GE EED4500, DX4500, DX2300, DWXR483, DWSR483 Owner's Manual

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Safety Instruc_tions ....... 2-4

Operating Instructions

Control Panel ............ 5, 6

Control Settings ............ 7

Features ................. 8, 9

I,oading and Using

the D_yer . ................ 11

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

Venting the D_yer .......... 12

Troubleshooting Tips... 13, 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . Back Cover

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

DBLR3 33

DBSR453

DBXR463

DHDSR45

DJXR 4 _3

DLSR483

DRSR48 3

DS4500

DVLR223

D WSR483

D WXR48 3

DX2300
DX4500

EED 4500

E(;D4500

Write the model and serial

numbers here:
Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label

on the fl'ont ot the (hwer behind
the doo_:

500A277P053 175D1807P469 49-90200-1 06-04 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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 notstoreor use gasoline orother

flammable vaporsandliquidsin the

vicinityof this orany other appliance.

• Installationand servicemust be

performedbya qualified installer,
service agency or the gassupplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do nottrytolight a match, or cigarette,or

turnon any gasor electrical appliance.

[] Do nottouchany electrical switch;

do notuseanyphone in yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingorarea of all

occupants.

[] Immediately call yourgassupplier from

a neighbor'sphone.Follow the gas
supplier'sinstructionscarefully.

[] ff youcannot reach yourgassupplier,

call the fire department

Cafifomia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires tile governor (ff (;alifornia to publish a list (ff substances known to tile state to cause
cancei; birth deli_cts or other reproductive hahn and requires 1)usinesses to warn custolnei_ of potential

eXl)OS/lI'e tO Stlch s/Ibst_lnces.

Gas api)liances can cause ininor exposure to four (ff these substances, nanlely benzene, carbon n_onoxide,
fimnaldehyde and soot, caused i)iilnalily by tile ii_cOlni)lem cond)ustion of natural gas or I,P fimls.

Properly a_!justed dryei_ will nfilfimize ii_comi)lete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
nfilfilnized flu'ther b)' i)roperly venting the dryer to the outdooi_.

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PROPERINSTALLATION

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 GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

• Prol)erlv, ,gr°und (ha'er to confimn with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

• Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to the

weathei; which could cause i)elmanent dalnage
and invalidate tile warranty.

• Colmect to a i)ropelty rated, protecmd and sized
power supi)ly circuit to avoid electrical overload.

• Remove all shin 1) packing imms and dispose of
all shiI)I)ing inaterials propelt>

Exhaust/Ducting

[]Gas dr}e_ MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside.
]Use onl} rigid metal 4" dianleter ductwork

inside tile dryer cabinet. Use ()ill) rigid inetal
or flexible inetal 4" dialneter ductwork fin"

exhausting to the outside. USE OFPLASTIC OR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORK CAN CAUSE

A FIRE.PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA
FIREIF IT COLLAPSESORBECOMES OTHERWISE

RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING INSTALLATION.

For complete details, fi)llow tile Installation

]llstrtlctions,

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A WARNING'!

YOUflLAUNDflYAflEA

• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances flee of combustfl)le materials

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

other flammable \:q)ors and liquids.

• Nee I) the floor arotmd your appliances clean
and (hw to reduce the possibili F of slipping.

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

to play on, with or inside this or anv other
appliance.

• Kee I) all latmch_' aids (such as detergents,
bleaches, etc.) out of the reach (ff children,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid iqjm T.

• Never climb on or stand on the (hTer top.

WHENUSINGYOUflDflYEfl

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

clothes, wait tmtil the drum has completely
stopped.

• Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent
lint accumulation inside the d_wer or in the

room. O0 NOT OPERATETHEORYERWITHOUT

THELINT FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or (h y 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 watei: Do not use or place these substances
arotmd yore" washer or (hTer dining operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your (hwe_: 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, rowels used in

beaut}, sahms, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the chwer 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, SOllle spot relllOVei's, ttli'pentines,

waxes, wax removers and products containing
petroleum distillams.

• The latmdt T process can reduce the flame
retardancv oflhbrics. To avoid such a result,

carefifllv tollow the gmment malmfi_cturer's
care instrtlctions.

• Do not dry articles containing rubbe_; plastic
or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis
shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,

plastic bags, pillows, etc. that nlav melt or btlrn.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can trader

certain circumstances produce fire by

Sl)On[;l nee/is coiilb/istion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
bm'n or melt on top of the dryer dining

ol)eration.

• Gam_ents labeled OryAway from Heater Do Not

Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing ICaq_ok)

must not be put in your dryer

• Do not (hT fiberglass articles in wmr dryer:
Skin irritation could result ti'om the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing

dtllJng stlbseqtlent dryer rises.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
mq)lug this appliance fi'om the power SUl)ply

or discom_ect the (hwer at the household
distribution panel b)' removing the fllse or

switching off the circuit breaker befin'e
attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the removal and cleaning of the lint

filter).NOTE:Turningthe Cycle Selector knob

to an off position or pressing PAUSE does NOT
disc(mnect the appliance ti'om the power SUl)ply.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfimcfioning, 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 dr)'er should be

cleaned at least once a year b)' a qualified
technidan. See the Loading and Using the Dlyer

section.

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

a pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITH
A MATCH. Burns may result fl'om having your

hand in the viciniP,' oI the burner when the

• You may Msh to soften yore" laundered tid)rics
or reduce the static electricity in them, by using

a dryei_applied tid)ric softener or an and-static
condifione_; We recommend you use either a

lid)tic softener in the wash cycle, according to
the mantfli_cmrer's instructions fi)r those

products, or try a chTe>added product fin.

which the manttfi_cttu'er gives written asstmmce

on the package that their product can be satelv
used in your drvei: Service or perlimnance

problems caused by use of these products are
the responsibili_' of the manufi_cmre_s of those

pI'odtlcts and aye not coveYed tinder the v¢;li'i';inw
to this appliance.

atltOi/latic i_nition ttlYns on,

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• (;rasp the plug firefly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling. Place the cord away fi'om 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 m V servicing unless

spedfically recommended in this Owner's Manual
or in pul)lished usePrepair instructions that w_u

trade,stand and have the skills to carry (>ut.

• gefln'e discarding a (hTe_; or removing it fl'om
service, remove the dryer door to prevent

children ti'om hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe dryercontrolpanel ._.,4,,,a.ces.com

Youcan locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and
appearance may vary from your model

Model DVLR223

80 MIN

START

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D D

MEDIUM HEAT

Model DX2300

START

ST_

D

88MIN

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TIMED DRY

Models DS4500,DBSR453, DBXR463 and DHDSR45

START

START

FABRIC CARE

¢_TONS EASYCARE

El ri

SIGNAL ,_ • MO_EOrt

. ............ i!i!iii

o_:: _o_ - Optlonalfeatures _

(on some models) ..... I

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Model DX4500

START FABRIC CARE

LESSE

AUTOMATIC

START COTTONS PERM PRESS COTTONS

MORE DRY

MORE DRY

ESS DRY AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

COOL PRESS

DOWN

N0 HEAT OELICATES

LOW HEAT TIMED DRY

0EWRtORLE iO

DAMP DRY 40 S0

B ii Ig

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

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