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Owner'sManual

DBL333 DCL333 DVL223 NLL113 NVL333

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Part No. 175D1807P265 Pub.No.49-9996 5/99JR

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Safety Information

SafetyPrecautions.......... 3-5

Operating Instructions

Controls .................. 6,7

CareandCleaning............. 8

LoadingandUsingTheDryer.... 8

Congratulations/.

YouAre Now Partof OurFamily.

Welcome to our iilmily. We're proud ()four quality produ(ts and we are committed to

providing dependable sevvi(e. You'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner's Manual and you'll hear it in the tiiendly voi(es of our customer sev_4( e depamnent.

Best of all, you'll experience these values each time you use your (hTer. That's

important, because your new (hyer will be pmt of your family fi)r many years. And we

hope you will be part of ours fi)r a long time to come.

We dlank you for buying our product. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you xdll (ontinue to rely on us whenever you need quality applian( esfor your home.

A ServicePartnership.

IMPORTANT!

Staple sales slip orcancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain sevvice under the warranty.

InstallationInstructions

PreparetoInstallYourDryer.... 10

ElectricalRequirements....... 11

ExhaustingtheDryer....... 12,13

GasSupplyRequirements...... 13

Locationof YourDryer......... 14

MobileHomeInstallation...... 15

Electricalinstallationfor

ElectncDryer............. 16,17

GasConnectionforGasDryer... 18

ReversingtheDoorSw/bg ..... 19

TroubleshootingTips

BeforeYouCallForService..20,21

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FORYOURRECORDS

Write the model and serial numbershere:

# #

They are on the label on the tiont of the left side of the door opening.

READTHISMANUAL

Inside you _dll lind many helpfid hints on how to use and maintain

veto" (h_,er properly, lust a little preventive (_ne on veto"part can save you a great deal of time and money over the lid of your (hyer.

PROPERVENTING

For the best (hTing perfi)rman(e the (hyer needs to be properly venm(1. The (hyer willuse more energy and nm longer if it is not vented to the specifications outlined in the VentingtheDryersection in this manual and the Exhaustingsection in the Installation Instructions.

Customer Service

Warranty................... 23

ServiceTelephone

Numbers............ BackCover

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IFYOUNEEDSERVICE

You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call

ForServicese(tion. If you review our (hart of Troubleshootingtips first,

you may not need to call fi)r sev_4ceat all.

Ifyou do need sevvice, you can rebLxknowing help is only a phone call :4w;ty.A list of toll-tiee customer sevvice mm_bers is included in the back section. Or you can alwaFs call the GE Answer Center ®at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 (laFsa week.

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMAtiON. READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING

A WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

• Do notstoreor usegasoline or other flammable vaporsand liquids in the

vicinityof thisor anyother appliance.

• Installation and service mustbe performed

by a qualified installer,service agency or the gas supplier.

WHATTODOIFYOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do nottry tolight a match,or cigarette,or

turnon anygas or electrical appliance.

[] Do nottouch anyelectrical switch; do not

useany phone in yourbuilding.

[] Clear theroom,buildingorarea of all

occupants.

California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances knoxm to the state to cause cancer, birth detects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure

tO Sllch substances.

(;as appliances €till cause illinor exposure 1o fotli of these stllystances, natllely benzene, catbon illonoxide,

formaldehyde and soot, (aused primarily by tile in( oinplete ( oinbustion of natural gas or IJ_filels. Properly ac!justed chTers xxdllminimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can lye

minimized flnther by properly venting the &Ter to the outdoors.

[] Immediatelycall yourgassupplierfroma

neighbor'sphone.Followthe gassupplier's instructionscarefully.

[] ff youcannot reach yourgassupplier,call

the fire department.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it is used.

• Properly ground &Ter to contorm with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

in tile InstallationInstructionssection.

• Install or store where it xdll not lye exposed to

temperatures belowfieezing or exposed to the

weather.

• Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overh)ad.

• Remove all shmp packing items and dispose of all

shipping materials properly,

Exhaust/Ducting:

[]This &Ter MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside.

[] Use onlyrigid inetal or flexible metal 4"

diameter ductwork inside tile (h_,_ercabinet or

lot exhmls/ing to tile outside. USEOFPLASTIC

OROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCAN CAUSEAFIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCAN

CAUSEAFIREIFITCOLLAPSESORBECOMES OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING

INSTALLATION.

Follow details in tile InstallationInstructionssection.

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON. READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

YOUflLAUNOflYAflEA

• Keep the area underneath and m(nmd your appliances fiee of combustible materials, such

as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, gasoline and other flmnmable vapors and liquids.

• Keep tile floor ar()und your appliances clean and dU to reduce the possibili/y of slipping.

• Keep area around the exhm_st opening and surrctunding meas flee fiom the accumulation of

lint, chestand dirt.

• Do not obstruct tile flow ofvemilating air. Do not stack or place laund U or tlmtw rags against the

front or back of the &yer.

• Close supei_ision is necessa U if this appliance is used by or near chil&en. Do not allow children to

plW on, _dth, or inside this or any other applian_ e.

• Keep all lmm&y aids (such as detergems, bleaches, etc.) out of the reach ofchiMren,

preterably in a locked cabinet. Obsei_-e all warnings oil container labels to avoid in juU.

• Never climb oil or stand oil tile (hyer top.

• Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed u) the weather.

WHENUSINGYOUflOflYEfl

• Never reach into the dr):er while the drum is mcMng. Betore loacfing, unloading or adding

clothes, wait until the &_um has completely stopped.

• (lean the lint fiher befi)re each h t:tdto prevent lint accunmlation inside the &yer or in the room.

DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT

FILTERIN PLACE,UNLESSTHEDRYINGRACKIS

IN USE.

• Do not wash or &y articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as w_L,¢,oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, &)_cleaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.) which mW ignite or explode. Do not acid these substances to the

wash water. Do not tlse or place these sllbstances mound your washer or &yer chning operation.

• Any article oil which yc)u have used a cleaning solvent or that comains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beaub: salons, resumrants, or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or nero the &yer until

solvents or flammable materials have been remctved. There are many highly flammable

items used in homes such as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some househoM

cleaners, soiile spot reiilovers,/tlrpentines, w_Lxes,wax remc)vers and producls comaining

peuoleum (fistillates.

• Tile laund U process can reduce the flmne retmdanQ offitbrics. To avoid such a result,

cmeliflly tolh)w the gmment manutimmrer's cme instructions.

• Do not &y articles containing robber, plastic, or similar male.rials such as padded bras, tennis

shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rags, bibs, baby paros, plastic bags, pillows, etc. that may meh or burn.

Some robber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances pro&_ce fire by

sponumecn_s combustion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may burn or melt on top ot the chyer during operation.

• Gm'mems labeled On/Away fromHeator Do Not TumbleOn/(such as life jackels comaining

Kapok) must not be put in your duer.

• Do not chy fiberglass mticles in yctur chyer. Skin irriultion couM resuh fiom the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent diyer uses.

To minimize tile possibili/y ofelecuic shock,

unplug this appliance fiom the pctwer supply or disconnect the &yer at the household

disu'ibution panel by remcMng the fi_seor switching off the drcuit breaker betine

attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the remc)val and cleaning of the lint

fiher). NOTE:Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFFposition does NOTdisconnect the

appliance fiom the pctwer supply.

• Do not spray any bpe of aerosol into, oil or near dD:er at any time.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

your duer. Items conuuninated with cooking oils

mW contribum to a chemical reaction that could cm_se a load to catch fire.

Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is dmnaged, maltuncfioning, partially

disassembled, or has missing or broken pmls, including a damaged cord or plug.

The interior of the machine and the exhm_st (hint

connection inside the &yet sh{)uld be cleaned at least once a yem by a qualified technician. See the

Loadingand Usingthe Dryersection. Do not use any type of spray cleaner when cleaning (byes

interior. Hazardous fimms or elecllical shock could occur.

• Ifyoms is a gas dueT, it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a

pilot light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA MATCH.Burns may resuh tiom having your hand

in the vicinib_ of the burner when the m_mmafic ignition turns on.

• You may wish to soften your laundered titbfics or re(h_ce the static elecuidty in them by using a

(hyer-applied titbric sotiener or an anfi-slafic concfitioner. We recommend }_)uuse either a

tabfic sotiener in the wash _ycle, according to the manuthcturer's instructions fi)r those proch_cts, or

Uya d_yer-added product tbr which the mamflhcturer gives x_Tittenassurance on the paclclge that their product can be sat(ly used in

your dueT. Service or pedormance problems

cm_sed by use of these producls me the responsibility of the manutitcmrers of those

producls and are not c()vered under the warranty to this appliance.

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• Gv4sp the plug timfly when disconnecting this • Befi)re discarding a dueT, or rem_)ving it flom appliance U)ax_)iddmnage to the cord while service, rem_)ve the &yet door to prevent

pulling. Place the cord away fiom uaffic areas so children fiom hiding inside. it willnot be stepped on, uipped {)vet or

subjected to damage.

• Do not tamper with conuols.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any se_icing unless specifically vetommended in this O_mer's Manual

or in published useHepair insuuclions that you

understand and hmv the skills to car U (nit.

Readandfollow thisSafetyInformationcarefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dryercontrolpanel.

Youcan locate your model number on the label on the front of the left side of the door opening.

Model DCL333

START AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC

COTTONS * MOREDRY PERMANENT

START

REG.HEAT LESS DRY LESS DRY PRESS

-X- COOL MEDIUM HEAT

Q DOWN

--_=J_ n 10203040

Model DVL223

START

START REG. HEAT LESSDRY 80 MIN 70

Q LtUj o °

MOREDRY

'0 MIN

_o TIMED FLUFF

AUTOMATIC TIMED DRY

COTTONS •

,.X-_ 60

MORE DRY

NO HEAT

MEDIUM HEAT

LI_ 0 '__° 3°

Model NLL113

START

OFF

LESS

DRY

Model NVL333

START

Model DBL333

OFF

LESS DRY

DRY_,_m_LAUTO PERM. PRESS

AUTO COTTONS ,_"_"-_ml_'_'_ LES(_ ED HEAT)

• MORE

IREG.REAT_I[ I I \\ OR,

I I I I \ I COOL

I I I I I I DOWN

II )l •OFF

'_ _ _k,_FJ J 70 MIN. TIMED

OFF• _ 60 (NOHEAT)

10 20 30 40 50

START TEMPERATURE

START MEDIUM

REGULA_UFF

AUTOMATIC COTTONS

MORE DW 30MIN

LESS DRY LESSDRY PRESS

"X- COOL

• MORE DRY PERMANENT

70 TIMEDDRY

AUTOMATIC

DOWN

--D El Ell

Aboutthe control

IMPORTANT'.Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

_r_ _1t ()I_E_lti((_( _es_l_1t(_I_`_ti(_:_`_(iete1`I_iI_e_i_)1`i(_:(i_)_I_ess.Se_e(t M_RE_RYfi)l` _e_`lx_e_`fi_)_`i(s_LESS_Y_i_l` _ig_Eter

fabri( s.Timed (_(les _unfin a sele(ted time.

Drying Cycles

AUTOMATICCOTTONS Forcottonsandmostlinens.Formostloadsselectthe PreferredRegularSettingmarkedwithan _ or

AUTOMATICPERMANENT Forsyntheticblendsanddelicates.

PRESS

se[tlngs.NOTE:Not all features are available on all dryer models.

AUTOCOTTONS.

TIMEDDRY SettheCycleSelectoratthedesireddryingtime.

TIMEDFLUFF (NOHEAT)For"fluffing"itemswithoutheat.

Temperature

D tart- Close file (h)_er door Turn the START(ont_ol clo(k_4se u) STARTHold for 1-2 se(onds and release.

REGULAR Forregularto heavycottons.

MEDIUM Forsynthetics,blends,delicatesanditemslabeledpermanentpress.

FLUFF Forfluffingitemswithoutheat.UsetheTIMERBRYcycle.

Opening file door during operation _4_llsu_p file dt)_er. To restart fl_e d_,,er (lose file door and sele( _START U)(:onEplele file Q,cle.

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.

@ff SortingandLoadingHbts

As a general nile, if clothes are sorted properly for tile washer, they are sorted properly for the (hTer.

Do not addfabricsoftener sheetsoncethe load has become warm. Theymaycausefabric softener stains. Bouncd_ Fabric ConditionerDryerSheetshavebeen approved for uselb all GEDryerswhen usedin accordancewith themanufacturer_

instructions.

Donotoverload.Thiswastesenergyandcauseswrink/ibg. Donotdrythe followingitems:f/#erg/assitem&woo/ens,rubber-coateditem&plastic&itemswithp/ast/ctrimand

foam-fi//editems.

CareandCleaningof theDryer

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TheExterior:Wipeor dust any spills or washing

compounds with a damp cloth. Duet control panel and finishes illay be dmnaged by SOltle

laund U pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Apply these products away flom the

(hyer. The tabric may then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your &yet cresset1by these

pro(h_cls is not covered byy_nn"w_uranty.

TheLintFilter:Clean tile lint filter betore each

use. Rem{)ve by pulling smdght up. Run your fingers across the filmr. A x_v_xybuild-up may ti_nn on

the lint filter flom using di)-er-a&led thbric softener sheets. To rem{)ve this buiM-up, wash the lint screen

in waml, soapy water. DU thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dtTer xdthout the lint filter in

place. Have a qualified technician vacuum tile lint fiom

tile (hTer once a year.

TheExhaustDuct:lnspect and clean tile exhaust

ducdng at least once a year to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the (h):ing

time.

Follow these steps.

_] Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting tile

plug flom the wall socket.

[_ Disconnect tile duct flom tile (hTer. [3] Vactluiil tile duct with the hose attachment and

reconnect tile duct.

TheExhaustHood.Check x_th a ranrot that the msl(le

flaps of the hood move tieely when ot)erating. Make sure that there is not wildlite (birds, insects, etc.)

nesting inside the duct or hood.

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