GE DPSQ495ET User manual

Models: DPSQ495ET
UPSQ495ET DPSQ495GT UPSQ495GT
Manual
English Version
Important Safety Information
Operating Instructions
The Controls on Your Dryer
Other Dryer Features
Helpful Information
Specialized Fabric Guide
Loading Suggestions
Care of Product
ff Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Venting the Dryer
GE Service Numbers
Warranty, Back Cover
Version franqaise
Version en espahol
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we believe in dependable service.
You'll see it in this easy-to-use
manual and you'll hear it in the
friendly voices of our customer
service department.
the laundry. That's important,
because your new dryer will be
part of your family for a long time.
Bejove
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Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual.
Write down the model and serial
numbers here. They are on the label
on the front of the dryer behind
the door.
Model number
Serial number
Date ofpurchase
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helpyou
In the United States"
800°626°2000
In Canada
800-361-3400
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Beff)re you call for service,
there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you better.
Read this manual. It contains
instructions to help you use and
maintain your dryer properly.
Save time and money. Check the
section titled "If Something Goes
Wrong" before calling. This sec-
tion was designed to solve common
problems you might encounter.
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer
service numbers is included on the
inside back cover. Or call in the
United States the GE Answer
Center ® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. In Canada call
800-361-3400.

WARNING:For your safety the infi)rmation in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified $
installer, service agency or
the gas supplier. 4
IFYOUSMELLGAS
IDo not try to light any appliance.
2Do not touch any electrical
switch: do not use any phone
in your building.
Clear the room, building or
area of all occupants.
Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow tile gas
supplier's instructions.
5If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
and requires businesses to warn incomplete combustion of natural
customers of potential ex 0sure asorLP fuels
P g • {
to such substancesi Properly adjusted d ers will
minimize inc0mplete c0mbnsti0n I
Exp0sure tO these substances can iI
be minimized further by properly
venting the duet t0 the outdoors!
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To reduce the risk of firei electric shocki or inj_y to pers0ns
when ush_g your appli_ce, fonow basic precautions; including
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Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described
in this Owner's Manual.
This dryer must be properly
installed and located in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions befi)re it is used.
If you did not receive an
Installation Instructions sheet
with your dryer, you can obtain
one by calling, toll-free, in the
United States the GE Answer
Center ®, 800.626.2000. In Canada
call, toll-free, 800-361-3400.
Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
-- Install or store where tire tempera-
ture is above 50°F. (10°C.). Do
not install tire dryer where it will
be exposed to tire weather.
- Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Gas dryers MUST be exhausted
to the outside. Careflflly follow
the Exhausting details in the
Installation Instructions.
Exhausting electric dryers to
the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to prevent
large amounts of moisture and
lint from being blown into the
room. Carefillly follow the
Exhausting details in the
Installation Instructions.
• Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this
Owner's Manual or in published
user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills
to carry out.
• When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to
the cord or junction of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord
is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage
OF stress.

Exhaust Duct--See Installation
Instructions. Use only rigid metal
or flexible metal 4" diameter
ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.
USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COL-
LAPSES OR BECOMES OTHER-
WISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.
• Do not dry articles containing
rubber, plastic, or similar
materials (such as padded bras,
tennis shoes, galoshes, bath
mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows, etc.) as
these materials may melt or
burn. Also, some rubber
materials, when heated, can
under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
• Do not store items that may
burn or melt (such as clothing,
paper material, plastics or
plastic containers, etc.) on top
of the dryer during operation.
• Garments labeled "DryAway
from Heat" or "Do Not Tumble
Dry" (such as life jackets contain-
ing Kapok) must not be put in
your dryer.
Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive
substances (such as wax, paint,
oil, gasoline, degreasers, dry-
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.)
which may ignite or explode. Do
not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use these
substances around your washer
and/or dryer during operation.
Any article on which you have
used a cleaning solvent, or
which contains flammable
materials (such as cleaning
cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants,
or barber shops, etc.) must
not be placed in or near the
dryer until all traces of these
flammable liquids or solids
and their flmms have been
removed. There are many
highly flammable items used
in homes such as acetone,
denatured alcohol, gasoline,
kerosene, some household
cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax
removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.
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Clean the lint filter beff)re
each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the
dryer or in the room. DO
NOT OPERATE THE DRYER
WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER
IN PLACE.
Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances
free from the accumulation
of combustible materials,
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
Regularly inspect the exhaust
duct to be sure it has not been
crushed or otherwise restricted.
• The interior of the machine
and the exhaust duct
connection inside the dryer
should be cleaned periodically
by a qualified indMdual.
• Never reach into the dryer
while the drum is moving.
Before loading, unloading or
adding clothes, wait until the
drum has completely stopped.
• Do not dry fiberglass articles
in your dryer. Skin irritation
could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked
up by clothing during subse-
quent dryer uses.
• The laundry process can
reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics. To avoid such a
result, the garment manufacturer's
care instructions should be
followed very carefillly.
• Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on,
or with this appliance or any
discarded appliance. Dispose
of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials
properly. Before discarding a
dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer
compartment.
• Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels
to avoid personal ir_jury.
• Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to
reduce the possibility of slipping.
° To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the dryer at the
household distribution panel by
removing the fllse or switching
off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
• NOTE: Turning the Cycle
Selector knob to an OFF
position does NOT
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.

• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not operate this appliance
if it isdamaged,malflmctioning,
partially disassembled,or
hasmissingor broken parts,
including adamagedcord
or plug.
• Never climb on or standon the
dryer top.
• DO NOT placeitemsexposedto
cooking oils in your dryer. Items
contaminated with cooking oils
maycontribute to achemical
reaction that could causea
clothes load to catchfire.
If yoursis agasdryer, it is
equipped with an automatic
elecuic ignition and doesnot
haveapilot light. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH
A MATCH. Burns mayresult
from havingyour hand in the
vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition maymrn on.
You maywish to softenyour
laundered fabrics or reduce
the staticelectricity in them
byusingdryer-applied fabric
softenersor an anti-static
conditioner. Werecommend
you useeither afabric softener
in thewashcycle,according to
themanufacturer's instn_ctions
for thoseproducts, 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 prob-
lems caused by the use of these
products are the responsibility
of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered
under the warranty of this
appliance.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FABRICCARE
FLUFF COTTON
OPTIONS
PERM KNITS EXTRA
PRESS DELICATES CARE SIGNAL
RESET PUSHTO
OPTIONS START
AUTOMATIC
COTTONS PERMANENT
MORE DRY PRESS
EXTRACARE • LESSDRY
'COOLDOWN
EXTRA CARE
MORE
DREDRY
DRY
DEWRINKLE "COOLDOWN
DAMPDRY EXTRACARE
4o •AUTOMATIC
TIMED DRY so so DELICATES
MIN
fl'om items that are clean
an d d_y Or that are ve_y
lightly dampl Set the i
cycle select0r on the
Clean the LintFilter
Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the dryer without the tint filter
in p/ace.
_FabricCareSelections
Always ff_llow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label
or instructions when laundering. Use this chart
as a general guide.
Drying Selections
e e m'e ",
Usage
FOr !'fluffing _titems without heat,
the Timed Dry cycle.
For regular to heavy cottons.
For Synthetics;blendS and items
labeled "permanent press."
For de!icates; synthetics and items
labeled t'tumble dry
SelectingDryingCycle
Select an automatic or timed cycle. See the
above Cyc e Descriptions.
StartingDryer
*Close the dryer door.
*Select START.
Opening the door during the operation will
stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the
door and select START to complete the cycle.
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Other dUerjeatures your mode{ has
Use this option to minimize the
wrinkles in clothes. The option
provides approximately 15
minutes of no-heat tumbling
after the clothes are dry.
This option can only be used with
the Automatic cycles.
HINT..
If the Signal option is selected, the
Signal will sound at the end of the
drying time and will sound several
times during the Extra Care cycle.
This will remind you that the cycle
is almost complete.
This signal will sound just before
the end of the cycle to remind you
to remove the clothes.
If you selected the Extra Care option
tile signal will sound at tile end of
tile drying time and will sound sever-
al times during the Extra Care cycle.
This will remind you that the cycle is
almost complete.
NOTE:
•Remove garments promptly at the
sound of the signal. Place clothes
on hangers so wrinkles won't set in.
•Use the Signal especially when
drying fabrics like polyester knits
and permanent press. These fabrics
should be removed promptly so
wrinkles won't set in.
Selecting RESET OPTIONS cancels
all options that have been selected.
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Before replacing tile light bulb, be
sure to unplug tile dryer power cord
or disconnect tile dryer at the house-
hold distribution panel by removing
the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker. Reach above tile dryer
opening from inside the drum.
Remove the bulb and replace with
the same size bulb.
A handy drying rack may be used
for drying articles such as stuffed
toys, pillows or washable sweaters.
Hook the rack over the lint filter so
the rack extends into the dryer
drum.
NOTE:
*The drying rack must be used with
the Timed Cycle.
*Do not use this drying rack when
there are other clothes in the dryer.
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ToolsNeeded:
*Standard # 2 Phillips screwdriver
oTape-tippedputtyknife
*Needle-nosedpliers
1Open the door and remove the
filler plugs opposite the hinges.
2With the door completely open,
remove the bottom screw from
each hinge on the dryer face.
Rotate the door 180 ° . Insert it
on the opposite side of the open-
ing by moving the door IN and
DOWN until the top hinge and
the bottom hinge are resting on
the top screws inserted in step 3.
3Insert these screws about halfway
into the TOP holes, fk_reach hinge,
on the opposite side (where you
removed the filler plugs). Apply
firm pressure to get the screw
started in untapped holes.
4Loosen the top screw from each
hinge on the dryer face halfway.
7Remove the remaining screws
from the side of the opening
from which the door was
removed. With these screws
secure each hinge at the bottom.
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5With one hand holding the top
of the door and the other hand
holding the bottom, remove the
door from the dryer by lifting it
UP and OUT.
8Tighten the two top screws of
each hinge.
9Reinsert the plastic plugs on
the side from which the door
was removed.

Speda{O Care Guide
Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label or instructions when laundering.
Otherwise use the information below as a general guide.
Pillows
Blankets
Cotton
Synthetic
Down
Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could
escape. Dry only one pillow at atime. Stop dryer occasionally and
shake pillow, redistributing filling for even drying. Check pillow
at the end of drying time. If it is not completely dry, reset dryer
for more drying time.
Dry on low heat only.
CAUTION."Do not dry pillows containing foam rubber.
Add 2-4 dry towels and one blanket and set timer for 20-25 minutes.
Dry only one blanket at a time. Do not set control for more than 25
minutes. At the end of drying cycle block the blanket back to its
original shape. Allow blanket to dry thoroughly before storing.
Use amedium heat drying setting.
Use alow heat drying setting.
Use a low heat drying setting.
Extra Large Items
(Includes
comforters,
blankets and
mattress pads.)
Use a low heat drying setting.
Set dryer for 20 minutes. When time is up, check and redistribute
load. Reset dryer for 15 minutes. When time is up, check and
redistribute load. Reset timer for 5 minute intervals. Check after
each 5 minutes to ensure articles do not fill dryer drum. Large, wet
articles should have ample room in the dryer, but as they dry and
fluff up they may not have room to ramble.
CAUTION:Items without room to ramble may block air flow and
could result in scorched items. Dry mattress pads separately. Use
a low heat drying setting.
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As a general rule, if clothes are
sorted properly for the washer, they
are sorted properly for the dryer.
Sort by color
(Separate colorfast from
non-colorfast fabrics*)
,Whites
,Lights
,Darks
Separate by fabric type
*Cottons and linens
° Permanent press cottons
and blends
o Synthetic and poly knits
° Delicates
Separate lint producers from
lint collectors
° Lint producers: ten T cloth and
chenille
° Lint collectors: velveteen and
corduroy
Sort by weight
°Hewv y Items
• Light Items
• ;\,_m-colo_Jh,_tjhbriw may bleed orjade. Smt !4_'
individual c.lm.
° Avoid drying vei y small loads.
° Sort clothes by weight so you
won't have to run an extra cycle
for one or two heavier, slower
drying items.
° Do not add fabric softener sheets
once the load has become warm.
This may cause fabric softener
stains.
Do not overload. This causes
inefficient operation and
unnecessaty wrinkling. Clothes
need to tumble freely.
Do not d_T the ff)llowing items:
* Fiberglass items
° Woolens
° Rubber coated items
° Plastics
° Items with plastic trim
° Foam-filled items
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&Cleansing
The drum is rust-resistant.
However, colored fabrics which
lose color or bleed in the washer
may cause discoloration of the dry-
er drum. We recommend that the
dryer drum be cleaned with a cloth
using a detergent and water paste
or a mild abrasive, such as Soft
Scrub TM. Rinse thoroughly. Then
ramble-dry several wet rags or old
towels for 20 to 30 minutes before
using the dryer normally.
Wipe off any spills or washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with
a damp cloth. Try not to strike
the surface with sharp objects.
Dryer control panel and finishes
may be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment soil and stain remover
products if such products are
sprayed on or have direct contact
with the dryer.
Apply these pretreatment products
away from the dryer. The fabric
may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by pretreatment products
is not covered by your warranty.
Before every dryer use, clean the
lint filter. It is easier to remove
the lint when your fingers are
moistened.
To keep your dryer operating at
peak performance, be sure to have
a technician vacuum the lint from
the machine every three years.
To store your dryer ff)r a short
period of time, disconnect the
power supply and clean the lint
filter.
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& Cleansing
Inspect and clean the dryer
exhaust ducting at least once
a year to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can
lengthen the drying time.
To clean the exhaust duct ff)llow
these steps:
1Turn off electrical supply by
disconnecting the plug fiom
the wall socket.
2Disconnect exhaust duct from
the dryer.
3Vacuum the exhaust duct with
the hose attachment.
4Reconnect the exhaust duct to
the dryer.
Check the inside of the exhaust
hood with a mirror to rid of
° Make sure the inside flaps of the
exhaust hood move freely (you
may want to check with a mirror).
° Make sure inside flaps are fully
open when dryer is operating.
• Make sure there is not wildlife
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting
inside the exhaust duct or hood.
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BJore you calljbr se ice
Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
• Make sure the diTer plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
NOTE:Most electric dryers use two breakers.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped, the dryer may
tmnble but not heat
Gas service is off
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
and replace fuse or reset breaker.
• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main
shutoff are tully open.
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly ° Move dryer to an even floorspace, or adjust as necessaI T until even.
Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with ° Use your duet to dry only clean items. Dirty
clean ones items can stain clean items and the duet.
Clothes were not completely
clean • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when
the clothes are wet "appear" after drying. Use
proper washing procedures before drying.
Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from
lint collectors (like corduroy).
Static electricity can attract tint ° See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Overdrying ° TIT a fabric softener.
• Adjust conuols for less drying.
No fabric softener was used • TIT afabric softener.
Synthetics, permanent press ° TIT a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Improper sorting Separate heavy items from lightweight items
(generally, a well-sorted washer load is a
well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy items • Large, heavy loads contain more moisture
(like beach towels) and take longer to dIy. Separate large, heavy
items into smaller loads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you
are duing.
Lint filter is full • Clean lint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructed • Check installation instructions for proper
ducting ducting/venting.
Blown fuses or tripped
circuit breakers
Overloading/
combining loads
Underloading
Make sure ducting is clean, flee of kinks
and unobstructed.
Check to see if outside wall damper
operates easily.
See the Venting the DiTer section.
Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since
most &Ters use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure
both are operating.
Do not put more than one washer load in
the dryer at a time.
If you are diTing only one or two items,
add a few items to ensure proper tumbling.
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Overdrying
Letting items sit in dryer
after cycle ends
• Select a shorter drying time.
• Remove items while they still hold a slight
amount of moisture.
• Remove items when cycle ends and fi)ld or
hang immediately.
Some fabrics will naturally
shrink when washed. Others
can be safely washed, but will
shrink in the dryer.
To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care
labels exactly.
Some items may be pressed back into shape
after &Ting.
If you are concerned about shrinkage in
a particular item, do not machine wash or
tumble d Uit.
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For the best drying performance
the dryer needs to be properly
vented. Carefully follow the details
on Exhausting in the Installation
Instructions.
Use only rigid metal or flexible
metal 4" diameter ductwork
inside the dryer cabinet or for
exhausting to the outside.
• Do not use plastic or other com-
bustible ductwork.
• Use the shortest length possible.
• Do not crush or collapse.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp
objects.
•Ventingmust conform to local
building codes.
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