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Safety Instructions ....... 2-4
Operating Instructions
Control Panel ............ 5, 6
Control Settings ............ 7
Features .................. 8
Loading and Using
the D_yer . ................ 10
Reversing the Door . ........ 9
Venting the D_yer .......... 11
Troubleshooting Tips... 12, 13
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . Back Cover
V¢arranty ................. 15
DBLR3 33
DBSR453
DBXR463
DHDSR45
DHDSR46
DJXR 4 _3
DLLSR33
DLSR483
DRSR483
DqSR4S
DS4500
DVLR223
D!_SR483
D WXR48
DX2300
DX4500
DZSR483
EED 4500
ECD4500
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Ym can find them on a label
on the fl'ont ot the (hwer behind
the dooi:
500A277P056 175D1807P507 49-90239 04-05 JR
IMPORTAtVTSAFETY#VFORMATiON
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 notstore oruse gasoline orother
flammable vaporsand liquidsin the
vicinityof this or any other appliance.
• Installationand servicemust be
performedbya qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:
[] Do nottrytolighta match,or cigarette,or
turnon any gas orelectrical appliance.
[] Do nottouchanyelectrical switch;
do notuseanyphone in yourbuilding.
[] Clear the room,buildingor area ofall
occupants.
Cafifomia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act
This act requires the governor (ff (:alifornia to publish a list (ff substm_ces known to the state to cause
cance_; birth deli_cts or other rei)roductive harm and requires businesses to warn custome_ of potential
eXl)OSllI'e tO StlC]/ s[Ibst_lnces.
Gas appliances can Catlse ii/inor exposure to ti_ur _ff these substmlces, nai/lely benzene, carbon monoxide,
timnaldehyde and soot, caused pdmadly by the in{omplem combustion of natural gas or I,P fllels.
Properly a_!iusted drye_ will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized flmher by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
[] Immediately call yourgas supplier 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 GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).
[] Proi_erh, ,gr°m_d (M'er to co_#bm_ wid_ all
goverm m_gcodes a_d ordim_m_ces Follow details
im_h_stalladom_ h_shl_cdo_s.
[] h_sr_]] or store where it wi]] _]ot be exposed to
tempel_tm'es be]o_ f_'eezh_ or exposed to the
weather; which coldd ca_*se permam_el_t damage
amid im_va]idate the w_r_:mrv.
[] Com_ect to _ properly _ted, protected a_d sized
[:)o_ er s_q:)p]y ci rc_d t to a_oi d el ectIJ ca] overl oa d.
[] Rem{>_ e all shaq)pac]d_]g items an_d dispose of
all shippi_g materials proper_).
Exfla_st/O_cting
](;as dryers MUSTbe exhm_stedto d_eomside.
][,se {rely Ng_d metal 4 dmmeter d_ctwork
i_]side the d_aer c;_bi_]et. [Jse {ml} rigid metal
or flexible metal 4" diameter d{_ctw(}rk tbr
ex]_m_sth_g to the o_tside. USE OFPLAST_COR
OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE
A FIRE.PUNCTUREDBUCTWORKCANCAUSEA
FIREiFiT COLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGiNSTALLATiON,
For complete details, _b]]o_ the h_sta]]_ti{m
I_]s[l IIc[iolls.
A WARNING'!
YOUflIAUNDflYAflEA
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• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances flee of combustfl)le materials,
(lint, paper; rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and
other flamlnable \_q)oi_ aim liquids.
• Kee I) tile floor around your appliances clean
and (hw to reduce the possibili F of slipping.
• Close supervision is necessm y if this appliance is
used bv oi" near chiMren. Do not allow children
to play on, with, or inside this or anv other
appliance.
WHENUSINGYOUflDflYEfl
• Never reach into tile dt_'er while tile drutn is
moving. Betore loading, unloading or adding
clothes, wait until tile drum has completely
stopped.
• Clean tile lint filter before each load to prevent
lint accumulation inside the diwer or in the
room. DO NOT OPERATETHEDRYER WITHOUT
THELINT FILTERIN PLACE.
• Do not wash or (hT 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.) that may ignite or
explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash watei: Do not use oi"place these substances
around your washer oi" dlTer dining ol)eration.
• Do not place itelns exposed to cooking oils in
your dlwei: ltelns contanfilmted with cooking oils
inav contribute to a chenfical 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
beaut}, sahms, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near tile chwer 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, SOl/le spot relllOVei"s, ttlYpentines,
waxes, wax removers and products containing
petroleum distillams.
• Kee I) all laundia' aids (such as deteigents,
bleaches, etc.) out of tile reach (ff children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid iI_jtu T.
• Never climb on or stand (m tile dlTer top.
• Tile laundt T process can reduce tile flame
retardancv ofl,d)rics. To avoid such a result,
carefilllv tollow the gmment malmfi_cturer's
care instrtlctions.
• Do not dry articles containing rubbei; plastic
oi" similar materials such as padded bras, temfis
shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows, etc. that nlav melt or btlrn.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by
Sl)Ont;i neo/1s (Ol/lb/1stion.
• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that nlay
burn or melt on top of tile dryer dining
ol)eration.
• Gmments labeled OryAwa}/from Hoator Do Not
rumblo Dry (such as life jackets containing l¢aq)ok)
must not be put in your dryer
• Do not (hT fibeiglass articles in wmr dryer
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
(hlIJng stlbseqtlent dryer rises.
• To minimize the possibility of elecnic shock,
unl)lug this appliance fi'om tile power supply
or discom_ect the (hwer at the household
distiibution panel b)' removing the fllse or
switching off the circuit breaker before
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
disc(mnect tile appliance ti'om tile power supply.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfiu_cfioning, 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
technidan. See the Loading and Using the Dlyor
section.
If yoms is a gas chTe_; it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITH
A MATCH. gm'ns may result fl'om having your
hand in the viciniP< oI the bm'ner when the
atltOi/latic i_nition ttlYns on,
_V_(v_jH_ I_)N eN O_ TI-U_'/_ N n_(liY COlIU_i 1_ _ _ER | Be_( )i'e disc_lYding _l dlljei'_ cq" i'eli/oving it _l'Oli/
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 aiff servicing mfless
spedfically recommended in this Owner's Manual
or in pul)lished usePrepair instructions that w_u
trade,stand and have the skills to carry out.
• You may Msh to soften yore" laundered lid)YJcs
or reduce the static electricity in them, b v using
a dryei_applied rid)tic softener or an and-static
condifione_; We recommend you use either a
rid)tic softener in the wash cycle, according to
the mantfli_cmrer's instructions fi)r those
products, or try a chTe_added product fi)r
which the ii/anttfilcttli'eF gives wIJtten asstlI'ance
on the package that their product can be safely
used in your dryer: Service or peYlbm_ance
problems caused by use of these products a_e
the responsibili_' of the mantdi_cmre_s of those
pI'odtlcts and aye not coveYed/IndeI" the l_';lI'I';lllW
to this appliance.
service, remove the dryer door to prevent
children fl'om hiding inside.
• Do not tamper with controls.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Youcan/ocate your model number on the labe! on the front of the dryer behind the door Throughout thismanual, features and
appearance may vary from your model.
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CO]TONS PERMANENT
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MOBEDRY
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NOTE: Drying times will varyaccording to the type ofheat used (Electric, NaturM or LP gas), size of_oad,
types of fabrics, wetness of c_othes and condition of exhaust ducts.
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