GE DPGT750 User Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Operating Instructions

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14

Loading and Using

the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17

“My Cycles” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 , 12

Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10

Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Installation Instructions

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–20

Connecting a Gas Dryer . . . . . . . .21–24

Connecting an

Electric Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25–27

Exhausting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . .28–32

Final Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34

Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .35, 36

Switching the Washer and

Dryer Backsplashes . . . . . . . . . . . .37–40

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .41

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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DPGT750

Profile

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # ______________

Serial #________________

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

Owner’s Manual

and Installation

Instructions

Printed in Korea

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions carefully.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

• 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.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

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.

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 loss of life.

PROPER INSTALLATION

• 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 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.

Exhaust/Ducting:

Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.

Exhausting electric dryers to the outside is strongly recommended 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 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.

For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions.

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 and bleaches) 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.

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.

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 loss of life.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 loss of life.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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). 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) 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, foam or similar materials such as padded bras, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags and 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 building’s 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 STOP or POWER does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY

INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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 loss of life.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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 Loading and Using the Dryer section.

• 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 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.

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.

Dryer Control Panel

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STAR T

STOP

Features of the dryer control panel

1 POWER. Press to “wake up” the display.

If the display is active, press to put the dryer into standby mode. You may also press the Touch Screen or any button to “wake up” the display.

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

2 MY CYCLES. Press to use, create, rename,

modify or delete custom dry cycles.

3 BACK. Press to return to the previous screen. 4 TOUCH SCREEN. Press the graphics on the

interactive display to use the dryer features.

Do not use sharp objects to press the Touch Screen.

NOTE: If the dryer is inactive for 5 minutes, the Touch Screen will go into standby mode, and the display will be dark. Press the Touch Screen or any button to “wake up” the display.

5 HOME. Press to return to the “TOUCH TO

SELECT Sensor DRY CYCLE” screen (Home Screen).

6 START/STOP. Press to start a dry cycle. If

the dryer is running, pressing once will pause the dryer. Press again to restart the dry cycle.

NOTE: If the dryer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within one hour, the dryer will enter standby mode and the current dry cycle will be canceled.

7 HELP. Press to set machine preferences, to

find help using the Touch Screen or to find troubleshooting tips for common dryer problems.

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

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

INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Quick Start

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Getting Started

If the Touch Screen is dark, press POWER or the Touch Screen to access the dry cycles menu.

Clean the lint filter. IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time

you use the dryer. Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes

energy and promotes wrinkling. Select one of the five drying methods from the

Home Screen:

• Press BY FABRIC to dry according to fabric type.

• Press BY GARMENT to dry according to clothing type.

• Press SPECIAL CYCLES to dry nongarment items, to dry without heat or to dry using the drying rack.

• Press TIMED DRY to specify a drying time and temperature.

• Press WASHER RECOMMENDED CYCLE to transfer the information that was input into the washer to the dryer.

Change any of the automatic settings, if desired, by pressing the Touch Screen and following the on-screen instructions.

By changing the settings you can:

• Change the level of dryness

• Change the drying temperature

• Set a Delay Start or Extended Tumble, or change the End-of-Cycle Signal volume

• Adjust time settings

Close the door and press START. The dryer will not operate unless the door is

closed.

SENDING INFO TO DRYER... RECEIVING...

Washer Communicated Cycles

If the Washer/Dryer Communication features of your washer and dryer are turned ON, your dryer will receive cycle information from your washer to create a dry cycle that matches your wash load.

After the wash cycle is complete, communication begins once either the washer or dryer Touch Screen is activated.

Once the information is received, your dryer can then create the optimal dry cycle for your load. You can then change any of the automatic cycles, as desired.

NOTE: For some communicated wash cycles, your dryer will prompt you to select a FABRIC TYPE.

See “Final Setup” in the Installation Instructions for attaching the serial cable for Washer/Dryer Communication.

Washer Display Dryer Display

Home Screen

TOUCH TO SELECT DRY CYCLE

TIMED DRY

BY GARMENT

WASHER

RECOMMENDED

BY FABRIC

SPECIAL

CYCLES

CYCLE

SUMMARY SCREEN

COTTONS MORE DRY

0:36

TEMPDRYNESSCYCLE

TIMEOPTIONS

Drying by Fabric Type

If the Touch Screen is dark, press POWER or the Touch Screen to access the dry cycles menu. The default cycle settings are based on standard load types. Always follow the fabric

manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

• Blends (on some models)

• Cottons

• Delicates

• Easy Care (on some models)

• Knits

• Polyester

• Silks (Washable)

BY FABRIC

Drying by Garment Type

• Athletic Wear

• Blouses

• Delicates

• Dress Shirts

• Easy Care

• Everyday Wear/Casual

• Jackets/Coats

• Jeans

• Khakis

• Knits

• Lingerie

• Mixed Garments

• Play Clothes

• Silks (Washable)

• Sweaters

• Swimwear

• Underwear

BY GARMENT

Select By FABRIC to dry loads sorted by fabric type.

FABRIC CYCLES include:

Select By Garment to dry loads sorted by garment type.

GARMENT CYCLES include:

Drying Using Timed Dry

1 Press TIMED DRY. 2 Use the arrows to set more or less time; then press OK. 3 Use the arrows to set the temperature; then press OK. 4 Press START.

TIMED DRY

Select TIMED DRY to set your own drying time.

Timed Dry is also recommended for small loads.

Drying Using the Special Cycles

• Air Dry

• Blankets (Cotton)

• Blankets (Other)

• Comforter

• Dewrinkle

• Dryel

™

• Pet Bedding (Washable)

• Pillows (Washable)

• Rack Dry

• Sheets

• Sneakers

• Throw Rugs (Washable)

• Towels

• Warm Up

• Hosiery/Bra (mesh bag)

• Washable Wools

Select SPECIAL CYCLES to dry loads of nongarment items, use the drying rack or to tumble using low or no heat.

SPECIAL CYCLES include:

Dryer Cycles

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Summary Screen

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SUMMARY SCREEN

0:36

TIMEOPTIONS

TEMPDRYNESSCYCLE

COTTONS MORE DRY

About the Summary Screen

After selecting a dry cycle, the Summary Screen displays the automatic settings for the cycle you have chosen. You can adjust these by touching the screen location for any of the settings shown.

If you change any of the automatic settings, you can save the new settings as a custom “My Cycle” by pressing the MY CYCLES button while on the Summary Screen and choosing SAVE CURRENT SETTINGS.

DRYNESS

MORE DRY

LESS DRY

DRY

Changing the Dryness Level

To change the dryness level, touch the DRYNESS pad on the Touch Screen; then use the arrows to select the level of dryness. Press OK when you have reached the desired setting.

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

DRY – Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for energy saving.

LESS DRY – Use for lighter fabrics. DAMP – Use to leave items partially damp.

Changing the Drying Temperature

To change the drying temperature, touch the TEMP pad on the Touch Screen; then use the arrows to select higher or lower temperature. Press

OK when you have reached the desired setting. 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 delicates, lingerie and special-

care fabrics. AIR DRY – For tumbling items without heat.

Summary Screen

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OPTIONS

END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

EXTENDED TUMBLE

DELAY START

1 HOUR

About the Drying Options

Touch the OPTIONS pad on the Touch Screen to select drying options. After selecting any drying options, press OK to save your setting.

Delay Start

Touch the DELAY START pad repeatedly to set a delay time of up to 12 hours. The countdown time will be shown in the display.

Extended Tumble

Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 20 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. Touch EXTENDED TUMBLE to turn the feature on or off. If set, the Extended Tumble time will not be included in the cycle time shown in the display. The dryer will signal for the first 6 minutes during Extended Tumble.

End-of-Cycle Signal

Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The clothes should be removed when the beeper goes off so wrinkles won’t set in. Touch END OF CYCLE SIGNAL to select the volume or to turn the beeper off. The new volume will be saved as the default setting.

ADJUST TIME SETTINGS

EXTENDED TUMBLE

CYCLE TIME DELAY TIME

Adjusting the Time Settings

You can adjust the time setting for the dry cycle, delay start and extended tumble times. Touch the TIME pad on the Summary Screen; then choose the time you wish to adjust.

To change the dry cycle time, select CYCLE TIME; then use the arrows to select more or less drying time. If the Cycle Time is changed, the dryness sensor will be turned off.

To change the delay start or extended tumble time,

select DELAY TIME or EXTENDED TUMBLE; then follow the instructions in the About the Drying Options section.

About the Cycle Status Screen

After you press START, a Cycle Status screen will appear to indicate what cycle the dryer is in and the time remaining in the cycle.

DRYING – The dryer is sensing the moisture level of the load.

SENSING – The dryer is determining if the correct dryness level has been reached.

COOL DOWN – The load is dry and may be removed (the dryer will continue to blow cool air for up to 5 minutes).

EXTENDED TUMBLE – The load is dry and may be removed (the drum will continue to turn without heat for up to 20 minutes).

(on some models)

OPTIONS

END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

DAMP SIGNAL

DELAY START

EXTENDED

TUMBLE

“My Cycles”

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About the “My Cycles” Feature

The “My Cycles” feature allows you to create, store and reuse up to 6 custom cycles. Create

your own cycles from scratch or adjust the settings of a predefined dry cycle; then save for one-touch recall.

Creating and Using a “My Cycle”

You can create “My Cycles” two ways, by either modifying a predefined dry cycle or creating a cycle from your own combination of settings and options.

To build your own “My Cycle” from the Home Screen:

1 Press the MY CYCLES button. 2 Select CREATE from the Touch Screen

menu.

3 Choose whether you want to modify a

predefined cycle or create a new cycle.

4 If you are modifying a predefined cycle,

select the dry cycle you wish to modify.

5 Change any of the automatic settings and

select any options.

6 Touch SAVE on the Touch Screen. 7 Using the keypad on the Touch Screen,

type the name of your “My Cycle” and press OK.

To begin using your new “My Cycle” right away, select it from the Touch Screen menu and press START.

To save a current cycle as a “My Cycle” from the Summary Screen:

1 After setting a dry cycle, or after a dry cycle

has just completed, press the MY CYCLES button.

2 Select SAVE CURRENT SETTINGS from

the Touch Screen menu.

3 Using the keypad on the Touch Screen,

type the name of your “My Cycle” and press OK.

To begin using your new “My Cycle” right away, select it from the Touch Screen menu and press START.

To use a “My Cycle” from the Home Screen: 1 Press the MY CYCLES button.

2 Select USE from the Touch Screen menu. 3 Select the cycle name from the Touch Screen

menu.

4 Change any of the automatic settings and

select any options.

5 Press START.

MY CYCLES

USE MODIFY

CREATE RENAME

DELETE

“My Cycles”

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Modifying, Renaming or Deleting a “My Cycle”

To modify the settings of a “My Cycle” from the Home Screen:

1 Press the MY CYCLES button. 2 Select MODIFY from the Touch Screen

menu.

3 Select the cycle name from the Touch Screen

menu.

4 Change any of the automatic settings and

select any options.

5 Press SAVE on the Touch Screen.

To rename a “My Cycle” from the Home Screen:

1 Press the MY CYCLES button. 2 Select RENAME from the Touch Screen

menu.

3 Select the cycle name from the Touch Screen

menu.

4 Using the keypad on the Touch Screen,

type the name of your “My Cycle” and press OK.

To delete a “My Cycle” from the Home Screen: 1 Press the MY CYCLES button. 2 Select DELETE from the Touch Screen

menu.

3 Select the cycle name from the Touch Screen

menu.

4 Choose YES to delete the cycle or CANCEL

to return to the list of “My Cycles.”

Help

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About the Help Feature

Pressing the HELP button from the Home Screen allows you to locate troubleshooting tips for common dryer problems, to find help with using the Home Screen or to set machine preferences.

Pressing the HELP button while on any other screen allows you to find additional information on features found on that screen. Press HELP; then touch any pad on the Touch Screen for an explanation of that feature. To exit the feature, press HELP once to return to the previous screen or twice to exit Help.

TROUBLE SHOOTER

PRESS DESCRIPTION FOR POSSIBLE CAUSES

NOT HEATING OR NO HEAT

TOO MUCH HEAT

LONG DRY TIME

COLLARS OR WAISTBANDS WET

SQUEAKING DURING STARTUP

Using the Troubleshooter

To locate Troubleshooting Tips for common dryer problems:

1 Press the HELP button. 2 On the Touch Screen, select TROUBLE

SHOOTER.

3 On the Touch Screen, select the problem

description from the list. You can use the arrows at the right of the screen to scroll up and down through the list of additional problems.

4 On the Touch Screen, select a possible cause

for the problem and follow the on-screen instructions to find a solution.

Finding Help Using the Home Screen

Pressing the HELP button then selecting HOME SCREEN HELP allows you to find additional

information on features found on the Home Screen. Touch any pad on the Touch Screen for an explanation of that feature. To exit the feature, press the BACK button.

The machine settings on the Help feature allow you to control the volume of the button beep and end-of-cycle signal, and turn the washer/dryer communication feature on or off.

Press the HELP button, then select from the on-screen options.

Button Beep

The button beep controls the volume of the beep that is made when you press any of the buttons on the control panel or Touch Screen.

To change the volume of the button beep: 1 From the Home Screen, press the HELP button. 2 Select MACHINE PREFERENCES from the

Touch Screen.

3 Select BUTTON BEEP from the Touch Screen. 4 Use the arrows to make the volume louder or

softer, or to turn the beep off. 5 Select OK from the Touch Screen. The new volume is now saved as the default setting.

Washer/Dryer Communication

Washer/Dryer communication allows your washer to send cycle information to your dryer to create a dry cycle that matches your wash load.

After the wash cycle is complete, communication begins once either the washer or dryer Touch Screen is activated or washer lid is up.

Once the information is sent, your dryer will create the optimal dry cycle for your load.

If you have sorted your wash load by color or garment and therefore selected color or garment on the washer Touch Screen, upon transferring the information to the dryer, the dryer will ask you to select the fabric type. This is normal, and is done to properly optimize drying time for the just-washed load. After selecting the fabric type, the dryer display screen will be shown. After reviewing, press START.

If the dryer display screen is off and you want to use the “Washer Recommended Cycle” to dry your clothes, touch the display screen on the dryer to activate. You will have a “Washer Recommended Cycle” button appear on your dryer Home Screen. Push it for retrieving the recommended dryer cycle for the just-washed load.

To turn the Washer/Dryer Communication feature on or off:

1 From the Home Screen, press the HELP button. 2 Select MACHINE PREFERENCES from the

Touch Screen.

3 Select WASHER/DRYER COMMUNICATION

from the Touch Screen.

4 Touch the pad at the bottom of the Touch Screen

to select ON or OFF.

5 Select OK from the Touch Screen.

End-of-Cycle Signal

The End-of-Cycle signal alerts you when the cycle is complete.

To change the volume of the end-of-cycle signal: 1 From the Home Screen, press the HELP button. 2 Select MACHINE PREFERENCES from the

Touch Screen.

3 Select END OF CYCLE SIGNAL from the Touch

Screen.

4 Use the arrows to make the volume louder or

softer, or to turn the signal off. 5 Select OK from the Touch Screen. The new volume is now saved as the default setting.

Language

The language button allows the user to switch between English and Spanish.

To change the language: 1 From the Home Screen, press the HELP button. 2 Select MACHINE

PREFERENCES/PREFERENCIAS DE LA

MÁQUINA from the Touch Screen. 3 Select LANGUAGE/IDIOMA from the Touch

Screen. 4 Select either ENGLISH or EL ESPANOL from the

Touch Screen. 5 Select OK from the Touch Screen.

Help

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Setting the Machine Preferences

MACHINE PREFERENCES

LANGUAGE

END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

BUTTON BEEP

WASHER/DRYER COMMUNICATION

Changing the Drum Lamp

Before replacing the drum lamp, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.

The drum lamp is located at the top left of the door frame.

1 Remove the screw holding the drum lamp shield

in place.

2 Slide the shield up and remove. 3 Remove the bult and replace with a 15-watt,

120-volt candelabra-base bulb.

4 Replace the lamp shield and screw.

Dryer Features

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Using the Drying Rack

A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters.

Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack extends into the dryer drum.

NOTE:

• The drying rack should only be used with the TIMED DRY or RACK DRY cycles. It is also strongly recommended when drying sneakers.

• Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.

Screw

Loading and Using the Dryer

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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 all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s 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.

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Fabric Care Labels

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

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 Touch Screen with sharp objects.

The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use. Remove by pulling straight up. 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 area 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.

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Installation Dryer

Instructions

DPGT750

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for

local electrical inspector’s use.

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IMPORTANT – Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.

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Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.

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Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

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Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.

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Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

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This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

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Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door.

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Service information and the wiring diagram are located in the control console.

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Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

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Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

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Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty

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Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING –

Risk of Fire

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To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

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Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

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Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with local codes.

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This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

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Use only 4″rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the outdoors.

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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 29 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.

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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.

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Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer.)

FOR GAS MODELS ONLY:

NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be T-handle-type.

• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

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.

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 drying rack, literature and serial cable.

DRYER DIMENSIONS

27”

(68.6 cm)

431⁄8”

(109.5 cm)

29”

(73.7 cm)

371⁄4”

(94.6 cm)

Side View

Front View

351⁄2”

(90.2 cm)

LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER

SWITCH WASHER AND DRYER BACKSPLASHES (optional)

If necessary, switch the backsplashes for the washer and dryer before making exhaust or utility connections (see “Switching the Washer and Dryer Backsplashes”).

IMPORTANT: Gas dryers are not approved

for mobile home installation.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air openings are:

• 0 inch clearance both sides

• 1 inch front

• 3 inches rear

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

51”

(129.5 cm)

Installation Instructions

LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER (cont.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

• Your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the dryer back.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUST INFORMATION section.

• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:

0” either side 3” front and rear

• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 52”.

• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and have at least 60 square inches of open area equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open area equally distributed.

• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet with the dryer (gas models only).

BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUST INFORMATION.

• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 (for electric dryers) or NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223 (for gas dryers).

❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be

needed for cord strain relief)

❒ Flexible stainless steel or plastic-coated

brass connecting tube (if allowed by building code)

❒ Open-end wrenches for flexible tube and

connector

❒ Adjustable pliers (to adjust leveling legs)

❒ Pipe wrench for holding dryer gas inlet

while attaching adapter elbow

❒ Adjustable wrenches (2) for tightening

connections

Installation Instructions

TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers)

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING

Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.

Turn the dryer’s gas shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position.

Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material.

Shut-off Val ve

Installation Instructions

GAS REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

• Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances, or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.

• This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve and Burner Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion kit WE25X10014, your local service organization can convert this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. ALL CONVERSIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS.

• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at a test pressure in excess of 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).

• The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the equipment shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test pressure equal to or less than

0.5 PSI (3.4KPa).

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

3/8” NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY

NOTE: Add to vertical dimension the distance between cabinet bottom to floor.

GAS SUPPLY

• A 1/8” National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.

• Supply line is to be 1/2” rigid pipe and equipped with an accessible shut-off within 6 feet of, and in the same room with, the dryer.

• Use pipe compound appropriate for natural or LP gas or use Teflon

tape.

• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.

IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type.

• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)

23⁄8” (6 cm)

⁄4”

(8.2 cm)

ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION

• Gas clothes dryers input ratings are based on sea level operation and need not be adjusted for operation at or below 2000 ft. elevation. For operation at elevations above 2000 ft., input ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4 percent for each 1000 ft. above sea level.

• Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances or, in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.

Install a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping to the dryer gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet pressure.

Install a flare union adapter to the plugged tapping.

NOTE: Apply pipe compound or Teflon

tape to the threads of the adapter and plugged tapping.

Installation Instructions

Attach the flexible metal gas line connector to the adapter.

Tighten the flexible gas line connection using two adjustable wrenches.

Tighten all connections using two adjustable wrenches. Do not overtighten.

CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.)

Apply pipe compound or Teflon®tape to all male threads.

Open the gas shut-off valve.

Shut-Off Valve

Plugged Tapping

CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY

Install a female 3/8” NPT elbow at the end of the dryer gas inlet.

Install a 3/8” flare union adapter to the female elbow.

IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely hold on to the end of the dryer gas inlet to prevent twisting the inlet.

NOTE: Apply pipe compound or Teflon

tape to the threads of the adapter and dryer gas inlet.

Elbow

Adapter

Apply Pipe Compound

Dryer Gas Inlet

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)

Installation Instructions

TEST FOR LEAKS

WARNING – Never use an

open flame to test for gas leaks.

Check all connections for leaks with soapy

solution or equivalent.

Apply a soap solution. The leak test solution must not contain ammonia, which could cause damage to the brass fittings.

If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten the joint and repeat the soap test.

Open Gas Val ve

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS

WARNING – To reduce the risk

of fire, electrical shock and personal injury:

• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter

plug with this appliance.

• The dryer must be electrically grounded

in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS

This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and connected to a properly grounded branch ciruit, protected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.

If electrical supply provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

WARNING – This dryer is

equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding terminal from this plug.

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

If local codes permit, an external ground wire (not provided), which meets local codes, may be added by attaching to the green ground screw on the rear of the dryer, and to an alternate established ground.

Ground Screw

Installation Instructions

TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be

needed for cord strain relief)

❒ #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (for terminal

connections)

❒ UL-listed strain relief (may be supplied

with cord)

❒ UL-listed power cord

– 30-amp – 240V – #10 AWG minimum copper conductor – Closed-loop or forked terminals with

upturned ends

– 3-wire (for construction before 1996) or

4-wire (for construction after 1996)

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (skip for gas dryers)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

WARNING – To reduce the risk

of fire, electrical shock and personal injury:

• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug with this appliance.

• The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING

Before making the electrical connection, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. NEVER LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit, protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers. A three- or four-wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30-amp circuit is required.

If the electric supply does not meet the above specifications, then call a licensed electrician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal on the appliance.

CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD

NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the

National Electrical Code requires that new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer. A 4-wire cord must also be used where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.

3-wire connection is NOT for use on new construction.

Remove the terminal block access cover located at the upper back.

For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:

Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord entry hole beneath the terminal block. Thread a UL-listed 30A, 240V, 3-wire or 4-wire, #10 AWG minimum copper conductor power cord through the strain relief.

For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:

Connect the two hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block.

CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD (cont.)

WARNING: Do not make a

sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at connections.

Strain Relief

(3-Wire Connection Shown)

Connect Outer Screws

Installation Instructions

For 3-wire Connection ONLY:

Be sure the dryer’s green ground wire is connected to green ground screw on cabinet rear.

For 4-wire Connection ONLY:

Remove the dryer’s ground wire from behind the green ground screw and connect it to the center screw of the terminal block.

Attach ground wire of power cord to the cabinet with the green ground screw.

CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD (cont.)

For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:

Connect the neutral (center line on 3-wire, white line on 4-wire) line to the center of terminal block.

For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection: Tighten all terminal block screws completely.

CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD (cont.)

For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:

Reinstall the terminal block access cover. IMPORTANT: Do not leave the access

cover off.

Ground Wire

(3-Wire Connection Shown)

(4-Wire Connection Shown)

(3-Wire Connection Shown)

Power Cord Ground Wire

Connect Center Screw

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