GE GFDN110, DHDVH68, GFDN100, DCVH640, DCVH680 User Manual 2
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–5
Operating Instructions
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Reversing the Door Swing . . . .12–16
Loading and Using
the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20–23
Troubleshooting Tips . . . .24–26
Consumer Support
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Owner’s Manual
DBVH520
DCVH640
DCVH680
DHDVH68
GFDN100
GFDN110
Dryers
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ______________
Serial # ______________
They are on the label on
the front of the dryer behind
the door.
364B7130P001 49-90393-3 08/11 GE
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.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,
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or turn on any gas or electrical
appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;
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do not use any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building or area of all
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occupants.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
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,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Immediately call your gas supplier
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from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions carefully.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
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call the fire department.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized
further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
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PROPER INSTALLATION
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).
Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
Install or store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather.
Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Remove the colored protective film from both
the control panel and the door.
Remove all sharp packing items and dispose
of all shipping materials properly.
Do not remove the vent protector from the back
of the dryer (on some models).
Pull the protector out and down to its lowest
position and connect the exhaust duct to the dryer.
The lowered protector will prevent the duct from
getting crushed (on some models).
Exhaust/Ducting:
Dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to
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prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4” diameter
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ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for
exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE
A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE
RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.
For complete details, follow the Installation
Instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials
(lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents,
bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings
on container labels to avoid injury.
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Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
Close supervision is necessary if this 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. Before loading, unloading or adding
clothes, wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the dryer or in the room.
DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT
THE LINT FILTER IN 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, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add 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
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, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be 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 cleaners,
some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax
removers and products containing petroleum
distillates.
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Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
The laundry 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, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows, etc., that may melt or burn.
Some rubber 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 the dryer during operation.
Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not
Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the building’s distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the
lint filter). NOTE: Pressing START, STOP or POWER
does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power
supply.
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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.)
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Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, 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.
See the Loading and Using the Dryer section.
If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A
MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics
WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
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, tripped over or
subjected to damage.
Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from
Do not tamper with controls.
or reduce the static electricity in them by using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner. We 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 gives written assurance on
the package that their product can be safely
used in your dryer. Service or performance
problems caused by use of 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.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual
or in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the dryer control panel.
You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening.
Model DHDVH68
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Model DCVH680
Model DCVH640
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Model DBVH520
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Model GFDN100 / GFDN110
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Power
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Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the standby mode.
NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Dry Cycles
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The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you
match the dry setting with the loads.
Sensor Cycles
COTTONS For cottons and most linens.
MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
(on some models)
ACTIVE WEAR Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new
(on some models) technology finishes and stretch fibers such as Spandex.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
™
DRYEL
Designed for use with the DRYEL™“dry clean only” fabric care system. See product
package for directions. For questions or issues related to use and performance of DRYEL
see the Website at: www.dryel.com.
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Timed Dry Cycles
My Cycle (on some models)
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Timed Dry
Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIMED DRY:
1. Turn dry cycle dial to TIMED DRY.
2. Select the drying time by pressing the + and – buttons.
3. Select the DRY TEMP.
4. Close the door.
5. Press START.
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Sensor Dry Level
The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your
clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms.
Can also be used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not
(on some models) recommended for delicate fabrics.
WARM UP Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
AIR FLUFF Use this feature to tumble items without heat.
MY CYCLE Press to use, create or modify custom dry cycles.
MORE DRY Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics.
DRY Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle
for energy saving.
LESS DRY Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).
(on some models)
DAMP For leaving items partially damp.
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About the dryer control panel.
Dry Temp
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You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.
ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces
(on some models) certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas
HIGH For regular to heavy cottons.
MEDIUM For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
LOW For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
EXTRA LOW For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae*. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high
heat is used during a portion of this drying cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.
* The Anti-Bacterial Cycle is Certified by NSF International (formerly National Sanitation
Foundation) to NSF Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers.
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(on some models)
START
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Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer.
Press it again to restart the dry cycle.
NO HEAT Can only be used with TIMED DRY.
My Cycle (on some models)
Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall.
These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.
To store a MY CYCLE combination of settings:
1. Select your drying cycle.
2. Change DRY TEMP and SENSOR DRY LEVEL settings to fit your needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONS you want.
4. Press and hold the pad for three seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound
and the pad will light up.
To recall your stored MY CYCLE combination:
Press the MY CYCLE button before drying a load.
To change your stored MY CYCLE combination:
Follow steps 1–4 in “To store a MY CYCLE combination of settings”.
“CLEAN LINT FILTER” (message)
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(This message represents only a reminder.)
After the POWER button is pressed, the “CLEAN LINT FILTER” message could appear if the previous
cycle was not finished.
This message will disappear after the START button is pressed. Even though you have already cleaned
the filter (before or after the POWER button has been pressed), the “CLEAN LINT FILTER” message will
still be displayed until the START button is activated.
MY CYCLE
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About cycle options.
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XTEND
UMBLE
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Extend Tumble
Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately
60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes
are dry. The beeper will sound every
2 minutes to remind you to remove
the clothes. The ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING
display will show 00.
Damp Alert (on some models)
This option causes the dryer to beep when
clothes have dried to a damp level. Remove
items that you wish to hang dry. The DAMP
ALERT will only beep when this option is
selected.
Signal
Removing clothes and hanging them when
they are damp can reduce the need to iron
some items.
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Alerts you that the cycle is complete.
The beeper will continue to sound every
two minutes for the next 6 minutes, until
the clothes have been removed. The clothes
should be removed when the beeper goes
off so wrinkles don’t set in.
Delay Start (on some models)
Use to delay the start of your dryer.
1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.
2. Press DELAY START. You can change
the delay time in 1 hour increments using
the + or – arrow pads.
3. Press the START pad to start
the countdown.
The countdown time will be shown in
the ESTIMATED TIME REMAININGdisplay.
Press SIGNAL to select low, medium or high
volume, or to turn the beeper off.
NOTES:
If the door is opened while the dryer is
in DELAY, the countdown time will not
restart unless the door is closed and
START has been pressed again.
You can delay the start of a dry cycle
up to 18 hours for models DCVH640,
DCVH680, DHDVH68 and up to 10 hours
for model DBVH520.
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About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models.
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Lock
DRYIN DA C L D N
DELAY CLEAN LINT FILTER
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YCLE
You can lock the controls to prevent any
selections from being made. Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start the dryer
by touching pads with this option selected.
Estimated Time Remaining
Displays the approximate time remaining
until the end of the cycle.
As the cycle begins, you will see an initial
approximate total cycle time in the display.
Then lights will “race” in the display. This
means the dryer is continuously monitoring
My Cycle (on some models)
To save a favorite cycle, set the desired
settings and hold down the MY CYCLE button
for 3 seconds. A beep will sound to indicate
the cycle has been saved.
To use your custom cycle, press
the MY CYCLE button before drying a load.
To lock the dryer, press and hold the lock icon
for 3 seconds. To unlock the dryer, press and
hold the lock icon for 3 seconds.
The icon of the lock next to the timer will light
up when the controls are locked.
the amount of moisture in the load.
The lights will continue until the dryer senses
a low level of moisture in the load. At that
point, the dryer will calculate and display
the approximate time remaining.
To change the saved cycle, set the desired
settings and hold down the MY CYCLE button
for 3 seconds.
See page 8 for more details.
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About dryer features.
Drum Lamp
Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord
or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing
the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above dryer
from inside the drum. Remove the
bulb and replace with the same size bulb.
opening
Drying Rack (on some models)
A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable
sweaters. Place items flat on the drying rack and block such items as wool
sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat .
To install the drying rack, pull up the lint filter slightly. Insert the drying rack
into the slots, then push the filter back down.
NOTE:
The drying rack must be used with the TIMED DRY or RACK DRY
(on some models) cycles.
Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.
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Reversing the door swing. GEAppliances.com
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Read the instructions all the way
through before starting.
Handle parts carefully to avoid
scratching paint.
Set screws down by their related parts
to avoid using them in the wrong places.
Provide a non-scratching work surface
for the doors.
Normal completion time to reverse
the door swing is 30–60 minutes.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Adjustable Crescent Wrench
IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move
the cabinet until door-swing reversal is
completed.
These instructions are for changing
the hinges from the right side to the left
side—if you ever want to switch them
back to the right side, follow these same
instructions and reverse all references
to the left and right.
DOOR PARTS
Hinge Assembly
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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Hinge
Cover
Putty Knife or
Thin-Blade
Screwdriver
Nut (#8) – 2
Plastic Cover
Washer – 2
Large Tapping
Screw (#10) – 6
Before You Start
1. Unplug the dryer from its electrical
outlet.
Tapping Screw (#8) – 2
Machine Screw (#8) – 6
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Reversing the door swing.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Remove Door Assembly
2. Open the door to approximately 90 degrees. Remove the 4 screws starting
from the bottom to the top. Make sure the door is supported while removing
the screws.
Remove the
four screws
3. Loosen the top screw as shown. Unhook the door by lifting and pulling as
shown by the arrows.
4. Lay the door down on a soft protected flat surface so that the inner part faces
upward (door resting on the handle side).
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2 #8 Machine Screws
6 #10
Large
Screws
2 #8
Machine
Screws
5. Remove the 6 large tapping screws (#10) located around the perimeter
of the door outlining the gasket, and the 2 machine screws (#8) on the hinge
side.
6. With the screws removed, turn the door over and separate the silver cover part
of the door from the door frame and set aside.
7. Unlock the 4 tabs on the plastic cover and separate the plastic cover from
the frame.
NOTE: Disregard the “DO NOT REMOVE” label on the plastic cover.
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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Remove Hinge
IMPORTANT: Note the location of the hinge (left or right) before removing.
8.With the door frame part of the door laid down on a protected soft surface,
remove the hinge cover by removing the 2 tapping screws (#8) that fasten
it to the frame. The hinge cover is located at the opposite side of the hinge
assembly.
9.Remove the 2 nuts, washers and the 2 machine screws (#8).
10.Remove the hinge assembly by removing the 2 machine screws (#8) that
fasten it to the frame. Pull the hinge assembly out and set it aside.
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Reinstall Hinge Assembly
11. Place the hinge assembly in the opposite side of the door. Align the hinge
holes with the door holes.
12. Loosely fasten the hinge assembly to the edge using 2 machine screws (#8).
13. Hold the door on its side with one hand and fasten the remaining 2 screws as
shown. Then tighten the 2 screws (#8) holding the hinge assembly.
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Reversing the door swing.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Reinstall Nuts and Hinge Cover
14. Place the door on its edge. Assemble the 2 machine screws (#8), washers
and nuts. Tighten using a wrench and screwdriver.
15. Place the hinge cover in position. Align the hinge cover holes with the holes
in the door.
16. Secure the hinge cover with the 2 tapping screws (#8).
Reassemble Door Assembly
IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no dirt or any other foreign material in between
the window panes.
17. Place the plastic cover onto the inner door and lock in place with the 4 tabs.
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Top of Door
18. Place the outer door onto the inner door.
Outer
Door
Inner
Door
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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Reassemble Door Assembly (cont.)
19. After reversing door, there will be a mismatch between the outer door and
the inner door.
Make sure that the handle part of the outer door is opposite the hinge,
as shown.
20. Turn the door over and fasten the outer door to the inner door using
the 6 large tapping screws (#10).
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Partially
Inserted
Screw
Tighten
All
Screws
Move Strike Bracket
21. Using a putty knife or any other flat tool, remove the 5 plastic screw caps
located on the dryer where the door will be installed and install them on
the opposite side.
22. Switch the strike bracket and its cover on the opposite side by removing
the screws; then reinstall both on the opposite side.
Reinstall Door Assembly
23. The door is now ready to be installed on the dryer. To ease this step,
the hinge has keyholes that allow a partially fastened screw to be used
as a hook.
Partially fasten a screw to the uppermost screw hole. Hook the door on the
partially fastened screw.
Fasten the hinge by installing the other 4 screws and tightening the partially
fastened screw above.
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Loading and using the dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
Fabric Care Labels
Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
WASH LABELS
Machine
wash
cycle
Front load
target water
temperature
DRY LABELS
Tumble
dry
Dry
Normal
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Category Water Temperature Temperature Control
Tap Cold Inlet Water Temperature Not used
Cold 27°C/80°F Used
Warm 40°C/105°F Used
Hot 50°C/120°F Used
Sanitize 70°C/160°F Used
Normal
Gentle/
delicate
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Hand wash
Target Automatic
Gentle/
delicate
Do not wash Do not wring
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry
(used with
do not wash)
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Heat
setting
High
Medium
Low
No heat/air
Special
instructions
Line dry/
hang to dry
Drip dry
BLEACH LABELS
Bleach
symbols
Any bleach
(when needed)
Only non-chlorine bleach
(when needed)
Do not bleach
Sorting and Loading Hints
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted
properly for the washer, they are sorted properly
for the dryer. Try also to sort items according to size.
For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or other
small items.
Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load
has become warm. They may cause fabric softener
stains. Bounce®Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have
been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Dry flat
In the shade
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes
wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items,
woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with
plastic trim and foam-filled items.
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