GE DHDVH52GF0WW, DHDVH52GF0GG, DCVH515GF0WW, DCVH515GF0GG, DBVH512GF0GG Owner’s Manual

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Safetg instructions ........ 2-5

Operating Instructions

Control Panels ................ 6-8

Cycle Options ................ 9, !0

Dryer Features ................. !!

Loading and Using

the Dryer .................... 16, 17

Reversing the Door Swing .... 12-15

Venting the Dryer .............. 18

Troubleshooting Tips .... 19-21

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Warranty ..................... 23

DCVH515 DHDVH52

DBVH512

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

They are on the label on the front of the druer behind

the door.

175D1807P550 49-90282 12@5 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

Foryoursafety,theinformationin this manualmustbe followed tominimize the risk of fire or explosion,electric shock, or topreventproperty damage,personalinjury,or death.

• Do notstoreor usegasoline or other flammable vaporsand liquids in the

vicinityof thisoranyother appliance.

• Installationand service mustbeperformed

bya qualified installer,service agency or the gassupplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do nottry tolighta match, or cigarette, or

turnonanygas orelectrical appliance.

[] Do nottouchanyelectrical switch; do not

useanyphone in yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingor area ofall

occupants.

Caflfomia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

This act requires tile goxemor of Califimfia to publish a list of substances kno_n to tile state to catLse cance_, birth defects or other reproductive ham_ and reqtfires businesses to warn customei_ of potential exl)osure

to Stlch stlbst_lnces.

(;as al)l)liances C_lil C_ltlSe iilinoY exl)OStli'e to J[D/li" of these s/ibst;inces, nai/lelv benzene, C_li'bon illonoxi(le,

fimnaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or I,P fllels. Propedy ac!jusmd (h')/e_s will minimize incomplete COlllbtlstion. EN)osure to these stlbst;Inces can be

minimized fln'ther by propedy venting the dryer to the out(loo_s.

[] Immediately call yourgassupplier

froma neighbor'sphone. Follow the

gassupplier'sinstructionscarefully.

[] If youcannot reach yourgassupplier,

call thefire 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 ge.com, or by calling 8##.GE.CARE$ (800.432.2737).

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[] Properl} gromld dr) er to confiwm _itll all

governing codes and ordinances. Fol]o_ details in Installation Instructions.

[] Instnll or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to tile _ eathe_;

[] Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to m_)id electdcal ovedoad.

[] Remove tile colored protective film fi'om both

tile control panel and ,lie doo_:

[] Remo\v all shaq) packing items and dispose

ot all shil/ping matedals propedy.

[] DO IIot reIllove tile vent protector ti'oln tile

back of tile chyel:

[] Pull tile pxotector out and down to its lowest

position and connect ,lie exhaust duct to tile drvel; Tile loweied protector will prevent tile

duct ii'om getting crushed.

Exhaust/Ducting:

[7] Dryers MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside to

prevent l'u'oe,_ _m/ounts of moisture and lint ti'om being blown into tile room.

[_Lse onl) ngld metal or flexable metal 4

diameter duct_ork inside tile dr\er cabinet or ior exha usting to tile outside. USE OFPLASTIC

OROTHERCOMBUSTIBLE BUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDBUCTWORK CAN

CAUSEA FIREIF IT COLLAPSESORBECOMES OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USE ORDURING

iNSTALLATION.

For complete details, fbllow tile Installation h_structions.

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON. READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

YOUflIAUNOflYAflEA

• Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances fl'ee of combustible materials

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

and other flammable wq)o_ and liquids.

• Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

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

to play on, with or inside this or any other

appliance.

WHENUSINgYOUflOflYEfl

• 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 befin'e each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the

room. DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUT

THELINTFILTERINPLACE.

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

with combustfl)le or explosive substances (such as

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

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

aromM veto" washer or dryer dining operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

wmr (hTe_: Items contaminated with cooking oils

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

•Anv article on which wm have used a cleaning solvent or that contaii_s flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

beaut)' salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the d_Ter until

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

items used in homes such as acetone, denatm'ed alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household

deaileiN_ soille spot i'eil/oveiN_ ttli_)entines_ waxes_ wax I'eIllOVeIN and pI'o(hlctS containing

petroleum distillates.

• Keep all lmmchw aids (such as detergents, bleaches, etc.) out (ff the reach of chikh'en,

prefl_rably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid iqjm'y.

• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

• The laundry process can reduce the flame retardanc_ of rid)tics. To axoid such a result,

careflflE fi)llow the gmment manufactm'er's caI'e instYtlctions.

• Do not dry articles containing rubbe_; plastic, loam or si_nilar materials such as padded bras,

temfis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, pillo_vs, etc., that may melt or burn. Seine rubber materials, when heated, can

trader certain drcumstances produce fire by

spont;i neo/is COil/btlstion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may btm_ or melt on top (ff tile dryer during

opei_ltion.

• Gam/ents labeled OryAway from Heator DoNot

TumbleDry (such aslife jackets containing kapok)

lit liSt not be put in your (h_'et:

• Do not (h T fiberglass articles in veto" dryer: Skin irritation could result from the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing dulJng subsequent dryer rises.

• To minimize the possibility ot electric shock, m_plug this appliance fl'om the power supply

or disconnect the dryer at the building's distribution panel b)' removing the fllse or

switching off the circuit breaker befi)re attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the removal and cleaning of the lint

filter). NOTE: Pressing START,STOP or POWER

does NOTdisconnect the appliance from the

power supply.

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, nmlflmcdoning, 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 (hyer should be

cleaned at least once a year by a qualified technidan. See the Loadingand Using the Dryer

section.

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

a pilot light. DONOTATTEMPT TOLIGHT WITHA MATCH. Burns may result fr(>m having your hand

in the vicinity of the burner when the atltoi/latic

ignition ttlrnS {)n.

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

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

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

subjecmd to damage.

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• Ybu may wish to soften your laundered lid)tics or reduce the static electridtv in them by using

a (hTe_=ai)i)lied thl)_ic softener or an anti-static condifione_; We recommend you use either a

tid)_ic softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufi_cturer's instructions for those

products, or t_?' a drye>added product fin. which the manuemmrer gives written assurance

on the package that their product can be saflqv used in your (h_'e_: Service or perfimnance

problems caused by use of these products are the responsibili D' of the manuthcture_ of those

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

• Before discarding a (hTe_; or removing it fl'om se_Mce, remove the (hTer door to prevent

children fl'om hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any se_Mcing unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Manual

or in published use>repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to car_ T out.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dryercontrolpanel

Youcan locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening.

Model DHDVH52

Model DCVH515

Model DBVH512

SENNORORY DELICMES @ WARMUP TIINE DRY

ACTIVEWE_

E_STC_RE _ n_ _LE_

NIXEDLOAD @

COTTONS ®

SPEEDDRY

• Tu_t_@

Power

Press to "wake up" the displa). If the displa) is actixe, press to put the drxer in the standby mode.

/VOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply

O Dry Cycles

The (h'_ cwle controls the len_th,, and tumble speed of the drvino, ., process. The chart beh)w will help )ou match the dr) setting with the loads.

Sensor Cycles

co'r]'oNs Forcottons and most linens.

MIXED LOAD Forloads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.

EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

ACTIVE WEAR Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new technology finishes

and stretch fibers such as Spandex.

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

DRYELTM Designed for use with the DRYEL_ "dry clean only" fabric care system. See product package for directions.

For questions or issues related to use and performance of DRYEL_, see the Website at: www.dryel.com.

SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Canalso be used if the

previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.

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Timed Dry Cycles

DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not recommended for

WARM UP Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.

AIR FLUFF Use this feature to tumble items without heat.

delicate fabrics.

My Cycle(on some models)

MY CYCLE Press to use, create or modify custom dry cycles.

Timed Dry

Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRYis also recoininended for small loads.

To use TIMED DRY."

I. Turn dry cycle dial t(> TIMED DRY..

2. Select the drying time by pressing the ÷and -buttons,

3. Select the DRY.TEMP,

4. Close the door,

5. Press START

Sensor Dry Level

The sensor contintu)usl)' monitors the amotmt of moisture in the load, When the moisture in your clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.

MORE DRY Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics.

DRY Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle

for energy saving.

LESS DRY Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).

DAMP Forleaving items partially damp.

Aboutthe dryercontrolpanel

O Dry Temp

You can chanoe_ the temperature ot your dry, cycle.,

ANTI-BACTERIAL

HIGH Forregularto heavycottons.

MEDIUM Forsynthetics,blendsanditems labeledpermanentpress.

LOW Fordelicates,syntheticsanditems labeledTumb/eDryLow.

EXTRALOW Forlingerieandspecial-carefabrics.

NO HEAT Canonlybeusedwith TIMED DRY.

O START

Press to start a dr) cycle. 1t the dryer is running press it once and it will pause the dr_er. Press it again to restart the (h'x cxcle,

My Cycle (on some models)

Set up your ta\'orite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall. These custoln settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.

Tostore a MY CYCLEcombination of settings:

Thisoptionmayonlybeusedwith COTTONSorMIXED LOADcycles.Thisoptionreducescertain typesof bacteriaby99.9%,including:Staph?/ococcusaureus,PseuflomonasaeruginosaandK/ebsie//a pneumoniae*.Theanti-bacterialprocessoccurswhenhigh heatis usedduringa portionofthis dryingcycle.

NOTE:Donot usethiscycleondelicatefabrics.

TheAnti-BacterialCycleis Certifiedby NSFInternational(formerlyNationalSanitationFoundation) to NSFProtocolP154SanitizationPerformanceof ResidentialClothesDryers.

S midzation Perfbrmailce of

Residential (_]othes Dryers

NSF Protocol P 154 ]

I. Select your drying cycle.

2. Change DRY TEMP and SENSOR DRYLEVEL settings to fit wmr needs.

3. Select any drying OPTIONS w)u want.

4. Press and hold the _ pad for three seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound and the pad will light up.

Torecall your stored MY CYCLEcombination:

Press the MYCYCLEbutton befl)re drying a load.

Tochange your stored MY CYCLEcombination:

Follow steps 1-4 in "To store a MY CYCLEcombination of settings'.

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