GE DBVH512 User manual

ge.com
Safety Instructions ........ 2-:5
Operating Instruction,"
Control Panels ............ 6-3
Cycle Options ............ 9, 10
Dryer Features .............. [ 1
I,oading and (!sing
the Diwer . ............... tfi, 17
Reversing the Door Swi_g . .12-1:5
Vemi_g the Diwer . .......... 18
Troubleshooting Tips ..... 19-21
Consumer Support
Consm_ec Support . . . Back Coxec
_Aarcamv . ................. 23
DCVHS I5
DHDVH52
DBVHS I2
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
They are on tile label on tile
fl'ont of tile drver behind
tile door.
500A421PO01 Rev. 0 175D1807P477 49-90208 05-05JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
For yoursafety,the informationin this manualmust be followed tominimize the risk of fire
or explosion,electric shock, or topreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,or death.
•Do notstoreor use gasoline or other
flammable vaporsand liquids in the
vicinityof thisor any other appliance.
•Installationand service mustbeperformed
bya qualified installer,service agency or
the gas supplier.
WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:
[] Donottry tolight a match,or cigarette, or
turnon anygas or electrical appliance.
[] Donottouchanyelectrical switch; donot
use anyphone in yourbuilding.
[] Clear the room,buildingor area ofall
occupants.
[] Immediately call yourgassupplier
froma neighbor'sphone. Follow the
gassupplier'sinstructionscarefully.
[] If youcannot reach yourgassupplier,
call the fire department.
Caflfomia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act
This act requires the goxemor of Califimfia to publish a list of substances knox_n to the state to cattse cance_,
birth detects or other reproductixe harm and reqtfires businesses to warn custome_ of potential exi)osm'e
to Stlch stlbst;Inces.
Gas al)l)liances C_lil C_ltlSe illinor exl)OStli'e to ][()tli" of these stlbs[;liices_ nai/lelv benzene, C_li'bon illonoNi(le,
fimnaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or I,P filels.
Propedy a(!iusmd dryers will minimize incomplete colnbustion. EN)osm'e to these substnnces can be
minimized fiu'ther by propedy venting the (h_'er to the out(loo_s.

ge.com
%PROPERINSTALLAtiON
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
visiting ge.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARE$ (800.432.2737).
[] Properly groined dryer to co]Kbrm wkh _:dl
im_h_stallatio]_ h_stmctio_s.
[] h_stall or store where it will m_otbe exposed to
tempe]_m_res below f]'eezim_g or exposed to
the weath e_:
[] Com_ect to a properly rated, protected amid sized
1:)(_ er slq:)p]y c] rcl_i t to a_oi d e]ectri ca] overl o_ d.
[] Remove the colored protective {i]m _'om both
the c<mtro] pm_e] m_d the doo_:
[] Remove a]] sharp packiN_g items amid dispose
of a]] shipph_g m_te_Ja]s prope_t}.
[] Do m/ot remove the ve]/t protector _'om the
back of the dryer:
Exhaus_!Ducting:
[_ Dr}ers MUSTbe exhm_sted to the outside to
prevel/t ].],]'o-ebam 1)iH_ts (}fm ()]stl _]'e _tm_d ]]m_t
f_'om beh/g b]o_]/h/to the ro(}m.
], ¢t
_[,se om_]y Ng_d metal or flexible metal 4
diameter (h_ctwl_rk i_sid!e the dryer cabi_et or
for exhamting to the o_tside, USE OF PLASTIC
OROTBERCOMBUSTIBLEBUCrWORgCAN
CAUSEA FIRE,PUNCTUREDBUCTWORKCAN
CAUSEA FIREIFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMES
OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING
INSTALLATION.
For complete details, tb]]o_ the h)sta]]athm
I_?StlIICt]O]?S.
[] PII]I th e protector ollt ml d (h _,_']1to its ]o_ est
position m_d co]mect the exhm_st d_ct to the
dr}/e_: The lowered protector will preve_ t th e
d_t;t t_'om getti_g crashed.
3

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
YOURIAUNDflYAflEA
• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances fl'ee of combustible materials
(lint, papeI; rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals,
and other flmmnable wq)oi_ and liquids.
• Kee I) the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibili Vof slipping.
• Close supervision is necessm T if this appliance
is used bv or near children. Do not allow childien
to play on, with or inside this or any other
appliance.
• Kee I) all lmmdIw aids (such as deteigents,
bleaches, etc.) out (ff the reach of children,
prefl_rably ill a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid iqjury,
• Never cling) on or stand on the dryer top.
WHENUSINGYOURDRYER
• Never reach into the (ha'er while the drmn is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding
clothes, wait until the drmn has completely
stopped.
• Clean the lint filter befiwe each load to prevent
lint accmnulafion inside the dryer or ill the
roonl. DO NOT OPERATETHE DRYERWITHOUT
THELINT FILTERIN PLACE.
• Do not wash or dI y articles that have been
cleaned ill, washed ill, soaked ill or spotted
with cong)usfible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasei_, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite ill"
explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash watei: Do not use Ill"place these substances
around your washer or dryer during operation.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils ill
wmr dIyer Items comaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chenfical reaction that could
cause a clothes load to catch fire.
•Anv article on which wm have used a cleaning
solvent or that contaiils flmnmable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used ill
beaut)' salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
II/USt not be placed ill or near the diyer until
solvents or flalnlnable inaterials have been
removed. There are inany highly flalnlnable
itelns used ill homes such as acetone, denatured
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household
cleanei_, SOllle Sl)Ot I'ell/OVeI_, ttli])entines,
waxes, wax I'elllOVeIS and l)I'o(hlcts containing
i)etrolemn distillates.
• The laundI y process can reduce the flame
retardanev of filbfics. To avoid such a result,
carefully fi)llow the gannent lllan/lliiCttli'ei"s
care instructions.
• Do not dry, articles containing rubbei; plastic,
foam or similar materials such as padded bras,
tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc., that may melt or
burn. Solne rubber mamfials, when heated, can
under certain drcumstances produce fire by
Sl)Ont;i neous COll/b/lstion.
• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
bum or melt on toil (ff tile dryer dining
OlleI_ltion.
•(;mments labeled OryAway from Heat or Do Not
Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing kapok)
ll/fist not be put ill your dI_'eI:
• Do not (hT fibeIglass articles ill wmr drveI:
Skill irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked iiI) by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
• To mininfize the possibility ot electric shock,
unI)lug this appliance ti'om the power supply
or disconnect the dryer at the building's
distribution panel b)' removing tile Rise or
switching off the circuit breaker befi)re
attempting any maintenance or cleaning
(except the removal and cleaning of the lint
filter). NOTE:Pressing START, STOP or POWER
does NOTdiscmmect the ai)pliance fl'om the
power supply.
4

ge.com
WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.)
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, nmlflmctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
• The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct com_ecfion inside the dryer should be
cleaned at least once a year by a qualified
technidan. See the Loading and Using the l)rgor
section.
• If vom_ is a gas dtTet, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
apilot light. DONOTATTEMPT TOLIGHT WITHA
MATCH. Burns may result from having yore" hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
•Ym may wish to soften your 1;itmdered rid)tics
or reduce the static electridtv in them by using
a d£}'et=applied thbtic softener or an anti-static
conditioner; We recommend you use either a
rid)tic softener in the wash cycle, according to
the manufilcturer's instructions for those
products, or tt?' a dryer=added product for
which the manufllcmrer gives written assurance
on the package that their product can be safiqv
used in your (h_'et: Service or perlbmmnce
problems caused bv ttse of these products are
the responsibili_' of the manufilctm'et_ of those
products and are not covered trader the warranty
to this appliance.
ignition tttFns on,
WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER
• Grasp the plug firefly when discom_ecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Place the cord away fl'om traffic areas
so it will not be stepped on, tripped ()vet" or
subjecmd to damage.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part (ff
this appliance or attempt any set_'icing mfiess
specifically recommended in this Owner's Manual
or in published use>repair instructions that you
tmderstand and have the skills to can T out.
• Before discarding a (hTet; or removing it fl'om
service, remove the (hTer door to prevent
children fl'om hiding inside.
• Do not tamper with controls.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dryercontrolpanel
Youcan locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening.
Model DHDVH52
ORY TEI_P
Model DCVH515
Model DBVH512

Oge.com
Power
Press to "wake up" the displa). If the displa) is actixe, press to put the drxer in the standby mode.
NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply
ODry Cycles
The (lr_ cwle controls the len_th,, and tumble speed of the drvin,,, ., process. The ('hart beh)w will
help )ou match the dr) setting with the loads.
Sensor Cycles
co'r]'oNs For cottons and most linens.
MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
EASY CARE For wrinkle-free 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.
DRYELTM Designed for use with the DRYEL_ "dry clean only" fabric care system. See product package for directions.
For questions or issues related to use and performance of DRYEL_, see the Website at: www.dryel.com.
SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Canalso be used if the
previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
Timed Dry Cycles
DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not recommended for
delicate fabrics.
WARM UP Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
AIR FLUFF Use this feature to tumble items without heat.
My Cycle (on some models)
MY CYCLE Pressto use, create or modify custom dry cycles.
0
Timed Dry
Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRYis also recoininended for small loads.
To use TIMED DRY."
I. Turn dry cycle dial t(> TIMED DRY..
2. Select the drying time by pressing the ÷and -buttons.
3. Select the DRY.TEMP,
4. Close the door,
5. Press START
Sensor Dry Level
The sensor contintu)usl)' monitors the amount of moisture in the load, When the moisture in your
clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
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.

Aboutthe dryercontrolpanel
ODry Temp
You can change the temi_erature el your dry c}cle.
ANTI-BACTERIAL Thisoptionmayonlybeusedwith COTTONSor MIXED LOADcycles.Thisoptionreducescertain
typesof bacteriaby 99.9%,including:Staphylococcusaureus,PseudomonasaeruginosaandK/ebsie//a
pneumoniae*.Theanti-bacterialprocessoccurswhenhigh heatis usedduringa portionofthis
dryingcycle.
NOTE:Donot usethis cycleondelicatefabrics.
TheAnti-BacterialCycleis Certifiedby NSFInternational(formerlyNationalSanitationFoundation)
to NSFProtocolP154SanitizationPerformanceofResidentialClothesDryers.
NS[" Protocol P154
Sa_lidza/ion Perfbm/m/cc (_I
Residential (:]othes Dryers
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
EXTRALOW
NO HEAT
Forregularto heavycottons.
Forsynthetics,blendsanditems labeledpermanentpress.
Fordelicates,syntheticsanditems labeledTumbleDryLow.
Forlingerieandspecial-carefabrics.
Canonlybeusedwith TIMED DRY.
_START
Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is rtmning, press it once and it will pause the dryer.
Press it again to restart the dry cvcle.
My Cycle (on some models)
Set up your fh\'orite combination of settings and save them here fi_r one touch recall.
These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.
Tostore a MY CYCLEcombination of settings:
I. Select veto" drying cycle.
2. Change DRY TEMP "and SENSOR DRYLEVEL settings to fit wmr needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONS wm want.
4. Press and hold the @ pad for three seconds to store v(mr selection. A beep will sound
and the pad will light up.
Torecall your stored MY CYCLEcombination:
Press the MYCYCLEbutton befi_re drying a load.
Tochange your stored MY CYCLEcombination:
Follow steps 1-4 in "To store a MY CYCLEcombination of settings".

Aboutcycle options.
NOTE,"Not all features are available on all dryer models.
Extend Tumble
Minimizes wrinkles by adding
approximately 60 minutes (ff no-heat
rambling alter clothes are dry. Tile beeper
will sound e\'eI)' 2 minutes to remind wm
to remove tile clothes. Tile ES_MATEO
TIME REMAINING display will show 00.
ge.com
!(DAMP /
ALERT
Damp Alert
This option causes tile dr)er to beep when
clothes ha',e dried to a damp le',el. Remoxe
items that xou wish to hang (h T. Tile DAMP
ALERTwill only beep when this option
is selected.
Removing clothes and hangino, a them when
they are damp can reduce tile need to iron
SOii/e items.
Signal
_Merts you that tile cycle is complete. Tile
beeper will continue to sound e\'e_' two
ininutes fi)r tile next 6 ininutes, until tile
clothes have been removed. Tile clothes
should be removed when tile beeper goes
off so wrinkles don't set in.
Press SIGNALto select low, medium or high
•,ohune, or to turn tile beeper off.
Delay Start
Use to delay tile start oI your (lrve_;
I. (_hoose veto" (h T cycle and any options.
ZPress DELAYSTART You can change tile
delay time in 1 hem" increments using
tile +or -arrow pads.
3. Press the STARTpad to start the
co/intdown.
Tile co/mtdown time will be shown in tile
ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display:
NOTE:If thedooris openedwhile thedryeris
in DELAy thecountdowntimewill notrestart
unlessthedooris dosedandSTARThasbeen
pressedagain.

Aboutcycleoptions.NOTE."Not all features are available on all dryer models.
i!i_i
Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent any
selections fl'()m being made. Or you can
lock the controls after you have started
a cycle,
Children cannot accidentally start the dryer
by touchingpadswith this optionselected.
To lock tile (hye_; press and hold the lock
icon fin" 3 seconds. To unlock tile (hTe_;
press and hold the lock icon fin" 3 seconds.
The icon of the lock next to the timer will
light up when the controls are locked.
Estimated Time Remaining
DisI_lms, the IIa ) )roximate time remaining,
until the end of the cycle.
As the cycle begins, you will see an initial
approMmate total cycle time in the display.
Then lights will "race" in the display: This
means the (hyer is continuously monitoring
the amount of moisture in the load. The
lights will continue until the (ha'er senses
a low level ot moisture in the load. At that
point, the (li'vei" will calculate and display
the approximate time remaining.
My Cycle (on some models)
To save a fm'orite cycle, set the desired
settings and hold down the MY CYCLE
button fin" 3 seconds. A beep will sound
to indicate the cycle has been saved.
To use }our custom cycle press the MY
CYCLEbutton belore drying a load.
To change the saxed cycle set the desired
settings and hold down the MY CYCLE
button fin" 3 seconds.
See page 8 fi)r more details.
10

Aboutdryerfeatures, ge.com
Drum Lamp
getore replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or
disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the
fllse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above drver opening fl'om
inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb.
Drying Rack (onsomemodels)
A handy drying rack ma_ be used for drying delicate items such as
washable sweaters. Place items fiat on the dr)ing rack and block such
items as wool sweaters and delicate tabrics, Drx with low heat,
To install the drying rack, pull up the lint filter slightly.,,Insert the drvim*,
rack into the slots, then push the filter back down.
NOTE:
• The drying rack must be used with the TIMED DRYor RACKDRY
(on some models) cycles.
• Do not use this drvim* rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.
//

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
IMPORTANT NOTES
Read the instructions all the way through
before starting.
e Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching
paint.
Set screws down by their related parts to
avoid using them in the wrong places.
e Provide a non-scratching work surface for
the doors.
Normal completion time to reverse the door
swing is 30-60 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, folJow these same instructions and
reverse all references to the left and right.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips Head
Screwdriver Putty Knife or Thin- Blade Screwdriver
DOOR PARTS
Hinge
Assembly
Hinge
Cover
Window
Retainer
Large Tapping Tapping Machine
Screw (#10) - 6 Screw (#8) - 2 Screw (#8) - 6
_-I BEFORE YOU START
Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet.
_-I REMOVE DOOR ASSEMBLY
Open the door to approximately 90 degrees.
Remove the 4 screws starting from the
bottom to the top, Make sure the door is
supported while removing the screws.
Remove the
four screws.
Loosen the top screw as shown. Unhook the
door by lifting and pulling as shown by the
a rrows.
' 2

REMOVE DOOR ASSEMBLY
Lay the door down on a soft protected flat
surface so that the inner part faces upward
(door resting on the handJe side).
Remove the 6 hrge tapping screws
(#10) located around the perimeter of the
door outlining the gasket, the 4 machine
screws (#8).
2 #8 Machine
Screws 6 #10 Large
Screws
2 #8 Machine
Screws
With the screws removed, turn the door over
and separate the silver cover part of the door
from the door frame and set aside.
[] REMOVE HINGE
IMPORTANT: Note the location of the hinge
(left or right) before removing.
With the door frame part of the door laid
down on a protected soft surface, remove
the hinge cover by removing the 2 tapping
screws (#8) that fasten it to the frame. The
hinge cover is located at the opposite side
of the hinge assembly.
Remove the window retainer and set it aside.
The window retainer is located on the side
opposite the hinge assembly and underneath
the plastic cover.
Remove the hinge
assembly by removing
the 2 machine screws
(#8) that fasten it to the
frame. Pull the hinge
assembly out of its
cavity and set it aside.
13

REVERSmNG THE DOOR SWING tCONT.)
[_ REINSTALL HINGE ASSEMBLY
tnsert the hinge assembly in the opposite
side of the door as shown.
Push the hinge assembly into place until the
hinge holes align with the door holes.
Fasten the hinge assembly to the edge using
2 machine screws (#8).
Hold the door on its side wkh one hand and
fasten the remaining 2 screws as shown.
[_ REINSTALL WINDOW RETAINER
AND HINGE COVER
Insert the window retainer. Align the window
retainer holes with the holes in the door.
Place the door on its edge and secure
the window retainer using the 2 machine
screws (#8).
Insert the hinge cover. Align the hinge cover
holes with the holes in the door.
\
Secure the hinge cover with the 2 tapping
screws (#8).
14

REASSEMBLE DOOR
iMPORTANT." Make sure there is no dirt or
any other foreign material in between the
window panes.
Place the outer door onto the inner door.
Top of Door
After reversing door, there will be a mismatch
between the outer door and the inner door.
Make sure that the handle part of the outer
door is opposite the hinge as shown.
Turn the door over and fasten the outer door
to the inner door using the 6 large tapping
screws (#10).
[] MOVE STRIKE BRACKET
Using a putty knife or any other flat tool,
remove the 5 plastic screw caps located on
the dryer where the door will be installed and
install them on the opposite side.
Switch the strike bracket and its cover on
the opposite side by removing the screws.
Reinstall both on the opposite side.
[] REINSTALL DOOR ASSEMBLY
The door is now ready to be installed on
the dryer. To ease this step, the hinge has
keyholes that allow a partially fastened screw
to be used as a hook.
Partially fasten a screw to the uppermost
screw hole. Hook the door on the partially
fastened screw.
Fasten the hinge by installing the other
4 screws and tightening the partially fastened
screw above.
Partially
Inserted
Tighten AII_
Screws
©
15

Loadingand usingthedryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
FabricCareLabels
Below are fhbric care label "svng)ols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
WASH LABELS
wash __ __
cycle Normal p.......... t Press/ Gentle'_/ Do not wash Do not wring
wrinkle resistant delicate Hand wash
Target Automatic
Front load Category Water Teloperatere TemperatureControl
target water TapCold Inlet Water Temperature Not used
Cold 27°C/80°F Used
temperature Warm 40°C/105°F Used
Hot 50°C/120°F Used
Sanitize 70°C/160°F Used
DRYLABELS
dry Donordry
Dry Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not tumble dry (used with
wrinkle resistam delicate do not wash)
.00, e ® ® •
setting High Medium Low No heat/air
Line dry/ Drip dry Dry flat In the shade
hang to dry
BLEACHLABELS
SyllluOIS Any bleach Dn]y ....... hlorine bleach Do not bleach
(when needed) (when needed)
16
SortingandLoadingHints
As a general rtfle, if clothes are sorted properl)
fin" the washe_; the) are sorted prtrperl) for the
dryer, Try also to sort items according to size,
For example, do not (lr_ a sheet with socks or
other small items,
Do not overload. Thiswastes energyandcauses wrinkling.
Donotdrythefollowingitems:hberg/assitems,woolens,
rubber-coateditem&plastic&itemswith plastictrimand
foam-rifleditems.
Donotaddfabricsoftenersheetsoncetheloadhas
becomewarm.Theymaycausefabricsoftenerstains.
Bounce_FabricConditionerDryerSheetshavebeen
approvedforusein aftGEDryerswhenusedin accordance
with themanufacturer#instructions.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
ge.com
_u'S CareandCleaningof theDryer
The Exterior:_&ipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dr",er control
panel and finishes may be damaged b) some
latmdr) pretreatnlent soil and stain rellloxer
products. Appl) these products away from the
(haer. The ed)fic may then be washed and dried
noi_nally. Danlage to }otlr dr_er caused ly, these
products is not co_,ered b)yet:u" vvarranl_.
The Lint Filter: Clean the
lint filter before each use.
Pull out the lint filter,
Moisten yore" finge_s and
remove the captured lint.
Once clean, slide the filter
back into position. Have
a qualified technidan
v_lc/HlIll tile lint ti'om tile dryer once a year:
The Exhaust Duct:]nspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.
A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the
drying time.
Follow these steps:
_] Turn off electrical su ) _1_ by disconnecting
tile plug from tile wall socket.
_ Disconnect tile duct from tile dr_ e_:
_] Vae/l[/ill tile duct with tile hose attachment
and reconnect the duct.
TheExhaustHood:Check with a mirror that
the inside flaps of the hood move freely when
operating, Make sm'e that there is no wildlife
(bh'ds, insects, etc,) nesting inside the duct
or hood.
NEVEROPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTITSFILTER
IN PLACE.
/7

Ventingthedryer.
For the best drying perfl_rnmnce, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use
more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the
details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter du('twork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.
• Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
• Use the shortest length possible.
• Do not crash, kink or collapse the duct.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
•Venting must conform to local building codes.
• Do not remove the vent protector from the back oI the dryer.
• Flip the protector down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct
to the dryer. The lowered protector will prevent the duct fl'om getting crushed.
Correct
Venting
z
Vent protector in place
Incorrect
Venting
/8

Beforeyoucall forservice.., gecem
_roubleshooting -tips
Save time and money/.Review the charts on the following pages,
or visit ge.eom. Youmay not need to call for service.
OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Controlpads not Conlrols accidentally put in •Press STOP.
responding service mode
Controls accidentally put in *Hold the tOCKbutton fin" 3 seconds to unlock the dryer:
lock mode
Controls performed an • Reset the in-house breaker.
incorrect operation
Dryer doesn'tstatt Control pmml is "asleep" *This is nomml. Press POWERto acti\ate the control panel.
Dryer is tmplugged • Make sure the dryer l)lug is pushed coml)letely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker *Check the building's filse/circuit breaker box and
is tripped replace filse or reset breakei: NOTE:Electric d_'e_
use two fllses or breakei_.
Dryer was accidentally paused *If the light on the DELAYSTARTpad is flashing, the
when starting Delay Smart (hTer is paused. Press STARTto restmX the countdown.
Dryer does#theM Fuse is blown/circuit breaker *Check the building's fllse/drcuit breaker box and
is tripped; the dryer may tumble replace both fl/ses or reset both breakei_. Ybur dlaer
but not heat Inav tunable if OlflVone fltse is blowi_ or one breaker
tfipl)ed.
Gas service is off *Make sure gas shutoff at dlTer and InaiI_ shutoff are
fiflly open.
LP gas supply taaakis empty * Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility
or there has been a utility service is restored.
interruption of naturaJ gas
(gas models)
Dryershakesor Some shaMng/noise is normal. *Move dryer to an even floor space, or a(!just leveling legs
makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessar_ tmtil exert.
Inconsistent dryingtimes Type of heat *O_ying time will xa_3 according to the _'l)e of heat used.
If you recently changed from an electric to a gas
(natural or I,P) dryer; or vice ve_a, the drying time
could be different.
Type of load and • The load size, t}pes ot lid)tic, wetness of clothes and the
drying conditions length and condition of the exhaust system will affect
drying times.
No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously • This is nomml. _._]ten the dryer senses a low level of
duringcycle, onlylights monitoring the mnom_t of moistm'e in the load the dryer will display the (h3 time
moisture in the dothes renmilfing.
77meRemaining The estimated time anay chm_ge •This is nolinal.
jumped to a when asmaller load thmz usual
lower number is daryhag
Glowat the rear Heaters behind the drum •This is nomml. Under certaii_ drying conditions and
ofthe drum room ambient lighting, the glow of the heatei_ illaV be
visible at the rear of the druln.
79

BeforeyoucM/forservice...
OPERATION Possible Causes What ToDo
Clothes are still wet The door was opeaed roid-cyde, * 5 dr} Qc]e midst be rose]coted each time a m/elf/]o_]d
and dryer shut off The load was idaen removed from is [)l_t im
Mtor ashort time the dryer and a new load put in
without selecting a new cycle
Sroall load * Wh e_ (h)d m_g3 itern s or ]ess, choose SPEED DRY or
TIMED DRY.
Load was already dry except * Choose SPEED DRYor TIMED DRY u_ dUdamp collars
for collars and waistbands m_d waistbm_ds, fa the hm_re, whel_ dr)'h_g a load with
coils rs am_d waistbam_(is, ch_)se MONKDflg.
Dryer ksnot lewd ®More dr_er to an evem_floor space or adjmt ]eve]im_g legs
as m/ecessarv imti] evem
The ORgdryness level Load cro_sists of a mixture * \_ he_ combh_i_g heavv amid light ti_brics im_a load,
was chosen bntloadN of heavy and light fabrics choose MONEDNK
still damp
Exhaust sTstero is blocked ®h_spect amid c]eam_exhamt system.
Cannot make aThe DRYNESS LEVEL,TEMP * This is ,_om_aL
selection and the or OPTION that you are
dryer beeps twice trying to select is incoropatible
Mth the chosen dry cycle
DrgerN nmning hnt The EXTEND TDMBtE *This is mm_aL Dmim_g exteroled mmbIim_g, the time
O0NdispNNd N option was chosen rein aim_im_g is m__t disp]a) ed. The ext e_ ded t_m_b]i_ g
Time Remaining ()pti_)l_ lasts apprt)xi m a tel) 2 0 m i_ _ttes.
LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What ToDo
Clothes to_e tOOlong hnproper or obstructed ducfing * Check d_e h_sta]]ati<m h_st,_tctio_s to make sm'e d_e
tO dry (h) er ve_ti_g is correct.
* Make sm'e ducth_g is dean, Jh'ee of ]d_ks a_d
mmbstn_cted.
* Check to see if o_tside wall damper operates eas]]}.
* Separate hea_) items from lightweight items (get,emily.
a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
* I,a_ge, heav_ {i_b_Jcs ctmtain more moisture a_d rake
lounger to dr}. Sepa_v_te large, hear} [id)rics i_to Sl'_)a]]eF
loads to speed dr}_g time.
* Match co_m'o] setth_gs to the load yo_ are dr}i_g.
®C]eml ]hlt {?]tel" beiore e_ er}' ]o}]d.
* Replace frees or reset circuit breakers. Sh_ce most
(hTe_s use 2 fl_ses/breakers, make sro'e both are
hnproper sorting"
Large loads of heavy fabrics
(_e beach rowels)
Controls improperly set
[&_t fiher is fu_
Blown fuses or tripped circuit
breaker
Overioading/corobining loads * Do _mt p_a more tha_ o_e washer load i_ the (hver at
Underioading * Ilion are dr}i_g (m]} o_e or two items, add a tbw items
to e_s_re proper mmb]i_g
2O