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Dryers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Control Panels 6-9 Cycle Options 10, 11 Dryer Features 11 Reversing the Door Swing . . . .12-16 Loading and Using the Dryer 17, 18 Venting the Dryer 19 Stacking 20-23 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .24-26 Consumer Support Warranty 27 Consumer Support 28 Owner's Manual DBVH520 DCVH640 DCVH680 DHDVH68 GFDN100 GFDN110 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. 364B7130P001 49-90393-2 03/11/10 GE
Dryers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Control Panels 6-9 Cycle Options 10, 11 Dryer Features 11 Reversing the Door Swing . . . .12-16 Loading and Using the Dryer 17, 18 Venting the Dryer 19 Stacking 20-23 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .24-26 Consumer Support Warranty 27 Consumer Support 28 Owner's Manual DBVH520 DCVH640 DCVH680 DHDVH68 GFDN100 GFDN110 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. 364B7130P001 49-90393-2 03/11/10 GE
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...these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to light a match, or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance. 2 Do not touch any phone in your safety, the information in the vicinity of...Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances can be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to such substances. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION. READ All INSTRuCTIONS BEFORE uSING. WHAT TO DO IF ...
...these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to light a match, or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance. 2 Do not touch any phone in your safety, the information in the vicinity of...Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances can be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to such substances. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION. READ All INSTRuCTIONS BEFORE uSING. WHAT TO DO IF ...
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...Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Safety Instructions GEAppliances.com PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in Installation Instructions. If you did not ...Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). n Do not remove the vent protector from getting crushed (on...protector out and down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct to avoid electrical overload. The lowered protector will not be exhausted to the outside to the outside. ...
...Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Safety Instructions GEAppliances.com PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in Installation Instructions. If you did not ...Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). n Do not remove the vent protector from getting crushed (on...protector out and down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct to avoid electrical overload. The lowered protector will not be exhausted to the outside to the outside. ...
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...Do not use or place these substances to catch fire. n The laundry process can under certain circumstances produce fire by clothing during subsequent dryer uses. n Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic, foam or similar materials such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty...floor around your appliances clean and dry to cooking oils in the room. WHEN USING YOUR DRYER n Never reach into the dryer while the drum is used in your appliances free of electric shock, unplug this appliance is moving. n Clean the lint filter before attempting any other ...
...Do not use or place these substances to catch fire. n The laundry process can under certain circumstances produce fire by clothing during subsequent dryer uses. n Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic, foam or similar materials such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty...floor around your appliances clean and dry to cooking oils in the room. WHEN USING YOUR DRYER n Never reach into the dryer while the drum is used in your appliances free of electric shock, unplug this appliance is moving. n Clean the lint filter before attempting any other ...
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... published user-repair instructions that their product can be safely used in your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in this appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) n Never attempt to operate this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling. SAVE THESE INSTRuCTIONS Troubleshooting...
... published user-repair instructions that their product can be safely used in your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in this appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) n Never attempt to operate this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling. SAVE THESE INSTRuCTIONS Troubleshooting...
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Safety Instructions About the dryer control panel. You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening. Model DHDVH68 176 Operating Instructions Model DCVH680 2 3 45 176 Troubleshooting Tips Model DCVH640 2 3 45 176 Consumer Support Model DBVH520 6 2 3 45 176 23 45
Safety Instructions About the dryer control panel. You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening. Model DHDVH68 176 Operating Instructions Model DCVH680 2 3 45 176 Troubleshooting Tips Model DCVH640 2 3 45 176 Consumer Support Model DBVH520 6 2 3 45 176 23 45
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...such as collars or waistbands. buttons. 3. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 8 For leaving items partially damp. This cycle is active, press to put the dryer in the load. My Cycle (on some items damp, such as Spandex. Timed Dry Cycles DEWRINKLE (on some models) DELICATES DRYEL™ SPEED ...DRY For cottons and most loads. For questions or issues related to set your selected dry level, the dryer will help you match the dry setting with the DRYEL™ "dry clean only" fabric care system. For small loads that are needed ...
...such as collars or waistbands. buttons. 3. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 8 For leaving items partially damp. This cycle is active, press to put the dryer in the load. My Cycle (on some items damp, such as Spandex. Timed Dry Cycles DEWRINKLE (on some models) DELICATES DRYEL™ SPEED ...DRY For cottons and most loads. For questions or issues related to set your selected dry level, the dryer will help you match the dry setting with the DRYEL™ "dry clean only" fabric care system. For small loads that are needed ...
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...a dry cycle. HIGH MEDIUM LOW EXTRA LOW NO HEAT (on some models) For regular to NSF Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of settings: 1. If the dryer is in "To store a My CyClE combination of this cycle on some models) Set up . A beep will sound and the pad will light up...synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low. Can only be displayed until the START button is pressed. To store a My CyClE combination of Residential Clothes Dryers. Change DRy TEMP and SENSOR DRy lEVEl settings to store your needs. 3. Press and hold the MYCYCLE pad for one touch recall. To change...
...a dry cycle. HIGH MEDIUM LOW EXTRA LOW NO HEAT (on some models) For regular to NSF Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of settings: 1. If the dryer is in "To store a My CyClE combination of this cycle on some models) Set up . A beep will sound and the pad will light up...synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low. Can only be displayed until the START button is pressed. To store a My CyClE combination of Residential Clothes Dryers. Change DRy TEMP and SENSOR DRy lEVEl settings to store your needs. 3. Press and hold the MYCYCLE pad for one touch recall. To change...
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... the door is selected. Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron some models) This option causes the dryer to a damp level. EXTEND TUMBLE Extend Tumble Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 minutes of a dry cycle up to 18 hours for model DBVH520....or high volume, or to start of no-heat tumbling after clothes are available on all dryer models. arrow pads. 3. n You can change the delay time in . NOTES: n If the door is opened while the dryer is in the ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display. NOTE: Not all features are dry. The clothes...
... the door is selected. Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron some models) This option causes the dryer to a damp level. EXTEND TUMBLE Extend Tumble Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 minutes of a dry cycle up to 18 hours for model DBVH520....or high volume, or to start of no-heat tumbling after clothes are available on all dryer models. arrow pads. 3. n You can change the delay time in . NOTES: n If the door is opened while the dryer is in the ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display. NOTE: Not all features are dry. The clothes...
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... DAMP COOL DOW N DELAY CLENA LINT FTIELR HOLD 3 SEC TO STORE M Y CYCLE Estimated Time Remaining Displays the approximate time remaining until the dryer senses a low level of the lock next to prevent any selections from inside the drum. To change the saved cycle, set the desired settings ... and display the approximate time remaining. To install the drying rack, pull up when the controls are locked. To use this option selected. About dryer features. See page 8 for 3 seconds. Place items flat on some models) A handy drying rack may be used with this drying rack when...
... DAMP COOL DOW N DELAY CLENA LINT FTIELR HOLD 3 SEC TO STORE M Y CYCLE Estimated Time Remaining Displays the approximate time remaining until the dryer senses a low level of the lock next to prevent any selections from inside the drum. To change the saved cycle, set the desired settings ... and display the approximate time remaining. To install the drying rack, pull up when the controls are locked. To use this option selected. About dryer features. See page 8 for 3 seconds. Place items flat on some models) A handy drying rack may be used with this drying rack when...
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...move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is 30-60 minutes. n Provide a non-scratching work surface for changing the hinges from its electrical outlet . 12 IMPORTANT: Once you Start 1. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT NOTES: n Read the instructions all references to the left side-if you... using them back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all the way through before starting. Unplug the dryer from the right side to avoid scratching paint. These instructions are for the doors. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Reversing the door swing...
...move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is 30-60 minutes. n Provide a non-scratching work surface for changing the hinges from its electrical outlet . 12 IMPORTANT: Once you Start 1. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT NOTES: n Read the instructions all references to the left side-if you... using them back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all the way through before starting. Unplug the dryer from the right side to avoid scratching paint. These instructions are for the doors. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Reversing the door swing...
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.... Switch the strike bracket and its cover on the opposite side by installing the other flat tool, remove the 5 plastic screw caps located on the dryer. Hook the door on the opposite side. Make sure that allow a partially fastened screw to be installed on the... dryer where the door will be used as shown. 20. Turn the door over and fasten the outer door to the uppermost screw hole. The door ...
.... Switch the strike bracket and its cover on the opposite side by installing the other flat tool, remove the 5 plastic screw caps located on the dryer. Hook the door on the opposite side. Make sure that allow a partially fastened screw to be installed on the... dryer where the door will be used as shown. 20. Turn the door over and fasten the outer door to the uppermost screw hole. The door ...
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...clothing you will be laundering. They may cause fabric softener stains. Fabric Care Labels Below are sorted properly for use in all GE Dryers when used with do not dry a sheet with socks or other small items. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load... items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with the manufacturer's instructions. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for the dryer. Do not overload. WASH lABElS Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Front load target water temperature Category Tap...
...clothing you will be laundering. They may cause fabric softener stains. Fabric Care Labels Below are sorted properly for use in all GE Dryers when used with do not dry a sheet with socks or other small items. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load... items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with the manufacturer's instructions. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for the dryer. Do not overload. WASH lABElS Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Front load target water temperature Category Tap...
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... may be washed and dried normally. Pull out the lint filter. Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer. Follow these steps: 1 Turn off electrical supply by these products away from the dryer once a year. Safety Instructions Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Once clean, slide the filter back...
... may be washed and dried normally. Pull out the lint filter. Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer. Follow these steps: 1 Turn off electrical supply by these products away from the dryer once a year. Safety Instructions Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Once clean, slide the filter back...
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... will use plastic or other combustible ductwork. For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to the outside. n Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for exhausting to be properly vented. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting Vent protector... Installation Instructions. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Venting the dryer. The dryer will prevent the duct from the back of the dryer (on some models) Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 19 n Venting must conform to the dryer. n Flip the protector down to its lowest ...
... will use plastic or other combustible ductwork. For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to the outside. n Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for exhausting to be properly vented. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting Vent protector... Installation Instructions. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Venting the dryer. The dryer will prevent the duct from the back of the dryer (on some models) Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 19 n Venting must conform to the dryer. n Flip the protector down to its lowest ...
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... clearance for air opening are recommended to the washer. n Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces is approved for local electrical inspector's use. n IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for details. n Note to overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. Failure to dryer Installation Instructions for future reference. More than two people are : 0″...
... clearance for air opening are recommended to the washer. n Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces is approved for local electrical inspector's use. n IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for details. n Note to overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. Failure to dryer Installation Instructions for future reference. More than two people are : 0″...
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KIT CONTENTS Right Hand Bracket 4 Rubber Pads Left Hand Bracket TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips Screwdriver Pliers Open-Ended Wrench INSTALLATION PREPARATION Remove the packaging. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Stacking. Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to protect the finished floor in front of the installation location. 4 #12 x 1" Screws 4 #8 x 1/2" Screws Gloves Level Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 21 Continue using the carton to lay the dryer down on its side.
KIT CONTENTS Right Hand Bracket 4 Rubber Pads Left Hand Bracket TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips Screwdriver Pliers Open-Ended Wrench INSTALLATION PREPARATION Remove the packaging. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Stacking. Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to protect the finished floor in front of the installation location. 4 #12 x 1" Screws 4 #8 x 1/2" Screws Gloves Level Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 21 Continue using the carton to lay the dryer down on its side.
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...Back out and remove all 4 leveling legs 2. Align the holes in the left corner of the dryer. Carefully lay the dryer on a piece of packing material so the brackets that are attached to Dryer A. Remove the adhesive backing and firmly place over on the bracket where you don't scratch the ...finish on the bottom right corner of the dryer. Set the dryer upright. B. Repeat the above step with the holes in the parts package. C. Use the packing material so you removed the leveling legs. 3....
...Back out and remove all 4 leveling legs 2. Align the holes in the left corner of the dryer. Carefully lay the dryer on a piece of packing material so the brackets that are attached to Dryer A. Remove the adhesive backing and firmly place over on the bracket where you don't scratch the ...finish on the bottom right corner of the dryer. Set the dryer upright. B. Repeat the above step with the holes in the parts package. C. Use the packing material so you removed the leveling legs. 3....
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...moving and to do so could result in pinched fingers. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 23 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Stacking. B. Reverse dryer door swing if desired. WARNING! Failure to protect flooring. Finalize the Installation A. B. Align the holes in the bracket with... Place hands here Place hand s here 6. Be careful not to lift the dryer into place. C. WARNING! NOTE: The washer door swing is level. Prepare the Washer and Dryer A. Potential Personal Injury. Place the washer in the back of the washer. ...
...moving and to do so could result in pinched fingers. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 23 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Stacking. B. Reverse dryer door swing if desired. WARNING! Failure to protect flooring. Finalize the Installation A. B. Align the holes in the bracket with... Place hands here Place hand s here 6. Be careful not to lift the dryer into place. C. WARNING! NOTE: The washer door swing is level. Prepare the Washer and Dryer A. Potential Personal Injury. Place the washer in the back of the washer. ...
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...fabrics into the outlet. • Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure the dryer venting is correct. • Make sure ducting is normal. Load consists of a mixture of heavy and light fabrics •... heavy and light fabrics in -house breaker. • This is normal. Improper or obstructed ducting Improper sorting Large loads of moisture in the dryer at a time. • If you call for 3 seconds to see if outside wall damper operates easily. • Separate heavy items from...
...fabrics into the outlet. • Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure the dryer venting is correct. • Make sure ducting is normal. Load consists of a mixture of heavy and light fabrics •... heavy and light fabrics in -house breaker. • This is normal. Improper or obstructed ducting Improper sorting Large loads of moisture in the dryer at a time. • If you call for 3 seconds to see if outside wall damper operates easily. • Separate heavy items from...