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Safety Instructions ............ 2-5

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning .................... 8

Controls ............................. 6

Features ............................. 7

Loading and Using the Drger .......... 8

Installation Instructions ..... 9-20

Electrical Installation for

Electric Drger ................... 16, 17

Electrical Requirements .............. 11

Exhausting the Drger ............. 12, 13

Gas Connection for Gas Drger ........ 18

Gas Supplg Requirements ............ 13

Location of Your Drger ............... 14

Mobile Home Installation ............. 15

Preparing to Install Your Drger ..... 9, 10

Reversing the Door Swing ............ 20

Stacking Instructions ............. 19, 20

U.S. Models:

DSXH43
DPXH46

DH43

Canada Models:

DCXH46

PSXH43

Troubleshooting Tips ........ 21,22

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .................. 26

Warrants for Canadian Customers .... 25

Warrantg for U.S.Customers ........ 24

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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 usegasoline or other
flammable vaporsand liquids inthe

vicinityof thisorany otherappliance.

• Installation andservice mustbe performed

bya qualified installer,service agency or
the gassupplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do nottry tolight a match,orcigarette, or

turnon anygasor electrical appliance.

[] Do nottouch anyelectrical switch; donot

useanyphonein yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingor area of all

occupants.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires tile goxernor of Califin'nia to publish a list of substances knox_n to tile state to cause cance_,
birth delbcts or other reproducfixe harm and requires businesses to warn custoinei_ of potential exl)osure

to Stlch st/bstances.

(_as al)l)liances C}lil C}ltlSe illinoi" exl)OStli'e [o J[i)/lI" of these s/lbstances_ nalllely benzene_ C}li'bon illonoxi(le_

fimnaldehvde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or I,P fllels.
Propedy a(!justed dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. EN)osure to these substances can be

minimized flH'ther b)' i)rope_ty venting tile dryer to tile outdoors.

[] Immediatelycall yourgas supplierfrom

a neighbor'sphone.Follow the gas

supplier'sinstructionscarefully.

[] ffyoucannotreach yourgassupplier,call

the fire department.

PROPERINSTALLAtiON

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

before it is used.

[] Prol)erlx, ,gr(mnd drxer to conform _ith all

go_ erning codes and ordinances. Follo_

derails ill Inst:dlation Instructions.

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

temperatures belo_ freezing or exposed to the

_eath er.

[] (]onnect to a properl} r_lted, protected and

sized power suppl) circuit to axoid electric;d

overload.

[] Remox e :Ill sharp packing items and dispose of

all shipping materi:ds properl).

Exhaus_/Ducting:

[_ This dr) er MUSTbe exhausted to the outside.

[_ l_.se onl} ngld metal 4 diameter ductx_ork

inside the dr}er c:d)inet. Use only rigid metal

or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork fi)r
exhausting to the (mtside, USE OFPLASTICOR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEOUCTWORKCAN CAUSE

A FIRE•PUNCTUREOOUCTWORKCANCAUSEA

FIREIFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMES

OTHERWISERESTRICTEOIN USEORDURING
INSTALLATION.

For complete details, fi_llow the lnst:dl:ltion

Instructions.

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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

YOUflLAUNOflYAflEA

• Keep tile area underneath and around ",'our

appliances fl'ee of coml_ustible materials, such
as lint, paper, rags and chemicals.

• Keep tile floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reduce tile possibili b' of slipping.

• Keep area around the exhaust opening and
s/u'ro/mding areas fl'ee from tile accumulation
of lint, dust and dirt.

• Do not obstruct tile flow of ventilating ai_: Do not
stack or place lmmch T or throw rugs against tile

ti'ont or back of tile ch_'er.

WHENUSINGYOUflDflYEfl

• Never reach into tile cha'er while tile drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding

clothes, wait tmtil tile drum has completely
stopped.

• Clean the lint filterhefore each lead to prevent lint
accumulation inside tile dryer or in tile room.

DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERINPLACE,UNLESSTHEDRYINGRACKISIN

USE. Mways replace tile lint screen when finished

using tile (hTing rack.

• Do not wash or d U articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as

wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dr)_cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give

off' vapors that may ignite or explode. Do not add
these s/lbstJlnces to tile wash w;IteI'. Do not rise or

place these substances am/md yore" washer or
(hTer dining operation.

•Anv reticle on which wm have used a cleaning
solvent or that contai_s flammable mamfials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

beau b salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near tile d_yer 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, SOIlle spot i'eil/over.% ttli])entines,
waxes, W_lX i'eillovers and pi'odtlctS containing

petroleum distillams.

• Tile latmdry process can reduce tile flame
retardancy of rid)tics. To avoid such a result,

carelulN fi)llow tile gali/lent i/lanttfilcttlrer's
care instructions.

• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is

used bv 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 _ff tile reach of children,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid iqjm'};

• Never climb on or stand on tile dryer top.

• Do not (h y articles containing rubbe_; plastic
or similar materials such as padded bras, temfis

shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags and pillows that may melt or btlFn.
Some rubber materials, when heamd, can trader

certain drcumstances produce fire by

spont;ineo/is COlllb/istion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
b/m_ or melt on top _ff the dryer dining

operation.

• Gmments labeled On/Away from Heator Do
Not Tumblo On/(such as life jackets containing

kapok) must not be put in yore" d_'e_:

• Do not d_Tfiberglass articles in yore" dryer
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing

dm'ing subsequent (hTer rises.

• To minimize tile possibility ot electric shock,
mq)lug this appliance ti'om tile power supply

or disconnect the dryer at the household
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:Tm'ning the Cycle Selector knob
to an OFf position does NOTdisconnect tile

appliance fl'om tile power supply.

• Do not spray any t)pe of aerosol into, on or near
dryer at any time.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer: Items contaminated with cooking oils

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

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WARNING!

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if

it is dmnaged, malflmcfioning, partially
disassembled or has missing or broken parts,

including a damaged cord or plug.

• Tile interior of tile machine and tile exhaust
duct connection inside tile chTer should be

cleaned at least once a year by a qualified
technician. See tile Loading and Using the Dryer

section. Do not tlse any t},'pe ot spI'}l}'cleaner
when cleaning (hTer interior: Hazardous fim/es

or electrical shock could occur

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

pilot light. 00 NOTAITEMPT TO tIGHT WlTH A
MATCH. l_urns Inav result ti'oln having your hand

in tile vicinity of tile burner when tile automatic
ignition turns oil.

WHEN USINGYOURDRYER

• Grasp tile plug firefly when disconnecting this

appliance to avoid damage to tile cord while
pulling. Place tile cord away fl'om traffic areas so

it will not be stepped on, t_ipped over or
subjected to dmnage.

• You may wish to soften your la undered tiff)tics

or reduce the static electricity in them by using
a d_Te>applied riO)tic softener or an antistatic

condifione_: _'\'e recommend you rise either a
fabric softener in tile wash cycle, according to tile

mantdacturer's instructions for those products,
or try a (h_'e>added product for which tile

inanufhcturer gives w_itten assurance oil tile
package that their product can be safelv used in

vour dryer: Service or pe_ti)mmnce problems

(aused i))' use of these products are tile
responsibility ot tile manufi_cmre_ of those
products and are not covered under tile warranty

to this appliance.

• gefi)re discarding a (hTe_; or removing it flx)m

service, remove tile dryer 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>_epair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry ()/it.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dryercontrolpanel.

Models DPXH46 and DCXH46

FABRIC CARE WRINKLE CARE

PERM PRESS K_rrs / DEIJCATES

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V

Models DSXH43, DH43 and PSXH43

FABRIC CARE CYCE SIGNAL

PERM_ESS _TS/DWC_ES

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0

_Vre_DEOC00LAmT_MBLE

START

START

EASY CARE CARE • COTTONS

TIMED DRy 50 •

TIMED DRY

WRInKlE MOeE D_Y

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DELICATES

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i.o., co_o,s

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Features and appearance may vary.

oo

ControlSettings

o Fabric Care

O Drying Cycles

COTTONSForregularto heavycottons.

REG.HEAT

PERM.PRESS Forsynthetics,blendsanditemslabeledpermanentpressor tumbledry mediumhea_

MEDHEAT

KNITS/ Forknits,delicates,syntheticsanditemslabeledtumble drylowhea_

DELICATES

LOWHEAT

AIRFLUFFForfluffingitemswithoutheat.UsetheTIMEDDRYcycle.

NOHEAT

The COTTONS,EASYCAREandDELICATESc_cles automatically sense rid)tic dryness. Select MOREDRY

tb_" heavier tid)_ics, LESSDRYfb_"lighte_" rid)tics. The TIMEDDRYcwle will _'un t'o_" a selected time.

COTTONSForcottonsandmostlinens.Formostloads,selectthe OptimumDrysetting(onsomemodels).

EASYCAREForwrinklefree,permanentpressanddelicateitems,andknits.Formostloads,selectthe

PERMPRESS OptimumDrysetting(onsomemodels).

DELICATESFordelicatesandspecialcarefabrics.Formostloads,selecttheOptimumDry

setting(onsomemodels).

TIMEDDRY SettheCycleSelectoratthedesireddryingtime.

O Start

Close the (h'ver (loo_: Select START Opening the (loo_" during operation will stop the (h've_: To _'estart

the (hTet; close the (loox" and select STARTtocomplete the c)'cle.

About your dryerfeatures.

CYCLE SIGNAL

LOUD

WRINKLE CARE Wrinkle Care Option (on somemodels)

EXTENDEDCOOLAIRTUMBLE LIse this option t(5 nliniinize tile wIJnkles

OFF in clothes. It provides approxilnatel) 15

Cycle Signal Option (on some models)

When tile signal is on it will sound just
before the end of the cycle to remind

you to remove tile clothes. Tile signal

can be set at OFF(no SOtln(l), LOUD Or

an}where in between.

If the dried load calmot be removed

promptly during tile EASY CARE cycle,

the Cycle Selector will advance to the
EXTENDED COOLDOWN setting. Unheated

tumbling continues during EXTENDED

COOLDOWN and WRINKLE CARE (on

some models) fiST 40 minutes to help

reduce wrinkling. When the CYCLE
SIGNAL is on, it will som_d briefly every

nfilmtes of no-heat tunfl)ling alter tile
clothes are dry.

This option can onl} be used with tile EASY

CAREandDELICATEScwles.

five I/lillt/tes ;is ;i reI//isl(lel" t(5 reI//(sve

the load.
NOTE'

• If items are removed before the end of
the cycle, turn the CYCLESELECTORknob

to OFF.

• Remove garments promptly at the sound
of the signal. Place clothes on hangers

so wrinkles won't set in.

• Use the Cycle Signal especially when

drying fabrics like polyester knits and

permanent press. These fabrics should

be removed so wrinkles won't set in.

Replacing the Dryer Light Bulb (on some models)

panel 1)', renmving tile tilse or switchingWARNING: the .. tile;ircuit bre;lkei:

risk of electric shock, disconnect this
appliance ti'Oln tile power supply

befisre attelnl)ting any user
maintenance. Turning the controls

to the OFFposition does not
discolmect this ai)i)liance ti'oln the

power supply.

The dryer light is located above the dryer

door opelfing.
Before repladng the light bulb, be sure to

tmplug tile (liTer power cord or discolmect
tile dryer at tile household (listribution

Toreplace the drger light

_] /Jsing a slnall flat blade screwdriver,

I)I) tile bott(sn/ of tile light cover ()lit
and o11 tile light housing.

_ /Jnscrew tile bull) when cool aim

replace it with an al)l)liance bulb of
tile Salile 55i"h)wer wattage.

_] Snap the lightcover back on the light

housing.

Drying Rack (on somemodels)

A hand_, drying rack Ina,_ be used for drvilw,
articles such as stuffed toys pillows or

washable sweatels.

[_ Relnoxe the lint screen.

_ Place tile front 1)aTunder tile lip of tile

lint screen (1)elfin ,

NOTE"

• The duing rack must be used with the

TIMED DRYcvde.

• Do not use this drying rack when there

are other clothes in tile (lI_'er.

F_] X_lien itelns are dis' remoxe the rack

aim replace the lint screen. DO NOT

OPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUT THELINT
SCREENIN PLACEUNLESS THEDRYING

RACK IS IN PLACE.

Loadingandusingthedryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

SortingandLoadingHints

_s a general rule, if clothes are soiled properly fi)r tlle washe_; they are sol_ed pr()perly tor tlle (hyel;

Do notadd fabn_softener sheea once theloadhas becomewarm Theymay causefabn_softener stalbs
Bounce_'Fabn_ConditionerDryerSheetshavebeen approvedfor useib aft GEDryerswhen usedibaccordance

with the manufacturer#/bstructions.

Donot ove#oad.Thiswastesenergyandcauseswnbk//bg.
Be net drythefollowingitems:fiberglassitems,woolens,nbber-coateditems,plastics,itemswithplastictnb7and

foam-filleditems.

CareandCleaningof theDryer

The Exterior:Wil)e or dust any spills (5i" washing

colnl)ounds with a dam I) cloth. DITer COlm-ol panel
and finishes may be damaged by some launch'v

pretreatment soil and stain remover products,

Apply these I)ro(hlcts away fl'()I/l the drveI; The

fifl)I'JC InaV then be washed and (h'ied nom_allv.
Dalnage to your dryer caused b v these i)roducts is

not c(weI'ecl by V(S/lI" W;lI'I';llllA'k

TheLintScreen: (:lean tile lint screen heft 5re each

use. Lint buil(lu l) in the screen restricts air fl(5_,

which causes longer dr){ng tilnes. Tile screen is

located at tile 1)(stt(5i/_ 55t tile (hs(sr (sl)elfing. ]_.em55ve

1)y pulling straight up. ]_elnove tile lint and replace
the screen.

A waxy buildup may fi)Im on tile lint screen fl'oin

using dryer=added lift)tic softener sheets. To relnove
this buildup, wash the lint screen in waif/n, soapy

wateI: DI T thoroughly and rel)lace. D() not operate
the dryer without the lint screen in place.

TheExhaust Duct Inspect and clean the exha ust

ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can lei_gthen the dlTing

time.

Follow these steps:

_] Turn off electrical supi.q ) by disconnecting the

i.qug h'om the wall socket.

_ Discolmect the dtlct ti'5)ill the drveI;

_ Vactltllll tile dtlct with tile hose attachlnei_t and

i'ecoi_nect the duct.

TheExhaustHootkCheck fronl tile outside that tile

flal)S (ff tile hood move fl'eely when operating. Make
sure that there is no wildlite (birds, insects, etc.)

nesting inside the duct (5i"hood.