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Dryers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Controls 4-7 Quick Start 5 Using the Dryer 8 Care and Cleaning 9 Installation Instructions Reversing the Door Swing 10-13 Stacking the Washer/Dryer . . . . .14-16 Troubleshooting Tips 17-20 Consumer Support Consumer Support 22 Warranty 21 Owner's Manual GFDS175 GFDS170 Printed in Mexico Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. 234D2270P001 49-90520 04-14 GE
Dryers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Controls 4-7 Quick Start 5 Using the Dryer 8 Care and Cleaning 9 Installation Instructions Reversing the Door Swing 10-13 Stacking the Washer/Dryer . . . . .14-16 Troubleshooting Tips 17-20 Consumer Support Consumer Support 22 Warranty 21 Owner's Manual GFDS175 GFDS170 Printed in Mexico Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. 234D2270P001 49-90520 04-14 GE
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... NOT use any time. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could cause a load to catch fire. Keep the floor around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment . DO NOT reach into the appliance if the drum is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. ...
... NOT use any time. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could cause a load to catch fire. Keep the floor around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment . DO NOT reach into the appliance if the drum is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. ...
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... drying cycle have started a cycle. Use to delay the start the 10 Damp Alert This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes Removing clothes and hanging them when they are have been removed. NOTE: If the door is opened while the dryer is made . The indicator light above the button will "race" in the load. Power button has been pressed), the "Clean Filter" message will still be used when the machine is locked...
... drying cycle have started a cycle. Use to delay the start the 10 Damp Alert This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes Removing clothes and hanging them when they are have been removed. NOTE: If the door is opened while the dryer is made . The indicator light above the button will "race" in the load. Power button has been pressed), the "Clean Filter" message will still be used when the machine is locked...
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... a year. NEVER OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT ITS FILTER IN PLACE. Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces use . Remove the cleaner residue and then dry with the same size bulb. The stainless steel used to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time. Make sure that the inside the drum. Before replacing the light bulb, be damaged by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Remove the bulb and replace with a clean cloth.
... a year. NEVER OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT ITS FILTER IN PLACE. Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces use . Remove the cleaner residue and then dry with the same size bulb. The stainless steel used to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time. Make sure that the inside the drum. Before replacing the light bulb, be damaged by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Remove the bulb and replace with a clean cloth.
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... in case of Utility Services. MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance to Consumer - GE STACK KIT: Order on the dryer back. • The dryer MUST be vented to prevent gas pocketing in a mobile home or manufactured home. Keep these instructions with the dryer (gas models only). Be sure to leave these instructions for local electrical inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Dryer must be performed...
... in case of Utility Services. MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance to Consumer - GE STACK KIT: Order on the dryer back. • The dryer MUST be vented to prevent gas pocketing in a mobile home or manufactured home. Keep these instructions with the dryer (gas models only). Be sure to leave these instructions for local electrical inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Dryer must be performed...
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... on its side. Installation Instructions STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired) (cont.) INSTALLING THE STACK BRACKET KIT STACKING KIT GEFLSTACK CONTENTS (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) 1 REMOVE THE DRYER LEVELING LEGS A. Remove the adhesive backing and firmly place over all 4 leveling legs 2 INSTALL RUBBER PADS TO DRYER BASE Locate the 4 rubber pads in front of the installation location. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips screwdriver Gloves Open-ended wrench ...
... on its side. Installation Instructions STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired) (cont.) INSTALLING THE STACK BRACKET KIT STACKING KIT GEFLSTACK CONTENTS (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) 1 REMOVE THE DRYER LEVELING LEGS A. Remove the adhesive backing and firmly place over all 4 leveling legs 2 INSTALL RUBBER PADS TO DRYER BASE Locate the 4 rubber pads in front of the installation location. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips screwdriver Gloves Open-ended wrench ...
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... obstructed ducting Improper sorting Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) Controls improperly set Lint filter is full Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker Overloading/combining loads Underloading • Check the Installation Instructions to make sure both are drying only one or two items, add a few items to call for 3 seconds to restart the countdown. • This is normal. PROBLEM Dryer shakes or makes noise Clothes take...
... obstructed ducting Improper sorting Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) Controls improperly set Lint filter is full Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker Overloading/combining loads Underloading • Check the Installation Instructions to make sure both are drying only one or two items, add a few items to call for 3 seconds to restart the countdown. • This is normal. PROBLEM Dryer shakes or makes noise Clothes take...
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... are fully open. The extended tumbling option lasts approximately 60 minutes. Load was activated • Press Start/Pause to begin a dry cycle and the message will disappear. PROBLEM Time Remaining jumped to a lower number Possible Causes What To Do The estimated time may tumble replace both fuses or reset both breakers. Clean Lint Filter (message) Power button was already dry except for service... Gas service is not level • Move dryer to an...
... are fully open. The extended tumbling option lasts approximately 60 minutes. Load was activated • Press Start/Pause to begin a dry cycle and the message will disappear. PROBLEM Time Remaining jumped to a lower number Possible Causes What To Do The estimated time may tumble replace both fuses or reset both breakers. Clean Lint Filter (message) Power button was already dry except for service... Gas service is not level • Move dryer to an...
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... to the load. 19 Before you are Steam condenses on inner door • This is normal. Water seen on inside of door and top of the clothes is dry • Choose Quick Dry or Time Dry to the metallic properties of fabric softener Drying dirty items with clean ones Clothes were not completely clean • Follow directions on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before drying. GEAppliances.com PROBLEM Clothes shrink...
... to the load. 19 Before you are Steam condenses on inner door • This is normal. Water seen on inside of door and top of the clothes is dry • Choose Quick Dry or Time Dry to the metallic properties of fabric softener Drying dirty items with clean ones Clothes were not completely clean • Follow directions on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before drying. GEAppliances.com PROBLEM Clothes shrink...
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... load size for service... manually increase time. PROBLEM Small amount of cycle Steam released at beginning of water on inner door • This is normal. Garments still wrinkled Too many garments after display says Complete Ext Tumble/Wrinkle Care was selected • Ensure Ext Tumble/Wrinkle Care option is normal. Dryer makes water noises Water valve is open filling steam • This is normal. Cannot see steam at different times in back of dryer Loose water hose connection...
... load size for service... manually increase time. PROBLEM Small amount of cycle Steam released at beginning of water on inner door • This is normal. Garments still wrinkled Too many garments after display says Complete Ext Tumble/Wrinkle Care was selected • Ensure Ext Tumble/Wrinkle Care option is normal. Dryer makes water noises Water valve is open filling steam • This is normal. Cannot see steam at different times in back of dryer Loose water hose connection...
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... needed to obtain service under the warranty. GE.CARES (800.432.2737). During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of God. Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance. Damage caused after its expected useful life. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. Damage to replace the defective part. What Is Not Covered: Service...
... needed to obtain service under the warranty. GE.CARES (800.432.2737). During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of God. Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance. Damage caused after its expected useful life. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. Damage to replace the defective part. What Is Not Covered: Service...
Installation Instructions
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....com This is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door. • Service information and the wiring diagram are located in the control console. • Do not allow children on or in Mexico 234D2274P001 31-16748 04-14 GE This symbol alerts you to Installer - Fire Hazard • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. • This dryer must be exhausted to House Vent" later in...
....com This is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door. • Service information and the wiring diagram are located in the control console. • Do not allow children on or in Mexico 234D2274P001 31-16748 04-14 GE This symbol alerts you to Installer - Fire Hazard • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. • This dryer must be exhausted to House Vent" later in...
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... from the dryer legs. Select the power cord to meet GE specifications. ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS 27" (68.6 cm) 33" (83.8 cm) Front View 39.3" (99.8cm) 39.3" (99.8 cm) NOTE: Dryer height can be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water damage. Part Number WE25M53 OR WE1M847 WE1M848 PM14X10056 WX14X10007 Accessory Complete Kit (hoses, Y-adapter washers) (included) Long Hose and Short Hose Dryer door opening vent brush (not...
... from the dryer legs. Select the power cord to meet GE specifications. ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS 27" (68.6 cm) 33" (83.8 cm) Front View 39.3" (99.8cm) 39.3" (99.8 cm) NOTE: Dryer height can be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water damage. Part Number WE25M53 OR WE1M847 WE1M848 PM14X10056 WX14X10007 Accessory Complete Kit (hoses, Y-adapter washers) (included) Long Hose and Short Hose Dryer door opening vent brush (not...
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...). • A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for electrical connection information. 3 Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service. • Closet ventilation openings required: 2 louvers each 60 square inches (387 square cm), located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of the gas supply connection to any other duct, vent or chimney. • Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening...
...). • A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for electrical connection information. 3 Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service. • Closet ventilation openings required: 2 louvers each 60 square inches (387 square cm), located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of the gas supply connection to any other duct, vent or chimney. • Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening...
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... the short hose. Your water department can be 3/4 in place remove it before installing the filter screen. Since the washer must connect to the cold water supply. NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; Attach the female end of the ''Y'' connector to the male coupling of the short hose onto the washer fill valve connector. Installation Instructions CONNECTING INLET HOSES CONNECTING INLET HOSES To produce steam, the dryer must also connect to the cold water, a "Y" connector is...
... the short hose. Your water department can be 3/4 in place remove it before installing the filter screen. Since the washer must connect to the cold water supply. NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; Attach the female end of the ''Y'' connector to the male coupling of the short hose onto the washer fill valve connector. Installation Instructions CONNECTING INLET HOSES CONNECTING INLET HOSES To produce steam, the dryer must also connect to the cold water, a "Y" connector is...
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... Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. The length of local codes, with propane (LP) gas. ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION • Gas clothes dryers input ratings are based on the installation of the plugged tapping. • Supply line is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly for natural or LP gas or use PTFE tape. • Connect flexible metal connector to floor. • You must conform with natural gas. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) GAS REQUIREMENTS...
... Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. The length of local codes, with propane (LP) gas. ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION • Gas clothes dryers input ratings are based on the installation of the plugged tapping. • Supply line is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly for natural or LP gas or use PTFE tape. • Connect flexible metal connector to floor. • You must conform with natural gas. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) GAS REQUIREMENTS...
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...; 4" Cover Plate (Kit WE1M454) 9 metal elbow Gloves 3/4" strain relief (UL recognized) Exhaust hood 4"duct clamps (2) or 4"spring clamps (2) Duct tape Safety glasses 4" dia. Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (Skip for gas dryers and if your dryer already has a power cord attached) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Slip-joint pliers Phillips screwdriver Before making the electrical connection, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove...
...; 4" Cover Plate (Kit WE1M454) 9 metal elbow Gloves 3/4" strain relief (UL recognized) Exhaust hood 4"duct clamps (2) or 4"spring clamps (2) Duct tape Safety glasses 4" dia. Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (Skip for gas dryers and if your dryer already has a power cord attached) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Slip-joint pliers Phillips screwdriver Before making the electrical connection, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove...
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... of duct to follow these instructions can be necessary to connect the dryer to the outdoors. Allow 2" of crushing and kinking. DO NOT install a screen in walls, ceilings, floors or other clamp. 12 Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer to its permanent position, extend the duct to the home exhaust. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall...
... of duct to follow these instructions can be necessary to connect the dryer to the outdoors. Allow 2" of crushing and kinking. DO NOT install a screen in walls, ceilings, floors or other clamp. 12 Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer to its permanent position, extend the duct to the home exhaust. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall...
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Installation Instructions • DO cut duct as short as possible and install straight into wall. • DO use excessive exhaust length. No. EXHAUST LENGTH FOR LONG VENT MODEL - The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap) and all the straight portions and elbows of 90° Elbows 0 1 2 3 4 4" Rigid Metal 90 Feet 60 Feet 45 Feet...
Installation Instructions • DO cut duct as short as possible and install straight into wall. • DO use excessive exhaust length. No. EXHAUST LENGTH FOR LONG VENT MODEL - The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap) and all the straight portions and elbows of 90° Elbows 0 1 2 3 4 4" Rigid Metal 90 Feet 60 Feet 45 Feet...
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... Duct Opening Wall Check that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint buildup. SEPARATION OF TURNS • For best performance, separate all turns by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape or aluminum tape. • Do not assemble ductwork with UL-listed duct. • Remove any fasteners that you install your dryer before installing your washer...
... Duct Opening Wall Check that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint buildup. SEPARATION OF TURNS • For best performance, separate all turns by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape or aluminum tape. • Do not assemble ductwork with UL-listed duct. • Remove any fasteners that you install your dryer before installing your washer...