GE Clothes Dryer DBLR333ET User Manual

GE Appliances  
Owners Manual  
DBLR333ET  
DBLR333GT  
®
GE Answer Center 800.626.2000  
Part No. 175D1807P184 Pub. No. 49-9926  
 
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PROPER INSTALLATION  
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, you can receive one by calling us toll-free at the  
GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000.  
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Properly ground dryer to  
conform with all governing  
codes and ordinances. Follow  
details in Installation  
Exhaust/Ducting:  
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Gas dryers MUST be  
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exhausted to the outside.  
Instructions.  
Exhausting electric dryers  
to the outside is strongly  
recommended to prevent  
large amounts of moisture  
and lint from being blown  
into the room.  
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Install or store where it  
will not be exposed to  
temperatures below freezing  
or exposed to the weather.  
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Connect to a properly rated,  
protected and sized power  
supply circuit to avoid  
Use only rigid metal or  
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flexible metal 4diameter  
ductwork inside the dryer  
cabinet or for exhausting to  
the outside. USE OF PLASTIC  
OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE  
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A  
FIRE. PUNCTURED  
electrical overload.  
Remove all sharp packing  
items and dispose of all  
shipping materials properly.  
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DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A  
FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR  
BECOMES OTHERWISE  
RESTRICTED IN USE OR  
DURING INSTALLATION.  
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For complete details, follow the  
Installation Instructions.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
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YOUR LAUNDRY AREA  
Keep the area underneath  
and around your appliances  
free of combustible materials,  
such as lint, paper, rags,  
chemicals, etc.  
Keep all laundry aids (such as  
detergents, bleaches, etc.)  
out of the reach of children,  
preferably in a locked  
cabinet. Observe all warnings  
on container labels to  
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Keep the floor around your  
appliances clean and dry  
to reduce the possibility  
of slipping.  
avoid injury.  
Never climb on or stand on  
the dryer top.  
Close supervision is necessary  
if this appliance is used by or  
near children. Do not allow  
children to play on, with, or  
inside this or any other  
appliance.  
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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER  
Never reach into the dryer  
while the drum is moving.  
Before loading, unloading or  
adding clothes, wait until the  
drum has completely  
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, oil, paint, gasoline,  
degreasers, dry-cleaning  
solvents, kerosene, etc.)  
which may ignite or explode.  
Do not add these substances  
to the wash water. Do not use  
or place these substances  
around your washer or dryer  
during operation.  
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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.  
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as  
described in this Owners Manual.  
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Any article on which you have Do not store plastic, paper or  
used a cleaning solvent or  
that 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 solvents or flammable  
materials have been  
clothing that may burn or  
melt on top of the dryer  
during operation.  
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Garments labeled Dry Away  
from Heat or Do Not Tumble  
Dry (such as life jackets  
containing Kapok) must  
not be put in your dryer.  
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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  
Do not dry fiberglass articles  
in your dryer. Skin irritation  
could result from the  
remaining particles that  
may be picked up by clothing  
during subsequent dryer  
uses.  
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To minimize the possibility  
of electric shock, unplug this  
appliance from the power  
supply or disconnect the  
dryer at the household  
distribution panel by  
distillates.  
The laundry process can  
reduce the flame retardancy  
of fabrics. To avoid such a  
result, carefully follow the  
garment manufacturer’s  
care instructions.  
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removing the fuse 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 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.  
Some rubber materials, when  
heated, can under certain  
circumstances produce fire  
by spontaneous combustion.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER  
Never attempt to operate this You may wish to soften your  
appliance if it is damaged,  
malfunctioning, partially  
disassembled, or has missing  
or broken parts, including a  
damaged cord or plug.  
laundered fabrics or reduce  
the static electricity in them,  
by using a dryer-applied  
fabric softener or an anti-  
static conditioner. We  
recommend you use either a  
fabric softener in the wash  
cycle, according to the  
manufacturer’s instructions  
for those products, 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  
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The interior of the machine  
and the exhaust duct  
connection inside the dryer  
should be cleaned at least  
once a year by a qualified  
technician. See the Loading  
and Using the Dryer section.  
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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 turns off.  
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performance problems  
caused by use of these  
products are the  
responsibility of the  
manufacturers of those  
products and are not covered  
under the warranty to this  
appliance.  
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WHEN NOT IN USE  
Grasp the plug firmly when  
disconnecting this appliance  
to avoid damage to the cord  
while pulling. Place the cord  
away from traffic areas so it  
will not be stepped on,  
Before discarding a dryer, or  
removing it from service,  
remove the dryer door to  
prevent children from hiding  
inside.  
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Do not tamper with controls.  
tripped over or subjected to  
damage.  
Do not attempt to repair  
or replace any part of this  
appliance or attempt any  
servicing unless specifically  
recommended in this  
Owner’s Manual or in  
published user-repair  
instructions that you  
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REMEMBER…  
Your continued health and safety are important to us.  
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Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.  
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our  
GE family.  
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Congratulations!  
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.  
Welcome to the GE family.  
We’re proud of our quality  
products and we are  
committed to providing  
dependable service. You’ll  
see it in this easy-to-use  
Owner’s 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 many years. And  
we hope you will be part of  
ours for a long time to come.  
We thank you for buying  
GE. We appreciate your  
purchase, and hope you  
will continue to rely on us  
whenever you need quality  
appliances for your home.  
Important!  
Staple sales slip or cancelled  
check here.  
Proof of the original purchase date  
is needed to obtain service under  
the warranty.  
Write the model and serial  
numbers here.  
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You can find them on the front of the  
dryer behind the door.  
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Safety Information . . . . . . .2–7  
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GE & You,  
A Service Partnership.  
Ask any GE appliance owner and they will  
tell you we stand behind our products with  
unmatched quality service. However, did  
you know that most questions result from  
simple problems that you can easily fix  
yourself in just a few minutes? This  
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Owners Manual can tell you how.  
Operating Instructions  
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Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Read this Manual  
Inside you will find many  
helpful hints on how to use and  
maintain your dryer properly.  
Just a little preventive care on  
your part can save you a great  
deal of time and money over the  
life of your dryer.  
Loading and Using  
the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
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Review the Section on  
Troubleshooting Tips  
You’ll find many answers to  
common problems here.  
If you review our chart of  
Troubleshooting Tips first,  
you may not need to call for  
service at all.    
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Call For Service . . . . . . . . .13–16  
Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . .17  
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Customer Service  
If You Need Service  
Warranty Information . . . . . . .19  
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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 in the back section.  
Or you can always call the  
GE Answer Center® at  
Service Telephone  
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover  
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800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,  
7 days a week.  
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About the dryer control panel.  
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AUTOMATIC  
PERMANENT  
PRESS  
MORE DRY  
AUTOMATIC  
START  
TEMPERATURE  
COTTONS  
LESS DRY  
LESS DRY  
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MEDIUM  
COOL  
DOWN  
START  
FLUFF  
HIGH  
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MORE DRY  
80 MIN.  
70  
60  
TIMED DRY  
50  
40  
20  
30  
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Control Settings  
Start  
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Close the dryer door. Select START. Opening the door  
during operation will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer,  
close the door and select START to complete the cycle.  
Temperature  
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HIGH HEAT  
For regular to heavy cottons.  
MEDIUM HEAT For synthetics, blends, delicates and items  
labeled permanent press.  
FLUFF/NO HEAT For fluffing items without heat.  
Use the TIMED DRY cycle.  
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Drying Cycles  
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Automatic cycles automatically sense fabric dryness.  
Select MORE DRY for heavier fabrics, LESS DRY  
for lighter fabrics. Timed cycles run for a selected time.  
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PERMANENT  
PRESS  
For synthetic blends and delicates.  
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AUTOMATIC  
COTTONS  
For cottons and most linens. For most loads  
select the Preferred Regular Setting marked  
with an  
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TIMED DRY  
Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.  
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Reversing the Door  
Tools needed:  
Standard #2  
Phillips screwdriver  
Tape-tipped  
putty knife  
Needle-nosed  
pliers  
Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite  
the hinges. With the door completely open, remove  
the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face.  
Insert these screws about half way 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.  
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Loosen top screw from each hinge on the dryer face  
half way. With 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.  
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Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side  
of the opening by moving the door IN and DOWN  
until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting  
on the top screws inserted in step 1.  
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Remove the remaining screws from the side of the  
opening from which the door was removed. With  
these screws secure each hinge at the bottom.  
Tighten the two top screws of each hinge. Reinsert  
the plastic plugs on the side from which the door  
was removed.  
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Loading and using the dryer.  
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Always follow fabric manufacturers care label when laundering.  
Sorting and Loading Hints  
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As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they  
are sorted properly for the dryer.  
Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm.  
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.  
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated  
items, plastics, items with plastic trim and foam-filled items.  
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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer  
The Exterior: Wipe or dust any  
spills or washing compounds  
with a damp cloth. Dryer  
The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and  
clean the exhaust ducting at  
least once a year to prevent  
clogging. A partially clogged  
exhaust can lengthen the  
drying time.  
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control panel and finishes may  
be damaged by some laundry  
pretreatment soil and stain  
remover products. Apply these  
products away from the dryer.  
The fabric may then be washed  
and dried normally. Damage to  
your dryer caused by these  
products is not covered by your  
warranty.  
Follow these steps:  
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Turn off electrical supply by  
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disconnecting the plug  
from the wall socket.  
Disconnect the duct from  
the dryer.  
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The Lint Filter: Clean the lint  
filter before each use. Moisten  
your fingers and reach into the  
filter opening. Run your fingers  
across the filter. Have a qualified  
technician vacuum the lint from  
the dryer every three years.  
Vacuum the duct with the  
hose attachment and  
reconnect the duct.  
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The Exhaust Hood: Check with  
a mirror that the inside flaps  
of the hood move freely when  
operating. Make sure that there  
is not wildlife (birds, insects,  
etc.) nesting inside the duct  
or hood.  
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Before you call for service…  
Save time and money!  
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Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not  
need to call for service.  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Dryer doesnt start  
Dryer is unplugged  
Make sure the dryer plug is  
pushed completely into  
the outlet.  
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Fuse is blown/circuit  
breaker is tripped  
Check the house fuse/  
circuit breaker box and  
replace fuse or reset  
breaker. NOTE: Most  
electric dryers use two  
fuses/breakers.  
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Dryer doesnt heat  
Fuse is blown/circuit  
breaker is tripped,  
the dryer may tumble  
but not heat  
Check the house fuse/  
circuit breaker box and  
replace fuse or reset  
breaker.  
Gas service is off  
Make sure gas shutoff at  
dryer and main shutoff  
are fully open.  
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Dryer shakes or makes  
noise  
Some shaking/noise  
is normal. Dryer may  
be sitting unevenly  
Move dryer to an even  
floor space, or adjust  
leveling legs as necessary  
until even.  
Greasy spots on clothes  
Improper use of  
fabric softener  
Follow directions on fabric  
softener package.  
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Drying dirty items with  
clean ones  
Use your dryer to dry only  
clean items. Dirty items can  
stain clean items and the  
dryer.  
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.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
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Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Lint on clothes  
Lint filter is full  
Clean lint screen before  
each load.  
Improper sorting  
Sort lint producers  
(like chenille) from lint  
collectors (like corduroy).  
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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  
Empty all pockets before  
laundering clothes.  
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Static occurs  
Overdrying  
Try a fabric softener.  
Adjust controls for less  
drying.  
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No fabric softener  
was used  
Try a fabric softener.  
Try a fabric softener.  
Synthetics, permanent  
press and blends can  
cause static  
Inconsistent drying times  
Type of heat  
Automatic drying times  
will vary according to the  
type of heat used (electric,  
natural or LP  gas), size of  
load, types of fabrics,  
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wetness of clothes and  
condition of exhaust ducts.  
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Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
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Clothes take too long  
to dry  
Improper sorting  
Separate heavy items from  
lightweight items  
(generally, a well-sorted  
washer load is a well-  
sorted dryer load).  
Large loads of heavy  
fabrics (like beach towels)  
Large, heavy fabrics  
contain more moisture  
and take longer to dry.  
Separate large, heavy  
fabrics into smaller loads  
to speed drying time.  
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Controls improperly set  
Lint filter is full  
Match control settings to  
the load you are drying.  
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Clean lint filter before  
every load.  
Improper or  
obstructed ducting  
Check installation  
instructions for proper  
ducting/venting.  
Make sure ducting is  
clean, free of kinks and  
unobstructed.  
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Check to see if outside  
wall damper operates  
easily.  
Check the Installation  
Instructions to make sure  
the dryer venting is correct.  
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Blown fuses or tripped  
circuit breaker  
Replace fuses or reset  
circuit breakers. Since  
most dryers use 2 fuses/  
breakers, make sure both  
are operating.  
Overloading/  
combining loads  
Do not put more than one  
washer load in the dryer  
at a time.  
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Underloading  
If you are drying only one  
or two items, add a few  
items to ensure proper  
tumbling.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
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Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Clothes are wrinkled  
Overdrying  
Select a shorter  
drying time.  
Remove items while they  
still hold a slight amount  
of moisture.  
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Letting items sit in dryer  
after cycle ends  
Remove items when cycle  
ends and fold or hang  
immediately.  
Clothes shrink  
Some fabrics will naturally To avoid shrinkage,  
shrink when washed.  
Others can be safely  
washed, but will shrink  
in the dryer  
follow garment care  
labels exactly.  
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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.  
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Venting the dryer.  
Follow the below for the best drying performance.  
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The dryer needs to be properly vented. Carefully follow the details  
on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.  
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Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4diameter ductwork  
inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.  
Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.  
Use the shortest length possible.  
Do not crush or collapse.  
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Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.  
Venting must conform to local building codes.  
Correct Venting  
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Incorrect Venting  
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GE Dryer Warranty  
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,  
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service,  
call 800-GE-CARES.  
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For The Period Of:  
GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect      
in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year  
warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor  
and in-home service to replace the defective part.  
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What GE Will Not Cover:  
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Service trips to your home to teach you Replacement of house fuses or  
how to use the product.  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
Improper installation.  
Damage to the product caused by  
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.  
Failure of the product if it is  
abused, misused, or used for other  
than the intended purpose or used  
commercially.  
Incidental or consequential damage to  
personal property caused by possible  
defects with this appliance.  
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased  
for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to  
your home.  
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This  
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to  
state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your  
states Attorney General.  
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Service Telephone Numbers.  
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GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000  
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
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In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)  
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.  
Special Needs Service 800.626.2000  
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TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)  
GE offers, free of charge, Braille controls for a variety of GE  
appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free  
kitchen for persons with limited mobility.  
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Service Contracts 800-626-2224  
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect  
and you’ll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will  
still be there after your warranty expires.  
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Parts and Accessories 800-626-2002  
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts  
or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and  
Discover cards are accepted).  
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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed  
by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified  
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing  
may cause unsafe operation.  
Service Satisfaction  
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, follow  
these three steps. First, contact the people who serviced your  
appliance. Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—  
including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations,  
GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225. Finally, if your  
problem is still not resolved, write:  
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Major Appliance Consumer Action Program  
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606.  
Printed in Louisville, KY      12-96   CG  
 

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