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Write the model and serial number here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door. 234D2431P001 49-90536-1 04-15 GE Printed in Mexico Dryers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions . . 4-11 Control Panels 5-7 Dryer Features 8 Loading and Using the Dryer. . . . . 10 Venting the Dryer 11 Troubleshooting Tips . . . 12, 13 Consumer Support Consumer Support 16 Warranty 15 Owner's Manual As an ENERGY STAR® partner, GE has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Write the model and serial number here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door. 234D2431P001 49-90536-1 04-15 GE Printed in Mexico Dryers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions . . 4-11 Control Panels 5-7 Dryer Features 8 Loading and Using the Dryer. . . . . 10 Venting the Dryer 11 Troubleshooting Tips . . . 12, 13 Consumer Support Consumer Support 16 Warranty 15 Owner's Manual As an ENERGY STAR® partner, GE has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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... periodically by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. „ DO NOT use any type of spray cleaner when cleaning dryer interior. Keep dryer area clear and free from service or discarded, remove the door to persons when using the appliance. „ DO NOT dry... items exposed to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. „ Clean lint screen before using your dryer. DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. „ Do not store combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable or explosive substances, as ...
... periodically by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. „ DO NOT use any type of spray cleaner when cleaning dryer interior. Keep dryer area clear and free from service or discarded, remove the door to persons when using the appliance. „ DO NOT dry... items exposed to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. „ Clean lint screen before using your dryer. DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. „ Do not store combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable or explosive substances, as ...
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... or other reproductive harm. WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to the outdoors. GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in the vicinity of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can be followed to minimize the risk...
... or other reproductive harm. WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to the outdoors. GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in the vicinity of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can be followed to minimize the risk...
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... washer 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. To reduce the risk of oil on a clothesline or by using an air dry cycle.
... washer 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. To reduce the risk of oil on a clothesline or by using an air dry cycle.
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...display. Children cannot accidentally start the cycle. NOTE: The Power button can still be closed for the dryer to start the dryer by pressing the Start button. ‡ Controls The dryer is locked. 5 Features and appearance will stay on when locked, and turn the cycle knob. &#...: ‡ Pause The Start/Pause light will flash and the message "Pause" will show in the display when the dryer's cycle is active, press to put the dryer into idle mode. D Control Lock You can lock the controls after the cycle stops. A E C GEAppliances.com I B F GDH A E C I B F...
...display. Children cannot accidentally start the cycle. NOTE: The Power button can still be closed for the dryer to start the dryer by pressing the Start button. ‡ Controls The dryer is locked. 5 Features and appearance will stay on when locked, and turn the cycle knob. &#...: ‡ Pause The Start/Pause light will flash and the message "Pause" will show in the display when the dryer's cycle is active, press to put the dryer into idle mode. D Control Lock You can lock the controls after the cycle stops. A E C GEAppliances.com I B F GDH A E C I B F...
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... consumption of the selected sensor cycle. Significantly reduces wrinkles. NOTE: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included in the dryer for loads left some models, the time remaining in the cycle will show counting down in the display. NOTE: Do not use with no heat...
... consumption of the selected sensor cycle. Significantly reduces wrinkles. NOTE: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included in the dryer for loads left some models, the time remaining in the cycle will show counting down in the display. NOTE: Do not use with no heat...
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... and hold the Delay Dry button. NOTE: Signal volume cannot be automatically recalled. Damp For leaving items partially damp. Damp Alert This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes have dried to heavy cottons. Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp, can be further adjusted, in . ‡ Use... 24 hours, and then back to set in column). NOTE: To set Time can press and hold the My Cycle button for 3 seconds and the dryer will only beep when this option to remove the clothes.
... and hold the Delay Dry button. NOTE: Signal volume cannot be automatically recalled. Damp For leaving items partially damp. Damp Alert This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes have dried to heavy cottons. Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp, can be further adjusted, in . ‡ Use... 24 hours, and then back to set in column). NOTE: To set Time can press and hold the My Cycle button for 3 seconds and the dryer will only beep when this option to remove the clothes.
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... sweaters. The sensor will not rust or corrode. NOTE: „ The drying rack must be used for the dryer to customize itself to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in shorter dry times and better clothes care. Drum Light The drum light is ...adjust the initial estimated drying time of the drum. 8 The Sensor Dry provides greater drying accuracy than standard machines, resulting in a GE dryer. This dryer will not affect the function or durability of the sensor dry cycles as the clothes have reached the selected dryness. Replacement must be...
... sweaters. The sensor will not rust or corrode. NOTE: „ The drying rack must be used for the dryer to customize itself to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in shorter dry times and better clothes care. Drum Light The drum light is ...adjust the initial estimated drying time of the drum. 8 The Sensor Dry provides greater drying accuracy than standard machines, resulting in a GE dryer. This dryer will not affect the function or durability of the sensor dry cycles as the clothes have reached the selected dryness. Replacement must be...
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...will be cleaned once a year by pulling straight up. Damage to your fingers across the filter. Vacuum the lint from the dryer. About loading and using dryer added fabric softener sheets. They may then be damaged by your warranty. Do not overload. Remove by qualified service personnel. ...washing compounds with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for use . The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use in all GE Dryers when used with do not wash) Medium Low No heat/air Special instructions Line dry/ hang to prevent clogging. Do not add fabric ...
...will be cleaned once a year by pulling straight up. Damage to your fingers across the filter. Vacuum the lint from the dryer. About loading and using dryer added fabric softener sheets. They may then be damaged by your warranty. Do not overload. Remove by qualified service personnel. ...washing compounds with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for use . The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use in all GE Dryers when used with do not wash) Medium Low No heat/air Special instructions Line dry/ hang to prevent clogging. Do not add fabric ...
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...not crush or collapse. „ Avoid resting the duct on Exhausting in death or fire. Failure to local building codes. About venting the dryer. Carefully follow the details on sharp objects. „ Venting must conform to follow these instructions can result in the Installation Instructions. „...Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 11 Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for the home exhaust duct. Fire Hazard This dryer MUST be properly vented. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or concealed ...
...not crush or collapse. „ Avoid resting the duct on Exhausting in death or fire. Failure to local building codes. About venting the dryer. Carefully follow the details on sharp objects. „ Venting must conform to follow these instructions can result in the Installation Instructions. „...Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 11 Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for the home exhaust duct. Fire Hazard This dryer MUST be properly vented. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or concealed ...
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...or reset both breakers. Static electricity can cause static ‡ 7U\DIDEULFVRIWHQHU ‡ %RXQFH® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with clean ones Clothes were not completely clean ‡ )ROORZGLUHFWLRQVRQIDEULFVRIWHQHUSDFNDJH... ‡ 8VH\RXUGU\HUWRGU\RQO\FOHDQLWHPV'LUW\LWHPVFDQ stain clean items and the dryer. ‡ 6RPHWLPHV...
...or reset both breakers. Static electricity can cause static ‡ 7U\DIDEULFVRIWHQHU ‡ %RXQFH® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with clean ones Clothes were not completely clean ‡ )ROORZGLUHFWLRQVRQIDEULFVRIWHQHUSDFNDJH... ‡ 8VH\RXUGU\HUWRGU\RQO\FOHDQLWHPV'LUW\LWHPVFDQ stain clean items and the dryer. ‡ 6RPHWLPHV...
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... loads Under-loading What To Do ‡6HSDUDWHKHDY\LWHPVIURPOLJKWZHLJKWLWHPV JHQHUDOO\ a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). ‡/DUJHKHDY\IDEULFVFRQWDLQPRUHPRLVWXUHDQGWDNH longer to viewing angles and lighting conditions. 13 Collars and waistbands still wet ...DQG unobstructed. ‡&KHFNWRVHHLIRXWVLGHZDOOGDPSHURSHUDWHVHDVLO\ ‡&KHFNWKH,QVWDOODWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQVWRPDNHVXUHWKH dryer venting is dry ‡&KRRVHSpeed Dry or Timed Dry to ensure proper tumbling. Before you call for service... GEAppliances.com Problem ...
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...load size for steam F\FOHVHOHFWHGH[FHVVVWHDP condenses inside cabinet and leaks out ‡ ,IXVLQJWKHSteam Dewrinkle cycle, manually reduce time. Dryer is not displayed. Before you . ‡ /RDGIHZHUJDUPHQWV PDQXDOO\LQFUHDVHWLPH Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble was selected Lint filter not ...your water supply Too many garments ‡ 7KLVLVQRUPDO ‡ &DOO800.GE.CARES to order nozzle replacement kit WE25M71 or to request a service technician to a lower number Dryer is running but 00 is displayed in Time Remaining Clothes are still wet and...
...load size for steam F\FOHVHOHFWHGH[FHVVVWHDP condenses inside cabinet and leaks out ‡ ,IXVLQJWKHSteam Dewrinkle cycle, manually reduce time. Dryer is not displayed. Before you . ‡ /RDGIHZHUJDUPHQWV PDQXDOO\LQFUHDVHWLPH Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble was selected Lint filter not ...your water supply Too many garments ‡ 7KLVLVQRUPDO ‡ &DOO800.GE.CARES to order nozzle replacement kit WE25M71 or to request a service technician to a lower number Dryer is running but 00 is displayed in Time Remaining Clothes are still wet and...
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...LQWKH2ZQHU·V0DQXDO (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the dryer which fails due to obtain support under the warranty. Please have serial number and model number ...)DLOXUHRIWKHSURGXFWLILWLVDEXVHGPLVXVHGRU used for service. Staple your home to teach you how to replace the defective part. GE Dryer Warranty. During this appliance. „ Damage caused after delivery. „ Product not accessible to provide required service. „ Defects or damage due ...
...LQWKH2ZQHU·V0DQXDO (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the dryer which fails due to obtain support under the warranty. Please have serial number and model number ...)DLOXUHRIWKHSURGXFWLILWLVDEXVHGPLVXVHGRU used for service. Staple your home to teach you how to replace the defective part. GE Dryer Warranty. During this appliance. „ Damage caused after delivery. „ Product not accessible to provide required service. „ Defects or damage due ...
Installation Instructions
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...Do not allow children on or in minor or moderate injury. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. • DO NOT install or store this manual. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com This is ... these instructions with flexible plastic venting materials. This symbol alerts you to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. • Install the dryer where the temperature is the safety alert symbol. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will follow all governing codes and ...
...Do not allow children on or in minor or moderate injury. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. • DO NOT install or store this manual. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com This is ... these instructions with flexible plastic venting materials. This symbol alerts you to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. • Install the dryer where the temperature is the safety alert symbol. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will follow all governing codes and ...
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... 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. Remove literature and bag containing accessories.... 6 Feet Amperage 30 30 30 30 30 30 2 Installation Instructions UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by pulling at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. GE strongly recommends the use of the foam pieces around the legs. Order on ...
... 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. Remove literature and bag containing accessories.... 6 Feet Amperage 30 30 30 30 30 30 2 Installation Instructions UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by pulling at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. GE strongly recommends the use of the foam pieces around the legs. Order on ...
Installation Instructions
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...Installation must conform to combustible surfaces and for installation and service. NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE DRYER, THE CONFIGURATION OF THE DUCTING MAY REQUIRE GREATER THAN 3" OF REAR CLEARANCE. MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance...mobile or manufactured home. • The vent duct material MUST BE METAL. • KIT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the dryer securely to the structure. • The vent MUST NOT be connected to provide adequate clearance for electrical connection information. 3 The exhaust vent ...
...Installation must conform to combustible surfaces and for installation and service. NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE DRYER, THE CONFIGURATION OF THE DUCTING MAY REQUIRE GREATER THAN 3" OF REAR CLEARANCE. MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance...mobile or manufactured home. • The vent duct material MUST BE METAL. • KIT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the dryer securely to the structure. • The vent MUST NOT be connected to provide adequate clearance for electrical connection information. 3 The exhaust vent ...
Installation Instructions
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... already in place and attach the other female coupling of the washer's inlet hose. CONNECTING INLET HOSES (on some models) To produce steam, the dryer must also connect to the cold water, a "Y" connector is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to reduce buildup of scale inside the steam generator ...faucets MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch. NOTE: A water softener is recommended to make that connection at the bottom of the dryer back panel. Since the washer must connect to the couplings may result. 4. Ensure the rubber flat washer is very hard. 4 Tighten by hand ...
... already in place and attach the other female coupling of the washer's inlet hose. CONNECTING INLET HOSES (on some models) To produce steam, the dryer must also connect to the cold water, a "Y" connector is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to reduce buildup of scale inside the steam generator ...faucets MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch. NOTE: A water softener is recommended to make that connection at the bottom of the dryer back panel. Since the washer must connect to the couplings may result. 4. Ensure the rubber flat washer is very hard. 4 Tighten by hand ...
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... Exhaust hood ˆ 4"duct clamps (2) or 4"spring clamps (2) ˆ Duct tape ˆ Safety glasses ˆ 4" dia. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. NEVER LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL BLOCK. ˆFlat-blade crewdriver ˆLevel MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED...ˆ 4" dia., UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed) ˆ Dryer power cord kit (not provided with dryer) UL rated 120/240V, 30A with 3 or 4 prongs. Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (Skip if your dryer already has a power cord attached) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED ˆSlip-joint...
... Exhaust hood ˆ 4"duct clamps (2) or 4"spring clamps (2) ˆ Duct tape ˆ Safety glasses ˆ 4" dia. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. NEVER LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL BLOCK. ˆFlat-blade crewdriver ˆLevel MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED...ˆ 4" dia., UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed) ˆ Dryer power cord kit (not provided with dryer) UL rated 120/240V, 30A with 3 or 4 prongs. Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (Skip if your dryer already has a power cord attached) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED ˆSlip-joint...
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... on the appliance. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a permanently connected dryer: This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be connected to the equipmentgrounding .... Replace the terminal block cover. Connect remaining two supply wires to remaining two terminals. Securely tighten all electrical connections. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Use a UL-listed strain relief. Disconnect power before ...
... on the appliance. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a permanently connected dryer: This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be connected to the equipmentgrounding .... Replace the terminal block cover. Connect remaining two supply wires to remaining two terminals. Securely tighten all electrical connections. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Use a UL-listed strain relief. Disconnect power before ...
