GE DBVH520EJ User manual

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Specification Revised 8/09 360459
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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
DBVH520EJ
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.
Special Installation Requirements:
Stacked Installation:
•Brackets for stacking dryer over washer are not included with the dryer.
Order part no. WE25X10018.
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ElectricCodeandNationalFuelGasCode,ANSIZ223
for gas dryers.
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
27
13
28-3/4
Pedestal Dimensions (in inches)
SBSD137HWW - white
Thisoptional13"pedestalraises
the door opening and height of
the washer or dryer. Feet on 13"
pedestalallowittoadjustto
13-3/8" height.
Listed by
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Laboratories
Specification Revised 8/09 360459
DBVH520EJ
GE®7.0 Cu. Ft. Super Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer

Best performance
Domestic
dryer models
Maximum length of 4"
dia. rigid metal duct
Number
of
90°
turns
Exhaust hood type
A
4"
opening
B
2-1/2"
opening
7.0, 6.0 and 5.8 cu. ft.
capacity models
all electric 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.
A
4
B
2-1/2
A
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rigidmetalductcannotbeused,thenUL-listedflexible
metal(semi-rigid)ductingcanbeused(KitWX08X10077).Inspecialinstallations,itmay
benecessarytoconnectthedryertothehouseventusingaflexiblemetal(foil-type)duct.
AUL-listedflexiblemetal(foil-type)ductmaybeusedONLYininstallationswhererigid
metalorflexiblemetal(semi-rigid)ductingcannotbeusedANDwherea4”diametercan
be maintained throughout the entire length of the transition duct. Please see installation
instructionpackedwithyourdryerforcompleteinstructionswhenusingflexiblemetal(foil
type) ducting.
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.
 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.
Dryers 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.
For more information on venting kits and accessories, please call 1-800-GE-CARES.
Listed by
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Laboratories
Specification Revised 8/09 360459
DBVH520EJ
GE®7.0 Cu. Ft. Super Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer

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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CycleCountdownDisplayandLED
 Indicators-Simplifythecycleselectionandprovideaccuratecycletimes
•InteriorDryerLight-Letsyouseeeverythinginsideforeasyloading
and unloading
•Quiet-By-Design™- Engineered for quiet operation
•AdjustableEnd-Of-CycleSignal-Alertsyouwhencycleisdone,saving
time between loads
•MultipleDryCycles-Deliveroptimaldryingresults
•DelayStart-Letsyoudothelaundryonyourterms
•FourHeatSelections-Providetherighttemperaturefortheright
drying results
•DuraDrum™- Provides long-lasting dependability and durability
•DelicateCyclewithExtra-LowHeatSetting-Maintainsanaverage
fabric temperature of 125 degrees F to protect fine handwashables
•SpeedDry-Deliversready-to-goresultsinminutes
• ModelDBVH520EJWW–Whiteonwhite
Specification Revised 8/09 360459
DBVH520EJ
GE®7.0 Cu. Ft. Super Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer