GE DBVH512GF1WW, DBVH512GF1GG, DBVH512GF0WW, DBVH512EF0GG, DBVH512EF0WW Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-:5

Operating Instruction,"

Control Panels ............ 6-3

Cycle Options ............ 9, 10

Dryer Features .............. [ 1

I,oading and (!sing

the Diwer . ............... tfi, 17

Reversing the Door Swi_g . .12-1:5

Vemi_g the Diwer . .......... 18

Troubleshooting Tips ..... 19-21

Consumer Support

Consm_ec Support . . . Back Coxec

_Aarcamv . ................. 23

DCVHS I5

DHDVH52

DBVHS I2

Write the model and serial

numbers here:
Model #
Serial #

They are on tile label on tile

fl'ont of tile drver behind
tile door.

500A421PO01 Rev. 0 175D1807P477 49-90208 05-05JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

Foryoursafety,theinformationinthis manualmust be followed to minimize therisk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or topreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,ordeath.

• Do notstoreor use gasoline or other
flammable vaporsandliquids in the

vicinityof thisor any other appliance.

• Installationand service mustbeperformed

bya qualified installer,service agency or
the gas supplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do nottry to light a match,or cigarette, or

turnonanygas orelectrical appliance.

[] Do nottouch anyelectrical switch; donot

useanyphonein yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingor area ofall

occupants.

Caflfomia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

This act requires the goxemor of Califimfia to publish a list of substances knox_n to the state to cattse cance_,
birth detects or other reproductixe harm and reqtfires businesses to warn custome_ of potential exi)osm'e

to Stlch stlbst;Inces.

Gas al)l)liances C_lil C_ltlSe illinor exl)OStli'e to ][()tli" of these stlbs[;liices_ nai/lelv benzene, C_li'bon illonoNi(le,

fimnaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or I,P filels.
Propedy a(!iusmd dryers will minimize incomplete colnbustion. EN)osm'e to these substnnces can be

minimized fiu'ther by propedy venting the (h_'er to the out(loo_s.

[] Immediately call yourgassupplier

froma neighbor'sphone. Follow the

gassupplier'sinstructionscarefully.

[] If youcannot reach yourgassupplier,

call the fire department.

PROPERINSTALLAtiON

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

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before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by

visiting ge.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARE$ (800.432.2737).

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[] Properly groined dryer to co]Kbrm wkh _:dl

im_h_stallatio]_ h_stmctio_s.

[] h_stall or store where it will m_otbe exposed to

tempe]_m_res below f]'eezim_g or exposed to
the weath e_:

[] Com_ect to a properly rated, protected amid sized

1:)(_ er slq:)p]y c] rcl_i t to a_oi d e] ectri ca] overl o_ d.

[] Remove the colored protective {i]m _'om both

the c<mtro] pm_e] m_d the doo_:

[] Remove a]] sharp packiN_g items amid dispose

of a]] shipph_g m_te_Ja]s prope_t}.

[] Do m/ot remove the ve]/t protector _'om the

back of the dryer:

[] PII]I th e protector ollt ml d (h _,_']1to its ]o_ est

position m_d co]mect the exhm_st d_ct to the
dr}/e_: The lowered protector will preve_ t th e

d_t;t t_'om getti_g crashed.

Exhaus_!Ducting:

[_ Dr}ers MUSTbe exhm_sted to the outside to

prevel/t ].],]'o-ebam 1)i H_ts (}fm ()]stl _]'e _tm_d ]]m_t

f_'om beh/g b]o_]/h/to the ro(}m.

] , ¢t

_[,se om_]y Ng_d metal or flexible metal 4

diameter (h_ctwl_rk i_sid!e the dryer cabi_et or

for exhamting to the o_tside, USE OF PLASTIC

OROTBERCOMBUSTIBLEBUCrWORgCAN

CAUSEA FIRE,PUNCTUREDBUCTWORKCAN
CAUSEA FIREIFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMES

OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING
INSTALLATION.

For complete details, tb]]o_ the h)sta]]athm
I_?StlIICt]O]?S.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

YOURIAUNDflYAflEA

• Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances fl'ee of combustible materials

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

and other flmmnable wq)oi_ and liquids.

• Kee I) the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibili V of slipping.

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

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

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER

• Never reach into the (ha'er while the drmn is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding

clothes, wait until the drmn has completely
stopped.

• Clean the lint filter befiwe each load to prevent
lint accmnulafion inside the dryer or ill the

roonl. DO NOT OPERATETHE DRYERWITHOUT

THELINT FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or dI y articles that have been
cleaned ill, washed ill, soaked ill or spotted

with cong)usfible or explosive substances (such as

wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasei_, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite ill"

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

around your washer or dryer during operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils ill

wmr dIyer Items comaminated with cooking oils

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

•Anv article on which wm have used a cleaning
solvent or that contaiils flmnmable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used ill

beaut)' salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
II/USt not be placed ill or near the diyer until

solvents or flalnlnable inaterials have been
removed. There are inany highly flalnlnable

itelns used ill homes such as acetone, denatured
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household

cleanei_, SOllle Sl)Ot I'ell/OVeI_, ttli])entines,
waxes, wax I'elllOVeIS and l)I'o(hlcts containing

i)etrolemn distillates.

• Kee I) all lmmdIw aids (such as deteigents,
bleaches, etc.) out (ff the reach of children,

prefl_rably ill a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid iqjury,

• Never cling) on or stand on the dryer top.

• The laundI y process can reduce the flame
retardanev of filbfics. To avoid such a result,

carefully fi)llow the gannent lllan/lliiCttli'ei"s
care instructions.

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

tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc., that may melt or
burn. Solne rubber mamfials, when heated, can

under certain drcumstances produce fire by

Sl)Ont;i neous COll/b/lstion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
bum or melt on toil (ff tile dryer dining

OlleI_ltion.

• (;mments labeled OryAway from Heat or Do Not

Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing kapok)

ll/fist not be put ill your dI_'eI:

• Do not (hT fibeIglass articles ill wmr drveI:
Skill irritation could result from the remaining

particles that may be picked iiI) by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.

• To mininfize the possibility ot electric shock,
unI)lug this appliance ti'om the power supply

or disconnect the dryer at the building's
distribution panel b)' removing tile Rise 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 NOTdiscmmect the ai)pliance fl'om the

power supply.

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WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

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

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

• The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct com_ecfion inside the dryer should be

cleaned at least once a year by a qualified
technidan. See the Loading and Using the l)rgor

section.

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

a pilot light. DONOTATTEMPT TOLIGHT WITHA
MATCH. Burns may result from having yore" hand

in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic

ignition tttFns on,

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

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• Ym may wish to soften your 1;itmdered rid)tics
or reduce the static electridtv in them by using

a d£}'et=applied thbtic softener or an anti-static
conditioner; We recommend you use either a

rid)tic softener in the wash cycle, according to
the manufilcturer's instructions for those

products, or tt?' a dryer=added product for
which the manufllcmrer gives written assurance

on the package that their product can be safiqv
used in your (h_'et: Service or perlbmmnce

problems caused bv ttse of these products are
the responsibili_' of the manufilctm'et_ of those

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

• Grasp the plug firefly when discom_ecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling. Place the cord away fl'om traffic areas
so it will not be stepped on, tripped ()vet" or

subjecmd to damage.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part (ff
this appliance or attempt any set_'icing mfiess
specifically recommended in this Owner's Manual

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

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

children fl'om hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dryercontrolpanel

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

Model DHDVH52

Model DCVH515

ORY TEI_P

Model DBVH512

Power

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

NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply

O Dry Cycles

The (lr_ cwle controls the len_th,, and tumble speed of the drvin,,, ., process. The ('hart beh)w will
help )ou match the dr) setting with the loads.

Sensor Cycles

co'r]'oNs For cottons and most linens.

MIXED LOAD For loads 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 Usethis feature to tumble items without heat.

My Cycle (on some models)

MY CYCLE Pressto use, create or modify custom dry cycles.

delicate fabrics.

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

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The sensor contintu)usl)' monitors the amount 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 change the temi_erature el your dry c}cle.

ANTI-BACTERIAL

HIGH

MEDIUM

LOW

EXTRALOW

NO HEAT

Thisoptionmayonly beusedwith COTTONSorMIXED LOADcycles.Thisoptionreducescertain
typesof bacteriaby 99.9%,including:Staphylococcusaureus,PseudomonasaeruginosaandK/ebsie//a
pneumoniae*.Theanti-bacterialprocessoccurswhenhigh heatis usedduringa portionofthis
dryingcycle.

NOTE:Donot usethiscycleondelicatefabrics.

TheAnti-BacterialCycleis CertifiedbyNSFInternational(formerlyNationalSanitationFoundation)
to NSFProtocolP154SanitizationPerformanceofResidentialClothesDryers.

NS[" Protocol P154

Sa_lidza/ion Perfbm/m/cc (_I

Residential (:]othes Dryers

Forregularto heavycottons.
Forsynthetics,blendsanditems labeledpermanentpress.
Fordelicates,syntheticsanditems labeledTumbleDryLow.
Forlingerieandspecial-carefabrics.
Canonlybe usedwith TIMED DRY.

_ START

Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is rtmning, press it once and it will pause the dryer.
Press it again to restart the dry cvcle.

My Cycle (on some models)

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

Tostore a MY CYCLEcombination of settings:
I. Select veto" drying cycle.

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

3. Select any drying OPTIONS wm want.

4. Press and hold the @ pad for three seconds to store v(mr selection. A beep will sound

and the pad will light up.

Torecall your stored MY CYCLEcombination:

Press the MYCYCLEbutton befi_re drying a load.

Tochange your stored MY CYCLEcombination:

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