IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or toprevent property damage,personal injury,or death. • Do not store or use gasoline or other •...
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GEAppliances.com WARNING! PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Exhaust/Ducting: Proi)erE', ,gr°und dr_er to conforn/with goxerning codes ordinances. Follow details in the Installation Instructions section. This dryer MUSTbe exhausted to the...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. .4,WARNING! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER • Never reach into the dryer while the chum • To minimize the possibility of electric shock, moving. Before loading, unloading or adding tmI)lug this appliance fl'om the power sui)ply or disconnect the dryer at the household...
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GEAppliances.com WHEN NOTUSING YOUR DRYER • Grasp tile plug firmly when disconnecting this • gefln'e discarding a d_ye_; or removing appliance to avoid damage to tile cord while fYOIIl service, i'elllOVe tile dryer door pulling. Place tile cord away from traffic areas prevent...
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About the controlpanel You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the left side of the door opening. Model DBL333 MORE DRY LESS DRY START TEMPERATURE LESS DRY START MEDIUM 80 MIN TIMED ir.j Model DCL333...
About the controlsettings. NOTE: Not aft features are available on all dryer models. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT'. Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Temperature REGULAR Forregular t o heavy cottons. MEDIUM Forsynthetics, blends, d elicates anditemslabeled permanent press. FLUFF Forfluffing itemswithoutheat.Usethe TIMEDDRYcycle.
Loadingand usingthe dryer.A/woys follow t he f_bric manufacturer's when/aundering. care/abel Sortingand LoadingHints Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes _&s a general Hlle, if clothes sorted properl) wrinkling. tile washer, thex sorted properly (h'_ er. Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with become warm.
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GEAppliances.com Fabric CareLabels WASH LABELS Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring delicate Hand wash wrinkle resistant Water • temperature Warm Cold/cool (50°C/120°F) (40°C/105'_F) (30°C/85'_F) BLEACH LABELS Bleach symbols Any bleach Only non-chlorine bleach Do not bleach (when needed) (when needed)
Preparingto install yourdryer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING • This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. • Tile National Fuel Gas code restricts installations or flexible of gas appliances in garages. Use only rigid metal metal 4" They m ust be l S"...
Electrical requirements. Read these instructions completely and carefully. ElectricalConnection Informationfor ElectricDryers I,'I/A _ IIII All _ Electrical Requirements Vllf/-Irl/ll/l/l/[./-- To reduce the risk • This dryer must be connected to a 208V or of fire, electric shock or personal ii_j ury: branch 240V individual circuit,...
Exhaustingthe dryer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. ExhaustSystemRequirements The dryer exhaust system MUST BE EXHAUSTED Use only 4" (102 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid metal TO THE OUTSIDE of the dwelling. duct for best performance, or flexible metal duct. Use approved vent hood...
Exhaust Ydt, Pub. 14-A018 a rigid metal 4" 90 degree elbow. kit is a\:filable through vom" GE retaile_: Follow tile instructions supplied with tile kit. 3-3/4"(9.5cm} {9.5cm) GasSupplyRequirements Tile gas suppl)line MUSThaxe an individual Replace brass com_ecfing pipe that is not sh tlt()tt xalx e.
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Installing the dryer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Locationof YourDryer Do Not Install the Dryer: not instafl the dryer on cmpet. _] Do not install the dryerin an area exposed dfiI)I)ing water or outside weather conditions. Floor MUSTbe solid with a maximum slope ot 1"...
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Mobile Home Installation Lh) er MUSTbe exhausted outside (out(loo_, @Installation MUSTconf(mn to current beneath tile mobile home) using metal ducting Manttfilctured Home (_onstrucfion g," Sale D' that will not support combustion. Metal ducting Standard (which is a Federal Regulation Title must be 4"...
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Installing the dryer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Grounding Requirements A DANGER:,mp..pe. _o..e_io. o, _ he For a permanently-connected electric dryer: equipn_ent-grounding conductor can result in • The dryer MUSTbe com_ected to a grams(led a risk of electric shock. Check with a licensed wi_ing system;...
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3-Wire System for Electric Dryers--DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations [_ Attach the power cord neutral (center wire) ]_emove screws securing temfinal block conductor to the silxe>colored center temfinal access cover strain relief mounting bracket located on the back ot the dryer on the temfinal...
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Installing the dryer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. GasConnection for GasDryers A WARNING: NEVER TESTFOR Remove shii_ping ca ) fl'om o-as pipe at the rear of the dryer; GASLEAKSWITHAN OPENFLAME. NOTE: DO NOTconnect dryer to 12 gas service NOTE: On gas (hTe_, befin'e the bm'ner will light, without...
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Replacement P arts If replacement parts are needed tot your (hwe_; visit WARNING: T ile instructions in tile GEAppliances.com, or call GEParts and Accessories manual and all other literature included with or contact at 800.626.2002 an authorized parts this dryer are not meant to cover eve_ T possible supplie_: condition...
No fabric softener was used • T_' a lid)tic soflenei: • gotmce" Fabric Conditioner Dover Sheets have been approved fin" use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the mamtacmrer's instructions. • T_' a lid)tic soflene_: OverdJcying • Ac!iust controls to LESS DRY.
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(generall too long to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy fabrics * I_n'ge, heavy tabrics contain more inoisture and take (like beach towels) hmger to dry. Separate...
(letect in materials or workmanship, During this From the date of the full one-year warranty, GE will also provkle, free of charge, all labor and related service costs originalpurchase to replace defecti\'e part, What GE Will Not Cover: •...
ScheduleService GEAppliances.com Expert GE repair se_s,ice is onlx one step away fl'om xour doo_: Get on-line and schedule your service at ,_our conxenience 24 hom_ any elm of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during...