GE DNCD450GG0WC User manual

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Safety Information ........ 2-5
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
Product Registration ......... 1:3, 14
Warranty ..................... 15
Model: T_tpe 450
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
They ore on the Iobel on the front
of the dryer behind the door.
175D1807P537 49-90269 12-05 JR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING'!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or toprevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
Installationand service mustbe performedby a qualified installer,service agency or the gas
supplier.
FORGASDRYERS:YOUMUSTPOSTINA PROMINENTLOCATION
1. Instructionsto follow if theuser smells gas:Contactyourlocal gas
suppfierfor information to be displayed.
z Instructions concerning flammablematerials as follows:
FORYOURSAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vaporsand liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancei;
biIth defects or otheI iepmducOve ham, and iequires businesses to warn customeIs of potential exposme
to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to fore of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
fbmlaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete cotIlbusfion of natmal gas or LP fimls.
Properly ad]usted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized filrther by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
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PflOPEflINSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly instated and located in accordance with the Instaflation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, visit our Website at:
ge.com.
mProperly ground dryer to conform wkb all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Insmmtions.
m Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below fleezing or exposed to the
weather:
ImConnect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
• Remove the colored protective film flom the
control panel.
mlRemove all sharp packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly.
Exhaust/Ducting:
[-'_ Gas drye_ MUSTbe exhausted to the outside.
Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork
inside the (hTer cabinet° Use only rigid metal
or flexible metal 4" diamemr ductwork for
exhausting to the outside. USEOFPLAST/COR
OTHERCOMBUSTIBLE OUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA
FIRE.PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA FIRE
IF IT COLLAPSESORBECOMES OTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING INSTALLATION.
For complete derails, fbllow the Installation
Instructions.
YOUflLAUNDflYAflEA
•Keep the area underneafll and around your
appliances flee of combustible mamfials (lint,
paper; rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
• Keep all laundI y aids (such as demrgents,
bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Obse_we all
warnings on container labels m avoid i_jm y.
• Keep the floor around your appliances clean and
d D, to reduce the possit)ilil), of slipping.
• Never climb on or stand on the dD,er top.
• (]lose supe_sqsion is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near chiMren. Do not allow chiMren
to play'on, with or inside this or any'other applimlce.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING'!
WHENUSINGYOURDRYER
Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding
clothes, wait until the drum has completely
smpped.
•The latmd_ T process can reduce die flame
remrdancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
careflflly follow the garment manufacturer's
care insu-ucfions.
Glean die lint filter before each load to prevent
lint accumulation inside the dxTer or in the room.
DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.
•Do not wash or dITarticles dlat have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such _ts
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
soNents, kerosene, etc.). These substances gNe
offvapo_ that m W igmim or explode. Do not add
these substances m the wash wamL Do not use or
place these substances around your washer or
dzTer during opera6on.
Do not place imms exposed to cooking oils in
your dzyer. Imms contaminamd with cooking oils
mW conuibum to a chemical reaction that could
cause a clothes load m catch fire.
•Any article on which you have used a cleaning
soNent or tllat contains flammable mamrials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beautT salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dzTer until
soNents or flammable materials have been
removed. There are many highly fl_unmable
imms used in homes such as acetone, denatured
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household
cleanezs, some spot removers, turpentines,
waxes, wax removers and products containing
peuoleum disfillams.
•Do not dUarticles containing rubbet; plastic,
foam or similar mamrials such as padded birds,
mnnis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc., that m W melt or
burn. Some rubber mamrials, when heamd, can
under certain circumstances produce fire by
spontaneous combustion.
•Do not store plastic, paper or clodflng fllat may
burn or melt on top of the d_Ter during operation.
•Garments labeled DryAway from Heator Do
Not TumbleDry (such as life jackets containing
l_pok) must not be put in your d_TeL
•Do not dITfiberglass articles in your dITeL
Skin irritation could result flom the remaining
particles that m W be picked up by clothing
during subsequent d_Ter uses.
•To minimize die possibilitT of elecuic shock,
unplug this appliance flom the power supply
or disconnect the &yet at tile building's
disuibufion panel by removing the fllse or
switching off"the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning
(except the removal and cleaning of tile lint
filter). NOTE:Pressing PAUSEor STOP/CANCEL
does NOTdisconnect tile appliance from tile
power supply:
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Never attempt to operate this appliance if
it is damaged, malflmcfioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord or plug.
The inmrior of file machine and file exhaust duct
connection inside the diyer should be cleaned at
least once a year by a qualified mchnician. See the
LoadingandUsingthe Otyorsecfion.
Ifyoms is a g_ts dryei; it is equipped wifll an
automatic electric igmifion and does not have a
pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TOLIGHT WITH A
MATCH. Bums may result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
• You may wish m soften your laundered fabYics
or reduce the static elecu-icity in them by using
a d_yer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
condifioneL We recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to
the manufacturer's insmlcfions for those
products, or t_y a dxyer-added product for
which the manufacturer gives written assurance
on the package that their product can be safely
used in your d_yeL Service or performance
problems caused by use of these products are
the responsibility of the manufacmreIs of those
products and are not covered under the wammty
m this appliance.
WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER
Grasp file plug firefly when disconnecting dfis
appliance to avoid damage to file cord while
pulling. Place file cord away flom traffic areas
so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
subjected to damage.
• Before discarding a dIyeI; or removing it
fiom service, remove the d_Ter door to prevent
children fiom hiding inside.
• Do not tamper with controls.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance or attempt any se_Mcing unless
spedfically recommended in this Owner's Man ual
or in published user-repair insuuctions that you
understand and have the skills to can T out.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe controlpanel
Your new dryer ofl_rs the convenience of starting your dryer loads by simply choosing a Clothes Gate Selection and the Heat
Setting. Then all you have to do is press START
• Cleanlint filter • Addclothes
Is,,rad[ol0
• Selectdrycycle
• Selectheatsetting
•Closedoor
•PushSTART
Model Type 450
(CLOTHES CARESELECTION
PERM IAIR DRY ®1
AUTOMATICSETTINGS HEAT
SETTINGS
HIGH ®]
I
I,0 ol
[E_,Aol
LOW _J
I "1
START ®
PAUSE
(,,°,1
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 DNGD450, a kit is av®lable for the vision-impaired containing Braille overlays
that fit over the pads on the washer and d_Ter control panels.
Included in the kit are:
• Braille overlws for the washer and d_Ter conuol panels
• Braille Reference Keys that explain the operation of the washer and d_Ter
• Use and Gate Audio Tape
Order publication number 14-D242, available flom your GE supplier.
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gClothes Care Selection
LOADS
lPERM ÷1
PRESS
n
El
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.
Heat Settings
LOW @1
EXTRA @1
LOW
For regular to hea_ T cottons.
For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry I,ow.
For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
START/PAUSE
PressSTARTtobeginthecycle.
START ®}
PAUSE • Press twice to select the last cycle you used and start the dryer.
• If you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle.
• If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle.
STOP
CANCEL
EST TIME
REMAINING
EST TIME
REMAINING
--1 STOP/CANCEL
• This pad should notbe used to interrupt or pause a cycle.
• Pressing this pad will cancel the current settings and the settings will be lost.
Estimated Time Remaining
As the cycle begins, you will see the approximate total cycle time in the display. Then "racetrack lights" will
flash in the display, in a clockwise direcOon. 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 moisulre in the
load. At that point, the dryer will calculate and display the approximate dine remaining.
"Racetrack lights" 7

Aboutreversingthedoor.
Reversing the Door
Toolsneeded.
•Standard//2 • Tape-tipped • Needle-nosed
Phillipsscrewdriver puttyknife pliers
V-_ Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. _(_qth the door
completely open, remove the bottom screw flom each hinge on the dD,er face. Insert
these screws about halfway into the TOPholes, for each hinge, on the opposite side
(where you removed the filler plugs). Apply tim1 pressure to get the screw started in
untapped holes.
[_-] I,oosen top screw flom each hinge on the dryer face halfway: With one hand holding
the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door flom
the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT
[7_ Rotate the door 180 °. Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by moving the door
uv__aI/I/and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws
inserted in step 1.
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i l i ILV_ Remove the remaining screws flom the side of the opening flom which the door was
removed. _(_qth these screws secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the two top
screws of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side flom which the door w_ts
removed.
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Loadingand usingthe dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
FabricCareLabels
Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affbct the clothing you will be laundering.
WASH LABELS
wash __ __
cycle Normal PermanentPress/ Gentle--/ an was Donotwash Donotwring
wd,_k_eresistant delicate h
Water • • • • •
temperature Hot Warm
(50°0/120 _F) (40°0/105°F)
BLEACHLABELS
Bleach A A ._
symbols _,_,;_?,_e_,_O,,,y,,o,,oh_o,,,ob_ooohDo,,o,_o_oh
(whe_ _eeded}
Cold/cool
(30°C/85°F)
DRY LABELS
dr, Do,,o,_,y
Dry Normal Pem_a_ent Press/ 6e_tle/ Do not tl_mb_edry (used with
wri_k_e resistant de_ieate do not wash}
.eat _ ® ® •
setting
High Medil_m Low No heat/air
S,ec,a,I=1 I--q y-1
instructions Li_e dry/ Drip dry Dry flat In the shade
ha_g to dry
SortingandLoadingHints
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washei, they are sorted properly for the di),eL
Try also to sort items according to size. For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or other sm_fllitems.
Donotaddfabricsoftenersheetsoncetheloadhasbecomewarm.Theymaycausefabricsoftenerstains.
Bounce®FabricConditionerDryerSheetshavebeenapprovedforuseinall GEDryerswhenusedinaccordancewith the
manufacturer'sinstructions.
Donotoverload.Thiswastesenergyandcauseswrinkling.
Donotdrythefollowingitems:fiberglassitems,woolens,rubber-coateditems,plastics,itemswithplastictrimand
foam-filleditems.
CareandCleaningof theDryer
TheExterior:Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds wit1 a damp cloth. Dryer conuol
panel and finishes may be damaged by some
laundI T pretreatment soil and stain remover
products. Apply these products away flom the
dryer The f_d)ricm W then be washed and dried
norma/l> Damage to your &Ter caused I)y these
products is not covered by your warranty:
TheLintFilter:Clean the lint filter befbre each
use. Moismn your finge_ and reach into the filmr
opening. Run your fingers across the filmr Have a
quNified mchnician vacuuln the lint fiom the dryer
once a yeai:
TheExhaustDuct:Inspect and clean die exhaust
ducdng at least once a year to prevent clogging.
A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the
drying dine.
Follow these steps:
[_] Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug flom the wall socket.
[_ Disconnect the duct flom the d_Ter
[-_-]\4muum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.
The ExhaustHood'. Check fiom tile outside dmt the
flaps of the hood move fleely' when operating. Make
sure that there is no wildlife (bhds, insects, etc.)
nesfin g in side the duct or hood.
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Ventingthedryer.
For the best &Ting performance the d_Ter needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more
energyandrunlongerif it is notventedtothebelow specifications.Carefullyfollow thedetails on
Exhaustingin theInstallationInstructions.
• 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.
•Ventingmustconformtolocal buildingcodes.
Correct
Venting
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Venting !
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