GE DPSE810, DPSR610 User Manual

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DPSE810 DPSR610

Owner’s Manual

Dryers

175D1807P558 49-90290-1 09-06 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–4

Operating Instructions

Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 7

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 8

Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Loading and Using the Dryer . . . .11

Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Troubleshooting Tips . . . 13, 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Write the model and serial number here:

Model # __________________

Serial # __________________

You can find them on a 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.

■ 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.

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■ 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:

All dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.

Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork 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.

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 ge.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

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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 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.). 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, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer. 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 household 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: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an off position, or pressing PAUSE does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

WARNING!

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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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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• Clean lint filter

• Add clothes

• Select Dry Cycle • Shut door

• Push START

NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting.

Quick Start Guide

About the control panel—for model DPSE810. ge.com

Model DPSE810

About the control settings.

A B C

E F

End of Cycle Signal

This signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes.

If you select the EXTENDED TUMBLE option, the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times during the EXTENDED TUMBLE cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.

NOTE:

• Remove garments promptly at the sound of signal. Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won’t set in.

• Use the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits and permanent press. These fabrics should be removed so wrinkles won’t set in.

Extended Tumble

Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 1 hour of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry.

If you are using CYCLE SIGNAL and you select the EXTENDED TUMBLE option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying time and several times during the EXTENDED TUMBLE cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.

Step 1 Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Temperature

HIGH For regular to heavy cottons.

MEDIUM For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.

LOW For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.

EXTRA LOW For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.

NO HEAT For fluffing items without heat. For use only with the TIMED DRY cycles.

Drying Cycles—Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Timed cycles run for the selected time.

COTTONS For cottons and most linens.

EASY CARE For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.

DELICATES For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.

MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.

TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.

DAMP DRY For leaving items partially damp.

DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp.

QUICK FLUFF For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabric, linens and pillows. Use with NO HEAT.

Provides 10 minutes of no-heat tumbling.

DRYEL Designed for use with 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.

ANTI-BACTERIAL 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.

KNITS For knits with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry”.

TOWELS For most towels and linens.

Dryness—Selection only used for SENSOR cycles. Timed Cycles run for the selected time at the selected temperatures.

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 savings.

LESS DRY Use for lighter fabrics.

DAMP For leaving items partially damp.

Estimated Time Remaining Display

• Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.

• If the estimated time remaining is 60 minutes or more, “1H” will flash in the display, followed by the additional remaining minutes. When the time remaining is less than 60 minutes, the timer will count down.

START—Close the dryer door. Press START. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer. To restart the

dryer, close the door and press START to complete the cycle. If the dryer is running, press once to pause the cycle; press again to continue the cycle. If the dryer is paused for more than 24 hours, the cycle will be cancelled. To stop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds.

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

About the control settings.

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NSF Protocol P154

Sanitization Performance of

Residential Clothes Dryers

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• Clean lint filter

• Add clothes

• Select Dry Cycle • Shut door

• Push START

NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting.

Quick Start Guide

About the control panel—for model DPSR610. ge.com

Model DPSR610

About the control settings.

A B C D E

End of Cycle Signal

This signal will sound at the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes.

NOTE:

• Remove garments promptly at the sound of signal. Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won’t set in.

• Use the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits and permanent press. These fabrics should be removed so wrinkles won’t set in.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Temperature

HIGH HEAT For regular to heavy cottons.

MEDIUM HEAT For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.

NO HEAT For fluffing items without heat. For use only with the TIMED DRY cycles.

LOW HEAT For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.

Drying Cycles—Automatic cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Select LESS DRY if you want your

clothes slightly damp at the end of the drying cycle. Select MORE DRY if you want them to feel drier. Timed cycles run for the selected time.

COTTONS For cottons and most linens. For most loads, select OPTIMUM DRY.

EASY CARE For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.

DELICATES For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.

TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.

DAMP DRY For leaving items partially damp.

DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp.

QUICK FLUFF For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabric, linens and pillows. Use with NO HEAT.

Provides 10 minutes of no-heat tumbling.

Wrinkle Care

Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry.

This option can only be used with the COTTONS, EASY CARE and DELICATES cycles. If you are using CYCLE SIGNAL and you select the WRINKLE CARE option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying time and several times during the WRINKLE CARE cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.

If WRINKLE CARE is not ON, the dryer will stop once the timer reaches the WRINKLE CARE mark on the cycle dial.

START—Close the dryer door. Press START. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer. To restart the

dryer, close the door and press START to complete the cycle. NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types

of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

About the control settings.

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

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About the dryer features. ge.com

Dryness

Sensor Cycle

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.

Dryness Sensor Cycle (on some models)

This feature is only activated in the COTTONS, EASY CARE and DELICATES cycles.

The Dryness Sensor provides greater drying accuracy than standard machines, resulting in shorter dry times and better clothes care. As the clothes tumble, they touch a moisture sensor. The sensor will stop the heating cycle as soon as the clothes have reached the selected dryness.

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 CYCLE.

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

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 half way 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 half way. 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.

About reversing the door.

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