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Dryers Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions . . . 4-5 Control Panel 4 Dryer Features 6 Loading and Using the Dryer. . . . . . 6 Venting the Dryer 8 Care and Cleaning 7 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 9-10 Consumer Support Consumer Support 12 Warranty 11 Owner's Manual 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. 234D2431P003 49-90550 11-15 GE Printed in Mexico
Dryers Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions . . . 4-5 Control Panel 4 Dryer Features 6 Loading and Using the Dryer. . . . . . 6 Venting the Dryer 8 Care and Cleaning 7 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 9-10 Consumer Support Consumer Support 12 Warranty 11 Owner's Manual 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. 234D2431P003 49-90550 11-15 GE Printed in Mexico
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...132; DO NOT tamper with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable liquids near children. Before the appliance is used near the dryer. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could result in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that ... substances, as : DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Keep dryer area clear and free from the accumulation of this appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to persons when using your...
...132; DO NOT tamper with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable liquids near children. Before the appliance is used near the dryer. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could result in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that ... substances, as : DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Keep dryer area clear and free from the accumulation of this appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to persons when using your...
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... can cause low-level exposure to such substances. Exposure to these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to light any appliance. • DO NOT touch any electrical switch; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • DO NOT try to the outdoors... or more chemicals known to the State of fire or explosion or to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in this or any other appliance. -
... can cause low-level exposure to such substances. Exposure to these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to light any appliance. • DO NOT touch any electrical switch; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • DO NOT try to the outdoors... or more chemicals known to the State of fire or explosion or to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in this or any other appliance. -
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... any type of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this manual, features and appearance may vary from dryer. Operating instructions WARNING! DO NOT dry anything flammable on a clothesline or by using an air dry cycle. A B C A B C 4 Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be...
... any type of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this manual, features and appearance may vary from dryer. Operating instructions WARNING! DO NOT dry anything flammable on a clothesline or by using an air dry cycle. A B C A B C 4 Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be...
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... items without heat. No Heat C Start³&ORVHWKHGU\HUGRRU6HOHFWStart. NOTE: Drying times will stop the dryer. Provides 10 minutes of the drying cycle. Select More Dry if you use the dryer. Time Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the end of no heat tumbling. To restart the... dryer, close the door and select Start to heavy cottons. For most linens. Quick Fluff For freshening or fluffing up already dry...
... items without heat. No Heat C Start³&ORVHWKHGU\HUGRRU6HOHFWStart. NOTE: Drying times will stop the dryer. Provides 10 minutes of the drying cycle. Select More Dry if you use the dryer. Time Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the end of no heat tumbling. To restart the... dryer, close the door and select Start to heavy cottons. For most linens. Quick Fluff For freshening or fluffing up already dry...
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... blemishes will not rust or corrode. They may be used with the manufacturer's instructions. Drying Rack (on some models) The alloy steel used in a GE dryer. If your model did not come with the same size bulb. Drum Lamp (on -line at 800.626.2002 during normal use in all... GE Dryers when used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in accordance with do not wash) Medium Low No heat/air Special instructions Line dry/ hang ...
... blemishes will not rust or corrode. They may be used with the manufacturer's instructions. Drying Rack (on some models) The alloy steel used in a GE dryer. If your model did not come with the same size bulb. Drum Lamp (on -line at 800.626.2002 during normal use in all... GE Dryers when used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in accordance with do not wash) Medium Low No heat/air Special instructions Line dry/ hang ...
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... hood. 7 Damage to prevent clogging. A waxy buildup may then be washed and dried normally. Make sure that the flaps of the Dryer. Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be damaged by qualified service personnel. Follow these steps: 1 Turn ...Dry thoroughly and replace. Care and Cleaning of the hood move freely when operating. To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen in dryer performance. GEAppliances.com The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for stainless ...
... hood. 7 Damage to prevent clogging. A waxy buildup may then be washed and dried normally. Make sure that the flaps of the Dryer. Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be damaged by qualified service personnel. Follow these steps: 1 Turn ...Dry thoroughly and replace. Care and Cleaning of the hood move freely when operating. To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen in dryer performance. GEAppliances.com The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for stainless ...
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... to the outdoors. DO NOT install a screen in the exhaust length table. Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer to the outside. Do not use duct longer than specified in or over the exhaust duct. DO NOT use ...Exhausting in death or fire. Carefully follow these instructions can result in the Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or concealed space of a building. WARNING ...
... to the outdoors. DO NOT install a screen in the exhaust length table. Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer to the outside. Do not use duct longer than specified in or over the exhaust duct. DO NOT use ...Exhausting in death or fire. Carefully follow these instructions can result in the Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or concealed space of a building. WARNING ...
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... • Clean lint screen before each load. left in pockets • Empty all GE Dryers when used Overdrying Synthetics, permanent press and blends can stain clean items and the dryer. • Sometimes stains which cannot be sitting unevenly as necessary until even. Troubleshooting Tips... Save time and money! GEAppliances.com Problem Dryer doesn't start Dryer doesn't heat Dryer shakes or makes noise Greasy spots on clothes Lint on clothes Static occurs Inconsistent drying times Possible Causes Dryer is unplugged Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped What ...
... • Clean lint screen before each load. left in pockets • Empty all GE Dryers when used Overdrying Synthetics, permanent press and blends can stain clean items and the dryer. • Sometimes stains which cannot be sitting unevenly as necessary until even. Troubleshooting Tips... Save time and money! GEAppliances.com Problem Dryer doesn't start Dryer doesn't heat Dryer shakes or makes noise Greasy spots on clothes Lint on clothes Static occurs Inconsistent drying times Possible Causes Dryer is unplugged Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped What ...
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...Separate large loads into smaller loads to speed drying time. • Match control settings to ensure proper tumbling. Overdrying Letting items sit in the dryer • Some items may be safely washed, but will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly. Separate large, ...heavy fabrics into smaller ones. Some fabrics will shrink in dryer after drying. • If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it. 10 when washed...
...Separate large loads into smaller loads to speed drying time. • Match control settings to ensure proper tumbling. Overdrying Letting items sit in the dryer • Some items may be safely washed, but will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly. Separate large, ...heavy fabrics into smaller ones. Some fabrics will shrink in dryer after drying. • If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it. 10 when washed...
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... the product if it is needed to replace the defective part. Proof of the dryer which are working as described in materials or workmanship. GE Dryer Warranty. All warranty support provided by possible defects with this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of God. Incidental or consequential damage caused by...
... the product if it is needed to replace the defective part. Proof of the dryer which are working as described in materials or workmanship. GE Dryer Warranty. All warranty support provided by possible defects with this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of God. Incidental or consequential damage caused by...
Installation Instructions
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...not avoided, will result in Mexico 234D2318P005 31-16775 10-15 GE BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Clothes dryer installation must be exposed to water or weather. • To reduce the risk of the dryer control system. • Remove and discard existing plastic or metal...if not avoided, could be UL-listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting the Dryer to House Vent" later in this appliance in the appliance. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com This is installed, it could...
...not avoided, will result in Mexico 234D2318P005 31-16775 10-15 GE BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Clothes dryer installation must be exposed to water or weather. • To reduce the risk of the dryer control system. • Remove and discard existing plastic or metal...if not avoided, could be UL-listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting the Dryer to House Vent" later in this appliance in the appliance. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com This is installed, it could...
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...accessories. Be sure to remove all of these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. Gas appliances can be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water damage. These hoses...29 1/2" (110 cm) (75 cm) 7.4 43 3/4" 30 1/2" (111 cm) (78 cm) X Front View X Side View 4 1/4" (10.8 cm) 4 5/8" (11.7 cm) STEAM WATER HOSES: GE strongly recommends the use of natural gas or LP fuels. Hoses degrade over time and need to be minimized by the incomplete combustion of new...
...accessories. Be sure to remove all of these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. Gas appliances can be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water damage. These hoses...29 1/2" (110 cm) (75 cm) 7.4 43 3/4" 30 1/2" (111 cm) (78 cm) X Front View X Side View 4 1/4" (10.8 cm) 4 5/8" (11.7 cm) STEAM WATER HOSES: GE strongly recommends the use of natural gas or LP fuels. Hoses degrade over time and need to be minimized by the incomplete combustion of new...
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... chimney. • Do not use of open area. MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION • Installation must be connected to the outdoors. Place dryer at pressures greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa). • A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must ...interior of the exhaust vent. • Provide an opening are: 0" both a washer and a dryer, doors must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during normal business hours. POWER CORDS: GE strongly recommends the use sheet metal screws or other surfaces is: 0" either side 3" front 0" rear...
... chimney. • Do not use of open area. MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION • Installation must be connected to the outdoors. Place dryer at pressures greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa). • A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must ...interior of the exhaust vent. • Provide an opening are: 0" both a washer and a dryer, doors must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during normal business hours. POWER CORDS: GE strongly recommends the use sheet metal screws or other surfaces is: 0" either side 3" front 0" rear...
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... "Y" connector to the cold water, a "Y" connector is already in place. Turn the water faucet on some models) To produce steam, the dryer must also connect to the other end of your water pressure. Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fill valve connector (cold). 2. Attach... one female coupling of the ''Y'' connector. Turn the cold water faucet off. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in . (107 cm) of the dryer's long inlet hose to the couplings may result. 4. Tighten by hand until firmly seated. 3. Tighten by hand until firmly seated. 8. Ensure the ...
... "Y" connector to the cold water, a "Y" connector is already in place. Turn the water faucet on some models) To produce steam, the dryer must also connect to the other end of your water pressure. Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fill valve connector (cold). 2. Attach... one female coupling of the ''Y'' connector. Turn the cold water faucet off. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in . (107 cm) of the dryer's long inlet hose to the couplings may result. 4. Tighten by hand until firmly seated. 3. Tighten by hand until firmly seated. 8. Ensure the ...
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...and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material. 5 Shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for leak detection Duct clamps (2) or Spring clamps (2) Exhaust hood Safety glasses 4" dia. metal...duct (if needed) Pipe compound or PTFE tape Gloves Flexible gas line connector Soap solution for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 10" Adjustable wrenches (2) Flat-blade screwdriver 8" Pipe wrench Level Before beginning the...
...and discard old flexible gas connector and ducting material. 5 Shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position. Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for leak detection Duct clamps (2) or Spring clamps (2) Exhaust hood Safety glasses 4" dia. metal...duct (if needed) Pipe compound or PTFE tape Gloves Flexible gas line connector Soap solution for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 10" Adjustable wrenches (2) Flat-blade screwdriver 8" Pipe wrench Level Before beginning the...
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...installation must not exceed 3 feet. 1-7/8" 3-1/8" 3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY NOTE: Add to vertical dimension the distance between cabinet bottom to the dryer. Using conversion kit WE25X217, your local gas utility should be the T-handle type. • A flexible gas connector, when used, must conform with...tape. • Connect flexible metal connector to local codes and ordinances or, in death, explosion, or fire. • This gas dryer is to be utilized.) ALL CONVERSIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE ...
...installation must not exceed 3 feet. 1-7/8" 3-1/8" 3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY NOTE: Add to vertical dimension the distance between cabinet bottom to the dryer. Using conversion kit WE25X217, your local gas utility should be the T-handle type. • A flexible gas connector, when used, must conform with...tape. • Connect flexible metal connector to local codes and ordinances or, in death, explosion, or fire. • This gas dryer is to be utilized.) ALL CONVERSIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE ...
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...-off valve for Checking Gas Inlet Pressure Items not supplied 3/8" NPT Shut-Off Valve Pipe size at the end of the adapter and dryer gas inlet. CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.) D Install a 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to the plugged tapping. Install a flare union adapter to the... Use a pipe wrench to securely hold on to prevent twisting the inlet. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the dryer gas inlet to the end of the adapter and plugged tapping. Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to all connections, using two adjustable wrenches.
...-off valve for Checking Gas Inlet Pressure Items not supplied 3/8" NPT Shut-Off Valve Pipe size at the end of the adapter and dryer gas inlet. CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.) D Install a 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to the plugged tapping. Install a flare union adapter to the... Use a pipe wrench to securely hold on to prevent twisting the inlet. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or PTFE tape to the threads of the dryer gas inlet to the end of the adapter and plugged tapping. Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to all connections, using two adjustable wrenches.
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... does not meet these requirements, it is the owner's responsibility to the brass fittings. Open Gas Valve ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS WARNING - Ensure proper ground exists before use. If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten the joint and repeat the soap test...not contain ammonia, which could cause damage to have a licensed electrician install a properly grounded 3-prong outlet. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with 120V, 60Hz, and be added by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay...
... does not meet these requirements, it is the owner's responsibility to the brass fittings. Open Gas Valve ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS WARNING - Ensure proper ground exists before use. If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten the joint and repeat the soap test...not contain ammonia, which could cause damage to have a licensed electrician install a properly grounded 3-prong outlet. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with 120V, 60Hz, and be added by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay...
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...136; Exhaust hood 4"duct clamps (2) or 4"spring clamps (2) Duct tape Safety glasses 4" dia. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. Identify the plug type as per the house receptacle before purchasing line cord. 4" Cover Plate (Kit WE1M454) 9... Flat-blade crewdriver Level MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED 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 ...
...136; Exhaust hood 4"duct clamps (2) or 4"spring clamps (2) Duct tape Safety glasses 4" dia. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. Identify the plug type as per the house receptacle before purchasing line cord. 4" Cover Plate (Kit WE1M454) 9... Flat-blade crewdriver Level MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED 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 ...