GE EGD6500D1WW, EED6500D1WW, DWXR485GB2WW, DWXR485GB2CC, DWXR485EB3WW Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

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

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

Dryer Features ............... 7

Loading and Using the Dryer . . .9

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

Venting the Dryer ........... 10

Troubleshooting Tips .... 11, 12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support... Back Cover

Product Registration ...... 13, 14

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

DWSR405

DWXR485

Write themodeland serial
numbershere:

Model #

Serial#

You can find them on a label
on the front of the dryer behind

the doo_:

175D1807P355 49-90093

06-01JR 500A277P039

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

Foryoursafety,the informationin this manual mustbe followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion,electric shock,or to prevent propertydamage,personal injury,ordeath.

• Donot storeor use gasolineor other
flammable vaporsandliquids in the

vicinily ofthis or any other appliance.

• Installation and service mustbe performed

by a qualifiedinstaller, service agencyor
the gassupplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

]Do nottryto light a match, or cigarette, or

turnon anygas orelectrical appliance.

]Do nottouchany electrical switch; do not

useany phone in yourbuilding.

] Clearthe room,buildingor area of

all occupants.

Califomia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires file governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancel;
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,
tormaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by"the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.

[]Immediately call yourgassupplier from

a neighbors phone. Follow the gas
supplier'sinstructionscarefully,

[] ffyoucannotreach yourgas supplier,

call the fire department

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dwer to the 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 GEAppliances.com, or by calfing 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).

• Properly ground dwer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow derails

in Installation lnstmctiolls.

• Illstall or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below fi'eezing or exposed to

the weathmt

• 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.

Exhaus#Ducting:

[]Gas diTers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside.
[Exhausting electric diTers to the outside is

strongly roeommondod to prevent large amounts

of moisture and lint from being blown into
the room.

Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"
diameter ductwork inside the &Ter cabinet or
for exhausting to the outside. USEOFPLASTIC

OROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCAN
CAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCAN

CAUSEA FIREIFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMES
OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING

INSTALLATION.

2 lnstmctioils.

For complete details, follow the Installation

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YOURLAUNDRYAREA

• Keep tim area undemeatb and around your • Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents,
appliances free of combustible mamrials bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children,

(lint, papm; rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals preferably" in a locked cabinet. Observe all

and other flammable vapors and liquids, warnings on container labels to avoid injury:

• Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce tim possibility"of slipping.

• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children. Do not allow
children to play on, widl or inside tiffsor

any other appliance.

• Never climb Oil or stand Oil the dryer top.

A WARNING!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER

• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Betore loading, unloading or adding

clothes, wait until the dram has completely
stopped.

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

room. DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUT

THELINTFILTERIN 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, keromne, etc.) which may ignite or
explode. Do not acid 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.

• :Mly article on which you have umd 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 Ix- placed in or near the dryer 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

cleanm.'s, some spot removers, turpentines,
waxes, ,a-ax removers and products conVaining

petroleum distillates.

• The lmmdry 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, rags, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc., that may melt or

bum. Some robber 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 tim dryer during operation.

• Garments labeled DryAway from Hoator Do Not

Tumblo Dry (such as lite jackets conVaining Kapok)

must not Ix- put in your dryer.

• Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining

particles that may Ix- picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplug this appliance from the power supply"

or disconnect tim dryer at the household
distribution panel by"removing the fuse or

switching off the circuit breaker before
atmmpting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the removal and cleaning of the lint
filter). NOTE:Turning the Cycle Selector knob

to an offposition, or pressing PAUSE does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the power supply:

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

• Never attempt to operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfimctioning, 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. Seethe Loadingand UsingtheDryer

section.

• If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a

pilot light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA

MATCH.Burns may result from having your hand

ill the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• 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, nipped over or
sul_ected to damage.

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

specifically recommended in this Owner's Manual
or in published user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

• You may wish to soften your [mmdered fabrics
or reduce the static electricity" in them by using
a dryer applied fabric softener or an anti-static

conditioner. We recommend you use eiflmr a
fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to

the manut:acturer's instructions for those
products, or try a dryer-added product fbr

which the manut:actorer gives written assurance

on the package that their product can be safely
used in your dryer. Service or performance
problems cruised by use of these products are

the responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the warranty

to this appliance.

• Before discarding a dryer, or removing it fi'om
service, remove the dryer door to prevent
children fi'om hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

"y_ READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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