GE DBVH512EF Manual

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Specification Revised 10/07 360450
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Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches)
Exhaust Options: 4-way via rear, right, left and bottom.
Circuit Requirements: An individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 30-amp circuit breaker or
a time-delay fuse, is required.
Note: Dryer wall outlet must be located within 36”
of service cord entry and accessible when dryer is
mounted in position.
Installation Information: For complete information, see
installation instructions packed with your dryer.
27 1-5/8
41-1/2
31-1/8
5-1/2
3-3/4
Electric Dryer Rating
240V 5600W, 24A, 60Hz
208V 4400W, 22A, 60Hz
DBVH512EF
GE®7.0 Cu. Ft. Super Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer

For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™or
GE®appliance questions, visit our website at
ge.com or call GE Answer Center®service,
800.626.2000.
360450
Specification Revised 10/07
Special Installation Requirements:
Stacked Installation:
• Brackets for stacking dryer over washer are included with the washer.
Alcove or Closet Installation:
• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be
stated on a label on the dryer back.
• The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outside.
• Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other
surfaces are: 0" either side, 3" front and rear
• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceilings, etc. is 52".
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a
minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If this closet contains
both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of
open area equally distributed.
• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet with
a gas dryer.
Bathroom or Bedroom Installation:
• The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
• The installation must conform with the local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
Minimum Clearance other than Alcove or Closet Installations:
• Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces 0" both sides, 3" rear.
For more information on venting kits and accessories,
please call 1-800-GE-CARES.
Stacked Dimensions (in inches)
80-1/8
DBVH512EF
GE®7.0 Cu. Ft. Super Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories

Specification Revised 10/07 360450
Best Performance
Maximum Length
of 4" Dia.
Rigid Metal Duct
Maximum Length
of 4" Dia.
Flexible Metal Duct
Number
of
90°
Turns
Exhaust Hood Type Exhaust Hood Type
A
4" Opening
B
2-1/2"
Opening
A
4" Opening
B
2-1/2"
Opening
Front Loading
Dryers
0
1
2
3
4
90 ft.
60 ft.
45 ft.
35 ft.
25 ft.
60 ft.
45 ft.
35 ft.
25 ft.
15 ft.
55 ft.
40 ft.
30 ft.
20 ft.
15 ft.
45 ft.
30 ft.
20 ft.
15 ft.
10 ft.
A
B
2-1/2
4
GE Dryer Vent
Dryer Exhausting Information – Metal Duct Only
For complete information, see installation instructions packed with your dryer.
Ducting Materials: For best performance, this dryer should be vented with 4” diameter all
rigid metal exhaust duct. If “all rigid metal” duct cannot be used, then “flexible all metal”
venting can be used, but it will reduce the maximum recommended duct length.
Exhaust Length Calculation:
1. Determine the number of 90° turns needed for your installation. If you exhaust to the
side or bottom of dryer, add one turn.
2. The maximum length of 4’ rigid (aluminum or galvanized) duct which can be tolerated is
shown in the table. The maximum length for flexible ducts are less than for rigid duct.
A turn of 45° or less may be ignored. Two 45° turns within the duct length should be
treated as a 90° elbow.
A turn over 45° should be treated as a 90° elbow.
Exhausting the dryer to the outside is strongly recommended to prevent large amounts
of moisture and lint from being blown into the room. Gas dryers or any dryer located in a
closet must be exhausted to the outside.
Caution: For personal safety do not terminate exhaust into a chimney, under any enclosed
house floor (crawl space), or into an attic, since the accumulated lint could create a fire
hazard or moisture could cause damage. Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct
or plenum with a kitchen exhaust, since the combination of lint and grease could create a
fire hazard.
Exhaust ducts should be terminated in a dampered wall cap to prevent back drafts, bird
nesting, etc. The wall cap must also be located at least 12" above the ground or any other
obstruction with the opening pointed Down.
Other terminations, such as louvered wall boxes, are acceptable provided they are
equivalent to a 4" opening dampered wall cap.
For more information on venting kits and accessories, please call 1-800-GE-CARES.
DBVH512EF
GE®7.0 Cu. Ft. Super Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories

Specification Revised 10/07 360450
DBVH512EF/GF
Features and Benefits
• 7.0 Cu. Ft. Super Capacity - Handles large-size items and family-size loads
• Sensor Dry Plus – Continually monitors moisture levels to help clothes look
better longer
• Rotary Electronic Controls with LED Indicators – Make it simple to select and monitor
wash cycles
• Interior Dryer Light – Lets you see everything inside for easy loading and unloading
• Quiet-By-Design™- Engineered for quiet operation
• Variable End-Of-Cycle Signal – Adjustable volume offers added flexibility
• Multiple Dry Cycles – Deliver optimal drying results
• Antibacterial Option – Certified by the NSF®to reduce up to 99.9% of certain types
of bacteria
• 5 Heat Selections – Offer enhanced drying performance and fabric care
• DuraDrum™- Provides long lasting dependability and durability
• Damp Dry Signal – Reminds you when to remove selected items for hang-drying
• Delay Start – Lets you do the laundry on your terms
• Model DBVH512EFWW – White on white
• Model DBVH512EFGG – Granite gray
DBVH512EF
GE®7.0 Cu. Ft. Super Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer