GE DPSB620GC3WW, DPSB620GC3CC, DPSB620EC4WW, DPSB620EC4CC Owner’s Manual

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Safety instructions ........ 2-5

Operating Instructions

Control Panels ................ 6, 7

Controls Features .............. 12

Cycle Options .................. 13

Cycle Status ................... 14

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

Drying Cycles .................. !0

Dryness Levels ................. !!

EASYTOUCHSelections .......... 7, 9

Heat Settings .................. !!

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

DPSB620
DPSB650

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

TheUare on the label on the
front of the druer behind

the door.

175D1807P534 49-90266 11-05 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

Foryoursafety,the informationin this manualmust befollowed tominimizethe risk of fire
or explosion,electric shock, or topreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,or death.

• Do notstoreor usegasoline or other
flammable vaporsand liquidsin the

vicinityof thisor any other appliance.

• Installationand service mustbeperformed

bya qualified installer,service agency or
the gas supplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do nottry tolight a match, or cigarette, or

turnon anygas or electrical appliance.

[] Do nottouch any electrical switch; do not

useanyphonein yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingorarea ofall

occupants.

Caflfomia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

This act requires tile goxemor of Califimfia to publish a list of substances kno_n to tile state to catLse cance_,
birth defects or other reproductive ham_ and reqtfires businesses to warn customei_ of potential exl)osure

to Stlch stlbst_lnces.

(;as al)l)liances C_lil C_ltlSe iilinoY exl)OStli'e to J[D/li" of these s/ibst;inces, nai/lelv benzene, C_li'bon illonoxi(le,

fimnaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or I,P fllels.
Propedy ac!jusmd (h')/e_s will minimize incomplete COlllbtlstion. EN)osure to these stlbst;Inces can be

minimized fln'ther by propedy venting the dryer to the out(loo_s.

[] Immediately call yourgas supplier

froma neighbor'sphone. Follow the

gassupplier'sinstructionscarefully.

[] If youcannot reach yourgassupplier,

call thefire department.

PROPERINSTALLAtiON

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

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before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by

visiting ge.cem or by calfing 800.GE.CARE$ (800.432.2737).

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[] Proper]} ground dr) er to confiwm _ith all

governing codes and ordinances. Fol]o_ details
in Installation Instructions.

[] Install or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to
the _ eathel;

[] Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to m_id electdcal ovedoad.

[] Rein(we the colored protective film fl'om the

control panel.

[] Remo_v all shaq_ packing items and dispose of all

shipping matedals properly.

Exhaust/Ducting:

_] (;as drye_ MUSTbe exhausted to the outside.

[_Use onl'_ rigid metal 4" diameter duct_ork

inside tl'm (h'_ er cabinet. [)se onl} _igid metal
or flexible meml 4" diameter ductwork tiw

exhausting to the outside. USE OFPLASTICOR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEBUCTWORKCANCAUSE,4

FIRE.PUNCTUREDBUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIRE

IFIT COU.APSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE

RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALlATION.

For complete details, follow the Installation

Instructions.

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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

YOUflIAUNOflYAflEA

• Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances fl'ee of combustible materials

(lint, paper; rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals,

and other flammable wq)o_ and liquids.

• Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

• Close supervision is necessm T if this appliance
is used bv or near children. Do not allow children

to play on, with or inside this or any other

appliance.

WHENUSINgYOUflOflYEfl

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

clothes, wait tmtil the drum has completely
stopped.

• Clean the lint filter befin'e each load to prevent
lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the

room. DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUT

THELINTFILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or d_ y articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as

wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degrease_, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give

off wq)o_ that may ignite or explode. Do not add
these substances to the wash water. Do not use or

place these substances arotmd yore" washer or
(hTer dining operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

wmr (h_'e_: Items contaminated with cooking oils

may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a clothes load to catch fire.

•Anv article on which wm have used a cleaning
solvent or that contai;_s flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

beaut}' salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the d_Ter 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

cleanei_, SOllle spot i'elllOVei_ ttli])entines_
waxes, wax removei_ and products containing

petroleum distillates.

• Keep all lmmchw aids (such as detergents,
bleaches, etc.) out (ff the reach of chikh'en,

preli_rably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid ii_jm'y.

• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

• The lmmdry process can reduce the flame
retardanc_ of rid)tics. To axoid such a result,

careflfllx fi)llow the gmment mamffactm'er's
caI'e instlllctions.

• Do not dry articles containing rubbe_; plastic,
loam or si_nilar materials such as padded bras,

temfis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags, pillo_vs, etc., that may melt or
burn. Solne rubber materials, when heated, can

trader certain drcumstances produce fire by

spont;i neo/is COil/b/istion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
btm_ or melt on top (ff tile dryer during

opei_ltion.

• Gam/ents labeled DtyAwa!/from Heat or Do Not

Tumble On/(such as litejackets containing kapok)

must not be put in your (h_'et:

• Do not (liTfiberglass a_licles in yore" dryer:

Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing

(hllJng s/lbseqtlent dryer rises.

• To minimize the possibility ot electric shock,
m_plug this appliance fl'om the 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 of the lint

filter). NOTE: Pressing START,STOP or POWER

does NOTdisconnect the appliance from the

power supply.

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WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, nmlflmcdoning, 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 (hyer should be

cleaned at least once a year by a qualified
technidan. See the Loadingand Using the Dryer

section.

• If vom_ is a gas (hTe_, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have

a pilot light. DONOTATTEMPT TOLIGHT WITHA
MATCH. Burns may result fr(>m having your hand

in the vicinity of the burner when the atltoi/latic

ignition ttlrnS {)n.

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• (;rasp the plug firefly 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

subjecmd to damage.

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• Ybu may wish to soften your laundered lid)tics
or reduce the 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

tid)_ic softener in the wash cycle, according to
the 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 saflqv
used in your (h_'e_: Service or perfimnance

problems caused by use of these products are
the responsibili D' of the manuthcture_ of those

products and are not covered under the warranty
to this appliance.

• Before discarding a (hTe_; or removing it fl'om
se_Mce, remove the (hTer door to prevent

children fl'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 Owner's Manual

or in published use>repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to car_ T out.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

QuickStart GuideforModel DPSB620.

Youcan locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer, behind the door.

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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 TIMEDDRY,use the SETTIME

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.

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EASY

TOUCH

NO_SENSOR

SET TIME

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Change any of the automatic settings,
if desired, by pressing the pad beneath
the setting.

• For best i)ertm'mance, at!lust load size

to approl)riate setting

• Dryness level determines how dry vour
clothes will be at the end of the cycle

• A(!just temperature as recommended
on the fabric manufacturer's care label

Close the door and press START

"_ ¢_ PerJi_ct Dry "_

DAMP LESS DRY MORE

DRY DRY

666 6

b

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I IGH

MEDIUM

LOW
EXTRA

LOW

EasyTouchSelectionsforModel DPSB620. ge.com

Your new dryer offers the comenience of starting your dr}er loads with our EASY TOUCH cycles. Make one simple

selection, and your LOADSIZE,DRYNESSLEVELand TEMP SETTING are automaticall_ set. Then all _ou ha',e to do is

press STARK

NONSENSOR

SET TIME

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COTTONS Forcottonsandmostlinens.

MIXEDLOADS Forloadsconsistingof cottonsandpoly-blends.

PERMPRESS Forwrinkle-free,permanentpressanddelicateitems,andknits.

KNITS Forknitswith fabriccarelabelsthat say"MachineDry."

WOOLENS

DELICATES Forlingerieandspecial-carefabrics.

TIMED DRY

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Use to set wmr own d_Ting time. TIMED DRYis also recommended fin" small loads.

Touse TIMED DRY'.

1. Press TIMED DRY.

2. Select the drying time.

3. Select the TEMPsetting.

4. Select any options. (NOTE: The ANTI-BACTERIAL and EXTEND TUMBLE options are not

available with TIMED DRY cycles.)

5. Close door.

6. Push STARK

QuickStart GuideforModel DPSB650.

You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer, behind the door.

Clean the lint filtex:

IMPORTANT" Clean the lint filter each
time you use the dryer.

Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes

energ) and causes wrinkling.

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Select one of the three drying methods:

• Press SENSOR CYCLESto dry according
to load type

• Press GARMENT CYCLES to dry
according to clothing type

• Press TIMED DRY to specit}' dry time

Select the dry cycle by pressing the
arrow pads ( GD ) at the sides of the

display. You can scroll up and down
through the list of cycles by pressing the

UP( _ ) and DOWN ( V_) arrow pads

beneath the display:

For TIMEDDRY,you can rise 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 perli>rmance, at!just load size
to al_l_ropriate setting

• Dryness level detemfines how dry your
clothes will be at the end of the cycle

• At!just temperatm'e as recommended
on the fabric nlanufacturer's care label

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NON SENSOR

€- Perfect Dry _N

DAMP LESS DSY MORE

DRY DRY

6 6

666

I IGH

MEDIUM
LOW

EXTRA
LOW

Close the door and press START