GE DPXQ473GT User manual

Models: DPXQ4731:'T DPSQ475ET
DPXQ473GT DPSQ475GT
Dry4=.r
Owner's Manual
English Version
Important Safety Information
_tingInstructions
The Controls on Your Dryer
Other Dryer Features
Helpful Information
Specialized Fabric Guide
Loading Suggestions
Care of Product
m
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Venting the Dryer
GE Service Numbers
Warranty, Back Cover
Version fran_:aise
Versi6n en espafiol
25
51
GEAppfiances

Welcome to the GE family. We're
proud of our quality products and
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.
Best of all, you'll experience
these values each time you do
the laundry. That's important,
because your new dryer will be
part of your family for a long time.
Before
**,sing
your
dryer
Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual
Find your model Put a check mark
in the box identifying your model
in the section titled "Operating
Instructions." This will provide
easy access for your operating
instructions.
Write down tire model and serial
numbers here They are on the label
on the front of the dryer behind
the door.
Model number
Serial number
Date ofpurchaso
Help us
help you
In the United States
800. 626. 2000
2
Before 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 Iist 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.

Read all safety information before using
_IkWARNING: For your safety the information 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.
IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
1
2
3
Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
Clear the room, building or
area of all occupants.
4Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
5If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
_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 cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm
and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure
to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause
minor exposure to four of these
substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde
and soot, caused primarily by the
incomplete combustion ofnatund
gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will
minimize incomplete combustion.
Exposure to these substances can
be minimized further by properly
venting the dryer to the outdoors.
3

Read aU safety information before using
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injmry to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following sections.
q
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 before 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 the tempera-
ture is above 50°F. (10°C.). Do
not install the dryer where it will
be exposed to the weather.
- Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Gas dryers MUST be exhausted
to the outside. Carefully follow
the Exhausting details in the
Installation Instructions.
Exhausting electric diTers to
the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to prevent
large amounts of moisture and
lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the
Exhausting details in the
Installatkl n Instructions.
Do not repair or replace
any part o1' the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless
specificall,! recommended in this
Owner's Manual or in published
user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills
to ca W 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 lxhecord
is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage
or 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 "Dry Away
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
comb_stible 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 m-ticle on which you have
used :itcleaning solvent, or
which contains flammable
materials (such as cleaning
cloths, mops, towels used in
beaut?, 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 fumes 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.

Pead all safety information before using
6
Clean the lint filter before
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 individual.
• 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 carefully.
• Close supmwision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
children 1:oplay inside, on,
or with this appliance or any
discarded appliance. Dispose
of discarde,:l 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 deterger, ts, bleaches, fabric
softeners, _:tc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
• Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to
reduce the possibility of slipping.
• To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplng this
appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the dryer at the
household distribution panel by
removing: the fuse or switching
off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning ot! the lint filter).
• NOTE: Tulnaing 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 is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or
has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord
or plug.
• Never climb on or stand on the
dryer top.
• DO NOT place items exposed
to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking
oils may contribute to a chemical
reaction that could cause a
clothes load to catch fire.
If yours is a gas dryer, it is
equipped with an automatic
electric ignition and does not
have a pilot light. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH
A MATCH. Burns may result
from having your hand in the
vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.
You may wish to soften your
laundered fabrics or reduce
the static electricity in them
by using dryer-applied fabric
soften ers or an anti-static
condi fioner. We recommend
you u,';eeither a fabric softener
in tile wash cycle, according to
the manufacturer's instructions
for those producLs, or try a
dryer-added product for which
the manufacturer gives written
assurance on the package that
their product cart be safely used
in your dryer.
SelMce 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.
SAVE THE SE INS TR UCTI ONS
7

Find your model P_tach,,_k.n_rki. t1_bo_
next to your model number. (To locate your model number look
on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door.,)
The
controls
on your
dryer
Models DPSQ475ET and DPSQ475GT"
FABRICCARE
COTI"0N PERM KNITS FLUFF
PRESS DEUCATES
®%
OPTIONS
EXTRA SIGNAL
CARE RESET PUSH TO
L....,_.--...ll OPTIONS START
rModelsDPXQ473ETandDPXQ473GT
FABRIC CARE OPTIONS
COTTON PERM KNITS R.UFF EXTRA SIGNAL
PRESS DELICATES CARE
II'_lB'_mm'_ml--1 _ .ESETPUSHTO
OPTIONS START
%® % [D©
AClean the Lint Filter
Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter
in place.
8
AFabricCareSelections
Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label or
instructions when launderi:ag. Use this chart as a
general guide.
Drying Selections Usage
For _egular to heavy ,cottons.
For ,,;ynthetics, blends and items
labeled "permanent press."
For delicates, synthetics and items
labeled "tumble dry low."
For 'fluffing" items wit!boutheat. Use
the "timed Dry cycle.

Cycle Descriptions
_ii, ii, i ,LJ,,,,
Automatic Drying Cycles
Cyclesautomaticallysensedryness
m
Automatic Permanent Press
For synthe.tic blends. Select More Dry for
heavier fabrics, Less Dry for lighter fabrics.
Timed Dry Cycles
Cyclesrunfor aselected time
Timed Dry
Set the C_cle Selector at
the desired drying time.
Automatic Cottons
For cottons and most linens. For most loads
select the Preferred Regular Setting marked
with an _. Set towards More Dry for heavier
fabrics, Less Dry for lighter fabrics. DampDry
To leave items partially
dry set Cycle Selector on
AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC
COTTONS EXTRACARE • MOREDRY PERMANENTpRESS
\_mmm_ L_ DRY
TIMED DRY
AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC
COTI'0NS MOREDRY PERMANENT
EXTRACARE • LESSDRY PRESS
EXTRA CARE
MORE DRY
80MIN
NKI.JE/___ _70
DEWRI TIMED DRY
DAMPDRY 40 50
Damp Dry setting.
Dewrinkle
i For removing wrinkles i
from items that are clean [
and dry or that are very _
_ lightly damp. Set the
Cycle Selector on the
Dewrinkle setting. t
NOTE: i
Drying times will vary i
according to the type
of heat used (Electric,
Natural or LP gas), size
of load, types of fabrics,
wetness of clothes and
condition of exhaust ducts.
ASelecting Drying Cycle
Select an automatic or timed cycle. See the
above Cycle Descriptions.
AStartingDqer
• Close the dryer door.
• Selec_ START.
Opening the door during the operation will
stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the
door and select STAET to complete the cycle.
See next page for other dryer features

Other dryer features your model has
Use this option to minimize the
wrinkles in clothes. It 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 a_ld will sound several
times during t'he Extra Care cycle.
This will rem,ind 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
the signal will sound at the the end of
the drying time and will sound sever-
N times during the Extra Care cycle.
This will remind you that the cycle is
almost complete.
NOTE:
•Remove garments promptly at the
sound of tho signal Place clothes
on hangers so wrinkles won't set in.
•Use the Sigrlal especially when
drying fabrics like polyester knits
and permanent press. These fabrics
should be romoved promptly so
wrinkles won't set in.
Selecting RESET OPTIONS cancels
all options that have been selected. RESET
OPTIONS
10
Before replacing the light bulb,
be sure to unplug the dryer power
cord or disconnect the dryer at the
household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off
the circuit breaker. Reach above
the dryer opening from inside the
drum. Remove the bulb and
replace with the same size bulb.

ToolsNeeded:
• Standard #2 Phillips screwdriver
•Tape-tipped putty knife
•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.
6Rotam 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, for each 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.
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.
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.
I
q_
8Tighten the two top screws of
each hinge.
9Reinsert the plastic plugs on
the side from which the door
was removed.
11

Specialty Care C ide
Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label or instructions when laundering.
Otherwise use the information below as a general guide.
Pillows Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could
escape. Dry only one pillow at a time. 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.
CAOTIOIII:Do not dry pillows containing foam rubber.
Blankets
Cotton
;Synthetic
Down
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 tim end of drying cycle block the blanket back to its
original shape. Allow blanket to dry thoroughly before storing.
Use a medium heat drying setting.
Use a low 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 d_'er, but as they dry and
fluff up they may not have room to tunable.
CAUTION:Items without room to tumble may block air flow and
could result in scorched items. Dry mattress pads separately. Use
a low heat drying setting.
12

Loading
As 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
• Synthetic and poly knits
• Delicates
Separate lint producers from
lint collectors
• Lint producers: terry cloth and
chenille
• Lint collectors: w_qveteen and
corduroy
Sort by weight
• Heavy Items
• Light Items
* Non-_olcrfastfabrics may bleed orfade. Sort by
individual color.
• Avoid drying very 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
unnecessary wrinkling. Clothes
need to tumble freely.
• Do not dry the following items:
• Fiberglass items
• Woolens
• Rubber coated items
• Plastics
• Iteras with plastic trim
• Foam-filled items
13

Care & Cleaning
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 w_ith a cloth
using a detergent and water paste
or a mild abrasive, such as Soft
Scrub TM. Rinse thoroughly. Then
tumble-dry .,.;everal wet rags or old
towels for 2(1 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 for a short
period of time, disconnect the
power supply and clean the lint
filter.

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 follow
these steps:
ITram off electrical supply by
disconnecting the plug from
the wall socket.
2Disconnect exhaust duct from
the dryer.
3Vacuum the exhaust duct with
the hose attachment.
4Reconnect the exhaust duct to
the: dryer.
• Make sure the inside flaps of the
exhaust hood move freely (you
may want to check with a minor).
• Make sure inside flaps are fully
open when dryer is operating.
• Make sure there is not wild life
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting
inside the exhaust duct or hood.
Check the inside of the exhaust
hood with a mirror to rid of debris
/5

Before you caUfor service
Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed
coml)letely into the outlet.
• Check the house fu,;e/circuit breaker
box and replace filse or reset breaker.
NOTE:Most electric: dryers use two breakers.
Fuse is blown/drcuit breaker
is tripped, the dryer may
tumble but not heat
Gas service is off
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
and replace fuse or :reset breaker.
• Make sure gas shu tc ff at dryer and main
shutoff are fully open.
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly • Move dryer to an even floorspace, or adjust
as necessary until even.
Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with •Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty
clean ones items can stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not completely
clean • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when
the clothes are wet %ppear" after drying. Use
proper washing prooedures before drying.
Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers ,',likechenille) from
lint collectors (like corduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint • See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets * Empcy all pockets before laundedLng clothes.
16

Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Overdrying
No fabric softener was used
Synthetics, permanent press
and blends can cause static
•Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust controls for less drying.
*Try a fabric softener.
-Try a fabric softener.
Improper sorting . Seperate heavy items from lightweight items
(generally, a well-sorted washer load is a
well-sorted drier load).
Large loads of heavy items *Large, hea W ]_ads contain more moisture
(like beach towels) and take longer to dry. Separate large, hea-_y
items into sraaller loads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match conuol settings to the load you
are drying.
Lint triter is full *Clean lint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructed
ducting
Blown fuses or tripped
circuit breakers
Overloading/
combining loads
Underloading
• Check installation instructions for proper
ducfing/venting.
• Make sure du,zting is clean, free of kinks
and unobsu-u,zted.
• Check to see if outside wall damper
operates ea_sily.
• See the Venting the Dryer section.
• Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since
most dryers 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 &:ying only one or two items,
add a few items to ensure proper tumbling.
17

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 fold 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 drying.
If you are concerned, about shrinkage in
a particular item, do not machine wash or
tumble dry it.
18

Venting the Dryer
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 corn-
bustible ductwork.
• Use tile shortest length possible.
• Do not crush or collapse.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp
objects.
•Ventin_ must conferm to local
buildiuwgcodes.
/1
19

Notes
20