GE DCCD330 User Manual

DCCB330
DCCD330

Dryers

175D1807P538 49-90270 12-05 JR

Safety Information . . . . . . . . 2–5

Operating Instructions

Countdown Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 9

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover

General Principles

of Good Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Owner’s Manual

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ______________

Serial # ________________

They are on the label on the front
of the dryer behind the door.

Commercial

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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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.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas
or LP fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

FOR GAS DRYERS: YOU MUST POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION

1. Instructions to follow if the user smells gas: Contact your local gas

supplier for information to be displayed.

2. Instructions concerning flammable materials as follows:

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■ Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in the Installation Instructions section.

■ Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to
the weather.

■ Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

■ Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of
all shipping materials properly.

■ In fulfilling the specific needs of different
commercial installations the purchaser of this
dryer may wish to locate the coin box and
controls in any of a number of locations.
The responsibility for the proper performance
of this work lies solely with the purchaser.
It should be done by properly trained and
qualified personnel, and in accordance with
local code requirements.

■ Any coin box or similar device added to
the dryer, either electrically or mechanically,
should be properly grounded.

■ Remove any accumulated time by manually
rotating timing cam in the coin box
counterclockwise until switch shuts off. Apply
a slight additional counterclockwise pressure to
further seat drive. Make certain not to turn cam
past switch shutoff position. Otherwise, one
increment of time will be gained. Switches are
off when the plastic switch actuating arm (inner)
is down and all 3 switch buttons are depressed.

Exhaust/Ducting

This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outside.

Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork
inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal
or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork for
exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR

OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE
A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE
RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.

Follow details in the Installation Instructions section.

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PROPER INSTALLATION

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 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

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WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

■ Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials, such
as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.

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

■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and
surrounding areas free from the accumulation
of lint, dust and dirt.

■ Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air.
Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs
against the front or back of the dryer.

■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children. Do not allow
children to

play on, with, or inside this or

any other appliance.

■ Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents,
bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid injury.

■ Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

■ Do not install or store this appliance where it

will be exposed to the weather.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

■ Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding
clothes, wait until the drum has completely
stopped.

■ Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the dryer or in the room.

DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.

■ Do not wash or dry 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 water. Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or dryer during operation.

■ 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, or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the 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, some spot removers, turpentines,
waxes, wax removers and products containing
petroleum distillates.

■ The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s
care instructions.

■ Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic
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.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by
spontaneous combustion.

■ Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that
may

burn or melt on top of the dryer during

operation.

■ Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not
Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing Kapok)

must not be put in your dryer.

■ Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.

■ To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplug this appliance from the power supply or
disconnect the dryer at the distribution panel
by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of
the lint filter). NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to

an off position does NOT disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.

■ Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near
dryer at any time.

■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a load to catch fire.

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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.)

■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, 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 dryer should be
cleaned at least once a year by a qualified
technician. See the Care and Cleaning section.
Do not use any type of spray cleaner when
cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or
electrical shock could occur.

■ If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH
A MATCH. Burns may result from having your
hand in the vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition turns on.

■ You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics
or reduce the static electricity in them by using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend you use either
a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according
to the manufacturer’s instructions for those
products, or try a dryer-added product for
which the manufacturer gives written assurance
on the package that their product can be safely
used in your dryer. Service or performance
problems caused by use of these products are
the responsibility of the manufacturers of
those products and are not covered under
the warranty to this appliance.

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

■ Grasp the plug firmly 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
subjected to damage.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual
or in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.

■ Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from
service, remove the dryer door to prevent
children from hiding inside.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Reversing the door.

Tools needed:

■ Standard #2 ■ Tape-tipped
Phillips screwdriver putty knife

Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the
door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the
dryer face. Insert these screws about halfway into the TOP holes, for each
hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs).
Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in new holes.

Loosen top screw from each hinge on the dryer face halfway. With one hand
holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove
the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT.

Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by moving
the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting
on the top screws inserted in step 1.

Remove the remaining screws from the side of the opening from which
the door was removed. With these screws secure each hinge at the bottom.
Tighten the two top screws of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on
the side from which the door was removed.

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Countdown display. (DCCD models only) ge.com

The countdown display shows the remaining operating time as well as the current drying cycle. The
display board is configured for a 45-minute dry time at the factory to correspond with the 45-minute
timer cam pre-installed in the coin box. If the timer cam is modified for another operating duration,
the dip switches on the display board should be set as follows:

NOTE: This display does not accumulate time. See the following examples of display possibilities.

DIP SWITCH NUMBERS

DRYING TIME (minutes) 1 2

45 1 1

60 1 0

90 0 1

120 0 0

DIP SWITCH SETTING (min) COIN SLIDE ACTUATIONS DISPLAY READING (min)

45 1 45 to 0, then blank

45 2 45 to 1, then 1 for next 45 min.,

then 0 and blank

120 1 99 for 21 minutes, then 98 to 0,

then blank

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Correct
Venting

Incorrect
Venting

Venting the dryer.

For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy
and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the
Installation Instructions.

■ Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or
flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.

■ Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.

■ Use the shortest length possible.

■ Do not crush, kink or collapse the duct.

■ Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

■ Venting must conform to local building codes.

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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control
panel and finishes may be damaged by some
laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover
products. Apply these products away from the
dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer caused by these
products is not covered by your warranty.

The Lint Filter: Clean the lint
filter before each use.
Moisten your fingers and
reach into the filter opening.
Run your fingers across the
filter. Have a qualified
technician vacuum the lint
from the dryer once a year.

The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.
A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the
drying time.

Follow these steps:

Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.

Disconnect the duct from the dryer.

Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hood: Check from the outside that the
flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make
sure that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.

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Parts and service are available from your General Electric
Commercial Laundry distributor.

Please have serial number and model number available
when calling for service.

For The Period Of: We Will Replace:

Three Years Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

From the date of the limited three-year warranty, you will be responsible for any labor and related service costs.
original purchase

Five Years The dryer drum, if it should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship, and the cabinet

From the date of the side panels, base and cover, if they should fail due to rust-through. During this limited additional
original purchase two-year warranty, you will be responsible for any labor and related service costs.

■ Coin drop meter, coin slide mechanism, coin vault and

locks, smart card modules and cards, smart card system
accessories.

■ Service trips to your place of business to teach you

how to use the product.

■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or

used for other than the intended purpose.

■ Replacement of the light bulb.

■ Any and all implied warranties of merchantability and

fitness for a particular purpose.

■ Replacement of fuses or resetting of circuit breakers at

place of business.

■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or

acts of God.

■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

■ Damage caused after delivery.

■ Product not accessible to provide required service.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
commercial use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer
is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an
Authorized GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping to your
place of business.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

What Is Not Covered:

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

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GE Commercial Dryer Warranty.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this
Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

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AUTOMATIC DRYER

COMMERCIAL APPLICATION

GENERAL ELECTRIC DRYERS

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE

(COIN-OPERATED MODELS ONLY)

In fulfilling the specific needs of different commercial installations, the purchaser of this
General Electric automatic dryer may wish to locate the coin box and controls in any of
a number of locations. The responsibility for the proper performance of this work lies
solely with the purchaser. It should be done by properly trained and qualified personnel,
and in accordance with local code requirements.

In addition, General Electric Company assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever to
the purchaser for any patent infringement expenses, either in the form of damages or legal
costs, where the alleged infringement is based on a patent claim including one or more
components added by the purchaser (i.e., not supplied by General Electric Company with
the purchased dryer).

Set forth below are some general principles which should be followed by persons installing
the coin box and controls in the desired location. This listing is not all-inclusive, and is
only intended to serve as a general guide. These principles are intended to supplement,
not modify, the Installation Instructions which accompany the automatic dryer.

1. Any component added to the automatic dryer, either electrically or mechanically,
should be properly grounded.

2. All current-carrying metal parts should be isolated from possible contact by the user.

3. All wiring should be properly protected from sharp edges, burrs, moving parts and other
agencies which might cause abrasion of the insulation on the conductors.

4. All electrical connections should be mechanically secure, and should provide adequate
and reliable electrical contact under conditions, such as vibration, to which they may be
subjected.

5. All electrical components, wires, and terminals should be of proper electrical rating for
the specific application.

6. All insulating materials should remain effective under the specific conditions to which
they will be exposed (e.g., humidity, temperature, etc.).

7. The installation should not be incompatible with the electrical circuit within the
automatic dryer nor in any manner interfere with either the safety devices or the
sequence of operations of the cycle which are engineered into the appliance.

8. Uninsulated current-carrying metal parts should have adequate and ensured permanence
of spacing from other parts.

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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.

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