GE DBL333, NVL333, DVL223, DCL333, NLL113 User Manual

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Model DCL333

Model NLL113

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START

AUTOMATIC COTTONS

REG. HEAT

MORE DRY

LESS DRY

MORE DRY

LESS DRY

3020

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

COOL DOWN

70 MIN

TIMED FLUFF

PRESS

MEDIUM HEAT

NO HEAT

START

AUTOMATIC COTTONS

REG. HEAT

MORE DRY

LESS DRY

LESS

DRY

OFF

80 MIN

TIMED DRY

MEDIUM HEAT

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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Model NVL333

Model DBL333

START

AUTO COTTONS (REG. HEAT)

DRY

OFF

LESS

DRY

OFF

DRY

AUTO PERM. PRESS

(MED. HEAT)

LESS

DRY

COOL

DOWN

OFF

70 MIN. TIMED

(NO HEAT)

START

TEMPERATURE

MEDIUM

REGULAR FLUFF

AUTOMATIC COTTONS

MORE DRY

LESS DRY

MORE DRY

4030

LESS DRY

COOL DOWN

80 MIN

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

TIMED DRY

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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