General Electric DCVH480EKWW Installation Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Operating Instructions

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–7

Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Using the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installation Instructions

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12

Connecting an

Electric Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–16

Exhausting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . .17–23

Final Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Location of your Dryer . . . . . . . . . .12, 13

Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .25–27

Stacking the Washer

and Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28–30

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .32–34

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . Back Cover

Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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175D1807P634 49-90370 07-09 JR

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # ______________ Serial #________________

They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door.

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

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DCVH480EK DCVH485EK

PCVH480EK PCVH485EK

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ 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 water or weather, which could cause permanent damage and invalidate the warranty.

■ 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

Dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room.

Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plastic or other combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.

For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions.

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.

PROPER INSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Installation Instructions are included in the back of this manual.

■ 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 or service agency.

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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 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.

■ Keep the area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

■ 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.

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.). These substances give off vapors that 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.

■ 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 or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags or pillows 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 household 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/PAUSE or POWER does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

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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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.)

■ 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 Sorting and Loading Hints section on page 10.

■ You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by using a dryer-applied fabric softener or an antistatic 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 of this appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

About the dryer control panel.

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

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Quick Start

If the screen is dark, press the POWER button to “wake up” the display.

Press the

POWER

button.

Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Knob.

If you selected a SENSOR DRY cycle— just press the START/PAUSE button.

If you selected a TIME DRY cycle—select your heat setting and the amount of time you want your items to dry by pressing the TIME button until the desired time appears in the display. Then press the START/PAUSE button.

Power

Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to turn the dryer off.

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

About the dryer control panel.

Dry Cycles

The dry cycle controls the cycle time for 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.

WRINKLE FREE For wrinkle-free/easy care and permanent press items.

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

technology finishes and stretch fibers such as spandex.

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

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.

Time Dry Cycles

WARM UP Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.

DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not

recommended for delicate fabrics.

AIR FLUFF Use this feature to tumble items without heat.

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 TIME button. You can increase the time in 10-minute

increments up to 1 hour and 20 minutes.

3. Select the DRY TEMP.

4. Close the door.

5. Press START/PAUSE.

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.

EXTRA DRY Use for heavy-duty fabrics or items that should be very dry, such as towels.

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).

DAMP For leaving items partially damp.

NOTE: The Sensor Dry Levels can only be selected in a Sensory Dry Cycle.

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Dry Temp

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

certain types of bacteria. 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.

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.

START/PAUSE

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.

“CLEAN LINT FILTER” (message)

This message stays on until the START button is pressed. This message is only a reminder.

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About cycle options.

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

Extend Tumble

Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 20 minutes of constant no-heat tumbling followed by 70 minutes of intermittent no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The dryer is in EXTENDED TUMBLE when the ESTIMATED CYCLE TIME display is illuminated in a circular pattern.

The light in the button will light up when

EXTEND TUMBLE is on. NOTE: It is normal for the drum to pause

for short periods of time during EXTEND TUMBLE.

Damp Alert

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 (dry cycle keeps running).

Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron some items.

The light in the button will light up when

DAMP ALERT is on. NOTE: Only for DRY, MORE DRY and EXTRA

DRY sensor dry selections.

Delay Start

Use to delay the start of your dryer.

1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.

2. Press the DELAY START button. You

can change the delay time in 1-hour increments (up to 18 hours) each time you press the DELAY START button. Stop pressing the button when your desired time is displayed.

3. Press the START/PAUSE button to start

the countdown.

The countdown time will be shown in the

ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display.

NOTES:

■ If the door is opened while the dryer is in

DELAY, the countdown time will continue to count down the delay time. If the door is not closed and the countdown time expires, the cycle will not start until the door is closed and the START/PAUSE button is pressed.

■ You can delay the start of a dryer cycle up to 18 hours.

The light in the button will light up when

DELAY START is on.

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Safety Instructions

Lock

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock or unlock the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by touching pads with this option selected.

To lock the dryer, press and hold the TEMP and SENSOR buttons together for 3 seconds.

To unlock the dryer controls, press and hold the TEMP and SENSOR buttons together for 3 seconds. A sound will indicate the lock/unlock status.

The control lock icon on the display will light up when it is on.

NOTE: The POWER button can still be used when the machine is locked.

Signal

When the light is “on,” the dryer will beep at the end of the cycle and every time you press a button on the control panel.

To turn the signal off, press the SIGNAL button and the light will go off.

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Using the dryer.

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel.

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.

Do not touch the surface or the display with sharp objects.

The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use. Remove by pulling straight up. Open the filter and run your fingers across the filter. A waxy buildup may form on the lint filter from using dryer-added fabric softener sheets. To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy water.

Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.

Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter if you notice a change in dryer performance.

Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a damp cloth with a mild, nonabrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the cleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth.

The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer. If the dryer drum should be scratched or dented during normal use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect the function or durability of the drum.

The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that the inside flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make sure that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood.

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

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

Dry Labels

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 this dryer when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

See below for lint filter cleaning 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.

Fabric Care Labels

Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.

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DCVH480EK, DCVH485EK, PCVH480EK, PCVH485EK

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If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer, order Stacking Kit number GE24STACK to be used for this dryer. Kit sold separately.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•

IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local

electrical inspector’s use.

•

IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and

ordinances.

• Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s

instructions and local codes.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions

with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future

reference.

• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a

qualified installer.

• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Before the old dryer is removed from service or

discarded, remove the dryer door.

• Service information and the wiring diagram are located

in the control console.

• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty

• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F

for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct and replace with UL-listed duct.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING –

Risk of Fire

• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow

all installation instructions.

• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a

qualified installer.

• Install the clothes dryer according to these

instructions and in accordance with local codes.

• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Use only 4″ rigid metal ducting for exhausting the

clothes dryer to the outdoors.

• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic

ducting materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL-listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in “Connecting the Dryer to House Vent” on page 18 of this manual. Flexible ducting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

• Do not install or store this appliance in any location

where it could be exposed to water and/or weather.

• The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations of

gas appliances in garages. They must be 18 inches off the ground and protected by a barrier from vehicles.

• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave

these instructions with the customer.)

Installation Instructions

UNPACKING YOUR DRYER

Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by pulling at the sides and breaking them away from the dryer legs. Be sure to remove all of the foam pieces around the legs.

Remove the bag containing the literature.

DRYER DIMENSIONS

23.5″

(598 mm)

33.4″

(848 mm)

25.7″

(653 mm)

33.4″

(848 mm)

Side View

Front View

LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER

MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air openings are:

• 0 inch clearance both sides

• 3 inches front and rear

Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for proper operation and service.

42.9″

(1090 mm)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Electrical

Connection

27.65″

(702 mm)

4.0″ (101 mm)

10.0″

(254 mm)

20.75″ (527 mm)

Back View

Installation Instructions

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

• Your dryer is approved for installation in

an alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the dryer back.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section.

• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:

0″ either side 3″ front and rear

• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 52″.

• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and have at least 60 square inches of open area equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open area equally distributed.

NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM THE WALL IS 5.5 INCHES.

BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See

EXHAUSTING THE DRYER.

• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 (for electric dryers) or NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223 (for gas dryers).

MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION

• The installation must conform to the

MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 32–80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME, NO. 501B.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with

the termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure. (See EXHAUSTING THE DRYER.)

• The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a

mobile or manufactured home.

• The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.

• Do not use sheet metal screws or other

refastening devices which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.

• Provide an opening with a free area of at least

25 sq. in. for introduction of outside air into the dryer room.

Wire frame spacer

5.5″

(140 mm)

UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION

If an undercounter installation is desired:

• No special dryer installation kit is required.

• If the dryer is installed alone, a minimum of

60 square inches of open area is required. If a washer and dryer are installed together, a minimum of 120 square inches of open area is required.

Washer and Dryer installed together

120 square inches

min. open

area

Countertop and side cabinets

Dryer installed alone

60 square inches

min.

open

area

Countertop and side cabinets

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CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

WARNING – To reduce the risk of

fire, electrical shock and personal injury:

• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter

plug with this appliance.

• The dryer must be electrically grounded 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 YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING

Before making the electrical connection, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. NEVER LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

❒ Slip joint pliers

❒ Flat-blade screwdriver

❒ Phillips screwdriver

❒ Level

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

❒ 4″ dia. metal elbow

❒ 4″ duct clamps (2) or

4″ spring clamps (2)

❒ Safety glasses

❒ 4″-dia. metal duct

(recommended)

❒ 4″-dia., UL-listed flexible

metal duct (if needed)

❒ Gloves

❒ Exhaust hood

❒ Duct tape

❒ Dryer power cord kit

6 ft. long (not provided with dryer)

UL-rated 120/240V, 30A with 3 or 4 prongs. Identify the plug type as per the house receptacle before purchasing line cord. (4-prong cord set is included and installed on Canadian models PCVH480 and PCVH485.) Stacking installations may require a power cord up to 6 feet in length.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit, protected by the required timedelay fuses or circuit breakers. A three- or fourwire, single-phase, 120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30-amp circuit is required.

If the electric supply does not meet the above specifications, then call a licensed electrician.

NOTE: For Canadian consumers with models PCVH480 and PCVH485, cord set installation is not required. Please skip to the next section, Exhausting

the Dryer.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This 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 on the appliance.

CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)

NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National

Electrical Code requires that new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer. A 4-wire cord must also be used where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.

3-wire connection is NOT for use on new construction.

CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION) (cont.)

WARNING – NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove

the dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.

2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall

receptacle.

3. Remove the power cord cover located at the

upper back.

4. Remove the green ground screw and attach

the ground strap to the center terminal along with the (white) neutral line described below. Keep the green ground screw for Step 7.

5. Bring the power cord through the bracket.

6. Connect power cord as follows: A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws

of the terminal block (marked L1 and L2).

B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center

of the terminal block (marked N).

7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket). Tighten all terminal block screws (3) completely.

8. Reinstall the cover.

Green wire from power cord

Ground strap

Bracket

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CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)

CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE CONNECTION

1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove

the dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.

2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the

wall receptacle.

3. Remove the power cord cover located at the

upper back.

4. Bring the power cord through the bracket.

5. Connect power cord as follows: A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws

of the terminal block (marked L1 and L2).

B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center

of the terminal block (marked N).

6. Be sure ground strap is connected to green ground screw on cabinet rear. Tighten all terminal block screws (3) completely.

7. Reinstall the cover.

WARNING – NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

Ground strap

Bracket

Installation Instructions

EXHAUSTING THE DRYER

WARNING – To reduce the

risk of fire or personal injury:

• This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Use only 4

″

rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust

duct.

• Use only 4

″

rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust duct. It must be installed in accordance with the instructions found in “Connecting the Dryer to House Vent” on page 18 of this manual.

• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, gas vent, crawl space, attic, under an enclosed floor, or in any other concealed space of a building.

• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease and lint create a potential fire hazard.

• Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.

• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This will cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire hazard.

• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.

• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.

• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust system shall be inspected and cleaned at least once a year.

• This dryer comes ready for rear exhausting. If space is limited, use the instructions on pages 21–23 to exhaust directly from the sides or bottom of the cabinet.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL EXHAUST DUCT

❒ Phillips-head screwdriver

❒ Duct tape or duct clamp

❒ Rigid or UL-listed flexible

metal 4″ (10.2 cm) duct

❒ Vent hood

❒ Drill with 1/8″ drill bit

(for bottom venting)

❒ Hacksaw

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST

HOOD OR WALL CAP

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts

or entry of birds or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance

to the exhaust airflow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.

• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust

duct.

• Wall caps must be installed at least 12″ above

ground level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.

SEPARATION OF TURNS

• For best performance, separate all turns by

at least 4 ft. of straight duct, including distance between last turn and dampened wall cap. For turns less than 4 ft. apart, see the Ducting Component Equivalency Chart.

SEALING OF JOINTS

• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male

end of each section of duct must point away from the dryer.

• Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners

that extend into the duct. They will serve as a collection point for lint.

• Duct joints should be made air- and

moisture-tight by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape or aluminum tape.

• Horizontal runs should slope down towards

outdoors 1/4″ per foot.

INSULATION

• Ductwork that runs through an unheated area

or is near air conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint buildup.

Installation Instructions

EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)

CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT

RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT

• For best drying performance, a rigid metal

transition duct is recommended.

• Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing and kinking.

UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT

• If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed

flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WX08X10077).

• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other enclosed spaces.

• Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet (2.4 m).

• For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see illustrations at right). Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to the wall without kinking and/or crushing the transition duct, maximizing drying performance.

• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT

• In special installations, it may be necessary to

connect the dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil-type) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type) duct may be used ONLY in installations where rigid metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND where a 4

″

diameter can be maintained throughout the entire length of the transition duct.

• In Canada and the United States, only the flexible

metal (foil-type) ducts that comply with the “Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A” shall be used.

• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings,

floors or other enclosed spaces.

• Total length of flexible metal duct should not

exceed 8 feet (2.4 m).

• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

• For best drying performance:

1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet pipe.

2. Secure the duct with a clamp.

3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the duct to its full length. Allow 2

″

of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe. Cut off and remove excess duct. Keep the duct as straight as possible for maximum airflow.

4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.

FOR TRANSITION VENTING (DRYER TO WALL), DO:

•DO cut duct

as short as possible and install straight into wall.

•DO use elbows

when turns are necessary.

DO NOT:

•DO NOT bend or

collapse ducting. Use elbows if turns are necessary.

•DO NOT use

excessive exhaust length. Cut duct as short as possible.

•DO NOT crush

duct against the wall.

•DO NOT set

dryer on duct.

Elbows

Installation Instructions

WARNING

USE ONLY METAL DUCT 4″ DIAMETER (102 mm FOR CANADA). DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.

Dryer Exhausting Information—Metal Duct Only Ducting Materials: For best performance, this dryer

should be vented with 4″ diameter all-rigid metal exhaust duct.

Exhaust Length Calculation:

1. Determine the number of 90º turns needed for your installation.

2. The maximum length of 4′ rigid (aluminum or galvanized) duct which can be tolerated is shown in the table.

A turn of 45º or less may be ignored. Two 45º turns within the duct length should be treated as a 90º elbow.

A turn over 45º should be treated as a 90º elbow.

CAUTION:

For personal safety, do not terminate exhaust into a chimney, under any enclosed house floor (crawl space), or into an attic, since the accumulated lint could create a fire hazard or moisture could cause damage. Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct or plenum with a kitchen exhaust, since the combination of lint and grease could create a fire hazard.

Exhaust ducts should be terminated in a dampered wall cap to prevent back drafts, bird nesting, etc. The wall cap must also be located at least 12″ above the ground or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.

Other terminations, such as louvered wall boxes, are acceptable provided they are equivalent to a 4″ opening dampered wall cap.

For more information on venting kits and accessories, please call 1.800.GE.CARES.

Best Performance

Maximum Length

of a 4″ Dia.

Rigid Metal Duct

Exhaust Hood Type

Number of AB

90º Turns 4″ Opening 2-1/2″ Opening

Front-Loading Dryers 0 90 ft. 60 ft.

1 60 ft. 45 ft. 2 45 ft. 35 ft. 3 35 ft. 25 ft.

4”

2-1/2”

Installation Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal duct and replace with UL-listed duct.

• Remove any lint from the wall exhaust opening.

Internal duct opening

Wall

Check that exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.

STANDARD REAR EXHAUST

We recommend that you install your dryer before installing your washer. This will permit direct access for easier exhaust connection.

Pull out the wire spacer and swing upward to its full extension. Let the wire spacer lay flat and extended on the floor. This will prevent the dryer from being pushed too close to a wall or object, causing the ducting to come loose from the dryer.

Slide the end of the exhaust duct on the back of the dryer and secure with duct tape or a hose clamp.

NOTE: We strongly recommend using rigid metal exhaust duct.

• For straight-line installation, connect the dryer

exhaust to the wall, using duct tape.

RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION TO MINIMIZE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE

Using duct elbows will prevent duct kinking and collapsing.

Duct

Transition ducting

Wire frame spacer

Wall side

Dryer side

EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)

Wire frame spacer

WARNING – BEFORE PERFORMING

THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES.

Installation Instructions

SIDE VENTING:

Dryer Exhaust to side of cabinet

Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side knockout as desired. Remove the screw from the rear of the casing and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer.

Remove screw and save

Remove desired knockout (one only)

Fixing hole

Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.

ADDING A NEW DUCT

Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower housing. Make sure that the screw holes in the duct and ramp base are aligned. Use the screw saved previously to secure the duct in place through the ramp on the appliance base.

ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET

• Tape the connection between the duct and elbow.

• Insert the duct with elbow through the rear

opening and connect to the internal duct.

CAUTION:Be sure not to pull or

damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct. A slight interference may occur between the exhaust and the wire components.

Portion “A”

Left side exhaust

Fixing hole

• Apply duct tape as

shown on the joint between the dryer internal duct and the elbow, and also the joint between the elbow and the side duct.

CAUTION:

Internal duct joints must be secured with tape; otherwise, they may separate and cause a safety hazard.

Duct tape

4.9″ (125 mm)

Right

Left

Bottom

Tab

WARNING – NEVER LEAVE

THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE. COVER BACK OPENING WITH A COVER PLATE (COVER PLATE – WE1M545) AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER.

Installation Instructions

SIDE VENTING (cont.)

Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening with a cover plate (Cover Plate – WE1M545) available from your local service provider. Place dryer in final location.

ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET (SIDE EXHAUST)

Cover Plate

EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)

WARNING – BEFORE PERFORMING

THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES.

BOTTOM VENTING:

Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet

Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer. Detach and remove the bottom knockout.

Remove screw and save

Remove desired knockout (one only)

Fixing hole

Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.

4.9″ (125 mm)

Bottom

BOTTOM VENTING (cont.)

ADDING A NEW DUCT

• Reconnect the cut

portion A of the duct to the blower housing.

• Tape the elbow

in a 90-degree position to prevent rotation.

• Insert the elbow

through the rear hole and connect it to portion A. Rotate the elbow through the bottom opening.

CAUTION:Be sure not to pull or

damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct.

• While still holding down

the pipe and elbow from the rear opening, screw the pipes in place with the previously saved screw.

• Apply duct tape

as shown on the joint between the dryer internal duct and the elbow.

NOTE: Make sure the tape covers the screw hole in portion A where it connects to the elbow.

CAUTION:Internal duct joints must be

secured with tape; otherwise, they may separate and cause a safety hazard.

Duct tape

Rear hole

Bottom opening

Portion “A”

Fixing hole

Installation Instructions

Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet. ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF CABINET

(BOTTOM EXHAUST)

WARNING – NEVER LEAVE

THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE. COVER BACK OPENING WITH A COVER PLATE (COVER PLATE – WE1M545) AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER.

Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening with a cover plate (Cover Plate – WE1M545) available from your local service provider.

Insert the tab at the top of the cover plate into the opening. Fasten screw at the bottom of the cover plate.

Place dryer in final location.

Cover Plate

Tab

Screw

Installation Instructions

LEVEL THE DRYER

Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust the four leveling legs at the corners to ensure that the dryer is level from side to side and front to rear.

Raise

Lower

PLUG DRYER IN

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

FINAL SETUP

DRYER STARTUP

Press the POWER button.

NOTE: If the dryer has been exposed to

temperatures below freezing for an extended period of time, allow it to warm up before pressing POWER. Otherwise, the display will not come on.

The dryer is now ready for use.

SERVICING

WARNING – Label all wires prior

to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation after servicing/installation.

For replacement parts and other information, refer to the back cover for servicing phone numbers.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

NOTE: Stacking installations may require a power

cord up to 6 feet in length.

❒ Phillips-head screwdriver

Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired)

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Read the instructions all the way through before

starting.

• Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.

• Provide a nonscratching work surface for

the doors.

• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid

using them in the wrong places.

• All screws must be hand-tightened.

• Normal completion time to reverse the door

swing is 20–30 minutes.

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.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

HARDWARE USED

❒ Mounting Screw

❒ Hinge Bracket

Anchoring Screws

❒ Door and Latch Screws

REMOVE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY

Remove hinge bracket anchoring screws.

DISASSEMBLE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY

Remove 16 door screws and male end of latch from the inner side of the door.

Remove the inner face.

Installation Instructions

BEFORE YOU START

Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet.

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired)

Slide door and hinge assembly upward; then remove the assembly from the dryer front panel.

Lift and rotate the window assembly 180º and replace. Also rotate the inner face 180° and replace.

Installation Instructions

REPLACE DOOR ASSEMBLY

Replace a door screw in the center of the side opposite the hinge. Then put the male end of the latch into place and fasten with two door screws.

Fasten the hinge back on at the top and bottom with the hinge mounting screws.

REPLACE DOOR ASSEMBLY (CONT.)

Move the mounting screw to the upper screw hole position on the hinge so that the door can be set on the cabinet during final installation.

Replace all door screws that were removed.

Remove the female end of the latch from the front panel of the dryer, rotate 180° and replace on the opposite side.

STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired)

If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer, order Stacking Kit number GE24STACK to be used for this dryer. Kit sold separately.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•

IMPORTANT – Save these instructions

for local electrical inspector’s use.

•

IMPORTANT – Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions

for future reference.

• Service must be performed by a qualified

installer.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of

the installer.

• Stacking installations may require a power cord

up to 6 feet in length.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING –

• Electric Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before

installing. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

• Potential Personal Injury. More than two people

are recommended to lift the dryer into position because of its weight and size. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or death.

• Avoid Tipping and Rupture of Utility Services.

Dryer must be securely attached to the washer. DO NOT place the washer on top of the dryer. Failure to do so could result in personal injury/death or property damage.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0″ both sides and 3″ front and rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

• Your dryer is approved for installation in

an alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the dryer back.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See

the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section.

• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and

adjacent walls or other surfaces is:

0″ either side 3″ front and rear

• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead

shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 67.7″.

• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise

ventilated and have at least 60 square inches of open area equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open area equally distributed.

NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM THE WALL IS 5.5 INCHES.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Remove the packaging. Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to lay

the dryer down on its side. Continue using the carton to protect the finished floor in front of the installation location.

KIT CONTENTS (GE KIT #GE24STACK)

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

❒ Phillips screwdriver

❒ Level

❒ Gloves

INSTALLING THE STACK BRACKET KIT

REMOVE THE DRYER LEVELING LEGS

A. Carefully lay the dryer on its side. Use the

packing material so you don’t scratch the finish on the dryer.

B. Remove the dryer leveling legs.

Unscrew and remove all 4 leveling legs

INSTALL RUBBER PADS TO DRYER BASE

A. Locate the 4 rubber pads in the parts package.

Insert rubber pads into the leveling leg holes.

B. Set the dryer upright.

Screws (4)

Rubber pads (4)

Bracketstack (R)

Bracketstack (L)

INSTALL BRACKET TO WASHER

A. Remove washer top cap screw from the rear

left. Align left bracket holes with top cap screw hole on rear left of the unit and replace screw. NOTE: Leave screws loose so dryer hole alignment will be easier.

B. Drive next screw through the bracket into

the rear of the washer.

C. Repeat the above steps with the right side.

INSTALL DRYER AND BRACKET ON DRYER

A. Lift the dryer on top of the washer. Protect the

washer control panel with cardboard or other protection. Be sure to lift the dryer high enough to clear the washer control panel.

WARNING – Potential

Personal Injury. More than two people are recommended to lift the dryer into position because of its weight and size. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or death.

B. Align the holes in the bracket with the holes

in the back of the dryer. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the 2 #8 x 1/2″ tapping screws.

C. Tighten the dryer bracket screws; then tighten

all stacking kit screws.

FINALIZE THE INSTALLATION

A. Refer to the washer Installation Instructions

to complete the washer installation.

B. Refer to the dryer Installation Instructions

to complete the dryer installation.

C. Carefully slide or walk the stacked washer and

dryer into place. Use felt pads or other sliding device to assist moving and to protect flooring.

WARNING – Potential Personal

Injury. Do not push on the dryer once installed to top of the washer. Pushing on the dryer may result in pinched fingers.

Place hands here

Installation Instructions

STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired) (cont.)

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