Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DS4600 GE
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DS4600 DS5000 DX2300 DX4500 Owner ’s Manual Dr yer s 175D1807P551 49-90283 12-05 JR Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2– 4 Operating Instructions Control Features for Model DS5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Control Panel and Settings for Models DS4600, DX2300 and D X4500 .
W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury , or death. WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance.
3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ge.com W ARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper , rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.
WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER ■ Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage.
5 NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts. Y ou can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door .
IMPORT ANT : Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer . Fabric Care/T emperature (on some models) COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons. REG. HEA T EASY CARE For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press. MED. HEA T DELICA TES On some models.
Automatic Cycle Signal (on some models) At the end of each cycle, there is approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the laundry is dr y . A reminder signal will sound periodically during this time to remind you to remove the laundry .
8 Model DS5000 O NE T OUCH Quick Start Guide • Clean lint filter • Add clothes • Select dry cycle • Check dryness level • Check heat setting • Close door • Push ST ART Y our new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dr yer loads with our easy O NE T OUCH cycles.
PRESS... AUTOMA TICALL Y SELECTS... THEN PRESS... For cottons and most linens. O NE T OUCH cycles use the Sensor Dry Plus feature, which continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load and stops the dr yer when the clothes are dry . Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
DEWRINKLE Use this feature to remove wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. Automatic DEWRINKLE settings: AIR DRY Use this feature to tumble items without heat. Automatic AIR DRY settings: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
11 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ST ART/P AUSE ■ Press twice to select the last cycle you used and start the dryer . ■ If you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle. ■ If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle.
12 These cycle status indicator lights display what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to clean the lint filter . About cycle status. SensorDry Plus This light comes on when a O NE T OUCH Sensor Dry Cycle is selected. TIMED DRY This light comes on when AIR DRY , DEWRINKLE or TIMED DRY is selected.
About dryer features. ge.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Stainless Steel Drum (on some models) The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer .
Reversing the Door T ools needed: ■ Standard #2 ■ T ape-tipped ■ Phillips screwdriver ■ putty knife Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Sorting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer , they are sorted properly for the dryer . Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm.
For the best drying per formance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. ■ Use only rigid metal 4 ″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet.
17 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com . Y ou may not need to call for service. Before you call for service… ge.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 18 Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips OPERA TION Possible Causes What T o Do The DRY dryness level Load consists of a mixture • When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load, was chosen but load is of heavy and light fabrics choose MORE DRY .
19 LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What T o Do Static occurs No fabric softener was used • T ry a fabric softener . • Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions.
20 Notes. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips.
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What GE Will Not Cover: For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the dr yer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the limited one-year warranty , GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related ser vice costs original purchase to replace the defective part.
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