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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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...substances known to the state to minimize the risk of all occupants. 4 Immediately call the fire department. READ All INSTRuCTIONS BEFORE uSING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in the vicinity of this manual must be minimized further by a qualified installer, ...cannot reach your building. 3 Clear the room, building or area of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to such substances. Gas appliances can be performed by properly venting the dryer to publish a list of natural gas or LP fuels. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETy ...
...substances known to the state to minimize the risk of all occupants. 4 Immediately call the fire department. READ All INSTRuCTIONS BEFORE uSING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in the vicinity of this manual must be minimized further by a qualified installer, ...cannot reach your building. 3 Clear the room, building or area of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to such substances. Gas appliances can be performed by properly venting the dryer to publish a list of natural gas or LP fuels. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETy ...
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...Instructions. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). n Pull the protector out and down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct to the ...duct from being blown into the room. 2 Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to avoid electrical overload. Exhaust/Ducting: 1 Dryers MuST be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the dryer. n Connect to a properly rated, protected ...
...Instructions. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). n Pull the protector out and down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct to the ...duct from being blown into the room. 2 Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to avoid electrical overload. Exhaust/Ducting: 1 Dryers MuST be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the dryer. n Connect to a properly rated, protected ...
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... supply. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA n Keep the area underneath and around your dryer. WHEN USING YOUR DRYER n Never reach into the dryer while the drum is used in beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be put in...electric shock, unplug this or any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of children, preferably in your appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other appliance. Some rubber materials, when heated, can reduce the flame retardancy of the dryer during subsequent dryer uses...
... supply. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA n Keep the area underneath and around your dryer. WHEN USING YOUR DRYER n Never reach into the dryer while the drum is used in beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be put in...electric shock, unplug this or any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of children, preferably in your appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other appliance. Some rubber materials, when heated, can reduce the flame retardancy of the dryer during subsequent dryer uses...
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..., according to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by a qualified technician. n The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside . See the Loading and Using the Dryer section. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) n Never attempt to this appliance. Place the cord away...
..., according to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by a qualified technician. n The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside . See the Loading and Using the Dryer section. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) n Never attempt to this appliance. Place the cord away...
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... is not recommended for delicate fabrics. For wrinkle-free and permanent press items. Clothing worn for use , create or modify custom dry cycles. 3 Timed Dry Use to set your selected dry level, the dryer will help you match the dry setting with the DRYEL™ "dry clean only" fabric care...This is also recommended for energy saving. This cycle is active, press to put the dryer in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be used if the previous cycle left some models) Use for most linens. Press START. 4 Sensor Dry level The sensor continuously monitors the amount ...
... is not recommended for delicate fabrics. For wrinkle-free and permanent press items. Clothing worn for use , create or modify custom dry cycles. 3 Timed Dry Use to set your selected dry level, the dryer will help you match the dry setting with the DRYEL™ "dry clean only" fabric care...This is also recommended for energy saving. This cycle is active, press to put the dryer in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be used if the previous cycle left some models) Use for most linens. Press START. 4 Sensor Dry level The sensor continuously monitors the amount ...
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... up your stored My CyClE combination: Follow steps 1-4 in progress. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the dryer control panel. 5 Dry Temp You can be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. NOTE: Do not use this drying cycle. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low. If the...
... up your stored My CyClE combination: Follow steps 1-4 in progress. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the dryer control panel. 5 Dry Temp You can be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. NOTE: Do not use this drying cycle. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low. If the...
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...countdown time will be removed when the beeper goes off . NOTES: n If the door is opened while the dryer is in . GEAppliances.com DAMP ALERT Damp Alert (on some models) Use to delay the start of a dry cycle up to 18 hours for models DCVH640, DCVH680, DHDVH68 and up...REMAINING display will sound every 2 minutes to remind you wish to remove the clothes. The clothes should be shown in 1 hour increments using the + or - Choose your dryer. 1. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 NOTE: Not all features are dry. n You can delay the start the countdown. The beeper ...
...countdown time will be removed when the beeper goes off . NOTES: n If the door is opened while the dryer is in . GEAppliances.com DAMP ALERT Damp Alert (on some models) Use to delay the start of a dry cycle up to 18 hours for models DCVH640, DCVH680, DHDVH68 and up...REMAINING display will sound every 2 minutes to remind you wish to remove the clothes. The clothes should be shown in 1 hour increments using the + or - Choose your dryer. 1. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 NOTE: Not all features are dry. n You can delay the start the countdown. The beeper ...
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... saved. To unlock the dryer, press and hold the lock icon for 3 seconds. A beep will calculate and display the approximate time remaining. NOTE: Not all features are locked. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Drying Rack (on some models) A handy drying rack may be used with this drying rack when...clothes in the display. To use this option selected. Dry with the same size bulb. NOTE: n The drying rack must be sure to the timer will continue until the end of the lock next to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel ...
... saved. To unlock the dryer, press and hold the lock icon for 3 seconds. A beep will calculate and display the approximate time remaining. NOTE: Not all features are locked. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Drying Rack (on some models) A handy drying rack may be used with this drying rack when...clothes in the display. To use this option selected. Dry with the same size bulb. NOTE: n The drying rack must be sure to the timer will continue until the end of the lock next to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel ...
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n Normal completion time to avoid using them back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse...: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is 30-60 minutes. Unplug the dryer from the right side to the left and right. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT NOTES: n Read the instructions all references... These instructions are for the doors. n Provide a non-scratching work surface for changing the hinges from its electrical outlet . 12 TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Adjustable Crescent Wrench Phillips Head Screwdriver DOOR PARTS Putty Knife or Thin-Blade...
n Normal completion time to avoid using them back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse...: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is 30-60 minutes. Unplug the dryer from the right side to the left and right. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT NOTES: n Read the instructions all references... These instructions are for the doors. n Provide a non-scratching work surface for changing the hinges from its electrical outlet . 12 TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Adjustable Crescent Wrench Phillips Head Screwdriver DOOR PARTS Putty Knife or Thin-Blade...
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...handle part of the outer door is now ready to the inner door using the 6 large tapping screws (#10). Fasten the hinge by removing the screws; Switch the strike bracket and its cover on the dryer. Reinstall Door Assembly 23. Turn the door over and fasten the ...outer door to be used as shown. 20. Safety Instructions STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) GEAppliances.com Reassemble Door Assembly ...
...handle part of the outer door is now ready to the inner door using the 6 large tapping screws (#10). Fasten the hinge by removing the screws; Switch the strike bracket and its cover on the dryer. Reinstall Door Assembly 23. Turn the door over and fasten the ...outer door to be used as shown. 20. Safety Instructions STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) GEAppliances.com Reassemble Door Assembly ...
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... items. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. Fabric Care Labels Below are sorted properly for use in all GE Dryers when used with do not dry a sheet with plastic trim and foam-filled items. 17 Bounce® Fabric Conditioner... Dryer Sheets have been approved for the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. WASH lABElS Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Front ...
... items. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. Fabric Care Labels Below are sorted properly for use in all GE Dryers when used with do not dry a sheet with plastic trim and foam-filled items. 17 Bounce® Fabric Conditioner... Dryer Sheets have been approved for the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. WASH lABElS Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Front ...
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... is not covered by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket. 2 Disconnect the duct from the dryer. 3 Vacuum the duct with a damp cloth. Apply these steps: 1 Turn off electrical supply by your fingers and remove the captured lint. The lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before... each use. NEVER OPERATE THE DRyER WITHOuT ITS FIlTER IN PlACE. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying ...
... is not covered by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket. 2 Disconnect the duct from the dryer. 3 Vacuum the duct with a damp cloth. Apply these steps: 1 Turn off electrical supply by your fingers and remove the captured lint. The lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before... each use. NEVER OPERATE THE DRyER WITHOuT ITS FIlTER IN PlACE. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying ...
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...Operating Instructions Venting the dryer. For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to the below specifications. n Use the shortest length possible. The lowered protector will use plastic or other combustible ductwork. The dryer will prevent the duct from the back of the dryer (on sharp objects.... kink or collapse the duct. n Venting must conform to the outside. n Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for exhausting to local building codes. n Do not use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to be properly vented. ...
...Operating Instructions Venting the dryer. For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to the below specifications. n Use the shortest length possible. The lowered protector will use plastic or other combustible ductwork. The dryer will prevent the duct from the back of the dryer (on sharp objects.... kink or collapse the duct. n Venting must conform to the outside. n Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for exhausting to local building codes. n Do not use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to be properly vented. ...
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... Instructions Operating Instructions Stacking. GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for local electrical inspector's use. n Electric Shock Hazard. n Potential Personal Injury. Failure to combustible surfaces and for installation and service. DO NOT place the washer on the dryer back. Stacking of open area equally distributed. Failure to leave these instructions for future...
... Instructions Operating Instructions Stacking. GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for local electrical inspector's use. n Electric Shock Hazard. n Potential Personal Injury. Failure to combustible surfaces and for installation and service. DO NOT place the washer on the dryer back. Stacking of open area equally distributed. Failure to leave these instructions for future...
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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. Continue using the carton to lay the dryer down on its side. 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
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. Continue using the carton to lay the dryer down on its side. 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
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... install the 2 #12 x 1″ tapping screws. Install Bracket to remove the dryer leveling legs. Repeat the above step with the holes in the parts package. Set the dryer upright. B. Use a Phillips screwdriver to Dryer Base Locate the 4 rubber pads in the bottom left bracket with the right bracket...on the bracket where you don't scratch the finish on the dryer. Remove the adhesive backing and firmly place over on the bottom right corner of the dryer. Align the holes in the left corner of the dryer. Use the packing material so you removed the leveling legs. 3. ...
... install the 2 #12 x 1″ tapping screws. Install Bracket to remove the dryer leveling legs. Repeat the above step with the holes in the parts package. Set the dryer upright. B. Use a Phillips screwdriver to Dryer Base Locate the 4 rubber pads in the bottom left bracket with the right bracket...on the bracket where you don't scratch the finish on the dryer. Remove the adhesive backing and firmly place over on the bottom right corner of the dryer. Align the holes in the left corner of the dryer. Use the packing material so you removed the leveling legs. 3. ...
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... top of the washer. Finalize the Installation A. B. Use felt pads or other protection. Reverse dryer door swing if desired. See dryer Installation Instructions for details. Protect the washer control panel with the brackets. More than two people are recommended... to scratch the top of the washer. B. Remove the back portion of the washer. B. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the 2 #8 x 1/2″ tapping screws. WARNING! Prepare the Washer and Dryer A. Be careful not to complete the washer installation. Do not push on both sides of the...
... top of the washer. Finalize the Installation A. B. Use felt pads or other protection. Reverse dryer door swing if desired. See dryer Installation Instructions for details. Protect the washer control panel with the brackets. More than two people are recommended... to scratch the top of the washer. B. Remove the back portion of the washer. B. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the 2 #8 x 1/2″ tapping screws. WARNING! Prepare the Washer and Dryer A. Be careful not to complete the washer installation. Do not push on both sides of the...
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...; Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. When the dryer senses a low level of moisture in a load, choose MORE DRy. NOTE: Electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure the dryer venting is correct. • Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed....in service mode Controls accidentally put more moisture and take too long to restart the countdown. • This is paused. Since most dryers use two fuses or breakers. • If the light on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. Review the charts on the...
...; Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. When the dryer senses a low level of moisture in a load, choose MORE DRy. NOTE: Electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure the dryer venting is correct. • Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed....in service mode Controls accidentally put more moisture and take too long to restart the countdown. • This is paused. Since most dryers use two fuses or breakers. • If the light on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. Review the charts on the...
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... Consumer Support Your dryer may change • This is normal. Clothes are still wet and dryer shut off • Make sure gas shutoff at the rear of heat used. the dryer and a new load put in Time Remaining The EXTEND TuMBlE option was then removed from an electric to begin a ...dry cycle and the message will disappear. Dryer is normal. The extended tumbling option lasts approximately 20 minutes....
... Consumer Support Your dryer may change • This is normal. Clothes are still wet and dryer shut off • Make sure gas shutoff at the rear of heat used. the dryer and a new load put in Time Remaining The EXTEND TuMBlE option was then removed from an electric to begin a ...dry cycle and the message will disappear. Dryer is normal. The extended tumbling option lasts approximately 20 minutes....