GE DNCD450EGCWC, DNCD450EGBWC, DNCD450EG9WC, DNCD450EG8WC, DNCD450EG7WC Owner’s Manual

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Safety Information ..................2-s

Operating Instructions

Control Panel ..........................................6, 7

Loading and Using

the Dryer ......................................................9

Reversing the Door .................................8

Venting the Dryer .................................10

Troubleshooting Tips .......11, 12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .............Back Cover

Warranty .................................................15

Model: Type 450

Write the model ond seriul
numbers here:

Model #
Seriol #

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

234D2241PO01

49-90507 10-13 GE

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.

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: Contactyour local gas
supplier for information to bedisplayed.

2. Instructions concerning flammable materials as follows:

FOR YOURSAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

Thisact requires the governor of Californiato publish a list ofsubstancesknown to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposure to

such substances.
Gasappliances 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 LPfuels.
Properlyadjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be minimized

further by properlyventing the dryer to the outdoors.

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PROPERINSTALLATION

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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, visit our Website at:

GEAppliunces.com.

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Properlyground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

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Install or storewhere it will not be exposedto
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the

weather.

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

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Removethe colored protective film from the control
panel.

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Removeall sharp packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly.

Exhaust/Oucting:

rl] Gas dryersMUSTbeexhausted to the outside.

-2-1Useonly rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet. Useonly rigid metal

or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for
exhausting to the outside.USEOFPLASTICOR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE
A FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA

FIREIFITCOLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.

Forcomplete details, follow the Installation
Instructions.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

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Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials (lint,
paper, rags,etc.),gasoline,chemicals and other

flammable vapors and liquids.

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Keepthe floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reducethe possibility of slipping.

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Closesupervision is necessaryif this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to

playon,withor insidethisor anyotherappliance.

[] Keep alllaundry aids (suchas detergents, bleaches,

etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observeall warnings on container

labelsto avoid injury.

[] Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

,AWARNING!

WHEN USING YOURDRYER

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Neverreach into the dryer while the drum is

moving. Before loading,unloading or adding
clothes,wait until the drum hascompletely

stopped.

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Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation insidethe dryer or inthe room. DO

NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.

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Donot wash or dry articles that have been

cleaned in,washed in,soaked in orspotted
with combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas

wax, oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give

off vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add
these substances to the wash water. Do not use

or place these substances around your washer or
dryer during operation.

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Donot place items exposed to cooking oils inyour

dryer. Itemscontaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause

a clothes load to catch fire.

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Anyarticle on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials (such

as cleaning cloths, mops,towels usedin beauty
salons,restaurants or barber shops,etc.)must

not be placed inor near the dryer until solvents or
flammable materials have been removed.There

are many highly flammable items usedin homes
such as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline,

kerosene,some household cleaners,some spot
removers, turpentines,

waxes, wax removers and products containing
petroleum distillates.

Thelaundry process can reduce the flume
retardancy of fabrics. Toavoid such a result,

carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
care instructions.

Donot dry articles containing rubber, 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.
Some rubber materials,when heated, can under

certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.

Donot store plastic,paper or clothing that may
burn or melt ontop of the dryerduring operation.

Garments labeled DryAway from Heat or Do
Not TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing

Kapok)must not be put inyour dryer.

Donot dry fiberglass articles inyour dryer.
Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing during

subsequent dryer uses.
Tominimize the possibilityof electric shock, unplug

this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the dryer at the building's distribution

panel by removing the fuse or switching off the
circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance

or cleaning
(exceptthe removal and cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE:PressingPAUSEorSTOP/CANCELdoes
NOTdisconnect the appliance from the power

supply.

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Neverattempt to operate this appliance if

it isdamaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled,or has missing or broken parts,

including a damaged cord or plug.
Theinterior ofthe machine and the exhaust duct

connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at
least once ayear by a qualified technician.Seethe
Loading and Usingthe Dryersection.

Ifyours isa gas dryer, it isequipped with an

automatic electric ignition and doesnot have a
pilot light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA
MATCH.Burns may result from having your hand

in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.

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WHEN NOT USING YOURDRYER

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Graspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling. Placethe cord away from traffic areas
so itwill not be steppedon,tripped over or

subjected to damage.

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Donot attempt to repair orreplace any part of

this appliance orattempt any servicingunless
specificallyrecommended in thisOwner's Manual

or in publisheduser-repair instructionsthat you
understand and havethe skillsto carry out.

[] Beforediscarding a dryer, or removing it

[] Donot tamper with controls.

Vou maywish 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, ortry 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 useof these products are
the responsibility of the manufacturers of those

products and are not covered underthe warranty
to this appliance.

from service,removethe dryer door to prevent
children from hiding inside.

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READAND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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