GE DCVH480EK0WW User manual

MK 11/12/2009
GE 24” DCVH480 Series Dryer
DCVH480EK0WW
DCVH485EK0MS
Service guide 31-9194

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this presentation is intended for use by individuals
possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, & mechanical
experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in
personal injury & property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be
responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume
any liability in connection with its use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this product.
If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect
the power immediately after performing the necessary checks.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete
a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their
original position & properly fastened.

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GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side
shields, cut resistant (Dyneema®) gloves & steel toe shoes for all repairs.
Dyneema® Cut
Resistant Glove
Safety Glasses must be compliant with
ANSI Z87.1-2003
Prescription Safety Glasses
Plano Safety Glasses
Steel Toe Shoes

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Warranty

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Model and Serial Number
Nomenclature Location

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Mini Manual Location
Mini Manual located behind control panel
Mini Manual

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Control Panel Selections
• Time - adjusts the “Time Dry” cycles
• Sensor - adjusts dryness level for “Sensor Cycles”
• Temp - adjusts the temperature setting for all non delicate heat cycles

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Control Lock Out
Press “Power Pad” then hold the “TEMP and SENSOR”
pads for 3 seconds. The control can be locked out with or
without a cycle selected.
Note: If the control is locked out and a cycle is running the
power pad will still function. When the power pad is pressed
the control will turn off. Press power pad again the control
will be in the lock out mode. To re-start the cycle the control
will need to be unlocked.

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Damp Alert
• This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes have dried to a damp level.
• The dry cycle will continue running
• Damp Alert can only be selected for “dry, more dry and extra dry” sensor dry selections

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STACKED INSTALLATION
• Dryer can be stacked on washer as an installation option
• Optional stacking kit required (GE kit # GE24STACK)
• Shipping weight of dryer is 100lbs
Tools Required:
Phillips screwdriver
Open end or adjustable wrench
Pliers
Level