GE DPSB513GB0CC, DPSB513EB0WW, DPSB513EB0CC, DPSB513GB0WW Owner’s Manual
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Safety Instruotions ........ 2-5
Operating Instru_tions
Automatic Settings ......... 8, 9
Control Panels ............ 6, 7
Controls Features ........... 12
Cycle Options .............. 13
Cycle Status ................ 14
Dryer Features .............. 15
Drying Qcles ............... 10
Dryness Levels .............. 11
Heat Settings ............... 11
Loading and Using the Dryer . . .17
ONE TO_CH Cycles ............ 6
ONE To_CH Selections ......... 8
Rexersing the Door . ......... 16
Special Dr},' Cycles ............ 9
Timed Dry Cycles ........... 11
Venting the Dryer . .......... 18
Troubleshooting Tips ..... 19-21
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Co_er
Warranty .................. 23
D_S'B 5 l 4
DPSB5 l 3
DPSB5 l 9
DPXB 5 l 5
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
They are on the label on the
front of the dryer behind
tile door.
500A277P041 175D1807P383 49-90720-7 77-07 JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Foryoursafety,theinformationin this manual mustbe followed tominimize therisk of fire
or explosion,electric shock,or topreventpropertydamage,personal injury,or death.
• Do notstore or use gasoline orother
flammable vaporsand liquidsin the
vicinityof thisor any otherappliance.
• Installationand service mustbe performed
bya qualified installer,service agency or
the gassupplier.
WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:
[] Do nottry tolighta match, or cigarette, or
turnon anygas orelectrical appliance.
[] Do nottouchanyelectrical switch; donot
useanyphonein yourbuilding.
[] Clear theroom,buildingorarea of all
occupants.
Caflfomia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act
This act requires tile goxemor of Califi)rnia to publish a list of substances kno_n to tile state to cause cancex,
birth defects or other reproductive ham_ and reqtfires businesses to warn custome_ of potential exi)osm'e
to s/Ich sllbstilnces.
(;as al)l)liances C}lil C}lllSe illinoi" exl)OS/li'e to ii)/li" oJ[ these s/lbst_lnces_ nai/lelv benzene, C}li'bon illOnoxide_
fimnaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or I,P fllels.
Propedy ac!jusmd dr)/et_ will minimize incomplem coillb/istion. EN)osure to these s/Ibst_lnces can be
minimized fln'ther by propedy venting tile dryer to tile out(loo_.
[] Immediately call yourgassupplier
froma neighbor'sphone. Follow the
gassupplier'sinstructionscarefully.
[] If youcannot reachyourgas supplier,
call the fire department.
PROPERINSTALLAtiON
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Instaflafion Instructions
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before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
visiting 6EAppliances.cem, or by calling 800.6E.CARES (800.432.2737).
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[] Proper]) gr(mnd di) er to confi_m_ with all
governing codes and oidinances. Fol](;,_ details
in Installation Instructions.
[] Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below fi'eezing or exposed to
the _ eathe_;
[] Comlect to a propedy rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to a\_fid electdcal o',efload.
[] Remove the colored protective fihn fi'om the
control panel.
[] Remo\v all shaq_ packing items and dispose of all
shipping matedals properly.
Exhaus_/Ducting:
[7] (;as dr}el_ MUSTbe exhausted to the outside.
_ Exhausting electric dr} el_ to the outside is
stronglyrocommondodto prevent hrge alllO/llltS
of moisture and lint fi'om being blo_n into
tile l'OOl/l,
] , • • tt
_] Lse onl} ngld metal or flexable metal 4
diameter duct_ork inside tile dr_er cabinet or
fiw exhausting to tile outside. USEOFPLASTiC
OROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCAN
CAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCAN
CAUSEIt FIREIFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMES
OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING
INSTALLATION.
For complete details, fi)How tile Installation
Instructions.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
a, WARNING!
YOURIAUNDflYAflEA
• Keep the area underneath and aromM yam"
appliances fl'ee of combustible materials
(lint, paper; rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals,
and other flammable wq)ors and liquids.
• Kee I) the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce tile possibili V of slipping.
• Close supervision is necessm T if this appliance
is used by or near children. Do not allow children
to play on, _ith, or inside this or any other
appliance.
WHENUSINGYOURDRYER
• Never reach into tile dryer while tile 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 aCC/lil/tllation inside tile dryer or in tile
room. DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUT
THELINTFILTERINPLACE.
• Do not wash or (li T 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.) which may ignite or
explode. Do not add these substances to tile
wash water. Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or dryer duling operation.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
w)ur (liTer Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical 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, towels used in
beaut)' salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near tile diwer 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, SOille Sl)Ot i'eil/ovei's, ttli])entines,
waxes, wax i'eiilovei's and l)I'o(hIcts contnining
petroleum distillates.
• Kee I) all laundIw aids (such as deteigents,
bleaches, etc.) out _ff tile reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid ii_jur,_;
• Never climb on or stand on tile dryer top.
• Tile laundry process can reduce tile flame
retardanc', of rid)tics. To axoid such a result,
careflllE fi)llow tile gam_ent mamffacturer's
caI'e insti'tictions.
• Do not dry articles containing rubbei; plastic,
foam or si_nilar materials such as padded bras,
temfis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags, pillo_:% etc., that may melt or
bum. Some rubber mateiials, when heated, can
under certain drcumstances produce fire by
Sl)On[;i neo/is Coii/b/istion.
• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
bum or melt on top _d the dryer during
ol)ei'ation.
• Gam/ents labeled On/Away from Hoat or Do Not
TumbloDo/(such as lilbjackets containing kapok)
m ust not be put in your (h_'eI:
• Do not (liT fibeIglass articles in w_ur (hwei:
Skin irritation could result fl'om the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent diTer uses.
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unI)lug this appliance fl'om tile power supply
or discmmect the dryer at the building's
distribution panel b)' removing the fllse or
switching off the circuit breaker befi)re
attempting any maintenance or cleaning
(except the removal and cleaning at the lint
filter). NOTE:Pressing STOPdoes NOTdiscmmect
tile appliance from tile power supply:
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WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
dmnaged, nmlflmcfioning, partially clisassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
• The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside tile (hyer should be
cleaned at least once a year by a qualified
technidan. See the loading and Usingthe Dryer
section.
• If vom_ is a gas dtTet) it is equiI)ped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DONOTATTEMPT TOLIGHT WITH A
MATCH. Burns may result fr(>m having y(>ur hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition ttlYIIS {Ill.
WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER
• Grasp tile plug firefly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Place tile cord away fi'om trattic areas
so it will not be stepped on, t_ipped over or
subjecmd to damage.
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• Ybu may wish to soften your laundered lid)tics
or reduce tile static electridtv in them by using
a (hTe_=ai)i)lied thl)_ic softener or an anti-static
condifione_; We recommend you use either a
lid)tic softener in tile wash cycle, according to
tile manufi_cturer's instructions for those
products, or t_?' a drye>added product fin.
which the manuemmrer gives written assurance
on the package that their product can be satelv
used in your (h_'e_: Service or perfimnance
problems caused by use of these products are
the responsibility of the manufi_cmre_ of those
products and are not covered under tile warranty
to this appliance.
• Before discarding a (hTe_; or removing it fl'om
service, i'ell/ove the (liTer door to l)i'e\'ent
children fi'om 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
specifically recommended in this ()x_a_er's Manual
or in published use>repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to car_ T out.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Easy ONE TOUCHcycles.
Your new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dr}er loads with our eas_ ONE TOUCHcycles. Make one simple
selection, and your DRYNESSLEVELand HEAT SETTING are at|tomaticall) set. Then all _ou ha'_e to do is press START.
• Clean lintfilter
• Addclothes • Select drycycle
• Checkdrynesslevel
• Checkheatsetting
• Closedoor
• PushSTART
Dryercontrolpanel
Youcan locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer, behind the door.
/VOTE:Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice.
Model DPSB513
ONE TOUCH
_,*ns_- lkry Cydes DRYNESS TIMED DRY HEAT
LEVEL ONLY SETTING
OPTIONS
q
Q
70 30 MEDIUM
60 20 LOW ADO
5o _o EXTRA
SensorDry Plus TIMED GRY EXTENDED TUMBLE CLEAN LINT FILTER
CYCLE STATUS
Low
Q
lIME
m
EST.TIMEREMAINING
SENSING
Model DPSB519
.......................... DRY
EXTENR SiGN,_,_.....................................
TUr_GLE"_)4 30N,N
SACTERIAL 1-8 Hrs,
SenserDtyPlus TIMED DRY EXTENDED TUMBLE
CYCLE STATUS
OPTIONS TIMED
DRY SIGNAL MORE
CLEAN LINT FILTER
1
Q
Q
m
EST,TIMEREMAINING
SENSING
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Youcan locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer, behind the door.
NOTE: Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice.
Model DPXB515
Model DNSB514
SensorDry Plus
HEAT DRYNESS
SETTINGS LEVEL
MORE¸ DRY
LESS ])AMP
SensorDry Plus
TIMED DRY HEAT OPTIONS
ONLY SETTING
.....................,,o .................40
70 30 MEDIUM EXTEND
60 20 L0W ADD
so lo EXTRA
TIMED DRY EXTENDED TUMBLE CLEAN LINT FILTER
CYCLE STATUS
SPECIAL DRY CYCLES TIMED
TIMED DRY EXTENDED TUMBLE CLEAN LINT FILTER
CYCLE STATUS
TUMBLE
LOW
•,)4)
n,E......
DRY
M0_E
1
Q
m
ESETIMEREMAINING
SENSING
EST,TIMEREMAINING
J
SENSING
ONE TOUCHselections.
ONETOUCHcycles use the Sensor Dry Plus feature, whi€h ¢ondnuousl} monitors the amount of moisture in the load and
stops the dr_er when the clothes are dry. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
PRESS... AUTOMATICALLYSELECTS...
H,GHii
For cottons and mostfinens.
HIGH
Forloads consisting of
cottons andpoly-blends.
For wrinkle-free and
permanent press items.
THENPRESS...
Forknits andsweaters with fabric
care labels that say "Machine Dry_"
Forlingerie and special-care fabrics.
(onsome models)
Forsmafl loads that are needed in a hurry,
such as sport or school uniforms. Canalso
be used ff the previous cycle left some
items damp,such as collars or waistbands.
....................................................................................ii
LOW
EXTRA
LOW
HIGH
NOTE:During SPEEDDRY
you will see."
EST,TINE RENANNG
Changingthe automaticsettings.
You can chaw,eo any, of the automatic settings, by,simi,i)lv )ressing, the desired pads.
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