GE DBLR333ET User manual

Models: DBLR333ET DBLR333GT
Dryer
Owner's Manual
Important Safety Information
Operating Instructions
The Controls on Your Dryer
Other Dryer Features
Helpful Information
Specialized Fabric Guide
Loading Suggestions
Care of Product
ff Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Venting the Dryer
GE Service Numbers
Warranty, Back Cover
GEAnswer Center_
800.626.2000
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these values each time you do
the laundry. That's important,
because your new dryer" will be
part of your family for a long time.
Before
:using
your
dryer
Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual
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numbers here. They are on the label
on the from: of the dryer behind
the door.
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there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you better.
Read this manual It contains
instructions to help you use and
maintain your dryer properly.
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section titled "If Something Goes
Wrong" before calling. This sec-
tion was designed to solve common
problems you might encounter.
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Read all safety information before using
A
,l:lL WARNING:For your safety the information in this manual must be
fbllowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do no1: store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
_md liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
]_nstallation and service must
be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
IF YOU SMELL GAS
1Do not try to light any appliance.
2Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
3Clear the room, building or
area of all occupants.
Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
5 If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
,&
q_is act requires the governor
of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state
to cause cancer, birth defects
-c,r other reproductive harm
and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure
to such substances.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Gas appliances can cause
minor exposure to four of these
substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde
and soot, caused primarily by the
incomplete combustion of natural
gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will
minimize incomplete combustion.
Exposure to these substances can
be minimized further by properly
venting the dryer to the outdoors.
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Read all safety information before using
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injrury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic precautious, including
the following sections.
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Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described
in this Owner's Manual.
This dryer must be properly
installed and located in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
ffyou did not receive an
Installation Instructions sheet
with your dryer, you can obtain
one by calling, toll free, the GE
Answer Center ®, 800.626.2000.
Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
- Install or store where the tempera-
ture is above 50°F. (10°C.). Do
not install the dryer where it will
be exposed to the weather.
-- Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
(;as dryers MUST be exhausted
to the outside. Carefully follow
the Exhaasting details in the
Installation Instructions.
Exhausting electric dryers to
the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to prevent
large amounts of moisture and
lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the
Exhausting details in the
Installation Instructions.
" Do not repair or replace:
any part of the 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.
• When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to
the cord or junction of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord
is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.

• ExhaustDuct-See Installation •
Instructions. Useonly rigid metal
orflexible metal 4" diameter
ductwork inside thedryer cabinet
orfor exhausting to theoutside.
USEOFPLASTIC OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSEA FIRE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSEA FIREIF IT COL-
LAPSESOR BECOMESOTHER-
WISERESTRICTEDIN USEOR
DURING INSTALLATION. •
• Do not dry articlescontaining
rubber, plastic, or similar
materials (suchaspadded bras,
tennis shoes,galoshes,bath
mats,rugs,bibs, babypants,
plasticbags,pillows, etc.) as
thesematerials maymelt or
burn. Also, somerubber
materials,when heated, can
under certain circumstances
produce fire byspontaneous
combustion.
• Do not store items that may
burn or melt (such as clothing,
paper material, plastics or
plastic containers, etc.) on top
of the dryer during operation.
• Garments labeled "DryAway
from Heat" or "Do not Tumble
Dry" (such as life jackets contain-
ing Kapok) must not be put in
your dryer.
Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted _mth
combustible or explosive
substances (such as wax, paint,
oil, gasolir_e, degreasers, dry-
cleaning sc,lvents, kerosene, etc.)
which may ignite or explode. Do
not add these substances to the
wash water'. Do not use these
substances around your washer
and/or ct_zer during operation.
Any article on which you have
used a cleaning solvent, or
which conl;ains flammable
materials (such as cleaning
cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants,
or barber .,;hops, etc.) must
not be placed in or near the
dryer until all traces of these
flammable liquids or solids
and their tumes 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.
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Read aUsafetyinformation before using
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.
Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances
free from the accumulation
of combustible materials,
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
• The interior of the machine
and the exhaust duct
connection inside the dryer
should be cleaned periodically
by a qualified individual.
• Never reach into the dryer
while the drum is moving.
Before loading, unloading or
adding clothes, wait until the
drum has completely stopped.
• Do not dry fiberglass articles
in your dryer. Skin irritation
could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked
up by clothing during subse-
quent dryer uses.
• The laundry process can
reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics. To avoid such a
result, the garment manufacturer's
care instructions should be
followed very carefully.
• Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on,
or with this appliance or any
discarded appliance. Dispose
of discard,ed appliances and
shipping or packing materials
properly. Before discarding a
dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of _Le dryer
comparr_ent.
• Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
• Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to
reduce the possibility of slipping.
• 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
attempr_ing any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
• NOTE: _urning the Cycle
Selector knob to an OFF
position does NOT
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.
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• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or
has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord
or plug.
• Never climb on or stand on the
dryer top.
• If yours is a gas dryer, it is
equipped with an automatic
electric ignition and does not
have a pilot light. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH
A MATCH. Burns may result
from having your hand in the
vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.
You may wish to soften your
laundered fabrics or reduce
the staff,: electricity in them
by using dryer-applied fabric
softeners or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend
you use ei_er a fabric: softener
in the wash cycle, according to
the manufacturer's insm2ctions
for those products, or tiT a
dryer-added product :for which
the manufacturer giwes _witten
assurance on the package that
their product can be safely used
in your dr_,er.
Service or performance prob-
lems caused by the use of these
products are the responsibility
of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered
under the warranty ot7this
appliance.
SAVE THE SE INS TR UCTI ONS
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The
controls
on your
dryer
START TEMPERATURE
START MEDIUM
HIGH FLUFF
AClean the Lint Filter
Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.
,CAUTION:
,Donot operate the dryer without the lint filter
in place.
AFabricCare,Selections
Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label
or instructions when lat=ndering. Use this chart
as a general guide.
Drying Selections Usage
Fez'regular to heavy cottons.
For synthetics, blends, delicates and
items labeled "permanent pressY
Fo_""fluffing" items without heat. Use
the Timed Dry cycle.
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CycleDescriptions
Automatic Drying Cycles Timed Dry Cycle !
Cycflesautomaticallysensefabric dryness
AutomaticPermanentPress
For synthetic blends. Select More Dry
for heavier fabrics, LessDryfor lighter
fabrics.
Automatic Cottons
For cottons and most linens. For most
loads select the Preferred Regular
Setting marked with an @. Set towards
More Dryfor heavier fabrics, Less Dry
for lighter fabrics.
Cycle runsfor a seKectedtime
Timed Dry
Set the Cycle Se]tector at
the desired dryiJag time.
LESSDRY
AUTOMATIC
COTTONS
MOREDRY AUTOMATIC
LESSDRYPERMANENT
COOL PRESS
DOWN
MOREDRY
20 40
3O
5O
80MIN
7O
60
TIMED DRY
NOTE:
Automatic drying times
will vary according to the
type of heat used (Electric,
Natural or LP gas), size of
load, types of fabrics, wet-
ness of clothes and condi-
tion of exhaust ducts.
ASelecting Drying Cycle
Select an automatic or timed cycle. See the
above Cycle Descriptions.
Starting Dryer
• Close the dryer door.
• Select START.
Opening the door during the operation will
stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the
door and select START tc, complete the cycle.
See next page for other dryer _atures
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Other dryer features your model has
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Tools Needed:
• Standard # 2 Phillips screwdriver
•Tape-tippedputty knife
•Needle-nosedpliers
IOpen the door and remove the
filler plugs opposite the hinges.
2With the door completely open,
remove the bottom screw from
each hinge on the dryer face.
3
4
Insert these screws about half
way into the TOP holes, for each
hinge, on the opposite side.
(Where you removed the filler
plugs.) Apply firm pressure to get
the screw started in untapped
holes.
Loosen the top screw from each
hinge on the dryer face halfway.
5With one hand holding the top
of the door and the other hand
holding the bottom, remove the
door from the dryer by lifting it
UP and OUT.
6Rotate the door 180 °. Insert it
on the opposite side o:f the open-
ing by moving the door IN and
DOWN until the top hinge and
the bottom hinge are resting on
the top screws inserted in step 3.
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7Remove the remaining screws
from the side of the opening
from whicia the door was
remove([. With these screws
secure each hinge at the bottom.
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8Tighten the two top screws of
each hinge.
9Reinsert tlhe plastic plugs on
the side from which the door
was removed.

A handydrying rack maybe used
for drying articlessuchasstuffed
toys,pillows orwashablesweaters.
Hook therackover the lint filter so
therackextendsinto thedryer
drum.
NOTE:
•The drying rack must be used with
the _med Cycle.
•Do not use this drying rack when
there are other clothes in the dryer.
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Specialty Care Guide
Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label or instructions when laundering.
Othorwise use the information below as a general guide.
Pillows
Blankets
Cotton
Synthetic
Down
Extra Large Items
(Includes
comforters:,
blankets and
raattress pads.)
Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could
escape. Dry only one pillow at a time. Stop dryer occasionally and
shake pillow, redistributing filling for even drying. Check pillow
at the end of drying time. If it is not completely dry, reset dryer
for more drying time.
Dry on medium heat only.
CAUTION:Do not dry pillows containing foam rubber.
Add 2-4 dry towels and one blanket and set timer for 20-25 minutes.
Dry only one blanket at a time. Do not set control for more than 25
minutes. At the end of drying cycle block the blanket back to its
original shape. Allow blanket to dry thoroughly before storing.
Use a medium heat drying setting.
Use the fluff drying setting.
Use the fluff drying setting.
Use a low heat drying setting.
Dry only one exu-a large item at a time. Set dryer for 20 minutes.
When time is up, check and redistribute load. Reset dryer for 15
minutes. When time is up, check and redistribute load. Reset timer
and check at 5 minute intervals to ensttre articles do not fill drum.
Large, wet articles should have ample roc, nt in the dryer, but as
they dry and fluff up they may not have room to tumble.
CAUTION:Items without room to tumble may block air flow and
could result in scorched items. Dry mattress pads separately. Use
a medium heat drying setting.
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Loading
As a general rule, if clothes are
sorted properly for the washer, they
are sorted properly for the dryer.
Sort by color
(Separate colorfast from
non-colorfast fabrics*)
•Whites
•Lights
•Darks
Separate by fabric type
• Cottons and linens
• Permanent press cottons
and blends
• Synthetic and poly knits
• Delicates
Separate lint producers from
lint collectors
• Lint prod'_acers: terry cloth and
chenille
• Lint collectors: velveteen and
corduroy
Sort by weight
•Heavy Items
•Light Items
* Non-colorfa._tJabrics may bleed _o'fadg. Sort by
individual col_'.
•Avoid drying very small loads.
• Sort clothes by weight so you
won't have to run an extra cycle
for one or two heavier, slower
drying items.
• Do not add fabric softener sheets
once the load has become warm.
This may cause fabric softener
stains.
Do not overload. This causes
inefficient operation and
unnecessary wrinkling. Clothes
need to tumble freely.
• Do not dry the following items:
• Fiberglass items
• Woolens
• Rubber coated items
• Plastics
• Items wi th plastic trim
• Foam-ill.led items
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Care & Cleaning
The drum is rust-resistant and
requires no special care.
Wipe off any spills or washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with
a damp cloth. Try not to strike
the surface with sharp objects.
Dryer control panel and finishes
may be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment soil and stain remover
products if such products are
sprayed on or have direct contact
with the dryer.
Apply these pretreatment products
away from the dryer. The fabric
may then be washed and[ dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by pretreatment products
is not covered by your warranty.
Before every dryer use, clean the
lint filter. Moisten your fingers and
reach into the filter opening. Run
your fingers across the filter.
To keep your dryer operating at
peak performance, be sure to have
a technician vacuum the lint from
the machine every three years.
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To store your dryer for a short
period of time, disconnect the
power supply and clean the lint
filter.
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Inspect and clean the dryer
exhaust ducting at least once
a year to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can
lengthen the drying time.
To clean the exhaust duct follow
these steps:
1'rum off electrical supply by
disconnccting the plug from
the wall socket.
2 Disconnect exhaust duct from
the dryer.
3Vacuum the exhausl: duct with
the hose attachment.
4Reconnect the exhaust duct to
the dryer.
• Make sure the inside flaps of the
exhaust hood move freely (you
may want to check with a mirror).
• Make sure inside flaps are fully
open when dryer is operating.
• Make sure there is not wild life
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting
inside the exhaust duct or hood.
Check the inside of the
exhaust hood with a mirror to
rid of debris
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Before you call for service
Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
•Make sure the dr_e:r plug is pushed
completely into t_he outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
box and replace fu,;e or reset breaker.
NOTE"Most electric dryers use two breakers.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped, the dryer may
tumble but not heat
Gas service is off
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
and replace fuse .orreset breaker.
• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main
shutoffare fully (,pen.
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly • Move dryer to a fiat place on the tic,or, or adjust as necessm'y until even.
Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with • Use your dryer to by only clean items. Dirty
clean ones items can stain clean items and file dryer.
Clothes were not completely
clean
• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when
the clothes are wet "appear" after drying. Use
proper washing procedures before drying.
Lint tilter is full • Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from
lint collectors (like corduroy).
Static electridty can attract lint • See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • Empty all pocket.'; before laundering clothes.
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do
O_ra_ring
No fabric softener was used
Synthetics, permanent press
and blends can cause static
•Try a fabric softener.
•Adjust controls for less drying.
• Try a fabric softener.
• Try a fabric softener.
Improper sorting •Separate heavy items from lightweight items
(generally, a well-sorted washer load is a
well-sorted d_er h)ad).
Large loads of heavy fabrics •Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture
(like beach towels) and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy
fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you
are drying.
Lint filter is full • Clean lint filter betore every load.
Improper or obstructed
ducting
Blown fuses or tripped
circuit breakers
Overloading/
combining loads
Underloading
• Check installation instructions for proper
ducting/venting.
• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks
and unobstructed.
• Check to see if outside wall damper
operates easily.
• See the Venting the Dryer section.
• Replace fuses or re set circuit breakers. Since
most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure
both are operating.
• Do not put mort.- than one washer load in
the dryer at a time.
•If you are drying only one or two items,
add a few items 1:oensure proper rumbling.
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Overarying
Letting items sit in dryer
after cycle ends
•Select a shorter chying time.
• Remove items while they still hold a slight
amount of moisture.
•Remove items when cycle ends and :foldor
hang immediately.
Some fabrics will naturally
shrink when washed. Others
can be safely washed, but will
shrink in the dryer
•To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care
labels exactly.
•Some items may be pressed back into shape
after drying.
•If you are concerned about shrinkage in
a particular item, do not machine wash or
tumble dry it.
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Venting the Dryer
For the best drying performance
the dryer needs to be properly
vented. Carefully follow the details
on Exhausting in the Installation
Instructions.
•Use only rigid metal or flexible
metal 4" diameter ductwork
inside the dryer cabinet or for
exhausting to the outside.
• Do not use plastic or other com-
bustible ductwork.
•Use the shortest length possible.
•Do not crush or collapse.
•Avoid reslJng the duct on sharp
objects.
•Ventingmllst conform to local
building codes.
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Notes
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