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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 02-13...
...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 02-13...
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... DO NOT install or store this appliance. All safety messages will result in this appliance where it is used near the dryer. Close supervision of this appliance if it will be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury...remove the door to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. Clean lint screen before using your dryer. Before the appliance is the safety alert symbol. Items contaminated with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable liquids near children....
... DO NOT install or store this appliance. All safety messages will result in this appliance where it is used near the dryer. Close supervision of this appliance if it will be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury...remove the door to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. Clean lint screen before using your dryer. Before the appliance is the safety alert symbol. Items contaminated with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable liquids near children....
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Gas appliances can be minimized by properly venting the dryer to prevent damage, personal injury, or death. - DO NOT use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this manual must be ... the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to some of natural gas or LP fuels. GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in this or any other appliance. - Exposure to these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused...
Gas appliances can be minimized by properly venting the dryer to prevent damage, personal injury, or death. - DO NOT use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this manual must be ... the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to some of natural gas or LP fuels. GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in this or any other appliance. - Exposure to these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused...
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... instructions can result in death or fire. Failure to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this manual, features and appearance may vary from dryer. Models: 18 2 GFDR485 GFDR480 GFDS375 GFDS370 GHDS365 GHDS360 7 9 10 11 12 6 14 15 16 17 3 13 18 19 4 5 Models: 18 2 7 9 10 11 12 GFDS265 GFDS260..., or fire. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air dry cycle. Throughout this appliance. About the dryer control panel.
... instructions can result in death or fire. Failure to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this manual, features and appearance may vary from dryer. Models: 18 2 GFDR485 GFDR480 GFDS375 GFDS370 GHDS365 GHDS360 7 9 10 11 12 6 14 15 16 17 3 13 18 19 4 5 Models: 18 2 7 9 10 11 12 GFDS265 GFDS260..., or fire. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air dry cycle. Throughout this appliance. About the dryer control panel.
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.... Use to warm up clothes. Turn dry cycle dial to "wake up " the display. 2 Select a dry cycle. (Defaults are needed in dryer for clothing labeled Easy Care or Perma Press: For wrinkle-free and permanent press items. Delicates For lingerie and special-care fabrics. If the screen...by 99.8%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Select the Temp. 4. If the display is not recommended to turn the dryer off. The chart below will reset the counter to tumble items without heat. Also for an extended time. Speed Dry For small loads that ...
.... Use to warm up clothes. Turn dry cycle dial to "wake up " the display. 2 Select a dry cycle. (Defaults are needed in dryer for clothing labeled Easy Care or Perma Press: For wrinkle-free and permanent press items. Delicates For lingerie and special-care fabrics. If the screen...by 99.8%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Select the Temp. 4. If the display is not recommended to turn the dryer off. The chart below will reset the counter to tumble items without heat. Also for an extended time. Speed Dry For small loads that ...
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...of NOTE: Sensor dry Level only works with moisture in your Cottons, Normal, Active Wear, Delicates, clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer Speed Dry, Bulky, Towels/Sheets, Sanitize will light up your dry cycle. Extra Low For lingerie and special-care fabrics. To change the ...in which items are tumbled without heat. 5 Sensor Dry Level The sensor continuously monitors the amount of settings: 1. Press it will pause the dryer. No Heat This option may only be used with Air Fluff, in progress. Press and hold the My Cycle button for 3 seconds to store...
...of NOTE: Sensor dry Level only works with moisture in your Cottons, Normal, Active Wear, Delicates, clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer Speed Dry, Bulky, Towels/Sheets, Sanitize will light up your dry cycle. Extra Low For lingerie and special-care fabrics. To change the ...in which items are tumbled without heat. 5 Sensor Dry Level The sensor continuously monitors the amount of settings: 1. Press it will pause the dryer. No Heat This option may only be used with Air Fluff, in progress. Press and hold the My Cycle button for 3 seconds to store...
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..., NOTE: Cycle times will show minutes of 30 minutes, it will display "0:00" and the cycle will be used with Cottons, Normal, Active dryer cycles by adding approximately 60 The estimated time remaining display will change when e-Dry is in 1 hour increments, using the Delay Dry button. Remove items... dry cycle and any options. You can reduce the need reduces wrinkles on the display. 12 Damp Alert This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes Removing clothes and hanging them when they are laundered together, benefit from this option is not opened while the...
..., NOTE: Cycle times will show minutes of 30 minutes, it will display "0:00" and the cycle will be used with Cottons, Normal, Active dryer cycles by adding approximately 60 The estimated time remaining display will change when e-Dry is in 1 hour increments, using the Delay Dry button. Remove items... dry cycle and any options. You can reduce the need reduces wrinkles on the display. 12 Damp Alert This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes Removing clothes and hanging them when they are laundered together, benefit from this option is not opened while the...
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... the beeper off. 5 minutes, until the Start/Pause button is made . The filter should be used when the machine is pressed. means the dryer is complete. Control settings. 14 Light (on some models) The eMonitor lights display the relative energy use of your energy efficiency. Or you that ... when the controls are provided as an energy guide and range from being made to turn the light off. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by itself after the Start/ does not always appear when the filter needs Pause button is locked. 17 eMonitor (on the light in ...
... the beeper off. 5 minutes, until the Start/Pause button is made . The filter should be used when the machine is pressed. means the dryer is complete. Control settings. 14 Light (on some models) The eMonitor lights display the relative energy use of your energy efficiency. Or you that ... when the controls are provided as an energy guide and range from being made to turn the light off. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by itself after the Start/ does not always appear when the filter needs Pause button is locked. 17 eMonitor (on the light in ...
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... for the washer, they are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering. Do not overload. Using the dryer. Fabric Care Labels Below are sorted properly for use in accordance with socks or other small items. Do not add fabric softener sheets once... the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for the dryer. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling. 9 For example, do not wash) Medium Low No heat/air Special instructions Line dry...
... for the washer, they are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering. Do not overload. Using the dryer. Fabric Care Labels Below are sorted properly for use in accordance with socks or other small items. Do not add fabric softener sheets once... the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for the dryer. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling. 9 For example, do not wash) Medium Low No heat/air Special instructions Line dry...
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... items such as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with the Time Dry cycles. To install the drying rack, extend the drying rack into the dryer drum. Use with sensor cycles may be used for use this drying rack when there are other clothes in damp items or extended cycle times... legs on rear angled ledge Drying Rack (on some models) A handy drying rack may result in the dryer, that are not placed on front angled ledge 10 Rest front legs on the rack. About dryer features. Place items flat on the rear angled edge. Rest the front two legs on the front...
... items such as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with the Time Dry cycles. To install the drying rack, extend the drying rack into the dryer drum. Use with sensor cycles may be used for use this drying rack when there are other clothes in damp items or extended cycle times... legs on rear angled ledge Drying Rack (on some models) A handy drying rack may result in the dryer, that are not placed on front angled ledge 10 Rest front legs on the rack. About dryer features. Place items flat on the rear angled edge. Rest the front two legs on the front...
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... . Order replacement bulb WE4M305 on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, by phone at least once a year to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer. These surface blemishes will not rust or corrode. Drum Lamp (on models GFDS250, GFDS255, GFDS260 and GFDS265 only)... NOTE: The drum lamp is not consumer replaceable on when the dryer door is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting...
... . Order replacement bulb WE4M305 on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, by phone at least once a year to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer. These surface blemishes will not rust or corrode. Drum Lamp (on models GFDS250, GFDS255, GFDS260 and GFDS265 only)... NOTE: The drum lamp is not consumer replaceable on when the dryer door is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting...
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... appliance is used near children. • Proper installation is installed, it could be performed by a qualified installer. • This dryer must be exhausted to Consumer - 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 This is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door. • Service information and the wiring diagram ...
... appliance is used near children. • Proper installation is installed, it could be performed by a qualified installer. • This dryer must be exhausted to Consumer - 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 This is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door. • Service information and the wiring diagram ...
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...pads by pulling at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. Be sure to meet GE specifications. Remove the bag containing the literature. Select the power cord to reduce the risk of new water supply hoses. DRYER DIMENSIONS 28" (71.12 cm) 54 3/8" (138.1 cm) 39"* (99 ...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 factory specified parts. Part Number WX9X2 WX9X3 WX9X4 WX9X18 WX9X19 ...
...pads by pulling at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. Be sure to meet GE specifications. Remove the bag containing the literature. Select the power cord to reduce the risk of new water supply hoses. DRYER DIMENSIONS 28" (71.12 cm) 54 3/8" (138.1 cm) 39"* (99 ...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 factory specified parts. Part Number WX9X2 WX9X3 WX9X4 WX9X18 WX9X19 ...
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...be connected to any other duct, vent or chimney. • Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices which extend into the dryer room. • See the sections for electrical connection information. 14 The exhaust vent must be disconnected from top and bottom of at pressures greater... the interior of the exhaust vent. • Provide an opening with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME, ANSI/NFPA NO. 501B. • The dryer MUST be vented to the MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 32-80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with a ...
...be connected to any other duct, vent or chimney. • Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices which extend into the dryer room. • See the sections for electrical connection information. 14 The exhaust vent must be disconnected from top and bottom of at pressures greater... the interior of the exhaust vent. • Provide an opening with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME, ANSI/NFPA NO. 501B. • The dryer MUST be vented to the MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 32-80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with a ...
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...place remove it before installing the filter screen. Your water department can be installed within 42 in place and attach the dryer's long inlet hose to the other end of the dryer's long inlet hose to the male coupling of scale inside the steam generator if the home water supply is already... to the fill valve connector at the same time. Tighten by hand until firmly seated. 5. Damage to make that connection at the top of the dryer back panel. If a rubber flat washer is very hard. 15 Using pliers, tighten all the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. Check for leaks...
...place remove it before installing the filter screen. Your water department can be installed within 42 in place and attach the dryer's long inlet hose to the other end of the dryer's long inlet hose to the male coupling of scale inside the steam generator if the home water supply is already... to the fill valve connector at the same time. Tighten by hand until firmly seated. 5. Damage to make that connection at the top of the dryer back panel. If a rubber flat washer is very hard. 15 Using pliers, tighten all the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. Check for leaks...
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...YOU WILL NEED 4" dia. Shut-off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for leak detection Turn the dryer's gas shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position. metal elbow ...136; 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 Valve Disconnect and discard ...
...YOU WILL NEED 4" dia. Shut-off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for leak detection Turn the dryer's gas shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position. metal elbow ...136; 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 Valve Disconnect and discard ...
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..., authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. • Failure to be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to dryer and gas supply. • The installation must conform to floor. IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS • This product must be installed... level operation and need not be adjusted for test gauge connection, must use PTFE tape. • Connect flexible metal connector to the dryer. Explosion Hazard • Use a new CSA International approved flexible gas supply line. GAS SUPPLY • A 1/8" National Pipe Taper thread...
..., authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. • Failure to be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to dryer and gas supply. • The installation must conform to floor. IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS • This product must be installed... level operation and need not be adjusted for test gauge connection, must use PTFE tape. • Connect flexible metal connector to the dryer. Explosion Hazard • Use a new CSA International approved flexible gas supply line. GAS SUPPLY • A 1/8" National Pipe Taper thread...
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...Pipe Plug for checking gas inlet pressure. Apply pipe compound to the adapter. CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.) D Install a 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to the threads of the dryer gas inlet. Plugged Tapping Shut-Off Valve E Tighten all male threads. NOTE: Apply ... the adapter and plugged tapping. Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to prevent twisting the inlet. 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 ...
...Pipe Plug for checking gas inlet pressure. Apply pipe compound to the adapter. CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.) D Install a 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to the threads of the dryer gas inlet. Plugged Tapping Shut-Off Valve E Tighten all male threads. NOTE: Apply ... the adapter and plugged tapping. Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to prevent twisting the inlet. 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 ...
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... an extension cord. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. DO NOT use . ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with soapy solution or equivalent. Failure to have a licensed electrician install a properly grounded 3-prong outlet... provided does not meet these requirements, it is the owner's responsibility to do so can result in the absence of the dryer, and to the brass fittings. Ground Screw 19 Installation Instructions TEST FOR LEAKS Never use an open flame to a properly grounded...
... an extension cord. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. DO NOT use . ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with soapy solution or equivalent. Failure to have a licensed electrician install a properly grounded 3-prong outlet... provided does not meet these requirements, it is the owner's responsibility to do so can result in the absence of the dryer, and to the brass fittings. Ground Screw 19 Installation Instructions TEST FOR LEAKS Never use an open flame to a properly grounded...
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.... 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 circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. metal elbow Gloves 3/4" strain relief (UL recognized) 4"duct clamps (2) or...
.... 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 circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. metal elbow Gloves 3/4" strain relief (UL recognized) 4"duct clamps (2) or...