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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
■ Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in the
Installation Instructions
section.
■ 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 all sharp packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly.
Exhaust/Ducting:
This dryer
MUST
be exhausted to the outside.
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
CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES
OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING
INSTALLATION.
Follow details in the
Installation Instructions
section.
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PROPER INSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
■
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.
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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, such
as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
lint, dust and dirt.
■ Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not
stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the
front or back of the dryer.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
■ Do not install or store this appliance where it will
be exposed to the weather.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
■ Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding
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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.
■ 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.
■ Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from
service, remove the dryer door to prevent
children from hiding inside.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ 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. Do not use any
type of spray cleaner when cleaning dryer
interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock
could occur.
■ 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 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.
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 on the label on the front of the left side of the door opening.
Model DVL223
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START
START
AUTOMATIC
COTTONS
REG. HEAT
MORE DRY
LESS DRY
*
MORE DRY
LESS DRY
60
10
50
40
3020
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
COOL
DOWN
70 MIN
TIMED FLUFF
PRESS
MEDIUM HEAT
NO HEAT
START
START
START
START
AUTOMATIC
COTTONS
REG. HEAT
MORE DRY
LESS DRY
*
LESS
DRY
OFF
80 MIN
TIMED DRY
MEDIUM HEAT
70
60
50
40
30
20
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IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.
Automatic cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Select
MORE DRY
for heavier fabrics,
LESS DRY
for lighter
fabrics. Timed cycles run for a selected time.
Drying Cycles
AUTOMATIC COTTONS For cottons and most linens. For most loads select the Preferred Regular Setting marked with an ∗or
AUTO COTTONS.
AUTOMATIC PERMANENT For synthetic blends and delicates.
PRESS
TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.
TIMED FLUFF (NO HEAT) For “fluffing” items without heat.
Temperature
REGULAR For regular to heavy cottons.
MEDIUM For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled
permanent press.
FLUFF For
fluffing
items without heat. Use the
TIMED DRY
cycle.
Start
— Close the dryer door. Turn the
START
control clockwise to
START.
Hold for 1-2 seconds and release.
Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the door and select
START
to complete the cycle.
NOTE:
Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types
of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
About the control settings.
NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models.
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START
START
AUTO COTTONS
(REG. HEAT)
MORE
DRY
OFF
LESS
DRY
OFF
MORE
DRY
AUTO PERM. PRESS
(MED. HEAT)
LESS
DRY
COOL
DOWN
OFF
70 MIN. TIMED
(NO HEAT)
60
10
20
50
40
30
START
START
TEMPERATURE
MEDIUM
REGULAR FLUFF
AUTOMATIC
COTTONS
MORE DRY
LESS DRY
MORE DRY
*
20
50
4030
LESS DRY
COOL
DOWN
80 MIN
70
60
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
TIMED DRY
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Loading and using the dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer.
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.
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.
The Exterior:
Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control
panel and finishes may be damaged by some
laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover
products. Apply these products away from the
dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer caused by these
products is not covered by your warranty.
The Lint Filter:
Clean the lint filter before each
use. Remove by pulling straight up. Run your
fingers
across the filter. A waxy build-up may form on
the lint filter from using dryer-added fabric softener
sheets.
To remove this build-up, wash the lint screen
in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace.
Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in
place.
Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from
the dryer once a year.
The Exhaust Duct:
Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying
time.
Follow these steps:
Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.
Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood:
Check with a mirror that the inside
flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make
sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.
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Fabric Care Labels
Machine
wash
cycle
Normal
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Gentle/
delicate
Hand wash
Do not wash Do not wring
Water
temperature
Hot
(50°C/120°F)
Warm
(40°C/105°F)
Cold/cool
(30°C/85°F)
Tumble
dry
Dry
Normal
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Gentle/
delicate
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry
(used with
do not wash)
Heat
setting
High
Medium
Low
No heat/air
Special
instructions
Line dry/
hang to dry
Drip dry
Dry flat
In the shade
Bleach
symbols
Any bleach
(when needed)
Only non-chlorine bleach
(when needed)
Do not bleach
WASH LABELS
DRY LABELS
BLEACH LABELS
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Using the four shipping carton corner posts
(two on each side), carefully lay the dryer on its
left side and remove foam shipping pad.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage, do not use the
control panel as a means to pick up or move
the dryer.
Return the dryer to an upright position.
Adjust the leveling legs to match the washer
height. The dryer must be level and rest firmly
on all four leveling legs.
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Preparing to install your dryer.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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WARNING
■ This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors
using only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″
diameter ductwork for inside the dryer cabinet
or exhausting.
■
Never use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
See Exhausting section.
■ This appliance must be properly grounded
and installed as described in these
Installation
Instructions.
■ Do not install or store appliance in an area where
it will be exposed to water/weather. See
Location
of Your Dryer
section.
■ The National Fuel Gas code restricts installations
of
gas appliances
in garages. They must be 18″
(45.7 cm) off the ground and protected from
vehicles by a barrier. See
Location of Your Dryer
section.
■ The
electrical service
to the dryer must conform
with local codes and ordinances and the latest
edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
■ The
gas service
to the dryer must conform with
local codes and ordinances or the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.The gas
dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 for
home
use only
. This dryer is not recommended for
commercial applications such as restaurants or
beauty salons, etc.
Unpacking the Dryer
Foam shipping pad
Packing
■ Phillips head screwdriver
■ Channel-lock adjustable pliers
■ Carpenter’s level
■ Flat or straight blade screwdriver
■ Duct tape
■ Rigid or flexible metal 4″(10.2cm) duct
■ Vent hood
■ Pipe thread sealer (
GAS DRYER
)
■ Plastic knife
■ 1/2″open-end wrench
Tools and Materials Required for Dryer Installation
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Electrical requirements.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Electrical Connection Information for Gas Dryers
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If all rigid metal duct cannot be used, then flexible
all-metal venting can be used, but it will reduce the
maximum recommended duct length. In special
installations when it is impossible to make a
connection with the above recommendations, then
UL-listed clothes dryer transition duct
may be used as
transition venting between the dryer and wall
connection only. The use of this ducting will affect
drying time.
If flexible transition duct is necessary, only UL-listed
duct identified for use with clothes dryers is approved.
The following directions must be followed.
• Use the shortest length possible.
• Stretch the duct to its maximum length.
• Do not crush or collapse.
• Never use transition duct inside the wall, flooring,
ceiling or inside the dryer.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• Venting must conform to local building codes.
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Exhaust System Requirements
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Replace brass connecting pipe that is not plasticcoated. Stainless steel or plastic-coated brass
MUST
be used.
WARNING:
Never reuse old flexible connectors. The
use of old flexible connectors can cause gas leaks
and personal injury. Always use
NEW
flexible
connectors when installing a gas appliance.
Installation
MUST
conform with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).
The gas supply line should be of 1/2″ (1.27 cm)
rigid pipe.
If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be used
to connect your dryer to the gas supply line. The
tubing
MUST
be constructed of stainless steel or
plastic-coated brass.
The gas supply line
MUST
have an individual
shutoff valve.
A 1/8″ (0.32 cm) NPT minimum plugged
tapping, accessible for test gauge connection,
MUST
be installed immediately upstream of the
gas supply connection to the dryer.
The dryer and its individual shutoff valve
MUST
be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures in excess
of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
The dryer
MUST
be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal
to or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
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Installing the dryer.
Exhaust Direction
All dryers shipped from the factory are set up for rear
exhausting. However, on
ELECTRIC DRYERS
, exhausting
can be on the right or left side of the cabinet or the
bottom of the dryer. On
GAS DRYERS
, exhausting can
be on the right side of the cabinet or the bottom of the
dryer. Directional exhausting can be accomplished by
installing Exhaust Kit, Pub. No. 14-A018, available
through your parts distributor. Follow the instructions
supplied with the kit. Use only metal ducting inside the
dryer cabinet.
Gas Supply Requirements
MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4“ (10.2 cm) Dia. RIGID METAL DUCT
PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE
0 60’ (18.28 m) 48’ (14.63 m)
1 52’ (15.84 m) 40’ (12.19 m)
2 44’ (13.41 m) 32’ (9.75 m)
3 32’ (9.75 m) 24’ (7.31 m)
4 28’ (8.53 m) 16’ (4.87 m)
Exhaust Ducting Length
The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned
at least once a year with normal usage. The more the
dryer is used, the more often you should check the
exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation.
If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must
be equivalent to a 4″dampered wall cap in regard to
resistance to airflow, prevention of back drafts and
maintenance required to prevent clogging.
•
DO NOT
assemble the duct work with fasteners that
extend into the duct. They will serve as collection
points for lint.
• Ductwork which runs through an unheated area or
is near an air conditioning duct should be insulated
to reduce condensation and lint build-up.
4” (10.2 cm) Louvered
4”
(10.2 cm)
Number of
90° turns
2.5”
(6.35
cm)
MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4“ (10.2 cm) Dia.
FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT
PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE
0 30’ (9.14 m) 18’ (5.49 m)
1 22’ (6.71 m) 14’ (4.27 m)
2 14’ (4.27 m) 10’ (3.05 m)
3 not recommended
4” (10.2 cm) Louvered
4”
(10.2 cm)
Number of
90° turns
2.5”
(6.35
cm)
CORRECT
INCORRECT
INSTALL MALE FITTINGS IN
CORRECT DIRECTION
Same as
other side
EXHAUST DUCT LOCATING
DIMENSIONS
3-3/4″(9.5 cm)
3-3/4″(9.5 cm)
13-1/2″
(34 cm)
4-3/8″
(11 cm)
5-7/8″
(15 cm)
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Installing the dryer.
Location of Your Dryer
Do Not Install the Dryer:
Do not install the dryer
in an area exposed to
dripping water or outside weather conditions.
Do not install the dryer
in an area where it will
come in contact with curtains, drapes, or
anything that will obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
Do not install the dryer
on carpet.
Floor
MUST
be solid with a maximum slope of 1″
(2.54 cm).
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This dryer MUST be exhausted outdoors.
No other fuel burning appliance shall be
installed in the same closet as the
GAS DRYER.
Your dryer needs the space around it for proper
ventilation.
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER IN A
CLOSET WITH A SOLID DOOR.
A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 square
cm) of opening, equally divided at the top and
bottom of the door, is required. Air openings are
required to be unobstructed when a door is
installed. A louvered door with equivalent air
openings for the full length of the door is
acceptable.
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation:
FRONT SIDES REAR TOP
Alcove
0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 15″ (38.1 cm)
Closet
1″(2.54 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 15″ (38.1 cm)
Closet door ventilation required: 2 louvered
openings each 60 square inches (387.1 square cm)
—3″ (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door.
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60 sq. in.
(387.1 sq. cm)
0" (0 cm)
1" (2.54 cm)
0" (0 cm)
15"
(38.1 cm)
60 sq. in.
(387.1 sq. cm)
Closet door
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Rough-In Dimensions
Dryer
MUST
be exhausted outside (outdoors,
not beneath the mobile home) using metal
ducting that will not support combustion. Metal
ducting must be 4″(10.16 cm) in diameter with
no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred.
If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area
beneath the mobile home is enclosed, the
exhaust system
MUST
terminate outside the
enclosure with the termination securely fastened
to the mobile home structure.
When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home,
a provision must be made for outside make-up
air. This provision is to be not less than twice the
area of the dryer exhaust outlet.
This dryer
MUST
be fastened to the floor. Mobile
Home Installation Kit Pub. No. 14-D346-33 is
available from your dealer.
See the
Exhaust System Requirements
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Electrical Installation for Electric Dryers
WARNING:
The following are specific
requirements for proper and safe electrical
installation of your dryer. Failure to follow
these instructions can create electrical shock
and/or a fire hazard.
WARNING:
This appliance
MUST
be properly
grounded. Electrical shock can result if the
dryer is not properly grounded. Follow the
instructions in this manual for proper
grounding.
WARNING: DO NOT
use an extension cord with
this dryer. Some extension cords are not
designed to withstand the amounts of
electrical current this dryer utilizes and can
melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire
hazard. Locate the dryer within reach of the
wall outlet, taking into account the length
of power cord to be purchased and allowing
some slack in the cord. Refer to
Electrical
Requirements
in this manual for the proper
power cord to be purchased.
WARNING:
A UL-approved strain relief must be
installed onto power cord. If the strain relief is
not attached, the cord can be pulled out of the
dryer and can be cut by any movement of the
cord, resulting in electrical shock.
WARNING: Use copper receptacles only.
NOTE:
Dryers operating on 208-volt power supply will
have longer drying times than those operating
on 240-volt power supply.
A wiring diagram is located inside the
control panel.
Grounding Requirements
DANGER:
Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a licensed electrician if
you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
Grounding must be in accordance with local codes
and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70.
For a grounded, cord-connected electric dryer:
The dryer
MUST
be grounded. In the event of
a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electrical shock by creating
a path of least resistance for electrical current.
If your dryer is equipped with a power supply
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug, the plug
MUST
be
plugged into an appropriate, copper-wired
receptacle that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
For a permanently-connected electric dryer:
■The dryer
MUST
be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
For a cord-connected gas dryer:
■This dryer is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly into
a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this
plug.
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Remove the screws securing the terminal block
access cover and the strain relief mounting
bracket located on the back of the dryer upper
corner.
Install a UL-approved strain relief into the power
cord entry hole of the mounting bracket. Use
a strain relief which attaches to the mounting
bracket with a nut. Finger-tighten the nut only
at this time.
Thread a UL-approved 30A, 240V, 3 #10 AWG
minimum copper conductor power cord through
the strain relief.
Attach the power cord neutral (center wire)
conductor to the silver-colored center terminal
on the terminal block. Tighten the screw
securely.
Attach the remaining two power cord outer
conductors to the outer brass-colored terminals
on the terminal block. Tighten both screws
securely.
WARNING:
Do not make a sharp bend or crimp
wiring/conductor at connections.
Reattach the strain relief mounting bracket to
the back of the dryer with two screws. Tighten
screws securely.
Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint
firmly against the power cord.
Tighten the strain relief nut securely so that the
strain relief does not turn.
Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
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Remove the screws securing the terminal block
access cover and the strain relief mounting
bracket located on the back of the dryer upper
corner.
Install a UL-approved strain relief in the entry
hole of the mounting bracket. Use a strain relief
which attaches to the mounting bracket with a
nut. Finger-tighten the nut only at this time.
Remove the green neutral ground wire from the
green ground screw located above the terminal
block.
Thread a UL-approved 30A, 240V, 4 #10 AWG
minimum copper conductor power cord through
the strain relief.
Attach the green power cord ground wire to the
cabinet with the green ground screw.
Attach the white (neutral) power cord
conductor from the power cord and the green
ground wire from the dryer harness to the silvercolored center terminal on the terminal block.
Tighten the screw securely.
Attach the red and black power cord conductors
to the outer brass-colored terminals on the
terminal block.
WARNING:
Do not make a sharp bend or crimp
wiring/conductor at the connections.
Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint
firmly against the power cord.
Tighten the strain relief nut securely so the
strain relief does not turn.
Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
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Reversing the Dryer Door Swing
Open the dryer door. Remove the 4 hinge hole
plugs or screws from the left side of door
opening. Place nearby for future installation.
NOTE: You may need a plastic knife to help pull out
the plugs. Be careful not to scratch the paint.
Remove the four screws that secure the door
hinges to the dryer front panel.
NOTE: Remove 1
screw from each of the 2 hinges first. Hold the door
firmly before removing the last 2 screws.
Rotate the door 180° and reinstall the door
hinges to the dryer front panel with the 4 screws.
Install the 4 hinge hole plugs or screws that were
removed in step 1 into the open screw holes on
the right side of the door opening.
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3
2
1
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start
Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
tripped replace fuse or reset breaker.
NOTE:
Most electric
dryers use two fuses/breakers.
Thermal limiter tripped • Call authorized service person for replacement.
Dryer doesn’t heat
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
tripped,the dryer may tumble replace fuse or reset breaker.
but not heat
Gas service is off •
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Static occurs
No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener.
• Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Overdrying • Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust controls for less drying.
Synthetics, permanent press and • Try a fabric softener.
blends can cause static
Inconsistent drying times
Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to the type
of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts.
Clothes take too long
Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
to dry
a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics (like • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
beach towels) longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller
loads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you are drying.
Lint filter is full • Clean lint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructed ducting • Check installation instructions for proper
ducting/venting.
• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and
unobstructed.
• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.
• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer
venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most
breaker dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are
operating.
Overloading/combining loads •Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at
a time.
Underloading • If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items to
ensure proper tumbling.
Clothes are wrinkled
Overdrying • Select a shorter drying time.
• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of
moisture.
Letting items sit in dryer after •Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang
cycle ends immediately.
Clothes shrink
Some fabrics will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
when washed. Others can be
safely washed, but will shrink
• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
in the dryer
• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item,
do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
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GE Dryer Warranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care
®
technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part
of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
full
From the date of the one-year warranty,
GE will also provide,
free of charge,
all labor and in-home service to replace
original purchase
the defective part.
■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.
■Improper installation.
■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.
■Incidental or consequential damage to personal property
caused by possible defects with this appliance.
What GE Will Not Cover:
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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Printed in the United States
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Service Telephone Numbers.
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
Special Needs Service
800.626.2000
800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a
substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
Service Satisfaction
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:
First,
contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Next,
if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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