GE DWSR405GB1WW, DWSR405GB1CC Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-4

Operating Instructions

Control Panels ................... 5

Control Settings ................. 6

Drger Features ................ 7, 8

Loading and Using the Drger ...... 9

Reversing the Door .............. 8

Venting the Drger .............. 10

Troubleshooting Tips ... 11,12
Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Product Registration ........ 13, 14

Warrantg ..................... 15

DBB5000

DHDSR48

DTSR495
DWSR405
DWXR485

EED6500

EGD6500

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You con find them on o Iobel
on the front of the dryer

behind the door.

500A374P025 175D180 7P532

49-90264 11-05 JR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATION.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING

WARMNG!

Foryoursafety,theinformationin this manual mustbe followed tominimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage,personal injury,or death.

• Do notstoreorusegasoline or other
flammable vaporsand liquids in the

vicinityof thisor any otherappliance.

• Installation andservice mustbe performed

bya qualified installer,service agency or
the gas supplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do not try tolight a match, or cigarette, or

turnonanygasorelectrical appliance.

[] Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

useanyphone in yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingor area of

all occupants.

California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

This act requires the governor (if Califimfia to publish a list of substances kno\sn to tile state to catLse cance_;
birth detects or other reproductix e harm and reqtfires businesses to warn customel_ of potential exposm'e

10 StlCll stlbstitllCeS.

Gas appliances call cause minor exposure to fl_ur of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
fimnaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by tile incomplete combustion of natm'al gas or LP fllels.

[] Immediatelycall yourgas supplierfrom

a neighbor'sphone.Follow the gas

supplier'sinstructionscarefully.

[] ffyou cannotreach yourgassupplier,

call thefire department.

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Pxopedy a(!iusted dryei_ will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized fllrther by properly venting tile (h)'er to tile outdoors.

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 ge.com or by calling 800.GECARE$ (800.432.2737).

• Properly grotmd dryer to confimn with all
goxerning codes and ordinances. Follow derails

in ]nstnllation Instructions.

• Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatm'es below fl'eezing or exposed to

the weather:

• Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

• Remove all shaq) packing items and dispose of

all shipping materials properly:

Exhaust/Ducting:

[]Gas (lr)e_ MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside.
]Use onh' rigid metnl 4" diameter ductwork

inside tfle (iryer cabinet. Use only rigid inet;fl

or flexible met;fl 4" diameter ductwork fiw
exhausting to the outside. USEOFPLASTICOR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA
FIREPUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIRE

IFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.

For complete derails, fi)llow tile ]nstnllation

]nstrtlcfions.

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YOURIAUNDflYAflEA

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• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances fl'ee of combustible materials

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

and other flammable \;q)ors and liquids.

• Keep the floor arotmd yore" appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibili b' of slipping.

• 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.

WARNING!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER

• 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 befi)re each load to prevent
lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the

ro(,m. DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUT

THELINTFILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or cha' articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, d_T-cleaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give
off vapors that may ignite or explode. Do not add

these s/lbstances to the wash wateI: Do not rise or

place these sill)stances aro/lnd VO]li"washer or
dryer dining operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

vom" (h've_: 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, restam'ants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dryer tmtil

solvents or flammable materials have been
removed. There are many highly flammable

items used in homes such as acetone, denatm'ed
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household

cleanei's, soille spot i'ei/lovei's, ttli])entines,

waxes, WaX i'eillovei's and i)i'o(hlcts containing

petroleum distillates.

• Keep all lmm(ha' 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 injm T.

• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

• The l',mnd_y process can reduce the flame
retardancy of rid)tics. To avoid such a result,

careflflk fi)llow the gali/lent i/lanttfilCttlrer's
care instructions.

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

temfis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby

pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc., that may melt or

bm'n. Some rubber materials, when heated, can
trader cemfin drcumstances produce fire bv

Sl)ontaneo/is coi//b/istion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
btm_ or melt on top (ff the (hTer dining operation.

• Gammnts labeled l)rgAwag from Hoat or Do Not

TumbloDry (such as life jackets containing ICq)ok)

must not be put in yore" dryer;

• Do not (h T fiberglass m*icles in w)m" (lrve_:
Skin irritation could result fl'om the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing
dining subsequent (hwer uses.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
mq)lug this appliance fl'om the power supply

or discmmect the (hTer at the household
distribution panel by removing the fllse or

switching offthe circuit breaker befin'e
attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the remo\:fl and cleaning of the lint

filter).NOTE."Tm'ning the Cycle Selector knob

to an offposition, or pressing PAUSE does NOT
discom_e{'t the appliance ti'om the power supply.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

a, WARNING!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

• Never attempt to operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malflmctioning, 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 tile dlTer should be

cleaned at least once a year by a qualified
technician, See the Loading and Using the On/or
section.

If yom_ is a gas chTe_; it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a

pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A
MATCH. Burns may result ti'om having your hand

in tile vicinity of tile burner when tile automatic
ignition tm'ns on.

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• Grasp tile plug firefly when discom_ecfing this
appliance to avoid damage to tile cord while

pulling. Place tile cord away fl'om traffic areas
so it will not be stopped on, tripped over or

subjected to damage.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance or attempt mV servicing mfless

specifically recommended in this Owner's Manual
or in published use>repair instructions that you

understand and have tile skills to can T out.

• You may wish to soften your laundered rid)tics
or reduce the static electricity in them by using

a d_Te>applied lid)tic softener or an anti-static
condifione_; We recommend you use either a

fabric softener in tile wash cycle, according to

tile illanttfilcttli'er's instructions fin" those

products, or try a d_Te>added product fin.
which tile manufilcturer gives written assm'ance
on the package that their product can be saflqv

used in }'()Ill" (hTet: Service or perlommnce

problems caused b)' rise of these products are
tile responsibiliD' of tile mamdhcture_ _ff those

pI'o(hlcts and aI'e not covered tinder tile W_IITilII_'

to this appliance.

• Befin'e discarding a dr) e_; or removing it fl'om

sertice, i'ei/lo_,e tile dr_er, door to i)i'e_,ent

children ti'om hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe dryercontrolpanel. 9e.co,,

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.

Models DWSR#05, DBB5000 and DTSR#95

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START COTTONS EASY CARE

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Model DHDSR48

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COTTONS

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WRINKLE CARE SIGNAL

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