GE DCVH480EK, DCVH485EK, PCVH485EK User Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Operating Instructions

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–7

Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

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

Installation Instructions

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12

Connecting an

Electric Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–16

Exhausting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . .17–23

Final Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Location of your Dryer . . . . . . . . . .12, 13

Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .25–27

Stacking the Washer

and Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28–30

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .32–34

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . Back Cover

Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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175D1807P634 49-90370 07-09 JR

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Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

■ Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to water or weather, which could cause permanent damage and invalidate the warranty.

■ 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.

Exhaust/Ducting

Dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room.

Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plastic or other combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.

For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

PROPER INSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Installation Instructions are included in the back of this manual.

■ 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 or service agency.

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WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

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

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

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

■ 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.

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.). These substances give off vapors that 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.

■ 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 clothes load to catch fire.

■ 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 or pillows 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 household 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: Pressing START/PAUSE or POWER does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

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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.

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WARNING!

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 Sorting and Loading Hints section on page 10.

■ You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by using a dryer-applied fabric softener or an antistatic 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 of this appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

About the dryer control panel.

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

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Quick Start

If the screen is dark, press the POWER button to “wake up” the display.

Press the

POWER

button.

Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Knob.

If you selected a SENSOR DRY cycle— just press the START/PAUSE button.

If you selected a TIME DRY cycle—select your heat setting and the amount of time you want your items to dry by pressing the TIME button until the desired time appears in the display. Then press the START/PAUSE button.

Power

Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to turn the dryer off.

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

About the dryer control panel.

Dry Cycles

The dry cycle controls the cycle time for the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads.

Sensor Cycles

COTTONS For cottons and most linens.

MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly blends.

WRINKLE FREE For wrinkle-free/easy care 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.

SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be

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

Time Dry Cycles

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

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

recommended for delicate fabrics.

AIR FLUFF Use this feature to tumble items without heat.

Timed Dry

Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads. To use TIMED DRY:

1. Turn dry cycle dial to TIMED DRY.

2. Select the drying time by pressing the TIME button. You can increase the time in 10-minute

increments up to 1 hour and 20 minutes.

3. Select the DRY TEMP.

4. Close the door.

5. Press START/PAUSE.

Sensor Dry Level

The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.

EXTRA DRY Use for heavy-duty fabrics or items that should be very dry, such as towels.

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 For leaving items partially damp.

NOTE: The Sensor Dry Levels can only be selected in a Sensory Dry Cycle.

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Dry Temp

You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.

ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces

certain types of bacteria. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of this drying cycle.

NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.

HIGH For regular to heavy cottons.

MEDIUM For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.

LOW For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.

EXTRA LOW For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

START/PAUSE

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

“CLEAN LINT FILTER” (message)

This message stays on until the START button is pressed. This message is only a reminder.

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About cycle options.

NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models.

Extend Tumble

Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 20 minutes of constant no-heat tumbling followed by 70 minutes of intermittent no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The dryer is in EXTENDED TUMBLE when the ESTIMATED CYCLE TIME display is illuminated in a circular pattern.

The light in the button will light up when

EXTEND TUMBLE is on. NOTE: It is normal for the drum to pause

for short periods of time during EXTEND TUMBLE.

Damp Alert

This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes have dried to a damp level. Remove items that you wish to hang dry. The DAMP ALERT will only beep when this option is selected (dry cycle keeps running).

Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron some items.

The light in the button will light up when

DAMP ALERT is on. NOTE: Only for DRY, MORE DRY and EXTRA

DRY sensor dry selections.

Delay Start

Use to delay the start of your dryer.

1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.

2. Press the DELAY START button. You

can change the delay time in 1-hour increments (up to 18 hours) each time you press the DELAY START button. Stop pressing the button when your desired time is displayed.

3. Press the START/PAUSE button to start

the countdown.

The countdown time will be shown in the

ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display.

NOTES:

■ If the door is opened while the dryer is in

DELAY, the countdown time will continue to count down the delay time. If the door is not closed and the countdown time expires, the cycle will not start until the door is closed and the START/PAUSE button is pressed.

■ You can delay the start of a dryer cycle up to 18 hours.

The light in the button will light up when

DELAY START is on.

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Lock

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock or unlock the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by touching pads with this option selected.

To lock the dryer, press and hold the TEMP and SENSOR buttons together for 3 seconds.

To unlock the dryer controls, press and hold the TEMP and SENSOR buttons together for 3 seconds. A sound will indicate the lock/unlock status.

The control lock icon on the display will light up when it is on.

NOTE: The POWER button can still be used when the machine is locked.

Signal

When the light is “on,” the dryer will beep at the end of the cycle and every time you press a button on the control panel.

To turn the signal off, press the SIGNAL button and the light will go off.

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Using the dryer.

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel.

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.

Do not touch the surface or the display with sharp objects.

The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use. Remove by pulling straight up. Open the filter and run your fingers across the filter. A waxy buildup may form on the lint filter from using dryer-added fabric softener sheets. To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy water.

Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.

Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter if you notice a change in dryer performance.

Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a damp cloth with a mild, nonabrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the cleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth.

The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer. If the dryer drum should be scratched or dented during normal use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect the function or durability of the drum.

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

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Tumble dry

Dry

Normal

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Gentle/ delicate

Do not tumble dry

Do not dry (used with

do not wash)

Heat setting

High

Medium

Low

No heat/air

Special instructions

Line dry/

hang to dry

Drip dry

Dry flat

In the shade

Dry Labels

Sorting and Loading Hints

As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Try also to sort items according to size. For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or other small items.

Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce

Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have

been approved for use in this dryer when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

See below for lint filter cleaning instructions. Do not overload. This wastes energy and

causes wrinkling. Do not dry the following items: fiberglass

items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with plastic trim and foam-filled items.

Fabric Care Labels

Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.

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If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer, order Stacking Kit number GE24STACK to be used for this dryer. Kit sold separately.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•

IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local

electrical inspector’s use.

•

IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and

ordinances.

• Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s

instructions and local codes.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions

with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future

reference.

• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a

qualified installer.

• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Before the old dryer is removed from service or

discarded, remove the dryer door.

• Service information and the wiring diagram are located

in the control console.

• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty

• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F

for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct and replace with UL-listed duct.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING –

Risk of Fire

• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow

all installation instructions.

• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a

qualified installer.

• Install the clothes dryer according to these

instructions and in accordance with local codes.

• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Use only 4″ rigid metal ducting for exhausting the

clothes dryer to the outdoors.

• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic

ducting materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL-listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in “Connecting the Dryer to House Vent” on page 18 of this manual. Flexible ducting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

• Do not install or store this appliance in any location

where it could be exposed to water and/or weather.

• The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations of

gas appliances in garages. They must be 18 inches off the ground and protected by a barrier from vehicles.

• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave

these instructions with the customer.)

Installation Instructions

UNPACKING YOUR DRYER

Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by pulling at the sides and breaking them away from the dryer legs. Be sure to remove all of the foam pieces around the legs.

Remove the bag containing the literature.

DRYER DIMENSIONS

23.5″

(598 mm)

33.4″

(848 mm)

25.7″

(653 mm)

33.4″

(848 mm)

Side View

Front View

LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER

MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air openings are:

• 0 inch clearance both sides

• 3 inches front and rear

Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for proper operation and service.

42.9″

(1090 mm)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Electrical

Connection

27.65″

(702 mm)

4.0″ (101 mm)

10.0″

(254 mm)

20.75″ (527 mm)

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