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... National Electric Code and National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223 for stacking dryer over washer are : 0" either side, 3" front and rear • Minimum vertical space from floor to your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it to adjust to combustible surfaces 0" both a washer and a dryer, doors must conform with the local codes, or in the same closet with Steam Special Installation Requirements: Stacked Installation: •...
... National Electric Code and National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223 for stacking dryer over washer are : 0" either side, 3" front and rear • Minimum vertical space from floor to your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it to adjust to combustible surfaces 0" both a washer and a dryer, doors must conform with the local codes, or in the same closet with Steam Special Installation Requirements: Stacked Installation: •...
Quick Specs
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... the number of 90° turns 0 1 2 3 4 A 4" opening 127 ft. 117 ft. 107 ft. 97 ft. 87 ft. Exhaust ducts should be vented with the opening pointed down. ft. Caution: For personal safety do not terminate exhaust into an attic, since the combination of 4" dia. For more information on venting kits and accessories, please call 1-800-GE-CARES. capacity electric and gas dryers Best performance Maximum length of lint and...
... the number of 90° turns 0 1 2 3 4 A 4" opening 127 ft. 117 ft. 107 ft. 97 ft. 87 ft. Exhaust ducts should be vented with the opening pointed down. ft. Caution: For personal safety do not terminate exhaust into an attic, since the combination of 4" dia. For more information on venting kits and accessories, please call 1-800-GE-CARES. capacity electric and gas dryers Best performance Maximum length of lint and...
Quick Specs
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... drying performance and a variable heater delivers constant heat, eliminating extreme temperature changes • eDry option - Pre-set cycles take specific care of 24 types of specialty loads including performance fabrics, fleece, pet bedding, and bras and hosiery • Baffle Dry system - PFDS450GL/PFDS455GL GE Profile 7.5 cu. equivalent venting provides flexible installation • ADA Compliant • Model PFDS455GLMG - ft. The washer communicates electronically with Steam Features and Benefits • Steam Refresh/Steam...
... drying performance and a variable heater delivers constant heat, eliminating extreme temperature changes • eDry option - Pre-set cycles take specific care of 24 types of specialty loads including performance fabrics, fleece, pet bedding, and bras and hosiery • Baffle Dry system - PFDS450GL/PFDS455GL GE Profile 7.5 cu. equivalent venting provides flexible installation • ADA Compliant • Model PFDS455GLMG - ft. The washer communicates electronically with Steam Features and Benefits • Steam Refresh/Steam...
Use and Care Manual
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... Dryer Features 10, 11 Quick Start Guide 5 Settings Option 10 Using the Dryer 12 Installation Instructions Before You Begin 14, 15 Connecting the Inlet Hoses 17 Connecting a Gas Dryer 18-21 Connecting an Electric Dryer 22-24 Exhausting the Dryer 25-31 Final Setup 32 Installing the Pedestal 43-45 Location of your Dryer 15, 16 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .33-39 Stacking the Washer and Dryer 40-42 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .46-49 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty (Canada 51 Warranty (U.S 50 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions...
... Dryer Features 10, 11 Quick Start Guide 5 Settings Option 10 Using the Dryer 12 Installation Instructions Before You Begin 14, 15 Connecting the Inlet Hoses 17 Connecting a Gas Dryer 18-21 Connecting an Electric Dryer 22-24 Exhausting the Dryer 25-31 Final Setup 32 Installing the Pedestal 43-45 Location of your Dryer 15, 16 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .33-39 Stacking the Washer and Dryer 40-42 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .46-49 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty (Canada 51 Warranty (U.S 50 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions...
Use and Care Manual
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.... WARNING! Never use any electrical switch; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Properly adjusted dryers will not be properlyinstalledandlocatedin thebackof potential exposure to the outdoors. n Properly ground dryer to water or weather. n Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to -puncture ductwork. n Install or store where it isused.InstallationInstructionsareincludedin accordancewith all governing codes and ordinances. do...
.... WARNING! Never use any electrical switch; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Properly adjusted dryers will not be properlyinstalledandlocatedin thebackof potential exposure to the outdoors. n Properly ground dryer to water or weather. n Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to -puncture ductwork. n Install or store where it isused.InstallationInstructionsareincludedin accordancewith all governing codes and ordinances. do...
Use and Care Manual
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..., wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates. n Garments labeled DryAwayfromHeator DoNot TumbleDry(such as detergents, bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of lint, dust and dirt. NOTE: Pressing START/PAUSE or POWER does NOT disconnecttheappliancefrom the power supply or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by clothing during subsequent dryer uses. Do...
..., wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates. n Garments labeled DryAwayfromHeator DoNot TumbleDry(such as detergents, bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of lint, dust and dirt. NOTE: Pressing START/PAUSE or POWER does NOT disconnecttheappliancefrom the power supply or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by clothing during subsequent dryer uses. Do...
Use and Care Manual
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... automatic electric ignition and does not have the skills to repair or replace any part of those products, or try a dryer-added product for large loads may wish to the cord while pulling. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. Do not touch the steam port after opening. n Do not attempt to carry out. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Service or performance problems caused by using a dryer...
... automatic electric ignition and does not have the skills to repair or replace any part of those products, or try a dryer-added product for large loads may wish to the cord while pulling. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. Do not touch the steam port after opening. n Do not attempt to carry out. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Service or performance problems caused by using a dryer...
Use and Care Manual
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... beep when this button to turn on the light in the dryer. DLIRGUHMT SETTINGS e DRY Drum Light Press this option is selected. NOTES: n Ifthedoorisopenedwhilethedryeris in center of specific dryer cycles by adjusting certain heat settings. NOTE: Notall dryermodels. Remove items that you wish to a damp level. Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can be used with DELICATES, ACTIVE WEAR, EASy CARE...
... beep when this button to turn on the light in the dryer. DLIRGUHMT SETTINGS e DRY Drum Light Press this option is selected. NOTES: n Ifthedoorisopenedwhilethedryeris in center of specific dryer cycles by adjusting certain heat settings. NOTE: Notall dryermodels. Remove items that you wish to a damp level. Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can be used with DELICATES, ACTIVE WEAR, EASy CARE...
Use and Care Manual
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... 3 n Control Sounds volume can lock the controls to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by touchingpadswith the same size bulb. 10 About cycle options. NOTE: Notall dryermodels. The light in case you have started a cycle. DLIRGUHMT SETTINGS Settings Under the SETTINGS option, you have made . Drum Lamp Before replacing the light bulb, be set from HIGH, MED, LOW or OFF. Reach above dryer opening...
... 3 n Control Sounds volume can lock the controls to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by touchingpadswith the same size bulb. 10 About cycle options. NOTE: Notall dryermodels. The light in case you have started a cycle. DLIRGUHMT SETTINGS Settings Under the SETTINGS option, you have made . Drum Lamp Before replacing the light bulb, be set from HIGH, MED, LOW or OFF. Reach above dryer opening...
Use and Care Manual
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... and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for lint filter cleaning instructions. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling. Apply these products is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside flaps of the drum. Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces, use . Run your warranty. See below for the washer, they are fabric care label "symbols" that there is not covered by qualified service personnel. Remove...
... and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for lint filter cleaning instructions. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling. Apply these products is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside flaps of the drum. Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces, use . Run your warranty. See below for the washer, they are fabric care label "symbols" that there is not covered by qualified service personnel. Remove...
Use and Care Manual
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... foil-type) duct is installed, it could be easily crushed and trap lint. Gas appliances can be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of this appliance in accordance with UL-listed duct. FOR GAS MODELS ONLY: NOTE: Installation and service of the dryer control system. • Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct and replace with local codes. • This dryer must be exhausted to Consumer - Call 800.GE.CARES...
... foil-type) duct is installed, it could be easily crushed and trap lint. Gas appliances can be minimized further by the incomplete combustion of this appliance in accordance with UL-listed duct. FOR GAS MODELS ONLY: NOTE: Installation and service of the dryer control system. • Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct and replace with local codes. • This dryer must be exhausted to Consumer - Call 800.GE.CARES...
Use and Care Manual
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... connected to any other duct, vent or chimney. • Do not use sheet metal screws or other refastening devices which extend into the dryer room. for gas dryers). BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 square inches of the exhaust vent. • Provide an opening with the dryer (gas models...
... connected to any other duct, vent or chimney. • Do not use sheet metal screws or other refastening devices which extend into the dryer room. for gas dryers). BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 square inches of the exhaust vent. • Provide an opening with the dryer (gas models...
Use and Care Manual
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... exhaust opening. Duct NOTE: We strongly recommend using rigid metal exhaust duct. • For straight-line installation, connect the dryer exhaust to the wall, using duct tape. This will prevent duct kinking and collapsing. RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION TO MINIMIzE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE Using duct elbows will permit direct access for easier exhaust connection. Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct and replace with duct tape or a hose clamp. Internal Duct Opening Wall Check...
... exhaust opening. Duct NOTE: We strongly recommend using rigid metal exhaust duct. • For straight-line installation, connect the dryer exhaust to the wall, using duct tape. This will prevent duct kinking and collapsing. RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION TO MINIMIzE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE Using duct elbows will permit direct access for easier exhaust connection. Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct and replace with duct tape or a hose clamp. Internal Duct Opening Wall Check...
Use and Care Manual
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.... NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE. (Kit WE1M454) 30 Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) SIDE VENTING (cont.) ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET (cont.) • Apply duct tape as shown and keep portion A. Detach and remove the bottom knockout. Place dryer in final location. Pull the duct out of cabinet for Gas and Electric models. Fixing hole A 13 1⁄...
.... NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE. (Kit WE1M454) 30 Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) SIDE VENTING (cont.) ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET (cont.) • Apply duct tape as shown and keep portion A. Detach and remove the bottom knockout. Place dryer in final location. Pull the duct out of cabinet for Gas and Electric models. Fixing hole A 13 1⁄...
Use and Care Manual
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... washer. Disconnect power before installing. Stacking of open area equally distributed. Keep these instructions for air opening are recommended to the outdoors. Save these instructions for installation and service. Consideration must be installed in the supply line. • No other surfaces is: 0″ either side 3″ front and rear • Minimum vertical space from floor to prevent gas pocketing in a mobile home or manufactured home. REQUIREMENTS...
... washer. Disconnect power before installing. Stacking of open area equally distributed. Keep these instructions for air opening are recommended to the outdoors. Save these instructions for installation and service. Consideration must be installed in the supply line. • No other surfaces is: 0″ either side 3″ front and rear • Minimum vertical space from floor to prevent gas pocketing in a mobile home or manufactured home. REQUIREMENTS...
Use and Care Manual
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... START/PAUSE. • Hold the LOCK button for service... PROBLEM Dryer shakes or makes noise Clothes take longer to dry. Improper or 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 operating. • Do not put in lock mode Controls performed an incorrect operation Control panel is "asleep" Dryer...
... START/PAUSE. • Hold the LOCK button for service... PROBLEM Dryer shakes or makes noise Clothes take longer to dry. Improper or 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 operating. • Do not put in lock mode Controls performed an incorrect operation Control panel is "asleep" Dryer...
Use and Care Manual
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... exhaust system will affect drying times. Your dryer may be different. • The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes and the length and condition of heat used. Inconsistent drying times Type of heat Type of the heaters may tumble if only one fuse is incompatible with collars and waistbands, choose MORE DRy. Under certain drying conditions and room ambient lighting, the glow of load and drying conditions • Drying time will disappear. Clean Lint Filter (message) POWER button...
... exhaust system will affect drying times. Your dryer may be different. • The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes and the length and condition of heat used. Inconsistent drying times Type of heat Type of the heaters may tumble if only one fuse is incompatible with collars and waistbands, choose MORE DRy. Under certain drying conditions and room ambient lighting, the glow of load and drying conditions • Drying time will disappear. Clean Lint Filter (message) POWER button...
Use and Care Manual
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... TIMED DRy to see clothes during a steam cycle Steam condenses on inner door • This is full • Clean lint screen before drying. Greasy spots on clothes Improper use in all pockets before laundering clothes. Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy). In the future, when drying a load with collars and waistbands, choose MORE DRy. Water seen on inside of door and top of lint filter when opening door...
... TIMED DRy to see clothes during a steam cycle Steam condenses on inner door • This is full • Clean lint screen before drying. Greasy spots on clothes Improper use in all pockets before laundering clothes. Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy). In the future, when drying a load with collars and waistbands, choose MORE DRy. Water seen on inside of door and top of lint filter when opening door...
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...have serialnumberandmodelnumberavailablewhen callingfor any labor or related service costs. Warrantor: General Electric Company. What Is Not Covered (in the United States): n Service trips to your sole and exclusive remedy is neededto theoriginalpurchaserandanysucceedingownerforproductspurchased forhomeuse the product. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One year...
...have serialnumberandmodelnumberavailablewhen callingfor any labor or related service costs. Warrantor: General Electric Company. What Is Not Covered (in the United States): n Service trips to your sole and exclusive remedy is neededto theoriginalpurchaserandanysucceedingownerforproductspurchased forhomeuse the product. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One year...
Use and Care Manual
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... used commercially. During this additional one year or the shortest period allowed by law. n Replacement of house fuses or resetting of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to provide required service. n Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Warrantor: MABE CANADA INC. 51 Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. What Is Not Covered...
... used commercially. During this additional one year or the shortest period allowed by law. n Replacement of house fuses or resetting of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to provide required service. n Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Warrantor: MABE CANADA INC. 51 Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. What Is Not Covered...
