GE Profile DPVH890 Original instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 2-4
Operating Instructions
Controls ........................... 5-8
Cycle Options .................... 9, 10
Drger Features .................. 10, 11
Quick Start Guide .................... 5
Settings Option ..................... 10
Using the Drger ..................... 12
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin ................ 13, 14
Connecting the Inlet Hoses ......... 16
Connecting a Gas Drger ........ 17-20
Connecting an
Electric Drger ................... 21-23
Exhausting the Drger ........... 24-30
Final Setup .......................... 31
Installing the Pedestal .......... 41-43
Location of gour Drger .......... 14, 15
Reversing the Door Swing ...... 32-37
Stacking the Washer
and Drger ....................... 38-40
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 44-47
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ....... Back Cover
Warrantg (Canada) ................. 50
Warrantg (U.S.)..................... 49
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SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Theg are on the label on the front
of the drger behind the door.
175D1807P622 49-90354 09-08 JR

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.
[] 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.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
[] Do not try to light a match, or
agarette, or turn on any gas or
electrical appliance.
[_ Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
[_ Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions carefully.
[_ If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
[-_ Clear the room, building or area
of all occupants.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposureto
such substances.
Gasappliancescan cause minor exposuretofour ofthese substances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot,caused primarily by the incompletecombustion of natural gasor LPfuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
%PROPERINSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. Installation Instructions are included in the back of this manual.
m Properlyground dryer to conform with all Exhaust/Ducting
governing codes and ordinances. Followdetails
in Installation Instructions.
mInstallor store where itwill not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to water
or weather.
m Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
m Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof
all shipping materials properly.
r_] DryersMUSTbe exhausted to the outside to
prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.
r_--]useonly rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet. Useonly rigid metal or flexible
metal/4-in diameter ductwork for exhausting to
the outdoors. Neveruse plasticor other
combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.
Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.
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WARNING!
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.
Closesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
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Keepthe area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas freefrom the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
Keepall laundry aids(suchas detergents,
bleaches,etc.)out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observeall
warnings on container labelsto avoid injury.
m Neverclimb on or stand on the dryer top.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
mNeverreach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Beforeloading, unloading or adding
clothes,wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
mThelaundry processcan reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. Toavoid such aresult,
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 articles that hove been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosivesubstances(suchas
wax, oil,point, gasoline, degreosers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give
off vapors that may igniteor explode. Donot add
these substances to the wash water. Donot use
or placethese substancesaround your washer
or dryer during operation.
Donot place items exposed to cooking oilsin
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a clothes load to catch fire.
Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials
(suchas cleaning cloths, mops,towels used in
beauty salons,restaurants or barber shops,etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dryer until
solvents or flammable materials have been
removed.Thereare many highly flammable items
used in homes such asacetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene,some household cleaners,some
spot removers,turpentines, waxes, wax removers
and products containing petroleum distillates.
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Donot 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.that may melt or burn.
Somerubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances producefire by spontaneous
combustion.
Donot store plastic, paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top ofthe dryer during operation.
Garments labeled Dr_lAwa_lfrom Heat or DoNot
TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
Donot dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
Tominimizethe possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the householddistribution 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:PressingSTART/PAUSEor POWER
doesNOTdisconnect the appliance from the power
supply.
Ifyou seewater on the floor around the dryer,
callfor service.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER(cont.)
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Neverattempt to operate this appliance if itis
damaged, malfunctioning, partiallg disassembled,
or hasmissing or broken parts,including a
damaged cord or plug. m
Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at
least once a gear bg a qualified technician. See
the Sorting and Loading Hintssection on page 12.
Ifyours isa gas drger,it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITH
A MATCH.Burnsmag result from having gour hand
in the vicinity ofthe burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
Donot open the drger door during steam cgcles.
Thesteam isverg hot and itwill continue to
exhaust from the port for severalseconds after
opening. Donot touch the steam port after a
steam cgcle.
Donot usea steam cgcle with items such
aswool, leather,silk,lingerie,foam products
or electric blankets.
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Donot usesteam cgcleson new clothes without
first washing.
Youmag wish to soften gour laundered fabrics
or reducethe static electricitg in them bg using
a drger-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner.We recommend gou useeither
a fabric softener in the wash cgcle,according
to the manufacturer's instructions for those
products, or trg a drger-added product for which
the manufacturer giveswritten assuranceon
the package that their product can be safelg
used in gour drger.Serviceor performance
problems caused bg useof these products are
the responsibilitg ofthe manufacturers ofthose
products and are not covered under the warrantg
of this appliance.
Neverattempt to usethe Steam Dewrinkleor
Steam Refreshcgcleswithout clothes in the drum.
Additionallg, it ishighlg recommended to select
the appropriate load sizefor best results.Selecting
large load cgclesfor small loads mag result in
wetting of clothes, and selecting small load cgcles
for large loads mag result in poor dewrinkling
performance.
WHEN NOT USING YOURDRYER
mGraspthe plug firmlg when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Placethe cord awag from traffic areas
so itwill not be stepped on,tripped over or
subjected to damage.
m Beforediscarding a drger,or removing it from
service,remove the drger door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
m Do not tamper with controls.
mDonot attempt to repair or replaceang part of
this appliance or attempt ang servicingunless
specificallgrecommended in this Owner's Manual
or in publisheduser-repairinstructionsthat gou
understand and havethe skillsto carrg out.
_lE SFOLLOWTHISSA TV/NFORM, T/ONO R ULLV.
I_'\_ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the dryer control panel, ge.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Throughout this monuo!,featuresand appearancemog vorgfrom gout mode!.
Quick Start
Ifthe screen isdark, pressthe POWERbutton to "woke up"
the display.
r_l Pressthe POWERbutton. POWER
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r_ Selectocgcle by turning the
Cycle Knob.
If gou selected oTIMEDDRYCYCLE-
selectgour heat setting and the
amount oftime you wont your items
to drg bg usingthe cursor buttons.
Then pressthe START/PAUSEbutton.
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MORED_Y_
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Fiif gou selected o SENSOR CYCLE-just
press the START/PAUSEbutton.
NORMAL/ COTTONS
SENSOR DRY MIXED LOADS STEAMREFRESH
WRINKLE FREE
ACTIVE WEAR
SPEED DRY
TIME DRY ..........................................................................................
TIMED DRY CyMcYE
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DRYER RACK DELAY START SETTINGS
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EXTRA DRY
MORELEsIRDDRY(gR SENSORLEvELDRY
DAMP
DAMP EXTEND DRUM
ALERT TUMBLE UGHT
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Power
Pressto "woke up" the display. If the display is active, press to turn the dryer off.
NOTE:Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

About the dryer control panel.
Dry Cycles
The dry cycle controls the cycle time for the drying process. The chart below will help you match
the dry setting with the loads.
Sensor Cycles
COTTONS For cottons and most linens.
NORMAL/ For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
MIXED LOAD
WRINKLE FREE For wrinkle-freeleasycare and permanent pressitems.
ACTIVE WEAR Clothingworn foractivesportsexerciseand some casual wear.Fabricsincludenew
technology finishesand stretchfiberssuch as Spandex.
DELICATES For lingerieand special-carefabrics.
SPEED DRY For small loadsthatare needed ina hurry,such as sportsor school uniforms.Can alsobe
used ifthe previouscycle leftsome items damp, such as collarsor waistbands.
Timed Dry Cycles
STEAM
REFRESH For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles on 1-5 garments.
Selecting a higher number of garments for the cycle (e.g.,selecting 5-garment load
for a 1-garment load) may result in excessive wetting of clothes. After the SteamRefresh
Cycle, the unit will beep and display "Garments Ready" and "0:00." Ifthe unit is not turned
off or if the door is not opened, the dryer will continue to tumble for 30 minutes. At the end
of 30 minutes, it will display "0:00" and "Cycle Complete."
Asingle extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included
in the steam refresh cycle to achieve optimum results.
STEAM For use with larger loads than STEAMREFRESH.Ideal for loads left in dryer for an extended
DEWRINKLE time. Selecting a larger cycle than needed (e.g.,selecting Large Load for a half-full dryer)
may result in excessive wetting of clothes.
WARM UP Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
My Cycle (on some models)
MY CYCLE Pressto use, create or modify custom dry cycles,
Timed Dry
Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIMED DRY:
1. Turn dry cycle dial to TIMED DRY.
2. Select the drying time by pressing the A and V buttons. You can increase the time in 10-minute
increments up to 2V2 hours.
3. Select the DRY TEMP.
4. Close the door.
5. Press START/PAUSE.
Sensor Dry Level
The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your
clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
EXTRADRY Use for heavy-duty fabrics or items that should be very dry, such as towels.
MORE DRY Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics.
DRY Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This isthe preferred cycle
for energy saving.
LESSDRY Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).
DAMP For leaving items partially damp.
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Dry Temp
You can change the
ANTI-BACTERIAL
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
EXTRA LOW
START/PAUSE
temperature of your dry cycle.
This option may only be used with COTTONSor MIXEDLOAD cycles. This option reduces
certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Stophylococcus oureus, Pseudomonos
oeruginoso and Kle6siello pneumonioe*. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high
heat is used during a portion of this drying cycle.
NOTE:Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.
* The Anti-Bacterial Cycle is Certified by NSFInternational (formerly National Sanitation
Foundation) to NSFProtocol P154 Sonitizotion Performonce of Residentiol Clothes Dryers.
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Residential Clothes Dryers
For regular to heavy cottons.
For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tum61eDry Low.
For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
Pressto start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer.
Pressit again to restart the dry cycle.
MY My Cycle (on some models)
CYCLE Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall.
These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.
To store a NY CYCLEcombination of settings:
£ Select your drying cycle.
2. Change DRY TEPlPand SENSORDRYLEVELsettings to fit your needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONSyou want.
4. Pressand hold the PlYCYCLEbutton for 3 seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound
and the button will light up.
To recall gour stored PIYCYCLEcombination:
Pressthe PlY CYCLEbutton before drying a load. The light around the button will light up when
PlYCYCLEis selected.
To change your stored PlY CYCLE combination:
Follow Steps 1-4 in "To store a PlY CYCLE combination of settings."
Display
SpecialCycleStatusOR
DryerRackORTimedDry Est.CycleTime
ORTimlt0 Dry
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'Time LintFilterStatus DELAYTIME
Status Screen
"CLEAN LiNT FILTER" (message)
This message stags on for 15 minutes after the cycle finishes. This message is only a reminder.

About the dryer control panel.
Specialty Cycles
1. Turn the CYCLE knob to SPECIAL CYCLES. Alist of cycle options will appear in the display.
2. Using the cursor buttons, select a CATEGORY.
3. Using the cursor buttons, select a CYCLE.
Press the BACK button to take you back to the CATEGORIES.
4. PressENTERto select.
5. Press the START/PAUSEbutton.
SPECIALTYCYCLESinclude:
Garments
Coots
m Hosierg/Bras (use mesh bag)
m Jeans
m Khakis
Bed end Beth
m Blankets (Cotton)
m Comforters
m Sheets
mTowels
Other Specialty
mAir Fluff
m Drgel
m Fleece
m Fragile Cotton
m Performance Fabrics
m Pet Bedding
m Play Clothes
m Sleeping Bags
m Rack Dry
mThrow Rugs
Washer Communicated Cycles
Toturn on communication, press the
SETTINGSbutton on the washer control
panel. When "DRYERLINK"appears in the
display, press ENTER.Using the arrow keys,
select ON;then press ENTER.
When the washer cycle is completed, the
washer will communicate with the dryer
when any button on the control panel is
touched or the door isopened.
The washer will display, "TRANSFERRING
CYCLEINFORMATIONTOTHE DRYER"and
the dryer will display, "RECEIVINGCYCLE
INFORMATIONTOTHEDRYER".
The dryer will only communicate with the
washer if the dryer is not running a cycle.
If the washer starts a new cycle before the
dryer has a chance to communicate with
it, the information will be lost.
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About cycle options.
NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. ge.com
EXTEND
TU N BLE Extend Tumble
Minimizeswrinkles by adding
approximately 60 minutes of no-heat
tumbling after clothes are dry. The beeper
will sound every 2 minutesto remind you
to removethe clothes.TheESTIMATEDTIME
REMAININGdisplay will show 00.
Thelight around the button will light up when
EXTENDTUMBLEison.
ExtendTumble isautomatically selected
for the SteamRefreshcycle and cannot
be deselected. Dryer will beep and display
"Garments Ready"when SteamRefreshis
complete. Thedryer will continue in Extend
Tumble until the door isopened.
ALERT
Damp Alert
Thisoption causesthe dryer to beep when
clothes havedried to a damp level. Remove
itemsthat you wish to hang dry. TheDAMP
ALERTwillonly beepwhen this option is
selected.
Removingclothes and hanging them when
they are damp can reducethe needto iron
some items.
The light around the button will light up when
DAMPALERTison.
DRUM
LIGHT Drum Light
Pressthis button to turn on the light in the
dryer.
Pressthe button again to turn the light off.
Thisonly controls the lightwhen the door
isshut. NOTE:Thelight will turn offbg itself
after one minute when thedoor is shut.
When the door isopened,the light comes
on automatically.
The light around the button will light up when
DRUMLIGHTison.
DELAY START Delay Start
Useto delay the start of your dryer.
1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.
Z PressDELAYSTART.Youcan change the
delay time in 1/2-hour increments,using
the A or V arrow pads.
3. Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start
the countdown.
Thecountdown time will be shown in the
ESTIMATEDTIMEREMAININGdisplay.
NOTES:
mIf the door is opened while the dryer is
in DELAY,the countdown time wi!! not
restart unless the door is closed and
START/PAUSEbutton has been pressed
again.
m Youcan delay the start of a dry cycle up
to 24 hours.
Thelight around the button will light up when
DELAYSTARTison.
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Press to lock control.
Hold 3 seconds to unlock.
Lock
Youcan lock the controls to prevent any
selectionsfrom being made. Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start the dryer
by touching pads with this option selected.
Tolock the dryer, pressthe LOCKbutton.
Tounlock the dryer,press and hold the LOCK
button for 5 seconds.
Thelight around the LOCKbutton will light up
when the controls are locked.
Eventhough the controls are locked,
the POWERbutton isstill active
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About cycle options.
NOTE:Not all featuresare availableonalldryer models.
SETTINGS
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Settings
Under the SETTINGSoption, you can
adjust the volume or the brightness of
the displag.
VOLUME
m End of Cgcle (signal) volume can be set
from HIGH, PIED,LOW or OFF.
m Control Sounds volume can be set from
HIGH, PIED,LOW or OFF.
About dryer features.
DISPLAYBRIGHTNESScan be set from
HIGH, PIED or LOW.
After gou have made gour selection,
press ENTER.
Drum Lamp
Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the drger power cord or
disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel bg removing the
fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above dryer opening from
inside the drum. Removethe bulb and replace with the same size bulb.
Engagethe handleposts
Built-In Rack Dry System
A handg drging rack mag be used for drging items such as tennis shoes.
Place items flat on the drying rack and block such items as wool sweaters
and delicate fabrics. Drg with low heat.
To install the Built-In Rack Dry Sgstem
1. Make sure the drum of the drger is oriented so the rack drging sgstem is
on the left side of the drger.
2. Pull the drging rack screen out from the left side and engage the handle
"posts" in the opposite baffle slots.
3. Place the garment on the rack and close the door.
4. Press the DRYERRACKbutton.
5. Select desired TIPIE.
6. Press the START/PAUSEbutton.
NOTE:
m Do not use this drging rack when there are other clothes in the drger.
m Make sure to detach the drging rack at the end of the cgcle and fullg
retract the screen back into the baffle.
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