GE DVLR223ET User's Manual
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1. Models DVLR223ET DVLR223GT Dryer Owner s Manual Important Safety Information Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Dryer Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Loading Suggestions Care of Product If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Venting the Dryer GE Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 GE Appliances Before USING your aryer Need Help Help us help you Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service You Il see it in this easy to use manual and you Il hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual 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 S OO 6 6 2 OOO 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 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 Write down the model and serial numbers here They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door Model number2. doesn t start doesnt start l Dryer is unplugged e Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet Fuse is blown circuit e Check the house fuse circuit breaker breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset breaker NOTE Most electric dryers use two breakers Dryer doesnt heat E Es Fuse is blown circuit breaker e Check the house fuse circuit breaker box is tripped the dryer may and replace fuse or reset breaker tumble but not heat Gas service is off e Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open Dryer shakes or makes excessive noise Some shaking noise is normal e Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener Follow directions on fabric softener package Drying dirty items with e Use your dryer to dry only clean items Dirty clean ones items can stain clean items and the dryer Clothes were not completely e Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when clean the clothes are wet appear after drying Use proper washing procedures before drying Linton clothes on clothes Lint filter is full e Clean lint screen before each load Improper sorting e Sort lint producers like chenille from lint collectors like corduroy Static electricity can attract lint See suggestions in this section under STATIC Overloading e Separate large loads into smaller ones Pap
3. IL 60606 19 What is covered What is not covered UPELA Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dryer that fails because of a manufacturing defect e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Owner s Manual If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service e Improper installation KEKEKE EK K Se K E EK EK K E EK K K K EK EK K K K K KKK K KKK K This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 If
4. If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Clothes are wrinkled are wrinkled l Overdrying e Select a shorter drying time e Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture Letting items sit in dryer e Remove items when cycle ends and fold or after cycle ends hang immediately Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally e To avoid shrinkage follow garment care shrink when washed Others labels exactly can be safely washed but will e Some items may be pressed back into shape shrink in the dryer after drying e If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item do not machine wash or tumble dry it 16 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 e Use only rigid metal or flexible e Use the shortest length possible metal 4 diameter ductwork Do not crush or collapse inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside e Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects e Do not use plastic or other com bustible ductwork e Venting must conform to local building codes Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 17 GE Service Numbers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 18 Whatever your question a
5. Installation Instructions Properly ground to conform e Do not repair or replace with all governing codes and any part of the appliance or ordinances Follow details in attempt any servicing unless Installation Instructions specifically recommended in this Install or store where the tempera Owner s Manual or in published ture is above 50 F 10 C Do user repalr instructions that you not install the dryer where it will understand and have the skills be exposed to the weather to carry out e 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 the cord is located so that it will not be Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress TT e 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
6. Serial number Date of purchase 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 on the inside back cover Or call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Para obtener la version en espanol de este manual llame a GE Answer Center servicio de informacion para el consumidor tel fono 800 626 2000 Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using A WARNING 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 IF YOU SMELL GAS or other flammable vapors 1 Do not try to light any appliance and liquids in the vicinity of 2 Do not touch any electrical this or any other appliance switch do not use any phone in your building Installation and service must Y 5 be performed by a qualified 3 Clear the room building or installer service agency or area of all occupants the gas supplier 4 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 5 Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department A California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor Gas appliances can cause of California to publish a list of minor exposure to four of
7. 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 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 sucha result the garment manufacturer s care instructions should be followed very carefully Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded 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 detergents bleaches fabric softeners etc out of the reach of children preferably ina locked cabinet Observe all warnings on container lab
8. bout any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s conve nient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated loca tions offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be han dled in just one visit Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletype writer may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request informa tion or service Para los clientes de habla espanola 800 626 2000 Para obtener la versi n en espa ol de este manual llame a a ee GE Answer Center servicio de informacion para el consumidor tel fono 800 626 2000 Service Contracts Contracts Oe You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after you
9. 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 e 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 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 e Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent or which 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 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 T Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Clean the lint filter
10. e of load types of fabrics wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts Helpful Information Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer s Care Label or instructions when laundering Otherwise use the information below as a general guide Item Suggested Care 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 medium heat only CAUTION Do not dry pillows containing foam rubber Extra Large Items Tumble dry only if recommended Includes Dry only one extra large item at a time Set dryer for 20 minutes comforters When time is up check and redistribute load Reset timer and blankets and check at 5 minute intervals Check after each 5 minutes to ensure mattress pads articles do not fill dryer drum Large wet articles should have ample room in the dryer but as they dry and fluff up they may not have room to tumble CAUTION Items without room to tumble may block air flow and could result in scorched items 10 Loading i Sorting As a general rule if clothes are Loading Hints sorted properly for the washer they are sorted properly for the dryer Sort by color Separate colorfast from non colorfast fabrics e Whites e Lights e Dar
11. els 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 unplug 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 of the lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply a e Do not tamper with the controls You may wish to soften your e Do not operate this appliance laundered fabrics or reduce if itis damaged malfunctioning the static electricity in them partially disassembled or by using dryer applied fabric has missing or broken parts softeners or an anti static including a damaged cord conditioner We recommend or plug you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle according to e Never climb on or stand on the y o 5 the manufacturer s instructions dryer top for those products or try a e If yours is a gas dryer it is dryer added product for which equipped with an automatic the manufacturer gives written 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 assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer S
12. er tissue etc leftm pockets Empty all pockets before laundering clothes 14 es Problem Possible Causes What to Do Static occurs Overdrying e Try a fabric softener e Adjust controls for less drying No fabric softener was used e Try a fabric softener Synthetics permanent press e Try a fabric softener and blends can cause static Clothes take i l PSE OEEO mproper sorting e Separate heavy items from lightweight items too long to dry generally a well sorted washer load is a well sorted dryer load Large loads of heavy items e Large heavy loads contain more moisture like beach towels and take longer to dry Separate large heavy items into smaller loads to speed drying time Controls improperly set e Match control settings to the load you are drying Lint filter is full e Clean lint filter before every load Improper or obstructed e Check installation instructions for proper ducting ducting venting e Make sure ducting is clean free of kinks and unobstructed e Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily e See the Venting the Dryer section Blown fuses or tripped e Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since circuit breakers most dryers use 2 fuses breakers make sure both are operating Overloading e Do not put more than one washer load in combining loads the dryer ata time Underloading e If you are drying only one or two items add a few items to ensure proper tumbling 15 2
13. ervice or performance prob oo lems caused by the use of these vicinity of the burner when the y a ar products are the responsibility automatic ignition may turn on of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions The controls eran START on your dryer A Clean the Lint Filter A Selecting Drying Cycle Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer Select the automatic or timed cycle See the CAUTION above Cycle Descriptions Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place Cycle Descriptions Automatic Drying Cycle Cycle automatically senses fabric dryness Automatic Cottons For cottons and most linens For most loads select the Preferred Regular Setting marked with an X Set towards More Dry for heavier and wetter fabrics Less Dry for lighter fabrics AUTOMATIC COTTONS HIGH HEAT e 80MIN LESS DRY MORE DRY A Starting Dryer e Close the dryer door e Select START Opening the door during the operation will stop the dryer To restart the dryer close the door and select START to complete the cycle Timed Dry Cycle Cycle runs for a selected time Timed Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time TIMED DRY MEDIUM HEAT 50 40 NOTE Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used Electric Natural or LP gas siz
14. ks Separate by fabric type e Cottons and linens e Permanent press cottons and blends e Synthetic and poly knits e Delicates e Avoid drying very small loads e Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier slower drying items e Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm This may cause fabric softener stains e Do not overload This causes inefficient operation and unnecessary wrinkling Clothes need to tumble freely Separate lint producers from lint collectors e Lint producers terry cloth and chenille e Lint collectors velveteen and corduroy Sort by weight e Heavy Items e Light Items Non colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade Sort by individual color e Do not dry the following items e Fiberglass items e Woolens e Rubber coated items e Plastics e Items with plastic trim e Foam filled items 11 i Helpful Information Care F Cleaning The Interior The drum is rust resistant and requires no special care The Exterior Wipe off any spills or washing Apply these pretreatment products compounds Wipe or dust with away from the dryer The fabric a damp cloth Try not to strike may then be washed and dried the surface with sharp objects normally Damage to your dryer Dryer control panel and finishes caused by pretreatment products may be damaged by some laundry is not covered by your warranty pretreatment soil and stain remo
15. r warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your 800 626 2224 Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Further Service warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help First contact the people who ser viced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem 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 Care and cleaning instructions con tained in this manual cover proce dures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service person nel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago
16. these substances known to the state substances namely benzene to cause cancer birth defects carbon monoxide formaldehyde or other reproductive harm and soot caused primarily by the and requires businesses to warn incomplete combustion of natural customers of potential exposure gas or LP fuels to such substances Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors H Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using A Warning To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance follow basic precautions including the following sections Safety Precautions Precautions e Use this appliance only for its Gas dryers MUST be exhausted intended purpose as described to the outside Carefully follow in this Owner s Manual the Exhausting details in the e This dryer must be properly Installation Instructions installed and located in Exhausting electric dryers to accordance with the Installation the outside is STRONGLY Instructions before it is used RECOMMENDED to prevent If you did not receive an large amounts of moisture and Installation Instructions sheet lint from being blown into the with your dryer you can obtain room Carefully follow the one by calling toll free the GE Exhausting details in the Answer Center 800 626 2000
17. ver products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the dryer The Lint Filter Before every dryer use clean the lint filter Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter opening Run your fingers across the filter To keep your dryer operating at peak performance be sure to have a technician vacuum the lint from the machine every three years Storage To store your dryer for a short period of time disconnect the power supply and clean the lint filter 12 The Exhaust Duct Exhaust Duct Inspect and clean the dryer To clean the exhaust duct follow exhaust ducting at least once these steps a year to prevent clogging A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time 1 Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket 2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the dryer 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with the hose attachment 4 Reconnect the exhaust duct to the dryer The Exhaust Hood Exhaust Hood E e Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move freely you may want to check with a mirror e Make sure inside flaps are fully open when dryer is operating e 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 13 If Something Goes Wrong before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What to Do Dryer
18. you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 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 in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Part No 175D1807P078 es Pub No 49 9845 5 95 CG Printed in Louisville KY DVLR223ET DVLR223GT
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