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Safety Instructions ........ 2-4
Operating Instructions
Control Panel ................. S,ro
Control Settings ................. 7
Features ....................... 8
Loading and Using
the Dryer ................... 10-11
Reversing the Door .............. 9
Venting the Dryer .............. 11
Troubleshooting Tips ... 12, 13
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Warranty ..................... 1S
DBLR333
DBSR463
DBXR463
DHDSR46
DJXR433
DLLSR33
DLSR483
DQSR483
DRSR483
DRSR495
DVLR223
DWSR463
DWSR483
DWXR483
DX2300
DX4500
EED4500
EGD4500
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Youcan find them on a label
on the front of the drger behind the
door
175D1807P567 49-90299-1 08-06 JR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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 any other appliance.
• Installation end service must be
performed by o qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
[] 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
This act requiresthe governor of Californiato publish alist of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposureto
such substances.
Gasappliances cancause minor exposureto four ofthesesubstances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot,causedprimarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto thesesubstances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
[] Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions carefully.
[] If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
PROPERINSTALLATION
This dryer must be properlg installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
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before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
visiting ge.com or bg calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
[] Properly ground dryer to conform with all
[] Install or store where it will not be exposed to
[] Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized
[] Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof
governing codesand ordinances. Followdetails
in InstallationInstructions.
temperatures below freezingor exposed to the
weather,which could causepermanent damage
and invalidatethe warranty.
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
all shipping materials properly.
Exhaust/Ducting
]Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.
]Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or flexible
metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the
outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE
A FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA
FIREIFITCOLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.
Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.
WARNING!
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.
• Keepthefloor around your appliances clean
and dry to reducethe possibilityof slipping.
• Closesupervisionisnecessary ifthis appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on,with or inside this or any other appliance.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Beforeloading, unloading or adding
clothes,wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
Cleanthe lint filter beforeeach load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO
NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in,washed in,soakedin or spotted
with combustible or explosivesubstances(such as
wax, oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give
off vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add
these substances to the wash water Donot use
or placethese substancesaround your washer
or dryer during operation.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oilsin
your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a clothesload to catch fire.
• Any article onwhich you have used acleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials
(suchas cleaning cloths,mops,towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops,etc.)
must not be placedin ornear the dryer until
solvents or flammable materials have been
removed.Thereare many highly flammable items
used in homes suchasacetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline,kerosene,somehousehold cleaners,some
spot removers,turpentines, waxes, wax removers
and products containing petroleum distillates.
• Keepall laundry aids(suchas 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 onthe dryer top.
• Thelaundry processcan reduce the flame
retardancy offabrics. To avoid sucha result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
care instructions.
Do not dry articles containing rubber,plastic
or similarmaterials such aspadded bras,tennis
shoes,galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows,etc.that may melt or bum.
Somerubber materials,when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
• Do not store plastic, paper orclothing that may
burn or melt on top ofthe dryer during operation.
• Garments labeled Dry Away from Heotor DoNot
TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryeE
• Do not dry fiberglass articles inyour dryer
Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particles that may bepicked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
• Tominimizethe possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching offthe circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (exceptthe removal and cleaning ofthe
lint filter).NOTE:Turningthe CycleSelectorknob
to an off positionor pressingPAUSEdoesNOT
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 is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or brokenparts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
• Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should becleaned at
least once a year by aqualified technician. Seethe
Loading and Usingthe Drblersection.
• Ifyours is a gas dryer,it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and doesnot have
a pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITH
A MATCH.Burnsmay result from having your hand
in the vicinity ofthe burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
._.,.@_WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
• Graspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling.Placethe cord away from traffic areas
soit will not bestepped on,tripped over or
subjected to damage.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace ang part of
this appliance orattempt ang servicing unless
specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Manual
or inpublished user-repairinstructionsthat you
understand andhave the skillsto carry out.
• Beforediscarding a dryer, or removing it from
• Do not tamper with controls.
Youmay wish to soften your laundered fabrics
or reducethe static electricity in them by using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioneEWe recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to
the manufacturer's instructions for those products,
or try a dryer-added product for which the
manufacturer giveswritten assurance on the
package that their product can be safely used
in gour drgen Serviceor performance problems
caused bg useof these products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the
warranty to this appliance.
service,remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
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You can locate _qourmodel number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door, Throughout this manual, features and
appearance may vary from _jour model.
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NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LPgas), size of load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.