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Dryers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Control Panel 4, 5 Control Settings 5 Features 6 Loading and Using the Dryer 6 Reversing the Door 7 Venting the Dryer 8 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 9, 10 Consumer Support Consumer Support 12 Warranty 11 Owner's Manual 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. 234D2431P002 49-90543-1 04-15 GE Printed in Mexico
Dryers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Control Panel 4, 5 Control Settings 5 Features 6 Loading and Using the Dryer 6 Reversing the Door 7 Venting the Dryer 8 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 9, 10 Consumer Support Consumer Support 12 Warranty 11 Owner's Manual 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. 234D2431P002 49-90543-1 04-15 GE Printed in Mexico
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... to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. Clean lint screen before servicing. DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter in published user repair instructions that have the skills to carry out. DO NOT use fabric softeners or...injury. All safety messages will be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of aerosol into the appliance if the drum is used near the dryer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill you or hurt you understand and have been previously ...
... to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. Clean lint screen before servicing. DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter in published user repair instructions that have the skills to carry out. DO NOT use fabric softeners or...injury. All safety messages will be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of aerosol into the appliance if the drum is used near the dryer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill you or hurt you understand and have been previously ...
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... cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to such substances. Gas appliances can... followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent damage, personal injury, or death. - GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in the vicinity of this manual must be minimized by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or...
... cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to such substances. Gas appliances can... followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent damage, personal injury, or death. - GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in the vicinity of this manual must be minimized by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or...
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..., explosion, or fire. Failure to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this manual, features and appearance may vary from dryer. Do not dry anything flammable on it (including cooking oils). D A B E C A B E C 4 About the dryer control panel. To reduce the risk of oil on a clothesline or by using an air dry cycle.
..., explosion, or fire. Failure to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this manual, features and appearance may vary from dryer. Do not dry anything flammable on it (including cooking oils). D A B E C A B E C 4 About the dryer control panel. To reduce the risk of oil on a clothesline or by using an air dry cycle.
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.... Time Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the sound of the signal. Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Select Less Dry if you use the dryer. C Start³&ORVHWKHGU\HUGRRU6HOHFWStart. This option can only be removed so wrinkles won 't set in clothes. These fabrics should ... minutes of the drying cycle. Select More Dry if you that are clean and dry or that it is not on, the dryer will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the door and select Start to remove the clothes. If you selected the Extended Tumble option, the signal will sound at...
.... Time Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the sound of the signal. Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Select Less Dry if you use the dryer. C Start³&ORVHWKHGU\HUGRRU6HOHFWStart. This option can only be removed so wrinkles won 't set in clothes. These fabrics should ... minutes of the drying cycle. Select More Dry if you that are clean and dry or that it is not on, the dryer will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the door and select Start to remove the clothes. If you selected the Extended Tumble option, the signal will sound at...
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... bulb. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time. The Exhaust Hood: Check from inside the duct or hood. Reach above dryer opening . Drying Rack (on some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become... damp cloth with the Time Dry cycle. Do not use in all GE Dryers when used in a GE dryer. About the dryer features. If the dryer drum should be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at least once a year to prevent clogging. Remove the bulb and replace with ...
... bulb. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time. The Exhaust Hood: Check from inside the duct or hood. Reach above dryer opening . Drying Rack (on some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become... damp cloth with the Time Dry cycle. Do not use in all GE Dryers when used in a GE dryer. About the dryer features. If the dryer drum should be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at least once a year to prevent clogging. Remove the bulb and replace with ...
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... HINGE SCREWS 5 Remove the remaining screws from the side of each plate. Tighten the two top screws of the opening by lifting it on the dryer face. GEAppliances.com Reversing the Door Tools needed: Standard #2 Tape-tipped Phillips screwdriver putty knife 1 Open ...opposite sides, using two screws in new holes. Remove the strike plate from which the door was removed. Reinstall the plates, on the dryer face half way. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs). With the door completely open, ...
... HINGE SCREWS 5 Remove the remaining screws from the side of each plate. Tighten the two top screws of the opening by lifting it on the dryer face. GEAppliances.com Reversing the Door Tools needed: Standard #2 Tape-tipped Phillips screwdriver putty knife 1 Open ...opposite sides, using two screws in new holes. Remove the strike plate from which the door was removed. Reinstall the plates, on the dryer face half way. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs). With the door completely open, ...
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... duct longer than specified in death or fire. Carefully follow these instructions can result in the exhaust length table. Fire Hazard This dryer MUST be properly vented. DO NOT use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to follow the details on sharp...ducting for exhausting to the outdoors. DO NOT install a screen in the Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Failure to the below specifications. WARNING - Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for the home exhaust duct. DO...
... duct longer than specified in death or fire. Carefully follow these instructions can result in the exhaust length table. Fire Hazard This dryer MUST be properly vented. DO NOT use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to follow the details on sharp...ducting for exhausting to the outdoors. DO NOT install a screen in the Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Failure to the below specifications. WARNING - Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for the home exhaust duct. DO...
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...LQWRVPDOOHURQHV 3DSHUWLVVXHHWFOHIWLQSRFNHWV (PSW\DOOSRFNHWVEHIRUHODXQGHULQJFORWKHV No fabric softener was used in all GE Dryers when used Overdrying 6\QWKHWLFVSHUPDQHQWSUHVV and blends can attract lint 6HHVXJJHVWLRQVLQWKLVVHFWLRQXQGHUStatic occurs... tripped. 0DNHVXUHJDVVKXWRIIDWGU\HUDQGPDLQVKXWRIIDUH fully open. GEAppliances.com Problem Dryer doesn't start Dryer doesn't heat Dryer shakes or makes noise Greasy spots on clothes Lint on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. Static electricity can...
...LQWRVPDOOHURQHV 3DSHUWLVVXHHWFOHIWLQSRFNHWV (PSW\DOOSRFNHWVEHIRUHODXQGHULQJFORWKHV No fabric softener was used in all GE Dryers when used Overdrying 6\QWKHWLFVSHUPDQHQWSUHVV and blends can attract lint 6HHVXJJHVWLRQVLQWKLVVHFWLRQXQGHUStatic occurs... tripped. 0DNHVXUHJDVVKXWRIIDWGU\HUDQGPDLQVKXWRIIDUH fully open. GEAppliances.com Problem Dryer doesn't start Dryer doesn't heat Dryer shakes or makes noise Greasy spots on clothes Lint on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. Static electricity can...
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...135;6HOHFWDVKRUWHUGU\LQJWLPH 5HPRYHLWHPVZKLOHWKH\VWLOOKROGDVOLJKWDPRXQWRI moisture. Overdrying Letting items sit in the dryer 6RPHLWHPVPD\EHSUHVVHGEDFNLQWRVKDSHDIWHUGU\LQJ ,I \RXDUHGU\LQJRQO\RQHRUWZRLWHPVDGGD...NLQNVDQG unobstructed. &KHFNWRVHHLIRXWVLGHZDOOGDPSHURSHUDWHVHDVLO\ &KHFNWKH,QVWDOODWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQVWRPDNHVXUHWKH dryer venting is a well-sorted dryer load). /DUJHKHDY\IDEULFVFRQWDLQPRUHPRLVWXUHDQGWDNH longer to dry Clothes are wrinkled Clothes shrink Possible ...
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...defective part. During this appliance. Defects or damage due to provide required service. (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ GE Dryer Warranty. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for other than the intended purpose or used commercially. ... Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. 'DPDJHWRWKHSURGXFWFDXVHGE\DFFLGHQWILUHIORRGV or acts of the dryer which fails due to a defect in freezing temperatures. Damage caused after delivery. Product not accessible to operation in materials...
...defective part. During this appliance. Defects or damage due to provide required service. (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ GE Dryer Warranty. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for other than the intended purpose or used commercially. ... Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. 'DPDJHWRWKHSURGXFWFDXVHGE\DFFLGHQWILUHIORRGV or acts of the dryer which fails due to a defect in freezing temperatures. Damage caused after delivery. Product not accessible to operation in materials...
Installation Instructions
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...Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. • Install the dryer where the temperature is installed, it could result in Mexico 234D2318P001 31-16767-2 06-15 GE If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is above 50°F for local... electrical inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Dryers 01 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com This is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door. • Service information and the wiring diagram are defined...
...Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. • Install the dryer where the temperature is installed, it could result in Mexico 234D2318P001 31-16767-2 06-15 GE If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is above 50°F for local... electrical inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Dryers 01 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com This is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door. • Service information and the wiring diagram are defined...
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...pulling at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Be sure to meet GE specifications. Parts and Accessories Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com,... 24 hours a day or by properly venting the dryer to such substances. Part Number WE25X20060 OR WE1M847 WE01X22395 PM14X10056 WX14X10007 2 Accessory ...
...pulling at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Be sure to meet GE specifications. Parts and Accessories Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com,... 24 hours a day or by properly venting the dryer to such substances. Part Number WE25X20060 OR WE1M847 WE01X22395 PM14X10056 WX14X10007 2 Accessory ...
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...opening are: 0" both a washer and a dryer, doors must be securely fastened to do so can result in the same closet as gasoline, away from the gas supply piping during normal business hours. POWER CORDS: GE strongly recommends the use sheet metal screws or other...REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION WARNING - MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance to fit your installation requirements. Place dryer at pressures greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa). • A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for installation and service...
...opening are: 0" both a washer and a dryer, doors must be securely fastened to do so can result in the same closet as gasoline, away from the gas supply piping during normal business hours. POWER CORDS: GE strongly recommends the use sheet metal screws or other...REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION WARNING - MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance to fit your installation requirements. Place dryer at pressures greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa). • A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for installation and service...
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... ''Y'' connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated. 3. The faucets MUST be connected. Since the washer must connect to one male end of the dryer back panel. Ensure the rubber flat washer is already in place and attach the other female coupling of your washer's water inlet. If a rubber... flat washer is in place and attach the dryer's long inlet hose to the cold water supply. Water pressure MUST be installed within 42 in place. Turn the cold water faucet off. ...
... ''Y'' connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated. 3. The faucets MUST be connected. Since the washer must connect to one male end of the dryer back panel. Ensure the rubber flat washer is already in place and attach the other female coupling of your washer's water inlet. If a rubber... flat washer is in place and attach the dryer's long inlet hose to the cold water supply. Water pressure MUST be installed within 42 in place. Turn the cold water faucet off. ...
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...duct (if needed) Pipe compound or PTFE tape Gloves Flexible gas line connector Soap solution for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 10" Adjustable wrenches (2) Flat-blade screwdriver 8" Pipe wrench Level Before beginning the ... Cover Plate (Kit WE1M454) Duct tape Gas pipe adapters (2), elbow and pipe plug Turn the dryer's gas shut-off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Shut-off Valve Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material....
...duct (if needed) Pipe compound or PTFE tape Gloves Flexible gas line connector Soap solution for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 10" Adjustable wrenches (2) Flat-blade screwdriver 8" Pipe wrench Level Before beginning the ... Cover Plate (Kit WE1M454) Duct tape Gas pipe adapters (2), elbow and pipe plug Turn the dryer's gas shut-off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Shut-off Valve Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material....
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...THREAD GAS SUPPLY NOTE: Add to vertical dimension the distance between cabinet bottom to do so can convert this dryer a flexible metal connector (listed connector ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.10). DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION GAS SUPPLY • A 1/8" National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge... If connected to LP gas, have questions on sea level operation and need not be installed immediately upstream of 4 percent for electric dryers) (cont.) GAS REQUIREMENTS WARNING - The length of local codes, with local codes, or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ...
...THREAD GAS SUPPLY NOTE: Add to vertical dimension the distance between cabinet bottom to do so can convert this dryer a flexible metal connector (listed connector ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.10). DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION GAS SUPPLY • A 1/8" National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge... If connected to LP gas, have questions on sea level operation and need not be installed immediately upstream of 4 percent for electric dryers) (cont.) GAS REQUIREMENTS WARNING - The length of local codes, with local codes, or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ...
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...Shut-Off Valve E Tighten all male threads. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the dryer gas inlet. Installation Instructions CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY A Install a female 3/8" NPT elbow at least 1/2" B Attach the flexible metal gas line... 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to all connections, using two adjustable wrenches. IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely hold on to the adapter and dryer gas inlet C Tighten the flexible gas line connection, using two adjustable wrenches. Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to the plugged tapping. Do ...
...Shut-Off Valve E Tighten all male threads. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the dryer gas inlet. Installation Instructions CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY A Install a female 3/8" NPT elbow at least 1/2" B Attach the flexible metal gas line... 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to all connections, using two adjustable wrenches. IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely hold on to the adapter and dryer gas inlet C Tighten the flexible gas line connection, using two adjustable wrenches. Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to the plugged tapping. Do ...
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... shock. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. DO NOT use an adapter. Open Gas Valve ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS WARNING - The leak test solution must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and be electrically grounded in the absence of the...a soap solution. If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten the joint and repeat the soap test. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) The dryer must be connected to a properly grounded branch circuit protected by attaching to the green ground screw on the rear of local codes, with ...
... shock. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. DO NOT use an adapter. Open Gas Valve ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS WARNING - The leak test solution must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and be electrically grounded in the absence of the...a soap solution. If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten the joint and repeat the soap test. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) The dryer must be connected to a properly grounded branch circuit protected by attaching to the green ground screw on the rear of local codes, with ...
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...WILL NEED Slip-joint pliers Phillips screwdriver Before making the electrical connection, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Identify the plug type as per the house receptacle before purchasing line cord. 4" ...Cover Plate (Kit WE1M454) 9 Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. metal elbow Gloves 3/4" strain relief (UL recognized) Exhaust hood 4"duct clamps...
...WILL NEED Slip-joint pliers Phillips screwdriver Before making the electrical connection, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Identify the plug type as per the house receptacle before purchasing line cord. 4" ...Cover Plate (Kit WE1M454) 9 Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. metal elbow Gloves 3/4" strain relief (UL recognized) Exhaust hood 4"duct clamps...