GE DNCD450GG8WC, DNCD450GG1WC, DNCD450EG6WC, DNCD450EG0WC, DNCD450GG3WC Owner's Manual

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Safety Information ........ 2-5

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

Product Registration ......... 1:3, 14

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

Model: T_tpe 450

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

They ore on the Iobel on the front

of the dryer behind the door.

175D1807P537 49-90269 12-05 JR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING'!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or toprevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

Installationandservice mustbe performedby a qualified installer,service agency or thegas
supplier.

FORGASDRYERS:YOUMUSTPOSTINA PROMINENTLOCATION

1. Instructionsto follow if theusersmells gas: Contactyourlocal gas

suppfierfor information to be displayed.

z Instructions concerning flammablematerialsas follows:

FORYOURSAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vaporsand liquids

in the vicinity of this or any otherappliance.

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 cancei;
biIth defects or otheI iepmducOve ham, and iequires businesses to warn customeIs of potential exposme

to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to fore of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
fbmlaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete cotIlbusfion of natmal gas or LP fimls.

Properly ad]usted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized filrther by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

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PflOPEflINSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly instated and located in accordance with the Instaflation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, visit our Website at:

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m Properly ground dryer to conform wkb all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Insmmtions.

m Install or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below fleezing or exposed to the

weather:

ImConnect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

• Remove the colored protective film flom the
control panel.

mlRemove all sharp packing items and dispose of all

shipping materials properly.

YOUflLAUNDflYAflEA

• Keep the area underneafll and around your

appliances flee of combustible mamfials (lint,
paper; rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other

flammable vapors and liquids.

• Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

d D, to reduce the possit)ilil), of slipping.

• (]lose supe_sqsion is necessary if this appliance is

used by or near chiMren. Do not allow chiMren
to play'on, with or inside this or any' other applimlce.

Exhaust/Ducting:

[-'_ Gas drye_ MUSTbe exhausted to the outside.

Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork
inside the (hTer cabinet° Use only rigid metal

or flexible metal 4" diamemr ductwork for
exhausting to the outside. USE OFPLAST/COR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLE OUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA

FIRE.PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA FIRE
IF IT COLLAPSESORBECOMES OTHERWISE

RESTRICTEDIN USE ORDURING INSTALLATION.

For complete derails, fbllow the Installation
Instructions.

• Keep all laundI y aids (such as demrgents,
bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Obse_we all

warnings on container labels m avoid i_jm y.

• Never climb on or stand on the dD,er top.

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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING'!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER

Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding

clothes, wait until the drum has completely
smpped.

Glean die lint filter before each load to prevent
lint accumulation inside the dxTer or in the room.

DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or dIT articles dlat have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such _ts
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning

soNents, kerosene, etc.). These substances gNe
offvapo_ that m W igmim or explode. Do not add

these substances m the wash wamL Do not use or
place these substances around your washer or

dzTer during opera6on.
Do not place imms exposed to cooking oils in

your dzyer. Imms contaminamd with cooking oils
mW conuibum to a chemical reaction that could

cause a clothes load m catch fire.

• Any article on which you have used a cleaning
soNent or tllat contains flammable mamrials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

beautT salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)

must not be placed in or near the dzTer until

soNents or flammable materials have been
removed. There are many highly fl_unmable

imms used in homes such as acetone, denatured
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household

cleanezs, some spot removers, turpentines,

waxes, wax removers and products containing

peuoleum disfillams.

• The latmd_ T process can reduce die flame
remrdancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,

careflflly follow the garment manufacturer's
care insu-ucfions.

• Do not dU articles containing rubbet; plastic,
foam or similar mamrials such as padded birds,

mnnis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc., that m W melt or

burn. Some rubber mamrials, when heamd, can
under certain circumstances produce fire by
spontaneous combustion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clodflng fllat may
burn or melt on top of the d_Ter during operation.

• Garments labeled DryAwayfrom Heator Do

Not TumbleDry (such as life jackets containing

l_pok) must not be put in your d_TeL

• Do not dIT fiberglass articles in your dITeL
Skin irritation could result flom the remaining

particles that m W be picked up by clothing
during subsequent d_Ter uses.

• To minimize die possibilitT of elecuic shock,
unplug this appliance flom the power supply

or disconnect the &yet at tile building's
disuibufion panel by removing the fllse or

switching off"the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the removal and cleaning of tile lint

filter). NOTE:Pressing PAUSEor STOP/CANCEL
does NOTdisconnect tile appliance from tile
power supply:

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Never attempt to operate this appliance if
it is damaged, malflmcfioning, partially

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

The inmrior of file machine and file exhaust duct
connection inside the diyer should be cleaned at

least once a year by a qualified mchnician. See the

LoadingandUsingthe Otyor secfion.

Ifyoms is a g_ts dryei; it is equipped wifll an
automatic electric igmifion and does not have a

pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TOLIGHT WITH A
MATCH. Bums may result from having your hand

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

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• You may wish m soften your laundered fabYics
or reduce the static elecu-icity in them by using

a d_yer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
condifioneL We recommend you use either a

fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to
the manufacturer's insmlcfions for those

products, or t_y a dxyer-added product for

which the manufacturer gives written assurance

on the package that their product can be safely
used in your d_yeL Service or performance

problems caused by use of these products are
the responsibility of the manufacmreIs of those

products and are not covered under the wammty
m this appliance.

Grasp file plug firefly when disconnecting dfis
appliance to avoid damage to file cord while

pulling. Place file cord away flom traffic areas
so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or

subjected to damage.

• Before discarding a dIyeI; or removing it
fiom service, remove the d_Ter door to prevent

children fiom hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance or attempt any se_Mcing unless

spedfically recommended in this Owner's Man ual
or in published user-repair insuuctions that you

understand and have the skills to can T out.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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