GE DNCD450EGCWC User manual

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Safety Information ..................2-s
Operating Instructions
Control Panel ..........................................6, 7
Loading and Using
the Dryer ......................................................9
Reversing the Door .................................8
Venting the Dryer .................................10
Troubleshooting Tips .......11, 12
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .............Back Cover
Warranty .................................................15
Write the model ond seriul
numbers here:
Model #
Seriol #
They are on the label on the front
of the dryer behind the door. 234D2241PO01
Model: Type 450
49-90507 10-13 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
death.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
FOR GAS DRYERS: YOU MUST POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION
1. Instructions to follow if the usersmells gas: Contactyour local gas
supplier for information to bedisplayed.
2. Instructions concerning flammable materials as follows:
FOR YOURSAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publisha list ofsubstancesknown to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
Gasappliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot,caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels.
Properlyadjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be minimized
further by properlyventing the dryer to the outdoors.
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%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, visit our Website at:
GEAppliunces.com.
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Properlyground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weather.
Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Removethe colored protective film from the control
panel.
Removeall sharp packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly.
Exhaust/Oucting:
rl] Gasdryers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside.
-2-1Useonly rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet. Useonly rigid metal
or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for
exhausting to the outside.USEOFPLASTICOR
OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE
A FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA
FIREIF ITCOLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.
Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
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Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials (lint,
paper, rags,etc.),gasoline, chemicals and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
Keepthe floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reducethe possibility of slipping.
Closesupervision is necessaryif this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
playon,with or insidethisor anyotherappliance.
[] Keep all laundry aids (suchas detergents, bleaches,
etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observeall warnings on container
labelsto avoid injury.
[] Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
,AWARNING!
WHEN USING YOURDRYER
[] Neverreach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading,unloading or adding
clothes,wait until the drum hascompletely
stopped.
Thelaundry processcan reduce the flume
retardancy of fabrics. Toavoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
care instructions.
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Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation insidethe dryer or in the room. DO
NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.
Donot wash or dry articlesthat have been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas
wax, oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give
off vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add
these substances to the wash water. Do not use
or placethese substances around your washer or
dryer during operation.
Donot place items exposedto cooking oils in your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oilsmay
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause
a clothes load to catch fire.
Anyarticle on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials (such
as cleaning cloths, mops,towels usedin beauty
salons,restaurants or barber shops,etc.)must
not be placed in or near the dryer until solvents or
flammable materials have been removed.There
are many highly flammable items usedin homes
such as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline,
kerosene,some household cleaners,some spot
removers, turpentines,
waxes, wax removers and products containing
petroleum distillates.
Donot dry articles containing rubber, 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.
Some rubber materials,when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
Donot store plastic,paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryerduring operation.
Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do
Not TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing
Kapok)must not be put inyour dryer.
Donot dry fiberglass articles inyour dryer.
Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing during
subsequent dryer uses.
Tominimize the possibilityof electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the dryer at the building's distribution
panel by removing the fuse or switching off the
circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning
(exceptthe removal and cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE:PressingPAUSEor STOP/CANCELdoes
NOTdisconnect the appliance from the power
supply.
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Neverattempt to operate this appliance if
it isdamaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled,or has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord or plug.
Theinterior ofthe machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at
least once a year by a qualified technician. Seethe
Loading and Usingthe Dryer section.
Ifyours is a gas dryer, it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and doesnot have a
pilot light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA
MATCH.Burns may result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
[] Vou may wish to soften your laundered fabrics
or reducethe static electricity in them by using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash cycle, according
to the manufacturer's instructions for those
products, or try a dryer-added product for which
the manufacturer gives written assurance on
the package that their product can be safely
used in your dryer. Service or performance
problems caused by useof these products are
the responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the warranty
to this appliance.
WHEN NOT USING YOURDRYER
[] Graspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Placethe cord away from traffic areas
so itwill not be stepped on,tripped over or
subjected to damage.
[] Beforediscarding a dryer, or removing it
from service,remove the dryer door to prevent
children from hiding inside.
[] Donot tamper with controls.
[] Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part of
this appliance or attempt any servicingunless
specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Manual
or in publisheduser-repair instructionsthat you
understand and havethe skillsto carry out.
_l| SREADAND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel.
Your new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads by simply choosing a Clothes Care Selection and the Heat
Setting. Then all you have to do is press START.
. Cleon lint filter . Add clothes . Select dry cycle
. Select heot setting
ISTART01
PAUSE
. Close door
. Push START
Model Type 450
fCLOTHESCARESELECTION
COTTONS¢_ IKNITS ,.
IMIXED _ _ELICATES_LOADS
AUTOMATICSETTINGS HEAT
SETTINGS
I__ CANCEL
NOTE:Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice.
Vision-Impaired Washer/Dryer Kit
For washer model WNRD2050 and dryer model DNCD450, a kit is available for the vision-impaired containing Braille overlays that fit
over the pads on the washer and dryer control panels.
Included in the kit are:
[] Braille overlays for the washer and dryer control panels
[] Braille Reference Keys that e×plain the operation of the washer and dryer
[] Use and Care Audio Tape
Order publication number 14-D242, available from your GE supplier.
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HClothes Care Selection
[COTTONSe1
MIXED ,_]LOADS
[PERM¢]PRESS
IKNITS _t
DEUCATES®t
AIRDRY _!
Heat Settings
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For cottons and most linens.
For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
For knits and sweaters with fabric care labels that say "Machine Dry."
For lingerie and special care fabrics.
For tumbling items without heat.
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For regular to heavy cottons.
For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
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LOW _j For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
START/PAUSE
Press STARTto begin the cycle.
[] Presstwice to select the last cycle you used and start the dryer.
[] Ifyou have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle.
[] Ifthe dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle.
STOP
CANCEL--'] STOP/CANCEL
[] This pad should not be used to interrupt or pause a cycle.
[] Pressingthis pad will cancel the current settings and the settings will be lost.
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EST. TIME
REMAINING
EST TIME
REMAINING
Estimated Time Remaining
Asthe cycle begins, you will see the approximate total cycle time in the display. Then "racetrack lights" will flash
in the display, in a clockwise direction. This means the dryer is continuously monitoring the amount of moisture
in the load. The racetrack lights will continue until the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the load. At that
point, the dryer will calculate and display the approximate time remaining.
"Racetrack lights" 7

About reversing the door.
Reversing the Door
Toolsneeded.
[] Standard #2 [] Tape-tipped
Phillipsscrewdriver putty knife
-'11Openthe door and remove the filler plugs opposite the
hinges.With the door completely open,remove the bottom
screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these
screws about halfway into the TOPholes,for each hinge,
on the opposite side (whereyou removed the filler plugs).
Applyfirm pressureto get the screw started in new holes.
[2-1Loosentop screwfrom each hinge on the dryer face half
way. With one hand holding the top of the door and the
other hand holding the bottom, remove the door from the
dryer by lifting it UPand OUT.
[] Removethe blind plate from the hinge side of the dryer by
removing its two screws. Removethe strike plate from the
opposite side of the dryer by removing its two screws.
Reinstallthe plates,onthe opposite sides,using two screws
in each plate.
REMOVE 4 PLUGS AND KEEP
FOR INSERTION INTO r,,,.
__THEOPPOSITE SIDE
REMOVE BOTTOM SCREW FROM EACH HINGE
AND INSTALL HALF WAY INTO EACH TOP OF
OPPOSITE___L_HINGEHOLES ____1
STRIKE BLIND
PLATE PLATE
r_ Rotatethe door 180°. Insertit on the opposite sideof the
opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top
hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws
inserted in step 1.
rs] Removethe remaining screwsfrom the sideof the opening
from which the door was removed. With these screws,
secureeach hinge at the bottom. Tightenthe two top screws
of each hinge. Reinsertthe plastic plugs on the side from
which the door was removed.
ROTATE DOOR 180 ° AND HANG
INSTALLANDTIGHTEN BOTTOM INSERT PLUGS
SCREWS AND TIGHTEN TOP INTO HOLES ON
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Loading and using the dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
Asageneral rule,if clothes are sorted properly for the washer,they are sorted properlyfor the dryer.
Tryalso to sort items according to size.Forexample,do not dry a sheet with socksor other small items.
Donot add fabric softenersheetsonce theload hasbecome warm. Theymay cause fabric softenerstains.
Bounce®Fabric ConditionerDryerSheetshave beenapproved for usein all GEDryerswhen usedin accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not overload. Thiswastes energy and causeswrinkling.
Do not dry the following items: fiberglassitems, woolens,rubber-coated items,plastics,items with plastic trim
and foam-filled items.
6 compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.
panel and finishes may be damaged bysome
laundry pretreatment soiland stain remover
products. Apply these products away from the dryer.
Thefabric may then be washed and dried normally.
Damage to your dryer caused by these products is
not covered by your warranty.
TheLint Filten Cleanthe lintfilter beforeeach
use. Moistenyour fingers and reach into the filter
opening. Runyour fingers acrossthe filter.Havea
qualifiedtechnician vacuum the lintfrom the dryer
once a year.
A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the
drying time.
Follow these steps:
F-_Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.
F2--]Disconnectthe duct from the dryer.
J-3--JVacuum the duct with the hoseattachment and
reconnect the duct.
TheExhaust Hood: Checkfrom the outside that the
flaps ofthe hood move freely when operating. Make
surethat there isno wildlife (birds,insects,etc.)nesting
insidethe duct or hood.
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Venting the dryer.
Forthe best drying performance 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 4" diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or flexible
metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting
to the outside.
[] Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
[] Use the shortest length possible.
[] Do not crush, kink or collapse the duct.
[] Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
[] Venting must conform to local building codes.
Correct
Venting
Incorrect
Venting
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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
ON Possible Causes What To Do
Control pads not Controls accidentally put in , PressSTOP/CANCEL.
responding service mode
Dryer doesnt start Control panel is"asleep" • This isnormal. PressSTARTtwice to choose the last cycle
you usedand to start the dryer.
Dryer is unplugged . Makesure the dryer plug is pushedcompletely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker . Checkthe building'sfuse/circuit breaker box and
is tripped replacefuse or reset breaker. NOTE:Mostelectric
dryers usetwo fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesnt heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is . Checkthe building'sfuse/circuit breaker box and
tripped; the dryer may tumble replace both fusesor reset both breakers.Your dryer may
but not heat tumble if only one fuse isblown or one breakertripped.
Gasservice is off . Hake sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
Dryer shakes or makes Someshaking/noise is normal. . Movedryer to an evenfloor space, or adjust
noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly levelinglegsas necessary until even.
Inconsistent drying times Type of heat . Dryingtime will vary according to the type of heat used
(electric,natural or LPgas),sizeof load,types offabrics,
wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously monitoring . This isnormal. When the dryer sensesa low levelof
during cycle, only the amount of moisture in moisture in the load,the dryer will display the dry
"racetrack" lights the clothes time remaining.
Clothes are still wet The door was opened mid-cycle. . A dry cycle must be reselectedeach time a new load
and dryershut offafter The load was then removed from isput in.
a short time the dryer and a new load put in
without selecting a new cycle
Dryer is not level. . Movedryer to an evenfloor space or adjust levelinglegs
as necessary until even.
Cannot make a
selection and the
dryer beeps twice
The HEATSETTINGthat you are . This isnormal.
trying to select is incompatible
with the chosen dry cycle
Possible Causes What To Do
Overdrying , Removeitemswhile they still hold a slight amount
of moisture.
Overloading * Separate large loadsinto smaller ones.
Clothesshfink Somefabrics will naturally shrink ,
when washed. Others can be e
safely washed, but will shrink e
.......................... in the dryer.
Toavoid shrinkage,follow garment care labelsexactly.
Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
Ifyou are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item,
do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
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Beforeyou call for service...
_Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes What To Do
Improper use of fabric softener • Followdirections on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with clean ones, Useyour dryer to dry only clean items. Dirtyitems can
stain clean itemsand the dryer.
Clothes were not completely clean, Sometimes stainswhich cannot be seenwhen the
clothes are wet appear after drying. Useproper
washing procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Cleanlint screen before each load.
Improper sorting , Sort lint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors
(likecorduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint • Seesuggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper,tissue, etc., left in pockets , Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
Static occurs Nofabric softener was used , Trya fabric softener.
, Bounce®FabricConditioner DryerSheets have
been approved for usein all GEDryers when usedin
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Overdrying , Trya fabric softener.
• Adjust controls for lessdrying.
Synthetics, permanent press , Try a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Clothestake too long Improper sorting , Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
to dry a well-sorted washer load isa well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics , Large,heavyfabrics contain more moisture and take
Ilike beach towels) longer to dry. Separatelarge, heavy fabrics into smaller
loadsto speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you are drying.
Lint filter is full • Cleanlint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructed ducting , Checkinstallation instructions for proper
ducting/venting.
, Make sure ducting isclean, free of kinksand
unobstructed.
, Checkto see if outside wall damper operates easily.
• Checkthe InstallationInstructionsto make surethe dryer
venting iscorrect.
Blownfuses or tripped circuit , Replacefusesor reset circuit breakers.Sincemost
breaker dryers use 2 fuses/breakers,make sure both are
operating.
Overloading/combining loads , Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at
a time.
Underloading , Ifyou are dB/ingonly one or two items,add a few items
to ensure proper tumbling.
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GE Commercial Dryer Warranty.
Parts and service are available from your General Electric
Commercial Laundry distributor.
Please have serial number and model number available
when calling for service.
For The Period Of:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
We Will Replace:
Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
limited one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related servicecosts to
replace the defective part.
Second through Fifth Yec "Anvextra large or super capacity dryer drum which fails due to a defect in materialsor workmanship.
From the date of the During this additional four-year limited warranty, you will beresponsible for any labor and related
original purchase servicecosts.
Whet Is Not Covered:
[] Service trips to your place of business to teach you how
to usethe product.
[] Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
[] Failure of the product (fit is abused, misused, or used
for other than the intended purpose.
[] Any and ell implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for e particular purpose.
[] Replacement of fuses or resetting of circuit breakers
at place of business.
[] Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
[] Inc(dentel or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
[] Damage caused after delivery.
[] Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole end exclusive remedy is product repair us provided in
this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for o particular purpose, ore limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by low.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
commercial use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GEAuthorized Servicer
is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an
Authorized GEService location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping to your
place of business.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.
Warrantor'. General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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