GE GFDN110GL0WW, GFDN110EL0WW, GFDN100GL0WW, DCVH680GJ0MV, DCVH680EJ0MV Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-s

Operating Instructions

Control Panels ................. 6-9

Cgcle Options ............... 10, 11

Drger Features .................. 11

Reversing the Door Swing .... 12-16

Loading and Using

the Druer ..................... 17, 18

Venting the Dryer ............... 19

Stacking ..................... 20-25

Troubleshooting Tips .... 24-26

Consumer Support

Warrantg ...................... 27

Consumer Support .............. 28

DBVH520 DCVH640 DCVH680

DHDVH68

GFDN1 O0

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

Theg are on the label on the front of the drger behind

the door.

49-90393 12/08/09 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.

._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,

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

Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publish a listof substancesknown to the stateto causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposure

to such substances. Gasappliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, n(]melg benzene,carbon monoxide,

formaldehgde and soot, caused primarilg bg the incomplete combustion of natural gasor LPfuels.

[_] lmmediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully.

r_ lfyou cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

Properlyadjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be minimized

further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

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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 GEAppliences.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

I Properlgground drger to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

I Installor store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

I Connectto a properlg rated, protected and sized

power supplg circuit to avoid electrical overload.

I Removethe colored protective film from both

the control panel and the door.

I Removeall sharp packing items and dispose

of all shipping materials properly.

I Do not remove the vent protector from the back

of the dryer (on some models).

I Pullthe protector out and down to its lowest

position and connect the exhaust duct to the dryer. Thelowered protector will prevent the duct from

getting crushed (onsome models).

Exhaust/Ducting :

r_ Dryers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside 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 dryer cabinet or for

exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR

OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE

A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA

FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.

Forcomplete details, follow the Installation Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

Keepthe area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials

(lint, paper,rags, etc.),gasoline,chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.

it Keepthe floor around your appliances clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

it Closesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance

isused by or near children. Donot allow childrento play on,with or insidethis orany other appliance.

WHENBUSING YOURDRYER

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.

DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUT THELINT FILTERIN PLACE.

Do not wash or dry articlesthat have been cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (suchas wax,oil,paint, gasoline, degreasers,

dry-cleaning solvents,kerosene,etc.)which may ignite or explode. Donot add these substances

to the wash water. Do not use or placethese substancesaround your washeror dryer during

operation. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your

dryer. Items contaminated with cookingoils 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 (suchas 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

I Keep all laundry aids (suchas detergents,

bleaches,etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observeall

warnings on container labels to avoid injury.

I Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

distillates.

Thelaundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics.Toavoid such a result,

carefully follow the garment manufacturer's care instructions.

Do not dry articlescontaining 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.

Somerubber 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 DryAway from Heat or Do Not TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing kapok)

must not be put in your dryer.

Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Skinirritation could result from the remaining

particles that may be picked upby 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'sdistribution panel by

removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or

cleaning (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the lint filter).NOTE:PressingSTART,STOPor POWER

does NOTdisconnect the appliance from the power supply.

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I Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is I Youmay wish to soften your laundered fabrics

WHEN USING YOURDRYER(cont.)

damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or reduce the static electricity in them by using or has missing or broken parts,including a a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static damaged cord or plug. conditioner. We recommend you useeither

The interior of the machine and the exhaust

I to the manufacturer's instructions for those

duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at leastonce a year by a qualified technician.

Seethe Loading and Usingthe Dryersection.

I used in your dryer. Serviceor performance

If yours isa gas dryer,it isequipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have

a pilot light. DO NOTATTEIVIpTTOLIGHTWITHA MATCH.Burnsmay result from having your hand

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

a fabric softener in the wash cycle,according

products, or try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer giveswritten assuranceon

the package that their product can be safely

problems caused by useof these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers

of those products and are not covered under the warranty to thisappliance.

WHEN NOT USING YOURDRYER

Graspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling. Placethe cord away from traffic areas so itwill not be stepped on, tripped over or

subjected to damage.

Do not attempt to repairor replaceany part of this appliance or attempt any servicingunless

specifically recommended inthis Owner'sManual or in publisheduser-repair instructions that you

understand and havethe skillsto carry out.

I Before discarding a dryer,or removing it from

service,remove the dryer door to prevent children from hiding inside.

I Do not tamper with controls.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the dryer control panel.

You can locate your mode! number at the top inside of the door opening.

Model DHDVH68

Model DCVH680

Model DCVH640

Model DBVH520

Model GFDNIO0

SENSOR DRYTEMP

SENSOR DRY

MIXEDLOADS0 _TIMEDRV{_

COTTONSi (

SPEEO DRY

DRYLEVEL

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Power

Press to "wake up" the displag. If the displag is active, press to put the drger in the standbg mode.

NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Dry Cycles

The drg cgcle controls the length and tumble speed of the drging process. The chart below will help gou match the drg setting with the loads.

Sensor Cycles

COTTONS Forcottons and most linens.

MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and polg-blends.

EASYCARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

(on some models)

ACTIVEWEAR Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new

(on some models) technologg finishes and stretch fibers such as Spandex.

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

DRYEL" Designed for usewith the DRYELTM "drg clean onlg" fabric care sgstem. Seeproduct

package for directions. For questions or issues related to use and performance of DRYEL", see the Website at: www.drgel.com.

SPEEDDRY For small loads that are needed in a hurrg, such as sports or school uniforms.

Can also be used if the previous cgcle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.

Timed Dry Cycles

DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are drg or slightlg damp. This cgcle is not

(on some models) recommended for delicate fabrics.

WARM UP Provides !0 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes. AIR FLUFF Use this feature to tumble items without heat.

My Cycle (on some models)

MY CYCLE Press to use, create or modifg custom drg cgcles.

Timed Dry

Use to set gour own drg time. TIMED DRYis also recommended for small loads.

To use TIMED DRY:

1. Turn drg cgcle dial to TIMED DRY.

2. Select the drging time bg pressing the + and - buttons.

3. Select the DRY TEMP.

4. Close the door.

5. Press START.

Sensor Dry Level

The sensor continuouslLi monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in gout clothes reaches gout selected drg level, the drger will stop.

HaRE DRY Usefor heavg or mixed tgpe of fabrics.

DRY Use for normal drgness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cgcle

for energg saving.

LESSDRY Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).

DAMP For leaving items partiallg damp.

(on some models)

About the dryer control panel.

Dry Tamp

You can change the temperature of gour drg cgcle.

ANTI-BACTERIAL

(on some models)

HIGH For regular to heavg cottons.

MEDIUM For sgnthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.

LOW For delicates, sgnthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.

EXTRALOW For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

NO HEAT Can onlg be used with TIMED DRY.

(on some models)

This option mag onlg be used with COTTONSor MIXEDLOAD cgcles. This option reduces certain tgpes of bacteria bg 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Ktebsiella pneumoniae*. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of this drging cgcle.

NOTE:Do not usethis cgcle on delicate fabrics. * The Anti-Bacterial Cgcle is Certified bg NSFInternational (formerlg National Sanitation

Foundation) to NSFProtocol P254 Sanitization Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers.

_i NSF ProlocoI P154

Samtization Performan(e of

Residential Glothes Dryers

START

Pressto start a drg cgcle. If the drger is running, press it once and it will pause the drger. Pressit again to restart the drg cgcle.

My Cycle (onsome models) Set up gour favorite combination of settings and savethem here for one touch recall.

These custom settings can beset while a cgcle is in progress.

To store a MYCYCLEcombination of settings:

1. Select gour drging cgcle.

2. Change DRYTENP and SENSORDRYLEVELsettings to fit gour needs.

3. Select ang drging OPTIONSgou want.

4. Pressand hold the _ pad for three seconds to store gour selection. A beep will sound and the pad will light up.

To recall your stored MY CYCLEcombination:

Pressthe PlY CYCLEbutton before drging a load.

To change your stored PlYCYCLEcombination:

Follow steps 1-4 in "To store a PlY CYCLEcombination of settings".

"CLEAN LINT FILTER" (messageJ

(Thismessage represents onlg a reminder.) After the POWER button is pressed, the "CLEANLINT FILTER" message could appear if the previous

cgcle was not finished. This message will disappear after the STARTbutton is pressed. Eventhough gou have alreadg cleaned

the filter (before or after the POWERbutton has been pressed), the "CLEANLINT FILTER" message will still be displaged until the STARTbutton isactivated.

About cycle options.

NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. GEAppliances.com

Extend Tumble

Hinimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes

are dry. Thebeeper will sound every 2 minutes to remind you to remove

the clothes.TheESTIMATEDTIMEREMAINING

display will show 00.

Damp Alert (on some models) Thisoption causesthe dryer to beep when

clothes havedried to a damp level.Remove items that you wish to hang dry. TheDAMP

ALERTwillonly beep when this option is

selected.

Signal

Alertsyou that the cycle is complete. Thebeeper will continue to sound every two minutes for the next 6 minutes, until the clothes have been removed. Theclothes

should be removed when the beeper goes off so wrinkles don't setin.

Delay Start (onsomemodels) Useto delay the start of your dryer.

1. Chooseyour dry cycle and any options.

2. PressDELAYSTART.Youcan change the delay time in 1 hour increments using

the + or - arrow pads.

3. Pressthe STARTpad to start the countdown.

Thecountdown time will beshown in the ESTIMATEDTIMEREMAININGdisplay.

Removingclothes and hanging them when they are damp can reducethe need to iron

some items.

PressSIGNAL to selectlow, medium or high volume,or to turn the beeper off.

NOTES:

I If the door is opened while the dryer is

in DELAY,the countdown time will not restart unlessthe door is closed and

STARThas been pressed again.

I Youcan delay the start of a dry cycle

up to 18 hours for models DCVH540,

DCVH580, DHDVH58 and up to 20 hours

for model DBVH520.

About cycle options.NOTE:Noto))reoturesoreovo )ob)eono))dryerrnode)s

Lock

ii!:_

Youcan lockthe 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

Displaysthe approximate time remaining untilthe end of the cycle.

Asthe cycle begins,you will seean initial approximate total cycle time in the display.

Thenlights will "race" inthe display.This

means the dryer is continuously monitoring

My Cyc/e (on some models)

Tolock the dryer,press and hold the lockicon for 3 seconds.To unlock the dryer, press and

hold the lock icon for 3 seconds.

Theicon of the lock next to the timer will light

up when the controls are locked.

the amount of moisture in the loud. Thelights willcontinue until the dryer senses

u low level of moisture in the loud.At that

point, the dryer will calculate and display

the approximate time remaining.

Tosave a favorite cycle, set the desired settings and hold down the MY CYCLEbutton

for 3 seconds.A beep will sound to indicate the cycle hasbeen saved.

Touse your custom cycle,press the HY CYCLEbutton before drying u load.

About dryer features.

Tochange the saved cycle, set the desired settings and hold down the MY CYCLEbutton

for 3 seconds. Seepage 8 for more details.

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 opening

from inside the drum. Removethe bulb and replace with the same size bulb.

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:

it The drying rack must be used with the TIMED DRYor RACKDRY

(on some models)cycles.

11 ,_Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.

Reversing the door swing. GEApUio.ces.com

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Read the instructions all the wag

through before starting.

Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.

Setscrews down bg their related parts

to avoid using them inthe wrong places.

Provide a non-scratching work surface

for the doors.

I Normal completion time to reverse

the door swing is 30-60 minutes.

TOOLSYOUWILLNEED

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.

C¢

Putty Knife or

Phillips Head Screwdriver

Thin-Blade

Screwdriver

DOOR PARTS

Hinge

Cover

Hinge Assembly _

Nut (#8) - 2 Washer - 2

Plastic Cover

Large Tapping

Screw (#10) - 6

STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS

Before You Stort

1. Unplug the dryer from its electrical

outlet.

Tapping Screw (#8) - 2 Machine Screw (#8) - 6

Reversing the door swing.

STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS(cont.)

Remove Door Assembly

2. Open the door to approximatel U90 degrees. Remove the 4 screws starting from the bottom to the top. Make sure the door is supported while removing

the screws.

Remove the

_our screws

// z £ Loosen the top screw us shown. Unhook the door bg lifting and pulling us

" shown by the arrows.

4. Lag 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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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.

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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 4tabs on the plastic cover and separate the plastic cover from the frame.

NOTE: Disregard the "DO NOT REMOVE" label on the plastic cover.

STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS(cont.)

Remove Hinge IMPORTANT:Note the location of the hinge (left or right) before removing.

&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 inthe 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 2screws (#8)holding the hinge assembly.

Reversing the door swing.

STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS(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 ang 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.

18.Place the outer door onto the inner door.

Too of Door

STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS(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 (#!0).

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Partially Inserted

Screw

Tightel All

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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 onthe 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.

Loading and using the dryer,

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

FabricCareLabels

Below are fabric care label "sgmbols" that affect the clothing gou will be laundering.

WASH LABELS

Machine ___ _

wash i cycle NormalPermanentPress/

wrinkle resistant

Front load Category

target water TapCold temperature Warm

DRY LABELS

Cold

Hot

Sanitize

Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring

delicate Hand wash

Target Automatic

Water Temperature Temperature Control Inlet Water Temperature Not used

27°C/80°F Used 40°C/105°F Used 50°C/120°F Used 70°C/160°F Used

dry

Dry Normal Permanent Press/

Heat (_ @ _

wrinkle resistant

i Do not dry

Gentle/ Do not tumble dry (used with

delicate do not wash)

setting

High Medium Low

No heat/air

_PstCiualtion s D _'1 D I_

Line dry/ Drip dry Dry flat In the shade

hang to dry

BLEACH LABELS

Bleach_.,^ A A

symuol_- Any bleach 0nlynon-chl0rine hleach

(when needed) (when needed)

Do not bleach

Sorting and Loading Hints

Asa general rule, if clothes are sorted properlg for the washer, theg are sorted properlg

for the drger. Trg also to sort items according to size.

Forexample, do not drg a sheet with socks or other

small items.

Do not add fabric softener sheetsonce the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener

stains. Bounce®Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheetshave been approved for use in allGEDryers when used

in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not overload. Thiswastes 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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