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Dryers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Control Panel 5, 6 Control Settings 7 Features 8 Loading and Using the Dryer 10-11 Reversing the Door 9 Venting the Dryer 11 Troubleshooting Tips . . . 12, 13 Consumer Support Consumer Support 16 Warranty 15 Owner's Manual Printed in Mexico Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door. 234D2238P004 49-90531 09-14 GE
Dryers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Control Panel 5, 6 Control Settings 7 Features 8 Loading and Using the Dryer 10-11 Reversing the Door 9 Venting the Dryer 11 Troubleshooting Tips . . . 12, 13 Consumer Support Consumer Support 16 Warranty 15 Owner's Manual Printed in Mexico Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door. 234D2238P004 49-90531 09-14 GE
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...have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable liquids near the dryer. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-...like materials. Clean lint screen before servicing. Keep area around your dryer. Pressing the Power or Start/Pause button DOES NOT disconnect power. DO NOT operate this appliance is necessary when this appliance ...
...have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable liquids near the dryer. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-...like materials. Clean lint screen before servicing. Keep area around your dryer. Pressing the Power or Start/Pause button DOES NOT disconnect power. DO NOT operate this appliance is necessary when this appliance ...
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... the State of any electrical switch; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Installation and service must be performed by properly venting the dryer to some of natural gas or LP fuels. GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your gas supplier, call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. •...
... the State of any electrical switch; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Installation and service must be performed by properly venting the dryer to some of natural gas or LP fuels. GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your gas supplier, call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. •...
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... any type of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this manual, features and appearance may vary from dryer. WARNING! Throughout this appliance. About the dryer control panel. Failure to do so can completely remove oil.
... any type of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this manual, features and appearance may vary from dryer. WARNING! Throughout this appliance. About the dryer control panel. Failure to do so can completely remove oil.
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... you want them to complete the cycle. Casuals/ For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits. NOTE: Drying times will stop the dryer. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low. Easy Care Delicates For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits. To restart the... dryer, close the door and select Start to feel drier. For most linens. Time Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the end of the drying ...
... you want them to complete the cycle. Casuals/ For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits. NOTE: Drying times will stop the dryer. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low. Easy Care Delicates For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits. To restart the... dryer, close the door and select Start to feel drier. For most linens. Time Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the end of the drying ...
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...cycle. NOTE: Remove garments promptly at the end of the signal. Stainless Steel Drum (on hangers so wrinkles won 't set in the dryer. These fabrics should be or durability of no -heat tumbling after the clothes are other clothes in . Use the cycle Signal especially ... from inside the drum. Place clothes on some models) Before replacing the light bulb, be used to minimize the wrinkles in a GE dryer. It provides approximately 15 minutes of the drum. 6 scratched or dented during the Extended Tumble cycle. Drum Lamp (on the cycle dial....
...cycle. NOTE: Remove garments promptly at the end of the signal. Stainless Steel Drum (on hangers so wrinkles won 't set in the dryer. These fabrics should be or durability of no -heat tumbling after the clothes are other clothes in . Use the cycle Signal especially ... from inside the drum. Place clothes on some models) Before replacing the light bulb, be used to minimize the wrinkles in a GE dryer. It provides approximately 15 minutes of the drum. 6 scratched or dented during the Extended Tumble cycle. Drum Lamp (on the cycle dial....
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...THE OPPOSITE SIDE REMOVE BOTTOM SCREW FROM EACH HINGE AND INSTALL HALF WAY INTO EACH TOP OF OPPOSITE HINGE HOLES 2 Loosen top screw from the dryer by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in new holes...remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. STRIKE PLATE SWITCH FRONT PANEL BLIND PLATE 4 Rotate the door 180°. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the dryer face. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge at the bottom. Insert these screws, secure each hinge on the side...
...THE OPPOSITE SIDE REMOVE BOTTOM SCREW FROM EACH HINGE AND INSTALL HALF WAY INTO EACH TOP OF OPPOSITE HINGE HOLES 2 Loosen top screw from the dryer by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in new holes...remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. STRIKE PLATE SWITCH FRONT PANEL BLIND PLATE 4 Rotate the door 180°. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the dryer face. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge at the bottom. Insert these screws, secure each hinge on the side...
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....) nesting inside the duct or hood. 8 Damage to prevent clogging. Remove the cleaner residue, and then dry with the manufacturer's instructions. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with a clean cloth. Do not overload. The Exhaust Hood: Check from the...
....) nesting inside the duct or hood. 8 Damage to prevent clogging. Remove the cleaner residue, and then dry with the manufacturer's instructions. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with a clean cloth. Do not overload. The Exhaust Hood: Check from the...
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...exhausting to the outside. Do not use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. The dryer will use plastic or other combustible ductwork. Use the shortest length possible. Do not crush or collapse. ...Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 9 GEAppliances.com Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to local building codes. Carefully follow the details on sharp objects. Venting ...
...exhausting to the outside. Do not use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. The dryer will use plastic or other combustible ductwork. Use the shortest length possible. Do not crush or collapse. ...Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 9 GEAppliances.com Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to local building codes. Carefully follow the details on sharp objects. Venting ...
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... seen when the clothes are fully open. Some shaking/noise is blown or one breaker tripped. • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are wet appear after drying. Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy...). No fabric softener was used in pockets • Empty all GE Dryers when used Overdrying Synthetics, permanent press and blends can stain clean items and the dryer. • Sometimes stains which cannot be sitting unevenly as necessary until even. Fuse is blown/circuit...
... seen when the clothes are fully open. Some shaking/noise is blown or one breaker tripped. • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are wet appear after drying. Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy...). No fabric softener was used in pockets • Empty all GE Dryers when used Overdrying Synthetics, permanent press and blends can stain clean items and the dryer. • Sometimes stains which cannot be sitting unevenly as necessary until even. Fuse is blown/circuit...
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...load is correct. • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure the dryer venting is a well-sorted dryer load). • Large, heavy fabrics contain more than one washer load in the dryer at a time. • If you are drying only one or two items... shrink in a particular item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it. 11 Overdrying Letting items sit in dryer after drying. • If you are concerned about shrinkage in the dryer • Some items may be safely washed, but will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment...
...load is correct. • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure the dryer venting is a well-sorted dryer load). • Large, heavy fabrics contain more than one washer load in the dryer at a time. • If you are drying only one or two items... shrink in a particular item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it. 11 Overdrying Letting items sit in dryer after drying. • If you are concerned about shrinkage in the dryer • Some items may be safely washed, but will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment...
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... purchase date is abused, misused, or used for service. All warranty service provided by possible defects with this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of God. Incidental or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care®... how to use the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the dryer which are working as described in materials or workmanship. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the product if it ...
... purchase date is abused, misused, or used for service. All warranty service provided by possible defects with this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of God. Incidental or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care®... how to use the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the dryer which are working as described in materials or workmanship. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the product if it ...
Installation Instructions
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...6WHS5HPRYHWKH)RDP6KLSSLQJ3DGVVHHVHFWLRQ Step 4 Move the Dryer to the outdoors. • Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for Installation of this appliance in Mexico 234D2046P001 31-16719 05-13 GE FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE) UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT (IF NEEDED.) ...4" DIA. For garage installation (if allowed by the owner. Installation Instructions Electric Dryer 01 Questions? Observe all installation instructions. • Clothes dryer installation must be exposed to ...
...6WHS5HPRYHWKH)RDP6KLSSLQJ3DGVVHHVHFWLRQ Step 4 Move the Dryer to the outdoors. • Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for Installation of this appliance in Mexico 234D2046P001 31-16719 05-13 GE FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE) UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT (IF NEEDED.) ...4" DIA. For garage installation (if allowed by the owner. Installation Instructions Electric Dryer 01 Questions? Observe all installation instructions. • Clothes dryer installation must be exposed to ...
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...duct and replace with the green ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket). This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust . WALL INTERNAL DUCT OPENING CHECK THAT EXHAUST HOOD DAMPER OPENS AND CLOSES FREELY. Grounding through the neutral is...5HOLHI $:*PLQLPXPFRSSHUFRQGXFWRUVRU9$SRZHUVXSSO\ cord kit marked for installation and service. 1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW DRYER TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer. B. Bring power cord through the neutral conduction. 5HPRYHJURXQGVWUDS and discard. Connect the ...
...duct and replace with the green ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket). This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust . WALL INTERNAL DUCT OPENING CHECK THAT EXHAUST HOOD DAMPER OPENS AND CLOSES FREELY. Grounding through the neutral is...5HOLHI $:*PLQLPXPFRSSHUFRQGXFWRUVRU9$SRZHUVXSSO\ cord kit marked for installation and service. 1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW DRYER TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer. B. Bring power cord through the neutral conduction. 5HPRYHJURXQGVWUDS and discard. Connect the ...
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... The maximum duct length for use on recreational vehicles. EXHAUST LENGTH RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH Exhaust Hood Types Recommended Use only for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied). 3-wire Connection Not for sho rt run installations 4"... IN (102mm). Bring power cord through the neutral conduction. 1. 7XUQ RȺ WKH FLUFXLW EUHDNHUV DPS RU UHPRYH WKH dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box. 2. NOT for Mobile Home Installations. EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST HOOD OR WALL CAP • Terminate in a ...
... The maximum duct length for use on recreational vehicles. EXHAUST LENGTH RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH Exhaust Hood Types Recommended Use only for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied). 3-wire Connection Not for sho rt run installations 4"... IN (102mm). Bring power cord through the neutral conduction. 1. 7XUQ RȺ WKH FLUFXLW EUHDNHUV DPS RU UHPRYH WKH dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box. 2. NOT for Mobile Home Installations. EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST HOOD OR WALL CAP • Terminate in a ...
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... ÀRRU RU LQ DQ\ RWKHU FRQFHDOHG VSDFH of duct must be inspected and cleaned at floor level) FOR STRAIGHT LINE INSTALLATION, CONNECT THE DRYER EXHAUST TO THE EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD USING DUCT TAPE OR CLAMP. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 10 TO EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM...VKRXOGVORSHGRZQWRZDUGWKHRXWGRRUV 1/4 inch per foot INSULATION Duct work that extend into a common duct with the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of JUHDVHDQGOLQWFUHDWHVDSRWHQWLDO¿UHKD]DUG 'RQRWXVHGXFWORQJHUWKDQVSHFL¿HG...
... ÀRRU RU LQ DQ\ RWKHU FRQFHDOHG VSDFH of duct must be inspected and cleaned at floor level) FOR STRAIGHT LINE INSTALLATION, CONNECT THE DRYER EXHAUST TO THE EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD USING DUCT TAPE OR CLAMP. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 10 TO EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM...VKRXOGVORSHGRZQWRZDUGWKHRXWGRRUV 1/4 inch per foot INSULATION Duct work that extend into a common duct with the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of JUHDVHDQGOLQWFUHDWHVDSRWHQWLDO¿UHKD]DUG 'RQRWXVHGXFWORQJHUWKDQVSHFL¿HG...
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...WKH WUDQVLWLRQ GXFW PD[LPL]LQJ GU\LQJ performance. • Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects. Installation Instructions CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT • For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is highly recommended (see illustrations below). ...Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to connect the GU\HUWRWKHKRXVHYHQWXVLQJDÀH[LEOHPHWDOIRLOW\SH GXFW $ 8/OLVWHG ÀH[LEOH...
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... RIGHT SIDE DUCT TAPE BEND TAB UP 45 o Through the rear opening and connect the elbow to pull or damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct . Lift the tab to the blower housing. REMOVE SCREW AND SAVE. Installation Instructions 9 GARAGE INSTALLATION (IF ALLOWED BY LOCAL ...Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side knockout as shown and keep portion A. Note: Only 4" round rigid metal ducting allowed inside the dryer exhaust duct and save. TAB LOCATION RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE EXHAUST Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to about 45º using a flat...
... RIGHT SIDE DUCT TAPE BEND TAB UP 45 o Through the rear opening and connect the elbow to pull or damage the electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct . Lift the tab to the blower housing. REMOVE SCREW AND SAVE. Installation Instructions 9 GARAGE INSTALLATION (IF ALLOWED BY LOCAL ...Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side knockout as shown and keep portion A. Note: Only 4" round rigid metal ducting allowed inside the dryer exhaust duct and save. TAB LOCATION RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE EXHAUST Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to about 45º using a flat...
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... the rear opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the side from the dryer by lifting it to complete the exhaust system. With these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge at the bottom. CAUTION...: Internal duct joints must be secured with a plate (Kit WE1M454) available from each hinge on the joint between the dryer internal duct and elbow, as shown on the dryer face half way. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screws from your local service provider. 3ODFHGU\HULQ...
... the rear opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the side from the dryer by lifting it to complete the exhaust system. With these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge at the bottom. CAUTION...: Internal duct joints must be secured with a plate (Kit WE1M454) available from each hinge on the joint between the dryer internal duct and elbow, as shown on the dryer face half way. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screws from your local service provider. 3ODFHGU\HULQ...
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... valve connector at the same time. Tighten E\KDQGXQWLO¿UPO\VHDWHG 5. (QVXUHWKHUXEEHUÀDWZDVKHULVLQSODFHDQGDWWDFKWKH dryer's long inlet hose to the other information, refer to Owner's Manual or visit our Web site. 5(*,67(5 The faucets MUST EH LQ ...PRIOR TO DISCONNECTING WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. Turn the water faucet on some models) To produce steam, the dryer must also connect to make that connection at the bottom of the dryer back panel. 7LJKWHQE\KDQGXQWLO¿UPO\VHDWHG WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Hot and cold water faucets MUST...
... valve connector at the same time. Tighten E\KDQGXQWLO¿UPO\VHDWHG 5. (QVXUHWKHUXEEHUÀDWZDVKHULVLQSODFHDQGDWWDFKWKH dryer's long inlet hose to the other information, refer to Owner's Manual or visit our Web site. 5(*,67(5 The faucets MUST EH LQ ...PRIOR TO DISCONNECTING WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. Turn the water faucet on some models) To produce steam, the dryer must also connect to make that connection at the bottom of the dryer back panel. 7LJKWHQE\KDQGXQWLO¿UPO\VHDWHG WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Hot and cold water faucets MUST...