Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–5
Operating Instructions
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Controls Features . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cycle Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Drying Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Dryness Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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ASY TOUCH Selections . . . . . . .7, 9
Heat Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Loading and Using
the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Quick Start Guides . . . . . . . . .6, 8
Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . .16
Timed Dry Cycles . . . . . . . . . .7, 9
Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . .19
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .20–22
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Dryers
500A409P001 175D1807P406 49-90143-1 09-02 JR
DPSB620
DPSB650
Owner’s Manual
Profile
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ______________
Serial # ______________
They are on the label on the
front of the dryer behind
the door.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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.
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.
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.
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■ 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.
■ 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 the colored protective film from the
control panel.
■ 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 or flexible metal 4″
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or
for exhausting to the outside. 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.
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PROPER INSTALLATION
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 www.GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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 all laundry aids (such as detergents,
bleaches, etc.) 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.
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, etc.) which 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
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■ 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, etc.)
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,
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.
■ 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 START, STOP or POWER
does NOT disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
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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.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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 anti-static
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
to this appliance.
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You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer, behind the door.
Quick Start Guide for Model DPSB620.
Clean the lint filter.
IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each
time you use the dryer.
Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes
energy and causes wrinkling.
Select the dry cycle and other
options.
For TIMED DRY, use the SET TIME
arrow pads to set the drying time.
NOTE: Any time you make a selection
that is incompatible with the chosen
dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice.
Change any of the automatic settings,
if desired, by pressing the pad beneath
the setting.
■ For best performance, adjust load size
to appropriate setting
■ Dryness level determines how dry your
clothes will be at the end of the cycle
■ Adjust temperature as recommended
on the fabric manufacturer’s care label
Close the door and press START.
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Easy Touch Selections for Model DPSB620. www.GEAppliances.com
Your new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads with our EASY T
OUCH
cycles. Make one simple
selection, and your LOAD SIZE, DRYNESS LEVEL and TEMP SETTING are automatically set. Then all you have to do is
press START.
COTTONS For cottons and most linens.
MIXED LOADS
For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
PERM
PRESS
For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.
KNITS For knits with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry.”
WOOLENS
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
Use to set your own drying time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIMED DRY:
1. Press TIMED DRY.
2. Select the drying time.
3. Select the TEMP setting.
4. Select any options. (NOTE: The ANTI-BACTERIAL and EXTEND TUMBLE options are not
available with TIMED DRY cycles.)
5. Close door.
6. Push START.
TIMED DRY
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You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer, behind the door.
Quick Start Guide for Model DPSB650.
Clean the lint filter.
IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each
time you use the dryer.
Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes
energy and causes wrinkling.
Select one of the three drying methods:
■ Press SENSOR CYCLES to dry according
to load type
■ Press GARMENT CYCLES to dry
according to clothing type
■ Press TIMED DRY to specify dry time
Select the dry cycle by pressing the
arrow pads ( ) at the sides of the
display. You can scroll up and down
through the list of cycles by pressing the
UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) arrow pads
beneath the display.
For TIMED DRY, you can use either the
display or the SET TIME arrow pads to set
the drying time.
NOTE: Any time you make a selection that
is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle,
the dryer will beep twice.
Change any of the automatic settings,
if desired, by pressing the pad beneath
the setting.
■ For best performance, adjust load size
to appropriate setting
■ Dryness level determines how dry your
clothes will be at the end of the cycle
■ Adjust temperature as recommended
on the fabric manufacturer’s care label
Close the door and press START.
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SENSOR CYCLES
Your new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads with our EASY T
OUCH
cycles. Make one simple
selection, and your LOAD SIZE, DRYNESS LEVEL and TEMP SETTING are automatically set. Then all you have to do is
press START.
COTTONS For cottons and most linens.
PERM PRESS
For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.
MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
KNITS For knits with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry.”
SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sport or school uniforms. Can also
be used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
DRYEL Designed for use with the DRYEL™“dry-clean only” fabric care system. See product
package for directions. For questions or issues related to the use and performance
of DRYEL™, call 1.800.214.8913, or visit the DRYEL™Website at www.dryel.com.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not
recommended for delicate fabrics.
WARM UP Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
RACK DRY For use with the drying rack.
The Sensor Cycles continuously monitor the amount of moisture in the load and stop
the dryer when the clothes are dry.
GARMENT CYCLES
The Garment Cycles are customized to provide optimum drying for a variety of fabrics
and clothing types.
Garment Cycles include:
■ Jeans ■ Underwear ■ Sheets
■ Dress Shirts ■ Play Clothes ■ Linens
■ Khakis ■ Everyday Wear ■ Infant Wear
■ Knit Shirts ■ Towels ■ Lingerie
■ Athletic Wear ■ Mats/Rugs ■ Washable Silks
Use to set your own drying time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIMED DRY:
1. Press TIMED DRY.
2. Select the drying time.
3. Select the TEMP setting.
4. Select any OPTIONS. (NOTE: The ANTI-BACTERIAL and EXTEND TUMBLE options are
not available with TIMED DRY cycles.)
5. Close door.
6. Push START.
TIMED DRY
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SPEED DRY
For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sport or school uniforms. Can also be
used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
DEWRINKLE
Use this feature to remove wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is
not recommended for delicate fabrics.
AIR DRY
Use this feature to tumble items without heat.
CUSTOM Cycles (on some models)
Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one-touch recall.
These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.
To store a custom combination of settings:
1. Select an EASY TOUCH setting.
2. Change LOAD SIZE, DRYNESS LEVEL and TEMP setting to fit your needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONS you want.
4. Press and hold the CUSTOM pad for three seconds to store your selection.
A beep will sound and the pad will light up.
To recall your stored combination:
Press the CUSTOM pad, then press START.
To reprogram the CUSTOM settings:
Repeat steps 1-4 above.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
About drying cycles.
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MORE DRY
Use for heavy-duty fabrics.
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
For leaving items partially damp.
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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 lingerie and special-care fabrics.
About heat settings.
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START
■ After you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle.
■ Press twice to select the last cycle used and start the dryer.
■ If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue
the cycle.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
About controls features.
STOP
If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to cancel the cycle.
Time Remaining
Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.
As the cycle begins, you will see the approximate total cycle time in the display. Then
lights will “race” in the display. This means the dryer is continuously monitoring the
amount of moisture in the load. The lights will continue until the dryer senses a low level
of moisture in the load. At that point, the dryer will calculate and display the approximate
time remaining.
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About cycle options.
NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. www.GEAppliances.com
(Appearance and
features may vary)
SIGNAL
Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The beeper will continue to sound every two
minutes for the next 6 minutes, until the clothes are removed. The clothes should
be removed when the beeper goes off so wrinkles won’t set in.
Press SIGNAL to select low, medium or high volume, or to turn the beeper off.
EXTEND TUMBLE PLUS
Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes
are dry. The beeper will sound every 5 minutes to remind you to remove the clothes.
The TIME REMAINING display will show 00.
ANTI-BACTERIAL (on some models)
This option can only be used with the COTTONS or MIXED LOADS cycles. This option
reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae*. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat
is used during a portion of the drying cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.
* The Anti-Bacterial Cycle is Certified by NSF International (formerly National Sanitation
Foundation) to NSF Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers.
NSF Protocol P154
Sanitization Performance of
Residential Clothes Dryers
DELAY START (on some models)
Use to delay the start of your dryer.
1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.
2. Press DELAY START. You can change the delay time in 30 minute increments using the
SET TIME arrow pads.
3. Press the START pad to start the countdown.
The countdown time will be shown in the TIME REMAINING display.
NOTE: If the door is opened while the dryer is in DELAY, the countdown time will not
restart unless the door is closed and START has been pressed again.
DAMP SIGNAL (on some models)
This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes have dried to a damp level. Remove
items that you wish to hang dry. The DAMP SIGNAL will only beep when the dryer SIGNAL
is turned on.
Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron
some items.
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The cycle status indicator lights (on some models) show what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to
clean the lint filter. On models without indicator lights, the cycle status will show in the display.
About cycle status.
SENSING
This light comes on when an EASY T
OUCH Sensor Dry Cycle is active.
TIMED DRY
This light comes on when AIR DRY, DEWRINKLE, DRYEL™(on some models), TIMED DRY
or RACK DRY is selected.
EXTENDED TUMBLE
This light comes on when the dryer is in the EXTEND TUMBLE mode.
CLEAN LINT FILTER
This light is a reminder to clean the lint filter. It comes on at the end of a cycle and
goes off when the door is opened.
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Drying Rack (on some models)
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 must be used with the TIMED DRY or RACK DRY
(on some models) cycles.
■ Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.
Drum Lamp
Before replacing the light bulb, 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. Reach above dryer
opening from
inside the drum. Remove the
bulb and replace with the same size bulb.
Stainless Steel Drum (on some models)
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.
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Reversing the Door
Tools needed:
■ Standard #2 ■ Tape-tipped
Phillips screwdriver putty knife
Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the
door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the
dryer face. Insert these screws about halfway into the TOP holes, for each
hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs).
Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in new holes.
Loosen top screw from each hinge on the dryer face halfway. With one hand
holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove
the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT.
Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by moving
the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting
on the top screws inserted in step 1.
Remove the remaining screws from the side of the opening from which
the door was removed. With these screws secure each hinge at the bottom.
Tighten the two top screws of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the
side from which the door was removed.
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Fabric Care Labels
Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
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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.
Machine
wash
cycle
Normal
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Gentle/
delicate
Hand wash
Do not wash Do not wring
Water
temperature
Hot
(50°C/120°F)
Warm
(40°C/105°F)
Cold/cool
(30°C/85°F)
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
Bleach
symbols
Any bleach
(when needed)
Only non-chlorine bleach
(when needed)
Do not bleach
WASH LABELS
DRY LABELS
BLEACH LABELS
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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
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.
The Lint Filter: Clean the
lint filter before each use.
Moisten your fingers and
reach into the filter
opening. Run your fingers
across the filter. Have
a qualified
technician
vacuum the lint from the
dryer once a year.
Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces,
use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the
cleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth.
The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.
A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the
drying time.
Follow these steps:
Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting
the plug from the wall socket.
Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment
and reconnect the duct.
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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Correct
Venting
Incorrect
Venting
For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use
more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the
details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
■ Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or
for exhausting to the outside.
■ Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
■ Use the shortest length possible.
■ Do not crush, kink or collapse the duct.
■ Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
■ Venting must conform to local building codes.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.
OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Control pads not Controls accidentally put in • Press STOP.
responding service mode
Dryer doesn’t start Control panel is “asleep” • This is normal. Press POWER to activate the control
panel.
Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the building’s fuse/circuit breaker box and
is tripped replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Electric dryers
use two fuses or breakers.
Dryer was accidentally paused • If the light on the DELAY START pad is flashing, the
when starting Delay Start dryer is paused. Press START to restart the countdown.
Dryer doesn’t heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the building’s fuse/circuit breaker box and
is tripped; the dryer may tumble replace both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer
but not heat may tumble if only one fuse is blown or one breaker
tripped.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
LP gas supply tank is empty • Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility
or there has been a utility service is restored.
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)
Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. • Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even.
Inconsistent drying times Type of heat • Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used.
If you recently changed from an electric to a gas
(natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying time
could be different.
Type of load and • The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes and the
drying conditions length and condition of the exhaust system will affect
drying times.
No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously • This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of
during cycle, only lights monitoring the amount of moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry time
moisture in the clothes remaining.
Time Remaining The estimated time may change • This is normal.
jumped to a when a smaller load than usual
lower number is drying
Before you call for service…
OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes are still wet The door was opened mid-cycle. • A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load
and dryer shut off The load was then removed from is put in.
after a short time the dryer and a new load put in
without selecting a new cycle
Small load • When drying only a few items, choose SPEED DRY or
TIMED DRY.
Load was already dry except • Choose SPEED DRY or TIMED DRY to dry damp collars
for collars and waistbands and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with
collars and waistbands, choose MORE DRY.
Dryer is not level • Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs
as necessary until even.
The DRY dryness level Load consists of a mixture • When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load,
was chosen but load is of heavy and light fabrics choose MORE DRY.
still damp
Exhaust system is blocked • Inspect and clean exhaust system.
Cannot make a The DRYNESS LEVEL, TEMP • This is normal.
selection and the or OPTION that you are
dryer beeps twice tr ying to select is incompatible
with the chosen dry cycle
Dryer is running but The EXTEND TUMBLE • This is normal. During extended tumbling, the time
00 is displayed in option was chosen remaining is not displayed. The extended tumbling
Time Remaining option lasts approximately 20 minutes.
LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying • Select a shorter drying time.
• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of
moisture. Select a LESS DRY or DAMP setting.
Letting items sit in dryer after •Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang
cycle ends immediately, or use the EXTEND TUMBLE option.
Overloading •Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink •To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
when washed. Others can be
safely washed, but will shrink
• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
in the dryer
• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular
item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
with clean ones stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
completely clean clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing
procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
(like corduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint • See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
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LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What To Do
Static occurs No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener.
• Bounce®Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Overdrying • Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP.
Synthetics, permanent press • Try a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Collars and waistbands The dryness monitor senses • Choose SPEED DRY or TIMED DRY to dry damp collars
still wet at end of cycle that the body of the clothes and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with
is dry collars and waistbands, choose MORE DRY.
Clothes take too long Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
(like beach towels) longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller
loads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you are drying.
Lint filter is full • Clean lint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructed ducting •Check installation instructions for proper
ducting/venting.
• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and
unobstructed.
• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.
• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the
dryer venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most
breaker dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are
operating.
Overloading/combining loads • Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at
a time.
Underloading •If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items
to ensure proper tumbling.
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■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
■ Improper installation.
■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
What Is Not Covered:
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care
®
technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com,
or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
For The Period Of: We Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
From the date of the full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs
original purchase to replace the defective part.
Second Year Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
From the date of the additional one-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or related service costs.
original purchase
Third through Fifth Year The extra large or super capacity dryer drum and main electronic control board if any of these
From the date of the parts should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this additional three-year
original purchase limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or related service costs.
GE Dryer Warranty. (For customers in the United States)
Printed in Canada
Consumer Support.
GE Appliances Website
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Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts™”
your questions, and so much more...
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Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.
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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call
800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).
Extended Warranties www.GEAppliances.com
Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories www.GEAppliances.com
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.
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If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.
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