GE DCVH480 Manual

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Specification Revised 1/13 360423
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories
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.
Electric Dryer Rating
240V 5600W, 24A, 60Hz
208V 4400W, 22A, 60Hz
DCVH480/485EK
GE®4.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer
23 1/2"
20 11/16"
25 11/16"
33 3/8"
ADJUST
TIMEDRY HOLD3SECS TO
LOCK&UNLOCK
CONTROLPANEL
POWER
START
PAUSE
E STIMATED T IME R EMAINING
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
EXTRALOW
ANTI-BACTERIAL
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
MOREDRY
DRY
LESSDRY
DAMP
EXTRA DRY
WARMUP
SPEEDDRY
DELICATES
COTTONS
WRINKLEFREE
ACTIVEWEAR
MIXEDLOAD
EXTEND TUMBLE
DELAYSTA RT
DAMPALERT
ADJUST
TIMEDRY
TIMEDRY
SENSORDRY
NOHEAT
AIRFLUFF
TIMEDDRY
DEWRINKLE TIME SENSORTEMP
HOLD3SECS TO
LOCK&UNLOCK
CONTROLPANEL
SIGNAL
POWER
START
PAUSE
DRYING COOLDOWNDAMP
CLEANLINT FILTERDELAY
23 1/2"
20 11/16"
25 11/16"
33 3/8"
ADJUST
TIMEDRY HOLD3SECS TO
LOCK&UNLOCK
CONTROLPANEL
POWER
START
PAUSE
E STIMATED T IME R EMAINING
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
EXTRALOW
ANTI-BACTERIAL
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
MOREDRY
DRY
LESSDRY
DAMP
EXTRA DRY
WARMUP
SPEEDDRY
DELICATES
COTTONS
WRINKLEFREE
ACTIVEWEAR
MIXEDLOAD
EXTEND TUMBLE
DELAYSTA RT
DAMPALERT
ADJUST
TIMEDRY
TIMEDRY
SENSORDRY
NOHEAT
AIRFLUFF
TIMEDDRY
DEWRINKLE TIME SENSORTEMP
HOLD3SECS TO
LOCK&UNLOCK
CONTROLPANEL
SIGNAL
POWER
START
PAUSE
DRYING COOLDOWNDAMP
CLEANLINT FILTERDELAY

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Profile™Series or GE®appliance questions, visit
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Answer Center®service, 800.626.2000.
360423
Specification Revised 1/13
Special Installation Requirements:
Alcove or Closet Installation:
• Stacking Kit - GE24STACK (not included)
• 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)
HOLD3SECSTO
LOCK&UNLOCK
CONTROLPANEL
POWER
START
PAUSE
E STIMATED T IME R EMAINING
SOIL
POWER
START
PAUSE
HEAVY
NORMAL
LIGHT
EXTRALIGHT
SPIN
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
NOSPIN
EXTRAHIGHEXTRAHEAVY
TEMP
HOT
SANITIZE
WARM
COLD
TAPCOLD
SPEEDWASH
RINSE&SPIN
DRAIN&SPIN
DELICATES
HANDWASH
WHITES/ HEAVYDUT Y
WRINKLEFREE
ACTIVEWEAR
COLORS/ NORMAL
BASKETCLEAN
BLEACHONLY
EXTRARINSE
DELAYSTART
SIGNAL
HOLD3SECSTO
LOCK&UNLOCK
CONTROLPANEL
MYCYCLE
HOLD3
SECONDS
TOSTORE
WASH RINSEPRESPINEXTRA
DOORLOCKED
DELAY
ADJUST
TIMEDRY HOLD3 SECS TO
LOCK&UNLOCK
CONTROLPANEL
POWER
START
PAUSE
E STIMATED T IME R EMAINING
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
EXTRALOW
ANTI-BACTERIAL
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
MOREDRY
DRY
LESSDRY
DAMP
EXTRADRY
WARMUP
SPEEDDRY
DELICATES
COTTONS
WRINKLEFREE
ACTIVEWEAR
MIXEDLOAD
EXTENDTUMBLE
DELAYSTART
DAMPALERT
ADJUST
TIMEDRY
TIMEDRY
SENSORDRY
NOHEAT
AIRFLUFF
TIMEDDRY
DEWRINKLE TIME SENSOR
TEMP
HOLD3SECSTO
LOCK&UNLOCK
CONTROLPANEL
SIGNAL
POWER
START
PAUSE
DRYING COOLDOWNDAMP
CLEANLINTFILTERDELAY
67 5/8”
23 1/2”
23 3/4”
23 3/4”
4”
33 1/2”
26 1/2”
26 5/8”
DCVH480/485EK
GE®4.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories

Specification Revised 1/13 360423
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.
DCVH480/485EK
GE®4.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories
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
4.0 cu. ft.
capacity models
all electric dryers
0
1
2
3
90 ft.
60 ft.
45 ft.
35 ft.
60 ft.
45 ft.
35 ft.
25 ft.
A
4
B
2-1/2
A
For every extra 90°elbow, reduce the allowable vent system length
by 10 ft.
Two 45°elbows will be treated like one 90°elbow.
For the side exhaust installations, add one 90°elbow to the chart.
The total vent system length includes all the straight portions and
elbows of the system (transition duct included).

Specification Revised 1/13 360423
ADJUST
TIME DRY HOLD3 SECS TO
LOCK& UNLOCK
CONTROLPANEL
POWER
START
PAUSE
E STIMATED T IME R EMAINING
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
EXTRALOW
ANTI-BACTERIAL
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
MOREDRY
DRY
LESSDRY
DAMP
EXTRADRY
WARM UP
SPEED DRY
DELICATES
COTTONS
WRINKLE FREE
ACTIVE WEAR
MIXED LOAD
EXTEND TUMBLE
DELAY START
DAMP ALERT
ADJUST
TIME DRY
TIME DRY
SENSOR DRY
NO HEAT
AIR FLUFF
TIMED DRY
DEWRINKLE TIME SENSORTEMP
HOLD3 SECS TO
LOCK& UNLOCK
CONTROLPANEL
SIGNAL
POWER
START
PAUSE
DRYING COOLDOWNDAMP
CLEAN LINT FILTER
DELAY
Features and Benefits
• 4.0 Cu. Ft. Large Stainless Steel Basket - Handles a king-size comforter or 24 full-size
bath towels with ease
• 5 Heat Selections - Offer enhanced drying performance and fabric care
• Sensor Dry™- Continually monitors moisture content to help prevent clothing wear
and tear
• Stainless Steel Drum Interior - Smooth stainless interior helps prevent rust and
protect clothes
• Multiple Dry Cycles - Deliver optimal drying results
• Delay Start - Lets you do the laundry on your terms
• Antibacterial Option - Certified by the NSF®to reduce up to 99.9% of certain types
of bacteria
• Extended Tumble Plus - Tumble clothes without heat to help prevent creasing
and wrinkling
• Speed Dry - Delivers ready-to-go results in minutes
• ADA Compliant
• Model DCVH480EKWW – White on white
• Model DCVH485EKMS – Metallic silver
DCVH480/485EK
GE®4.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity Frontload Electric Dryer