor (ff California to publish a list (ff substances known to tile state to cause
cance_; birth deli_cts or other reproductive hahn and requires businesses to warn custome_ of potential

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

Gas appliances can catlse ii/inor expostlI'e to ][i)/lI"Ofthese s/Ibstances, nal/lel}' benzene, carbon monoxide,
fimnaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by tile in(omplem combustion of natural gas or I,P fimls.

Properly a_!justed drye_ will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized flu',her by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

[] Immediately call yourgassupplier from

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

[] ff youcannot reach yourgas supplier,

call the fire department.

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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 ge.com or by calfing 8##.GE.CARE$ (800.432.2737).

[] Proi_erlv, ,gr°und di',er, to conJ[b_n with all

,o\erning codes and ordinances Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

[] Install or store where it will not be eN)osed to

temperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to tile
weathec which could cause peru/anent damage

and invalidate tile warranty.

[] Connect to a property rated, protected and sized

power supply drcuit to ax_)icl electrical overload.

[] Remove all shaq) pacldng items and dispose of

all shipping materials propedy.

Exhaust/Oucting

[]Gas dr}ers MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside.

[ • . , ,1 ,

[]Lse onl_ ngld metal 4 &ameter duct_ork

inside the dr) er cabinet. Use onl? rigid metal
or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork fin"

exhausting to the outside. USEOFPLASTIC OR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEOUCTWORK CAN CAUSE

A FIRE. PUNCTUREDDUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA
FIREIF IT COLLAPSESORBECOMES OTHERWISE

RESTRICTEDIN USE ORDURING iNSTALLATiON.

For complete details, follow tile Installation
Instructions.

WARNING!

YOUflLAUNDflYAflEA

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• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances flee of combustible materials,

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

other flammable \;_l)O_ and liquids.

• Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and (h_' to reduce tile possibili b' of slipping.

• Close SUl)ervision is necessm y if this appliance is
used by or near chiMren. Do not allow children

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

WHENUSINGYOUflDflYEfl

• Never reach into tile d_a'er while tile drum is

moving. Betore loading, tmloading or adding
clothes, wait tmtil tile drum has completely

stopped.

• Clean tile lint filter bet0re each load to prevent

lint accumulation inside the d_wer or in the
room. DO NOT OPERATETHEDRYER WITHOUT

THELINT FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or city articles that have been

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

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

explode. Do not add these substances to tile
wash wateI: Do not use or place these substances

amtmd veto" washer or (hTer dining operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

w_m" chwe_: lmms 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

beau_' salons, restatu'ants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near tile dryer 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 relllovers_ ttli])entines_

waxes, wax removers and products containing
petroleum distillams.

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

prelerably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid in jm>

• Never climb on or stand on tile dryer top.

• Tile latm(h T process can reduce tile flame

retard:racy oflhbrics. To avoid such a result,
careflfllv follow tile gmment mantfli_cturer's

care instrtlctions.

• Do not dry articles containing rubbe_; plastic

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

plastic bags, pillows, etc. that may melt or b/lI'n.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under

certain circumstances produce fire by

Sl)Ont;i neo/ls cOi/lb/istion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that nlay

burn or melt on top of the (hTer during

ol)eration.

• Gam_ents labeled OryAway from Heator Do Not

TumbleDry (such as life jackets containing Faq)ok)

must not be put in yore" dryer

• Do not d_T fiberglass articles in wmr dryer

Skin irrit;ition could result ][i'Olll tile ren/aining

particles that may be picked up by clothing

dtllJng stlbseqtlent dryer rises.

• To minimize the possibilib' of electric shock,

tmI)lug this appliance fi'om tile power sui)i)ly
or discom_ect the d_Ter 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
dis{'om]e{'t tile ai)plian{'e ti'om tile power sui)ply.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

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

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

• The interior of the maclfine 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 Drger

section.

If yotus is a gas chyeI, it is equipped with an
autonmfic electric ignition and does not have

a pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH
A MATCH. Burns may result ti'onl having your

hand in the vicinity oI the burner when the

atltOl/latic ignition ttli'ns on.

• W(jHENeNOTI1½[1S'/_N_ndiYOIU_([il_I}_ RYER | l_e[( )i"e disc_l i"ding _1 di)'ei"l oi" i"ei//ovillg i[ [i'oi//

appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Place the coM away fl'om traffic areas

so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
subjected to danmge.

• 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 published useI_repair instructions that w_u

undeistand and have the skills to carry out.

• You may Msh to soften your laundered tilbiJcs
or reduce the static electriciw in them, by using

a drye>applied lid)tic softener oi" an and-static
condifionei: We recommend you use either a

lid)tic softener in the wash cycle, according to
the manufi_cmrer's instructions for those

products, or try a dr)'ei_added product for

which the lnanttfilcturer gives written assurance

on the package that their product can be satelv
used in your drveI: SeIMce or pei_imnance

i)rol)lems caused by use of these products are
the responsibili_' of the mantdi_cmreis of those

products and are not covered under the warranty
to this appliance.

service, remove tile dryer door to prevent
children fi'om hiding inside.

• Do not romper with controls.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe dryercontrolpanel ge.com

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

START OPllMUMDRY I TIMED DRY]

(_ _

Model DX2300

START

START

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Models DS4500, DBSR453, DBXR463, DHDSR45 and DHDSR46

START FABRIC CARE

STARt

..... COTTONS _SY CARt

_E_,H_ MEDH_T

MODE DRY

COTTONS]

AUTOMATIC
REGULARHEAT

EESSORY

MEDIUMHEAT

80 MiN

ITIMED DRY]

MEDIUMHEAT

No H_ low H_

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Model DX4500

START

START

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

FABRIC CARE

H0 HEAT OEUCATES

LOW HEAT

AUTOMATIC tESS DRY AUTOMATIC
COITONS PERMANENT

LESS DRY

MOREORY

DAMP DRY

MODE DRY

40 50

COOL PRESS

DOWD

M MIH

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TIMED DRY

5