GE Appliances Profile PFDS450 Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 2-4
Operating Instructions
Controls ........................... 5-8
Cycle Options ..................... 9, 10
Smart Appliance .................... 13
Dryer Features .................. 10, 11
Quick Start Guide .................... S
Settings Option ..................... 10
Using the Dryer ..................... 11
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin ................ 14, 1S
Connecting the Inlet Hoses ......... 17
Connecting a Gas Dryer ........ 18-21
Connecting an
Electric Dryer ................... 22-24
Exhausting the Dryer ........... 25-31
Final Setup .......................... 32
Installing the Pedestal .......... 43-45
Location of your Dryer .......... 15, 16
Reversing the Door Swing ...... 33-39
Stacking the Washer
and Dryer ....................... 40-42
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 46-49
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Warranty (Canada) ................. 51
Warranty (U.S.)..................... SO
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PFMS450
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or death.
[] Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinitg of this or ang other appliance.
[] Installation and service must be
performed bg a qualified installer,
service agencg or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
[] Do not trg to light a match, or
cigarette, or turn on ang gas or
electrical appliance.
[_ Do not touch ang electrical switch;
do not use ang phone in gour building.
F_ Immediatelg call gour gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions carefullg.
F_ if gou cannot reach gour gas supplier,
call the fire department.
F_ Clear the room, building or area
of all occupants.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor of California to publish(] list of substances known to the state to cause
cancer,birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.
Gasappliances cancause minor exposureto four of thesesubstances,namelybenzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot,caused primarily bythe incompletecombustion of natural gasor LPfuels.
Properlyadjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substancescan be
minimized further byproperly venting the dryerto the outdoors.
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PROPERINSTALLATION
This drger 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.
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Properlyground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
Installor store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to water
or weather.
it Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
it Removeall sharp packing items and dispose of
all shipping materials properly.
ExhaustYDucting
r_--_DryersMUSTbe exhausted to the outside to
prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.
-2-]Useonly rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet. Useonly ULapproved rigid
metal or flexible metal 4-in diameter ductwork for
exhausting to the outdoors. Never useplastic or
other combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.
USEOFPLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTURED
DUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIREIFITCOLLAPSES
ORBECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDINUSEOR
DURINGINSTALLATION.
Forcomplete details,follow the Inst(lllation
Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com
WARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
I Keepthe urea underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials,
(lint, paper,rags, etc.),gasoline,chemicals
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
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Keepthe floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibilityof slipping.
Closesupervisionisnecessary ifthis appliance is
used byor near children. Donot allow children to
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
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Keepthe area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areasfree from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
Keepall laundry aids (suchasdetergents,
bleaches,etc.)out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observeall
warnings on container labelsto avoid injury.
I Neverclimb on or stand on the dryertop.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
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Neverreachintothednjerwhilethedrum ismoving.
Beforeloading,unloadingoraddingclothes,wait until
thedrum hascompletelystopped.
Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation insidethe dryer or in the room. DO
NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.
Donot wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosivesubstances(suchas
wax, oil,paint, gasoline, degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give
off vapors that may ignite or explode.Donot add
these substancesto the wash water. Donot use
or placethese substances around your washer
or dryer during operation.
Donot place items exposed to cooking oilsin
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a clothes load to catch fire.
Anyarticle on which you have useda cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials
(suchas cleaning cloths, mops,towels used in
beauty salons,restaurants or barber shops,etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dryer until
solvents or flammable materials have been
removed.Thereare many highly flammable items
used in homes such asacetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene,some household cleaners,
some spot removers, turpentines, waxes,wax
removers and products containing petroleum
distillates.
The laundry processcan reducethe flame
retardancy of fabrics.To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
care instructions.
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Do not dry articles containing rubber,plastic
or similar materials such aspadded bras,tennis
shoes,galoshes,bath mats, rugs, bibs,baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows,etc.that may melt or burn.
Somerubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
Do not store plastic,paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top ofthe dryer during operation.
Garments labeled DrgAwablfrom Heat or Do Not
TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)
must not be put inyour dryer.
Do not dry fiberglass articles inyour dryer, Skin
irritation could resultfrom 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 (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the
lint filter).NOTE:PressingSTART/PAUSEor POWER
doesNOTdisconnectthe appliancefrom thepower
supply.
If you seewater on the floor around the dryer,call
for service.
Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Donot
stack or place laundry or throw rugsagainst the
front or back of the dryer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
WHEN USINGYOURDRYER(cont.)
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Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or hasmissing or broken parts,including a
damaged cord or plug.
Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at
least once a year bya qualified technician. See
the Sortingand Loading Hintssection on page !2.
Ifyours is a gas dryer,it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DONOTATTEh4PTTOLIGHTWITH
AMATCH.Burnsmay result from havingyour hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
Donot open the dryer door during steam cycles.
Thesteam isvery hot and it will continue to
exhaust from the port for severalseconds after
opening. Donot touch the steam port after a
steam cycle.
Donot usea steam cycle with items such
aswool, leather,silk,lingerie,foam products
or electric blankets.
Donot usesteam cycleson new clothes without
first washing.
Youmay wish to soften your laundered fabrics
or reducethe static electricity inthem by using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend you useeither
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 giveswritten assuranceon
the package that their product can be safely
used inyour dryer. Serviceor performance
problems caused by useof these products are
the responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the warranty
of this appliance.
Neverattempt to usethe Steam Dewrinkleor
Steam Refreshcycleswithout clothes inthe drum.
Additionally,it is highlyrecommended to select
the appropriate load sizefor best results.Selecting
large load cyclesfor small loads may result in
wetting of clothes, and selectingsmall load cycles
for large loads may result in poor dewrinkling
performance.
Donot spray any type of aerosol into, on,or near
dryer at any trime. Donot useany type of spray
cleanerwhen cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous
fumes or electricalshock could occur.
WHEN NOT USING YOURDRYER
BGraspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Placethe cord away from traffic areas
so itwill not be stepped on,tripped overor
subjected to damage.
I Beforediscarding a dryer,or removing it from
service,remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
I Do not tamper with controls.
BDonot attempt to repair or replaceany part of
this appliance or attempt any servicingunless
specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Manual
or in publisheduser-repair instructionsthat you
understand and havethe skillsto carry out.
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"_'_I READAND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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About the drger control panel. GEAppliances.com
WARNING! INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Throughout this manual, featuresand appearancemag varg from gout model.
Quick Start
Ifthe screen isdark, pressthe POWERbutton to "wake up"
the display.
r_ Pressthe POWERbutton. POWER
r_-]Selecto cycleby turning the ......................,,._¢%
Cycle Knob.
Ifyou selectedu TIMEDRYCYCLE-
selectyour heat setting and the
amount of time you want your
items to dry by usingthe cursor
buttons. Then pressthe
START/PAUSEbutton.
o,_| ( SENSORoRv
LESS°RV_
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BACTERIAL
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EXTRALOW
T,MEOD_
[_lf you selected o SENSORCYCLE- just
pressthe START/PAUSEbutton.
Models:PFDS450/ PFDS455/ PFPIS450/ PFMS455
SENSOR DRY NORMAL /COTTONS //_1
MIXED LOADS STEAMREFRESH
WRINKLE FREE
ACTIVEWEAR
DELICATES
SPEED DRY
_TEAM
WARM U_ DEWRINKLE
T_MEO DRY
D_RY OEkAV DRYER
START RACK
BACK
EXTRAORV
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_CrEmAL
Models: PFDN440 / PFDN445 / PFPIN440 / PFPIN445
NORMAL /_ DELAy DRYER
MIXED LOADS DRy START RACK
SENSORDRV W ...... FREE C ...... _m[--m Im_
ACTIVE WEAR
DEUCATES BACK
SPEED DRY
WARM Up TIMED DRY
DEWRiNBLE
EXTRA DRY
MOREoRv_ _--
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DAMP
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BAC_EmAL
TEMP
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Po we r
Pressto "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to turn the dryer off.
NOTE:Pressing POWERdoes not disconnect the appliance from the power supplg.
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About the drger control panel.
Drg 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.
NORMAL/ For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
MIXED LOAD
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.
Timed Dry Cycles
STEAM
REFRESH
(on some models)
For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles on 1-B garments.
Selecting a higher number of garments for the cycle (e.g.,selecting B-garment load for a 1-garment load) may
result in excessive wetting of clothes. After the STEAMREFRESHCycle,the unit will beep and display "Garments
Ready" and "0:00." Ifthe unit is not turned off or if the door is not opened, the dryer will continue to tumble for 30
minutes. At the end of 30 minutes, it will display "0:00" and "Cycle Complete."
NOTE:When STEAMREFRESHis selected, "EXTENDEDTUMBLE" will automatically turn on and cannot be
turned off.
Asingle extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included inthe steam refresh cycle to
achieve optimum results.
DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not reccomended for delicate
(onsome models) fabrics.
STEAM For use with larger loads than STEAMREFRESH.Ideal for loads left in dryer for an extended
DEWRINKLE time. Selecting a larger cycle than needed (e.g.,selecting Large Load for a half-full dryer)
(onsome models) may result in excessive wetting of clothes.
WARM UP Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
Mg Cgcle (on some models)
MY CYCLE Pressto use, create or modify custom dry cycles.
Timed Dry
'Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIMED DRY:
I. Turn dry cycle dial to TIMED DRY.
2. Select the drying time by pressing the A and T buttons. You can increase the time in 10-minute increments up to 2
hours, 5 minutes.
3. Select the DRY TEMP.
4. Close the door.
5. Press START/PAUSE.
Sensor Dry
tThe 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.
EXTRADRY 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.
LESSDRY Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).
DAMP For leaving items partially damp.
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Dry Temp
You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.
ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with COTTONSor MIXEDLOAD cycles. This option reduces
certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus oureus, Pseudomonos
oeruginoso and Ktebsiellopneumonioe*. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high
heat is used during a portion of this drying cycle.
NOTE:Do not use this cgcle on delicate fabrics.
* The Anti-Bacterial Cycle is Certified by NSFInternational (formerly National Sanitation
Foundation) to NSFProtocol P154 Sonitizotion Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers.
Sanitization Perfbrmance ot
Residential Clothes Dryers
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
EXTRA LOW
START/PAUSE
For regular to heavy cottons.
For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
Pressto start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer.
Press it again to resume the dry cycle.
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YCLE
STORE MY CYCLE ÷
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My Cycle (on some models)
Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall.
These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.
To store aMYCYCLEcombination of settings:
1. Select your drying cycle.
2. Change DRY TEMPand SENSORDRYsettings to fit your needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONSyou want.
4. Pressand hold the MY CYCLEbutton for 3 seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound
the button will light up, and the unit will display "My cycle is now programed with the current cycle
settings".
To recall gour stored MY CYCLEcombination:
Pressthe MY CYCLEbutton before drying a load. The light in the center of the button will light up when
MYCYCLEis selected.
To change gour stored MY CYCLE combination:
Follow Steps !-4 in "To store a MY CYCLE combination of settings."
Display
Special CycleStatus OR Est. CycleTime
g Dryer RackORTimed Dry ORTime to Dry
De ]y Time Lint Filter DELAY TIME
lib Status Status Screen
"CLEAN LINT FILTER" (message)
This message appears periodically. It is only a reminder.
After the POWERbutton is
pressed, the CLEAN LINT FILTER
message could appear if the
previous cycle was not finished.
This message will disappear
after the STARTbutton is
pressed. Eventhough you have
already cleaned the filter (before
the POWERbutton was pressed),
the CLEAN LINT FILTERmessage
will still be displayed until the
STARTbutton is activated.
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About the drger control panel.
Specialty Cycles
1. Turn the CYCLEknob to SPECIALTYCYCLES.A list of cycle options will appear in the display.
& Using the cursor buttons, select a CATEGORY.
3. Using the cursor buttons, select a CYCLE.
Pressthe BACK button to take you back to the CATEGORIES.
4. PressENTERto select.
5. Press the START/PAUSEbutton.
SPECIALTYCYCLESinclude:
Garment
[] Coats
[] Hosiery/Bras (use mesh bag)
[]Jeans
[] Khakis
Bed and Bath
[] Blankets (Cotton)
[] Comforters
[] Sheets
[] Towels
Specialtg Cgcles
[] Air Fluff
[] Dryel
[] Fleece
[] Fragile Cottons
[] Performance Fabrics
[] Pet Bedding
[] Play Clothes
[] Rack Dry
[] Sleeping Bag
[] Throw Rugs
Washer Communicated Cgcles
Toturn on communication, press the
SETTINGSbutton on the washer control
panel. When "DRYERLINK"appears in the
display, press ENTER.Using the arrow keys,
select ON;then press ENTER.
When the washer cycle is completed, the
washer will communicate with the dryer
when any button on the control panel is
touched or the door is opened.
The washer will display, "TRANSFERRING
CYCLEINFORMATIONTOTHE DRYER"and
the dryer will display, "RECEIVINGCYCLE
INFORMATIONTOTHEDRYER".
The dryer will only communicate with the
washer if the dryer is not running a cycle.
If the washer starts a new cycle before the
dryer has a chance to communicate with
it, the information will be lost.
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About cycleoptions.
NOTE: Not oil features ore available on oil dryer models. GEAppliances.com
EXTENDED
TUMBLE
Extended Tumble
Minimizeswrinkles by adding approximately 60
minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are
dry.
Thelight in center of the button will light up when
EXTENDEDTUMBLEison.
ExtendedTumble is automatically selected
for the SteamRefreshcycle and cannot
be deselected. Dryerwill beep and display
"Garments Ready"when SteamRefreshis
complete. Thedryer will continue in Extended
Tumble until the door isopened.
DAMP
ALERT
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DRUM
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SETTINGS ÷
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Damp Alert
This option causes the dryer to beep when
clothes have dried to u damp level. Remove
items that you wish to hang dry. The DAMP
ALERTwillonly beep when this option is selected.
Removingclothesand hanging them when they
are damp can reduce the need to iron some
items.
Thelight in center ofthe button will light up
when DAh,IPALERTison.
Drum Light
Pressthis button to turn on the light inthe dryer.
Pressthe button again to turn the light off.
Thisonly controls the light when the door isshut.
NOTE:Thelight will turn off by itself after one
minute when the door is shuL
When the door isopened,the light comes on
automatically.
The light in center of the button will light up
when DRUMLIGHTison.
NOTE: Hold down the DRUM LIGHT button for 3
seconds to occess the SETTINGS menu. (See
page 10 for more detuils)
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DELAY
START
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LOCK
Pushto LockControl
Hold3SecstoUnlock
e-Dry
Reducesthe total energy consumption of specific
dryer cyclesby adjusting certain heat settings.
NOTE:Cycle times will chonge when e-DRYis
selected
This cycle can be used with DELICATES, ACTIVE
WEAR, EASYCARE, NORMAL/MIXED LOADS and
COTTONS.
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Delag Start
Useto delay the start ofyour dryer.
1. Chooseyour dry cycle and any options.
2. PressDELAYSTART.Youcan change the
delay time in !/2-hour increments, usingthe
A or V arrow pads.
3. Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start the
countdown.
Thecountdown time will be shown in the
ESTIMATEDTIMEREMAININGdisplay.
NOTES:
IIf the door is opened while the drger is in
DELAY,the countdown time will not restart
unless the door isclosed and START/PAUSE
button has been pressed again.
IYou can delag the start of a dry cgcle up to
24 hours.
Thelight in center of the button will light up
when DELAYSTARTison.
Lock
Youcan lock the controls to prevent any
selectionsfrom being made. Oryou can lockthe
controls after you have started a cycle.
Childrencannot accidentallgstart the drger
bg touching pads with this option selected.
Tolock the dryer,pressthe LOCKbutton.
Tounlock the dryer,pressand hold the LOCK
button for 3 seconds.
The light in center of the LOCKbutton will light up
when the controls are locked.
Eventhough the controls are locked,the POWER
button isstill active in caseyou haveto turn the
unit off.
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About cycleoptions.
NOTE: Not oil features ore available on oil dryer models.
DRUM
LIGHT
SETTINGS ÷
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Press & hold for 3
seconds for secondary
options
Settings
Under the SETTINGSoption, you can
adjust the volume or the brightness of
the display.
VOLUNE
I End of Cycle (signal) volume can be set from
HIGH, NED, LOW or OFF.
I Control Sounds volume can be set from
HIGH, NIED, LOW or OFF.
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS can be set from HIGH,
PIED or LOW.
After you have made your selection,
press ENTER.
NOTE'. To access the SETTINGS menu, hold
down the DRUM LIGHT button for 3seconds.
About dryer features.
Drum Lamp
Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at
the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach
above dryer opening from inside the drum. Removethe bulb and replace with the same size bulb.
Engage the handle posts
Built-In Rack Dry System
A handy drying rack may be used for drying items such as tennis shoes. Place items flat on the
drying rack and block such items as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat.
To install the Built-In Rack Dry System
1. Make sure the drum of the dryer is oriented so the rack drying system ison the left side of the
dryer.
2. Pull the drying rack screen out from the left side and engage the handle "posts" inthe opposite
baffle slots.
3. Place the garment on the rack and close the door.
4. Press the DRYERRACK button.
5. Select desired time.
6. Press the START/PAUSEbutton.
NOTE:
I Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.
I Make sure to detach the drying rack at the end of the cycle and fully retract the screen back
into the baffle.
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features fcontJ.
To Use the Built-ln Hook
for Hanging Garments
1. Make sure the drum of the dryer is
oriented so the hook is on the top
center of the dryer.
2. Using your finger, pull the hook out
of the baffle.
3. Hang the garment on a hunger, hang
the hanger on the hook and close the
door.
4. Pressthe DRYERRACKbutton.
5. Select the desired time.
6. Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton.
Reverse Tumble'"
All Profile front-load matching dryers are equipped with the ReverseTumble" feature,
as part of the Duo Dry Plus system'L Byreversing the direction of drum rotation
during the drying cycle, your dryer will tangle the clothes loud less, dry more evenly
and improve drying times. Typical loads such as bed and bath mixed loads, where
sheets, towels and pillow cases are laundered together, benefit from this capability.
When the dryer reverses direction, there will be a slight pause and sound change. This
is normal. All dryer cycles utilize this feature, except when the rack dry option is
selected, in which case the drum does not tumble.
Using the dryer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
As a general rule,ifclothes are sorted properly for
the washer,they are sorted properlyfor the dryer.Try
alsoto sort items according to size.Forexample, do
not dry a sheet with socks or other small items.
Do not add fabric softener sheetsonce the load has
become warm. Theymay cause fabric softener
stains. Bounce®FabricConditioner DryerSheetshave
been approved for usein this dryer when usedin
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Seebelow for lint filter cleaning instructions.
Do not overload. Thiswastes energy and causes
wrinkling.
Do not drg the following items: fiberglass items,
woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics,items with
plastictrim and foam-filled items.
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Using the dryer.
Fabric Care Labels
Beloware fabric care label "symbols"that
affect the clothing you will be laundering.
Wash Labels
washt4achineU U__ U _ 8 C___
cycle Ho_malp...........tP,ess/ Ge_,Uem Do,,otwash Do,,otwd,,g
wrinkle resistant delicate Hand wash
Front load Target Automatic
L_dLfarrierwater Categorg__ Water Temperature Temperature__ Control
Tap CoW Inlet Water Temperature Not used
4- _4_
LemFeraLure Cold 27°C/80°F Used
Warm 40°C/10S°F Used
Hot 50°C/120°F Used
Sanitize 70°C/160°F Used
Dry Labels
Tumble D
flrv
_'.z _ Do not dry
Gentle/ Do not tumble dry {used with
delicate do not wash)
Heat
setting
Dry Normal Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
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High Nedium Low No heat/air
fp_Ciualtions S E_ _ D
Line dry/ Drip dry Dry fiat In the shade
hang to dry
Bleach Labels
Bleach A A
sym bals Any bleach Only ...... hlodne bleach Do not bleach
(when needed) (when needed)
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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
Drger 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.
Runyour 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.
Thestainlesssteelusedto makethe dryerdrum
providesthe highestreliabilityavailableina GE
dryer.Ifthedryerdrum shouldbescratchedor
dentedduringnormal use,the drumwill not
rustor corrode.Thesesurfaceblemisheswillnot
affectthefunctionor durabilityofthe drum.
The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror
that the inside flaps of the hood move
freely when operating. Hake sure that
there isno wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.

SMART APPLIANCE tonsome models) GEAppliances.com
ModelsPFDS450,PFDS455,PFDN440,PFDN445arecompatiblewiththe
GESmartApplianceModule(SAN)whichcanbepurchasedseparately.
Contactyourlocalutilityorvisitwww.GEAppliances.com/smart-appliances
toseeifyourareaisusingDemandResponse(DR)technology.
Installation
Thepreferredlocationforthemoduleinstallationisontopoftheclothes
dryer.Detailsonhowtoconnectthecablestothemoduleareinthe
instructionsthatcomewiththemodule.
Wait5minutes;thenpresstheSettingsbutton.Scrollandlookforthe
energymanagementscreenasseenbelow.
Thisscreenmeansthemoduleisattachedcorrectlyandyoucanbeginto
useyourSmartAppliancefollowingtheinstructionsbelow.
tftheEnergyManagementScreenisnotavailable,refertotheSAN
moduletroubleshootingguide.
QuickGuide
Thereare4powerlevelsavailable:Critical,High,MediumandLow.Onthe
MediumandLowlevels,theunitrunsasnormal.
Thefollowingstepsshowhowtheunitreactsduringstartup
atCriticalandHighpowerlevels.
Option1IDelagEP)
DuringstartupsatCriticalandHighlevels,theunitwilldelay
startinguntilthelevelbecomesNediumorLow.PresstheSTART/PAUSE
button.
Option2{OverrideDelayEP)
TostarttheunitwhenDelayEPisshown,presstheDELAYSTARTbutton
toturnthedelayoff.ThenpressSTART/PAUSEtobeginthecycle.
Duringa CriticalRateperiod,theCriticalResponseNode**willalsobe
activatedtomaximizeenergysavings.EPwillbedisplayed.
Option3{Override"e"ORg
Afteroverridingthedelayfunction,pressingthe"e'DRYbuttonwilldisable
the"e'DRYsetting.PressingtheSTART/PAUSEkeywillbegintheselected
cycle.
Duringa CriticalRateperiod,theCriticalResponseMode**willbe
activatedtomaximizeenergysavings.EPwillbedisplayed.
**Note:TheCriticalResponseModecanbedisabledatanytimeby
pressingandholdingthe'°e'DRYButtonfor3seconds.EPwillberemoved
fromthedisplay
SettingsNenu
PressSETTINGS;thenselectEnergyNanagement.
DelayEPOverride
tfyouarestartingacycleinaCriticalorHighutilityrate,thisoptionallows
theunittoautomaticallyrunonanEPCycle.Thissettingwilloperatewith
lessenergythannormalcycles.DefaultsettingisYES.
Auto-Extend Delays
tfatimeddelayisselected,thisoptionallowsforthescheduledstartto
extendifthe utilityrateisCriticalorHighatthe scheduledstart.The
defaultsettingwillautomaticallyextendthesecycles.
CriticalRateOption
ThisoptionallowsyoursmartappliancetorespondtoCriticalRate
informationbyautomaticallyengagingtheCriticalResponseMode.The
CriticalResponseModeisdesignedto maximizeenergysavingswhena
cycleisrunduringaCriticalRateperiod.ThedefaultsettingisYES.Setting
thisoptiontoNOwilldisabletheCriticalResponseNode.
TimedDryEPOption
tftheunitisrunninginTimedDryModeandtheutilityrateswitchesto
CriticalorHigh,theunitwillconserveenergybydecreasingheatifYES
(default)isselected,tfNOisselected,theunitwilloperatenormally.
NOTE:WhenYES(default)isselected,yourloadmaybedamp
attheendofthecycle.
tnorderfortheSmartAppliancefeaturesontheappliancetowork,
additionalequipmentisrequiredtobeinstalledtointerfacewiththelocal
utility.Suchequipmentmaybesoldseparatelyand/orisavailablethrough
yourutilit}/aspartofthepilottestprogram.Checkwithyourutility
companytoseeifa pilottestprogramisavailableinyourareaandforfull
details.
PLEASENOTE:tfyoumovetoanareawheretheprogramisnotavailable,
thedemandresponsefeaturescannotbeactivatedandutilizedonthe
appliance.Theappliancewillfunctionasnormalafterthedemand
responseequipmenthasbeendeactivatedordisconnected. 3.3

Istall ti
Istructi Dryer
PFDS450/ PFDS455/PFDN4d_O/ PFDN4¢45/
PFMS450/ PFMS455/ PFMN440 / PFMN445
Questions? Cell 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com
In Canada, cell 2.800.562.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca i
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT-savetheseinstructionsforlocol
electrical inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
• Installthe 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 - Keepthese instructions for future
reference.
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a
qualified installer.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Beforethe old dryer isremoved from service or
discarded, remove the dryer door.
• Service information and the wiring diagram are located
in the control console.
• Donot allow children on or inthe appliance. Close
supervision of children isnecessary when the appliance
is used near children.
• Properinstallation isthe 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.
• Removeand discard existing plastic or metal foil duct
and replace with UL-listed duct.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
A WAR ING - ,,,,o,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 rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the
dryer cabinet and use only ULapproved transition
ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
• 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 eL-listed and
installed in accordance with the instructions found
in "Connecting the Dryer to House Vent" on page 26
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 locution
where it could be exposed to water and/or weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave
these instructions with the customer.)
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. Gasapplionces con cause minor
exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formoldehyde end soot, caused
primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LPfuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances
can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer
to the outdoors.
FOR GAS MODELS ONLY:
NOTE: Installation and service of this drger must be
performed bg a qualified installer, service agencg or
the gas supplier.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
• This product must be installed bg a licensed
plumber or gas fitter.
• When using ball-tgpe gas shut-offvalves, theg
shall be T-handle-tgpe.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not
exceed 3 feet.
3.4

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 and serial
cable.
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
, 1 inch front
, 3 inches rear
Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for proper operation and service.
DRYER DIMENSIONS
Front View
oO° 8: o
oooo o
..._. 27"
(68.6 cm)
T
39.5"
(100.3 cm)
]
53 rr
'"_ (134.6 cm) "'-
Side View
4--
39.5"
(100.3 cm)
J
33.5" __,..
(85.1 cm)
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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 DRYERsection.
, 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 Iouvered 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 Z20 square inches of open
area equally distributed.
, The closet should be vented to the outdoors
to prevent gas pocketing in case of gas in the
supply line.
, No other fuel-burning appliance shall be
installed in the same closet with the dryer
(gas models only).
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATEDAT
THE REAROF 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
ELECTRICALCODE, 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, PART32-80 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.
, FOR GAS MODELS ONLY: KIT 14-D346-33 MUST be
used to attach the dryer securely to the structure.
, FOR GAS MODELS ONLY: The vent MUST NOT be
connected to any other duct, vent or chimney.
, Do not use sheet metal screws or other
refostening devices which extend into the interior
of the exhaust vent.
, Provide on opening with a free area of at least
25 sq. in. for introduction of outside air into the
dryer room.
GARAGE INSTALLATION (IF ALLOWED BY
LOCAL CODES)
, Dryers installed in garages must be elevated 18
inches (46cm) above the floor.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING INLET HOSES
CONNECTING INLET HOSES
To produce steam, the dryer must connect to
the cold water supply. Since the washer must
also connect to the cold water, a "Y" connector
is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to make that
connection at the same time.
NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; never
use old hoses.
la Turn the cold water faucet off. Remove the
washer inlet hose from the washer fill valve
connector (cold).
2. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and
screw the female coupling of the short hose
onto the washer fill valve connector. Tighten
by hand until firmly seated.
3. Attach the female end of the "Y" connector
to the male coupling of the short hose. Ensure
the rubber flat washer is in place. Tighten
by hand until firmly seated.
4. Insert the filter screen in the coupling of the
washer's inlet hose. If a rubber flat washer
is already in place remove it before installing
the filter screen. Attach this coupling to one male
end of the "Y" connector. Tighten by hand until
firmly seated.
5. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and
attach the drger's long inlet hose to the other
male end of the "Y" connector. Tighten by hand
until firmly seated.
aEnsure the rubber flat washer is in place and
attach the other end of the dryer's long inlet
hose to the fill valve connector at the bottom
of the dryer back panel. Tighten by hand until
firmly seated.
CONNECTING INLET HOSES (cont.)
7. Using pliers, tighten all the couplings with
an additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the couplings
may result.
8, Turn the water faucet on.
9. Check for leaks around the "Y" connector,
faucet and hose couplings.
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed
within 42 in. (107 cm) of your washer's water inlet.
The faucets MUST be 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) garden
hose-type so inlet hoses can be connected. Water
pressure MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds
per square inch. Your water department can
advise you of your water pressure.
NOTE: A water softener is recommended to reduce
buildup of scale inside the steam generator
if the home water supply is very hard.
17

Installation Instructions
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER{skip for electric drgers)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
O 10" Adjustable
wrenches (2)
08" Pipe wrench
0 Flat-blade
screwdriver
0 Level
OSlip-joint pliers
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
%
O4" dia. metal elbow
O Pipe compound
O Flexible gas line
connector %
O Duct clamps (2) or
Spring clamps (2)
0 Safety glasses
O4" dia., UL-listed
flexible metal duct (if
needed)
OGloves
OSoap solution for
leak detection
%
O Exhaust hood
O4" dia. metal duct
(recommended) 0 Duct tape
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
A WARNING
Before beginning the installation, 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.
Turn the dryer's gas shut-off valve in the supply
line to the OFF position.
Shut-
off
Valve_
Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.
18

Installation Instructions
GAS REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Installation must conform to local codes
and ordinances, or in their absence, the
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.
,, This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve and
Burner Assembly for use only with natural gas.
Using conversion kit 14-A048, your local service
organization can convert this dryer for use with
propane (LP)gas. ALL CONVERSIONS MUST BE
MADE BY PROPERLYTRAINED AND QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL
CODES AND ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS.
, The dryer must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing
of that system at a test pressure in excess of
0.5 PSI(3.4 KPa).
The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing the equipment shut-off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping of test pressure equal to or less
than 0.5 PSi (3.4KPo).
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
2-Ill
2%"(6.7 3/8" NPT IV]ALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
cm) NOTE: Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
You must use with this dryer a flexible metal
connector (listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10).
The length of the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.
GAS SUPPLY
, A 1/8" National Pipe Taper thread plugged
tapping, accessible for test gauge connection,
must be installed immediately upstream of the
gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact your
local gas utility should you have questions on the
installation of the plugged tapping.
, Supply line is to be 1/2" rigid pipe and equipped
with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet of, and in
the same room with, the dryer.
, Use pipe thread compound appropriate for
natural or LP gas or use Teflon ®tape.
, Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas
supply.
IN THE COMMONWEALTH
OF MASSACHUSETTS
,, This product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gas fitter.
, When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they
shall be the T-handle type.
, A flexible gas connector, when used, must not
exceed 3 feet.
ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION
Gas clothes dryers input ratings are based on
sea level operation and need not be adjusted
for operation at or below 2000 ft. elevation.
For operation at elevations above 2000 ft., input
ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4 percent
for each 1000 ft. above sea level.
Installation must conform to local codes and
ordinances or, in their absence, the NATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)
CONNECTING THE DRYER
TO THE GAS SUPPLY
[] Install a female 3/8" NPT elbow at the end
of the dryer gas inlet.
Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to the female
elbow.
IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely
hold on to the end of the dryer gas inlet
to prevent twisting the inlet.
NOTE: Apply pipe compound or Teflon ® tape to
the threads of the adapter and dryer gas inlet.
New Metal __
Flexible Gas _ _ \
Line Connector 2_,_ __, _!
Elbow_ i --.
]/8" NPT
Items not supplied
_j Adapter
_ !/8" NPT
_/ Pipe Plug for
-Checking Gas
_ Inlet Pressure
_ Shut-Off Valve
Pipe size at
least 1/2"
r_ Attach the flexible metal gas line connector to
the adapter.
Apply pipe compound to the
adapter and dryer gas inlet.
r_ Tighten the flexible gas line connection, using
two adjustable wrenches.
CONNECTING THE DRYER
TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont,)
@Install a 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to the dryer
gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet
pressure.
Install a flare union adapter to the plugged
tapping.
NOTE: Apply pipe compound or Teflon ®tape to
the threads of the adapter and plugged tapping.
Apply pipe compound _lJ_
or Teflon_tape to all _-------_-'_ /Plugged
male threads. _ _ _" Tapping
Valve
r_ Tighten all connections, using two adjustable
wrenches. Do not overtighten.
[] Open the gas shut-off valve.
2O