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...Start Guide 5 Using the Dryer 9 Features 10 Care and Cleaning 11 Installation Instructions Before You Begin 12- 14 Connecting the Inlet Hoses 15 Connecting a Gas Dryer 16-19 Connecting an Electric Dryer 20-22 Exhausting the Dryer 23-29 Final Setup 30... Reversing the Door Swing 31-34 Stacking the Washer and Dryer 36-38 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions... Serial They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. 49-90470-1 06-13...
...Start Guide 5 Using the Dryer 9 Features 10 Care and Cleaning 11 Installation Instructions Before You Begin 12- 14 Connecting the Inlet Hoses 15 Connecting a Gas Dryer 16-19 Connecting an Electric Dryer 20-22 Exhausting the Dryer 23-29 Final Setup 30... Reversing the Door Swing 31-34 Stacking the Washer and Dryer 36-38 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions... Serial They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. 49-90470-1 06-13...
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...serious injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of lint, dust and dirt. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Do not store combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable or explosive substances, as : DANGER...Indicates a hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions. Keep area around your dryer. Keep dryer area clear and free IURPLWHPVWKDWZRXOGREVWUXFWWKHÀRZRIFRPEXVWLRQDQGYHQWLODWLRQDLU The interior of the...
...serious injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of lint, dust and dirt. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Do not store combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable or explosive substances, as : DANGER...Indicates a hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions. Keep area around your dryer. Keep dryer area clear and free IURPLWHPVWKDWZRXOGREVWUXFWWKHÀRZRIFRPEXVWLRQDQGYHQWLODWLRQDLU The interior of the...
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... NOT use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this manual must be minimized by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in this or any other appliance. - WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals...
... NOT use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this manual must be minimized by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in this or any other appliance. - WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals...
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... to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this manual, features and appearance may vary from dryer. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on it (even after washing). About the dryer control panel. WARNING! To reduce the risk of oil on a clothesline or by using an air dry...
... to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this manual, features and appearance may vary from dryer. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on it (even after washing). About the dryer control panel. WARNING! To reduce the risk of oil on a clothesline or by using an air dry...
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... Dry Provides 10 minutes of the Power button will help you match the dry setting with the loads. Turn dry cycle dial to turn the dryer off. Select the Temp. 4. Quick Start 1 Press the Power button. GEAppliances.com 1 Power Press to warm up " the display. Normal/Mixed Loads Cottons ... as sports or school uniforms. Can also be changed. Sanitize Reduces certain types of this drying cycle. Use to mix towels and sheets in dryer for loads left some casual wear. If the screen is not recommended to set for active sports exercise and some items damp, such as Spandex...
... Dry Provides 10 minutes of the Power button will help you match the dry setting with the loads. Turn dry cycle dial to turn the dryer off. Select the Temp. 4. Quick Start 1 Press the Power button. GEAppliances.com 1 Power Press to warm up " the display. Normal/Mixed Loads Cottons ... as sports or school uniforms. Can also be changed. Sanitize Reduces certain types of this drying cycle. Use to mix towels and sheets in dryer for loads left some casual wear. If the screen is not recommended to set for active sports exercise and some items damp, such as Spandex...
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...store a My Cycle combination of settings: 1. Select any drying options you want. 4. To change the temperature of your selected dry level, the dryer Speed Dry, Bulky, Towels/Sheets, Sanitize will light up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for 3 seconds to store your ... regular to start a dry cycle. Damp For leaving items partially damp. 6 Start/Pause Press to heavy cottons. Press it will pause the dryer. Change Temp and Level settings to fit your stored My Cycle combination: Repeat steps 1-4. 6 To recall your drying cycle. 2. When the ...
...store a My Cycle combination of settings: 1. Select any drying options you want. 4. To change the temperature of your selected dry level, the dryer Speed Dry, Bulky, Towels/Sheets, Sanitize will light up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for 3 seconds to store your ... regular to start a dry cycle. Damp For leaving items partially damp. 6 Start/Pause Press to heavy cottons. Press it will pause the dryer. Change Temp and Level settings to fit your stored My Cycle combination: Repeat steps 1-4. 6 To recall your drying cycle. 2. When the ...
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.... 9 Detangle (on the display. 12 Damp Alert This option causes the dryer to delay the start the countdown. 7 GEAppliances.com 8 Steam Refresh Cycle For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Choose your dryer. At the end of specific This cycle can reduce the need reduces wrinkles ...drying times. selected. 11 Extended Tumble Minimizes wrinkles by adjusting certain heat settings. When the dryer reverses direction, there will not restart 2. NOTE: If the door is opened , the dryer will beep and display optimum results. The extended tumble time does not get added to the...
.... 9 Detangle (on the display. 12 Damp Alert This option causes the dryer to delay the start the countdown. 7 GEAppliances.com 8 Steam Refresh Cycle For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Choose your dryer. At the end of specific This cycle can reduce the need reduces wrinkles ...drying times. selected. 11 Extended Tumble Minimizes wrinkles by adjusting certain heat settings. When the dryer reverses direction, there will not restart 2. NOTE: If the door is opened , the dryer will beep and display optimum results. The extended tumble time does not get added to the...
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...The clothes should be removed when the beeper goes off . 5 minutes, until the clothes have started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by itself after the Start/ does not always appear when the filter needs Pause button is complete. the Power button has been pressed), the ... buttons with this option selected. or unlock the controls after drying cycle is activated. 19 Display Displays the approximate time remaining until the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the This only controls the light when the door is made . NOTE: The light will "race...
...The clothes should be removed when the beeper goes off . 5 minutes, until the clothes have started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by itself after the Start/ does not always appear when the filter needs Pause button is complete. the Power button has been pressed), the ... buttons with this option selected. or unlock the controls after drying cycle is activated. 19 Display Displays the approximate time remaining until the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the This only controls the light when the door is made . NOTE: The light will "race...
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... Tumble dry Dry Heat setting High Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Do not dry Do not tumble dry (used in this dryer when used with socks or other small items. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. Do not overload. Bounce...® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For example, do not dry a sheet with do not wash) Medium...
... Tumble dry Dry Heat setting High Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Do not dry Do not tumble dry (used in this dryer when used with socks or other small items. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. Do not overload. Bounce...® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For example, do not dry a sheet with do not wash) Medium...
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About dryer features. NOTES: The drying rack is designed for drying delicate items such as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics....result in damp items or extended cycle times. Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer, that are not placed on the rear angled edge. Dry with low heat. Place items flat on front angled ledge 10 ... and block such items as washable sweaters. To install the drying rack, extend the drying rack into the dryer drum. Rest the front two legs on the front angled ledge and then rest the rear two legs on the rack.
About dryer features. NOTES: The drying rack is designed for drying delicate items such as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics....result in damp items or extended cycle times. Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer, that are not placed on the rear angled edge. Dry with low heat. Place items flat on front angled ledge 10 ... and block such items as washable sweaters. To install the drying rack, extend the drying rack into the dryer drum. Rest the front two legs on the front angled ledge and then rest the rear two legs on the rack.
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... GFDS260 and GFDS265 only) NOTE: The drum lamp is not consumer replaceable on when the dryer door is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the drum. Reach above dryer opening from the dryer once a year. The fabric may be sure to your warranty. The Lint Filter: Clean... then dry with a damp cloth. Order replacement bulb WE4M305 on-line at least once a year to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer. The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting at GEApplianceParts.com, by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain ...
... GFDS260 and GFDS265 only) NOTE: The drum lamp is not consumer replaceable on when the dryer door is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the drum. Reach above dryer opening from the dryer once a year. The fabric may be sure to your warranty. The Lint Filter: Clean... then dry with a damp cloth. Order replacement bulb WE4M305 on-line at least once a year to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer. The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting at GEApplianceParts.com, by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain ...
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...and replace with the customer.) 12 Flexible vent materials are known to potential hazards that can kill you or hurt you and others. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca..., could result in death or serious injury. Observe all installation instructions. • Save these instructions with UL-listed duct. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. • DO NOT install or store this manual. All safety messages will result in any location where ...
...and replace with the customer.) 12 Flexible vent materials are known to potential hazards that can kill you or hurt you and others. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca..., could result in death or serious injury. Observe all installation instructions. • Save these instructions with UL-listed duct. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. • DO NOT install or store this manual. All safety messages will result in any location where ...
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... OR WE1M847 WE1M848 PM14X10056 WX14X10007 Accessory Complete Kit (hoses, Y-adapter washers) (included) Long Hose and Short Hose Dryer door opening vent brush (not included) LintEater™ Dryer rotary tube brush (not included) POWER CORDS: GE strongly recommends the use of the foam pieces around the legs. Order on -line at GEApplianceParts.com, 24...
... OR WE1M847 WE1M848 PM14X10056 WX14X10007 Accessory Complete Kit (hoses, Y-adapter washers) (included) Long Hose and Short Hose Dryer door opening vent brush (not included) LintEater™ Dryer rotary tube brush (not included) POWER CORDS: GE strongly recommends the use of the foam pieces around the legs. Order on -line at GEApplianceParts.com, 24...
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...A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for electrical connection information. 14 Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as a gas dryer. • The dryer must be given to any other duct, vent or chimney. • Do not use sheet metal screws or other fuel burning appliance shall be... installed in an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back. • The dryer MUST be connected to provide adequate clearance for a garage installation. The exhaust vent must be disconnected from top and bottom ...
...A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for electrical connection information. 14 Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as a gas dryer. • The dryer must be given to any other duct, vent or chimney. • Do not use sheet metal screws or other fuel burning appliance shall be... installed in an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back. • The dryer MUST be connected to provide adequate clearance for a garage installation. The exhaust vent must be disconnected from top and bottom ...
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.... Tighten by hand until firmly seated. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the other end of the dryer's long inlet hose to the other male end of the ''Y'' connector. NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; Turn the cold water faucet off.... tighten all the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. Damage to the cold water supply. Insert the filter screen in place and attach the dryer's long inlet hose to the fill valve connector at the same time. Water pressure MUST be installed within 42 in place remove it before installing...
.... Tighten by hand until firmly seated. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the other end of the dryer's long inlet hose to the other male end of the ''Y'' connector. NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; Turn the cold water faucet off.... tighten all the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. Damage to the cold water supply. Insert the filter screen in place and attach the dryer's long inlet hose to the fill valve connector at the same time. Water pressure MUST be installed within 42 in place remove it before installing...
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...4" dia., UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed) Gloves Flexible gas line connector Soap solution for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 10" Adjustable wrenches (2) Flat-blade screwdriver Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit breaker(s) ...at the electrical box. Shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for leak detection Turn the dryer's gas shut-off Valve Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material. Duct clamps (2) or ...
...4" dia., UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed) Gloves Flexible gas line connector Soap solution for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 10" Adjustable wrenches (2) Flat-blade screwdriver Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit breaker(s) ...at the electrical box. Shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for leak detection Turn the dryer's gas shut-off Valve Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material. Duct clamps (2) or ...
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...above sea level. • Installation must be 1/2" rigid pipe and equipped with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet of the gas supply connection to dryer and gas supply. • The installation must be the T-handle type. • A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 ... on the installation of the plugged tapping. • Supply line is to local codes and ordinances or, in the same room with this dryer a flexible metal connector (listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10). elevation. Installation Instructions GAS REQUIREMENTS WARNING - The length of local ...
...above sea level. • Installation must be 1/2" rigid pipe and equipped with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet of the gas supply connection to dryer and gas supply. • The installation must be the T-handle type. • A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 ... on the installation of the plugged tapping. • Supply line is to local codes and ordinances or, in the same room with this dryer a flexible metal connector (listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10). elevation. Installation Instructions GAS REQUIREMENTS WARNING - The length of local ...
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... Line Connector Adapter Elbow Items not supplied 3/8" NPT Adapter 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug for checking gas inlet pressure. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY A Install a female 3/8" NPT elbow at least 1/2" B Attach the flexible metal gas line connector to the adapter... Pipe size at the end of the adapter and plugged tapping. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the dryer gas inlet. Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the female elbow. Do not overtighten. Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to all...
... Line Connector Adapter Elbow Items not supplied 3/8" NPT Adapter 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug for checking gas inlet pressure. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY A Install a female 3/8" NPT elbow at least 1/2" B Attach the flexible metal gas line connector to the adapter... Pipe size at the end of the adapter and plugged tapping. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the dryer gas inlet. Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the female elbow. Do not overtighten. Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to all...
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...and repeat the soap test. DO NOT use . Ensure proper ground exists before use an extension cord. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 This ... by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Apply a soap solution. Open Gas Valve ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS WARNING - DO NOT use an open flame to a grounded metal cold water pipe or other established ground. Ground Screw 19 Check all connections...
...and repeat the soap test. DO NOT use . Ensure proper ground exists before use an extension cord. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 This ... by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Apply a soap solution. Open Gas Valve ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS WARNING - DO NOT use an open flame to a grounded metal cold water pipe or other established ground. Ground Screw 19 Check all connections...
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... dia. Identify the plug type as per the house receptacle before purchasing line cord. 20 Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (skip for gas dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Slip-joint pliers Phillips screwdriver Before making the electrical connection, turn off the ... fuse(s) at the electrical box. metal duct (recommended) 4" dia., UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed) Dryer power cord kit (not provided with dryer) UL rated 120/240V, 30A with 3 or 4 prongs. metal elbow Gloves 3/4" strain relief (UL recognized) 4"...
... dia. Identify the plug type as per the house receptacle before purchasing line cord. 20 Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (skip for gas dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Slip-joint pliers Phillips screwdriver Before making the electrical connection, turn off the ... fuse(s) at the electrical box. metal duct (recommended) 4" dia., UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed) Dryer power cord kit (not provided with dryer) UL rated 120/240V, 30A with 3 or 4 prongs. metal elbow Gloves 3/4" strain relief (UL recognized) 4"...