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Safety Instructions ........ 2-4
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Operating Instructions
Control Panels ................ 5, 7
Control Settings ............... 6, 8
Drger Features .................. 9
Loading and Using the Drger .... 11
Reversing the Door ............. 10
Venting the Drger .............. 12
Troubleshooting Tips ... 13,14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ............. 16
Warrantg ..................... 1S
DPSE810
DPSR610
Write the model and serial
number here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
on the front of the drger
behind the door.
175D1807P558 49-90290 06-06JR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
ik 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.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or ang other appliance.
• Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
F_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.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor ofCaliforniato publisha list of substancesknown to the state to causecancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
Gasappliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namelg benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehgde and soot, caused primarilg bg the incomplete combustion of natural gasor LPfuels.
Properlgadjusted drgers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be minimized
further bg properlg venting the drger to the outdoors.
[] Immediatelg call gour gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions carefullg.
[] If gou cannot reach gour gas supplier,
call the fire department.
PROPERINSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one bg
visiting ge.com or bg calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
• Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codesand ordinances. Followdetails
in Installation Instructions.
• Installor store where it will not beexposedto
temperatures below freezing or exposed to
the weather
• Connectto a properlu rated, protected and sized
power supplu circuit to avoid electrical overload.
• Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof
all shipping materials properlu.
Exhaust/Ducting:
F_AII druers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside.
]Use onlu rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork
insidethe dryer cabinet. Useonlu rigid metal
or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for
exhausting to the outside.USEOFPLASTICOR
OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE
A FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA
FIREIFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.
Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
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• Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials
(lint,paper,rags, etc.),gasoline, chemicals
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Keepthe floor around gour appliances clean
and dry to reducethe possibilitgof slipping.
Closesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance
is usednear children. Do not allow children to play
on,with or inside this or ang other appliance.
WARNING!
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
• Neverreach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Beforeloading, 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.
• Donot wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas
wax, oil,paint, gasoline, degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give off
vapors that may ignite or explode. Do not add
these substancesto the wash water Do not use or
place these substances around gour washer or
dryer during operation.
• Donot 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 gou have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials (such
as cleaning cloths, mops,towels used in beautg
salons,restaurants or barber shops,etc.)must not
be placed in or nearthe dryer.Thereare 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.
• Keepall laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches,
etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observeall warnings on container
labelsto avoid injury.
• Neverclimb on or stand on the dryer top.
• Thelaundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. Toavoid 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.
Somerubber materials,when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce firebg
spontaneous combustion.
• Do not store plastic,paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryerduring operation.
• Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not
TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
• Do not dry fiberglassarticles in gour dryer.
Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particles that mag be picked up bg clothing during
subsequent dryer uses.
• Tominimizethe possibility of electricshock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the household distribution panel bg
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting ang maintenance or
cleaning (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the
lint filter).NOTE:Turningthe CycleSelectorknob
to an off position,or pressing PAUSEdoes NOT
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
,&WARNING!
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER(cont.)
• Neverattempt to operate this appliance
if it isdamaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled,or has missingor broken parts,
including a damaged cord or plug.
• Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at
least once a year by a qualified technician. Seethe
Loading and Usingthe Dryer section.
• Ifyours is a gas dryer,it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a
pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHT WITHA
MATCH.Burnsmay result from having your hand
in the vicinity ofthe burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
• Youmag wish to soften your laundered fabrics
WHEN NOTUSINGYOURDRYER
• Graspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling.Place the cord awag from traffic areas
soit will not be stepped on,tripped over or
subjected to damage.
• Do not attempt to repair or replaceany part of
this applianceor attempt ang servicingunless
specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Manual
or in published user-repairinstructionsthat you
understand and havethe skillsto carry out.
• Beforediscarding a dryer,or removing it from
• Donot tamper with controls.
or reduce the static electricitg inthem bg using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner.We recommend you useeither a fabric
softener inthe wash cgcle,according to the
manufacturer's instructions for those products,
or trg a drger-added product for which the
manufacturer giveswritten assurance on the
package that their product can be safely used
in gour drger.Serviceor performance problems
caused bg use of these products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the warrantg
to this appliance.
service, remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
About the control panel-for model DPSE810. go.cam
Step 3
• Select Drg Cgcle
• Cleon lint filter • Add clothes
NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range
for that setting.
Model DPSE810
OPTmONS TEMPERATURE DRYNESS
• Shut door
• Push START
Step 4
About the control settings.
mEnd of Cycle Signal
This signal will sound just before the end of the cucle to remind Uou to remove the clothes,
If you select the EXTENDEDTUMBLE option, the signal will sound at the end of the druing time and will sound
several times during the EXTENDEDTUMBLEcycle. This will remind Uouthat it is time to remove the clothes.
NOTE:
• Remove garments promptlu at the sound of signal. Place clothes on hangers sowrinkles won't set in.
• Usethe END OFCYCLESIGNALespecially when druing 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 approximatelg 1 hour of no-heat tumbling after
the clothes are dry.
If you are using CYCLESIGNAL and you select the EXTENDEDTUMBLE option, a signal will sound at the end
of the drying time and several times during the EXTENDEDTUMBLEcycle. This will remind you that it is time
to remove the clothes.
START
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STOP/PAUSE
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