Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 49-90152-1 GE Monogram
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Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5 Operating Instr uctions Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Help . . . . . . . . . .
2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
3 PROPER INST ALLA TION • Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions. • Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather .
4 WHEN USING YOUR DR YER • Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloading, or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped. • Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room.
IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 5 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. WHEN USING YOUR DR YER (cont.) • Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
Dr yer Control Panel www .GEAppliances.com P O W E R M Y C Y C L E S B A C K H E L P S T ART S TOP H O M E Features of the dr yer control panel 1 POWER. Press to “wake up” the display . If the display is active, press to put the dryer into standby mode.
7 Quick Start www .GEAppliances.com Getting Star ted If the T ouch Screen is dark, press POWER or the T ouch Screen to access the dr y cycles menu. Clean the lint filter . IMPORT ANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer . Add clothes. Do not overload.
8 Dr y Cycles www .GEAppliances.com Dr ying by Fabric T ype If the T ouch Screen is dark, press POWER or the T ouch Screen to access the dr y cycles menu. The default cycle settings are based on standard load types. Always follow the fabric manufactur er’s care label when laundering.
9 Summar y Screen www .GEAppliances.com SUMMAR Y SCREEN 0:36 TIME OPTIONS TEMP DR YNESS CYCLE COTTONS MORE DR Y About the Summar y Screen After selecting a dr y cycle, the Summar y Screen displays the automatic settings for the cycle you have chosen. Y ou can adjust these by touching the screen location for any of the settings shown.
Summar y Screen www .GEAppliances.com OPTIONS END OF CYCLE SIGNAL EXTENDED TUMBLE DELA Y ST ART OK 1 HOUR About the Dr ying Options T ouch the OPTIONS pad on the T ouch Screen to select drying options. After selecting any dr ying options, press OK to save your setting.
11 “My Cycles” www .GEAppliances.com About the “My Cycles” Feature The “My Cycles” feature allows you to create, store and reuse up to 6 custom cycles. Create your own cycles from scratch or adjust the settings of a predefined dry cycle; then save for one-touch recall.
“My Cycles” www .GEAppliances.com Modifying, Renaming or Deleting a “My Cycle” T o modify the settings of a “My Cycle” from the Home Screen: 1 Press the MY CYCLES button. 2 Select MODIFY from the T ouch Screen menu. 3 Select the cycle name from the T ouch Screen menu.
13 Help www .GEAppliances.com TROUBLE SHOOTER MACHINE PREFERENCES HOME SCREEN HELP About the Help Feature Pressing the HELP button from the Home Screen allows you to locate troubleshooting tips for common dr yer problems, to find help with using the Home Screen or to set machine preferences.
The machine settings on the Help feature allow you to control the volume of the button beep and end-of-cycle signal, and turn the washer/dryer communication feature on or off.
Changing the Drum Lamp Before replacing the drum lamp, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker . The drum lamp is located at the top left of the door frame.
16 Loading and Using the Dr yer www .GEAppliances.com Sor ting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer , they are sorted properly for the dryer . T ry also to sort items according to size. For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or other small items.
Dr yer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel. The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully . • IMPOR T ANT – Save these instructions for local electrical inspector’ s use. • IMPOR T ANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer .
Installation Instructions 19 UNP ACKING YOUR DR YER T ilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by pulling at the sides and breaking them away from the dryer legs. Be sure to remove all of the foam pieces around the legs. Remove the bag containing the drying rack, literature and serial cable.
20 Installation Instructions LOCA TION OF YOUR DR YER (cont.) REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INST ALLA TION • Y our dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the dryer back. • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be needed for cord strain relief) ❒ Flexible stainless steel or plastic-coated brass connecting tube (if allowed by building code) ❒ Open-end wrenches .
22 Installation Instructions GAS REQUIREMENTS W ARNING • Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances, or in their absence, the NA TIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223. • This gas dryer is equipped with a V alve and Burner Assembly for use only with natural gas.
Install a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping to the dryer gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet pressure. Install a flare union adapter to the plugged tapping. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or T eflon ® tape to the threads of the adapter and plugged tapping.
CONNECTING A GAS DR YER (cont.) Installation Instructions 24 TEST FOR LEAKS W ARNING – Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent. Apply a soap solution. The leak test solution must not contain ammonia, which could cause damage to the brass fittings.
Installation Instructions 25 TOOLS AND MA TERIALS YOU WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL SUPPL Y ❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be needed for cord strain relief) ❒ #2 Phillips-hea.
Installation Instructions 26 CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DR YER (cont.) ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit, protected by the required time- delay fuses or circuit breakers. A three- or four -wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V , 60Hz, 30-amp circuit is required.
Installation Instructions 27 For 3-wire Connection ONL Y : Be sure the dryer’ s green ground wire is connected to neutral (center) terminal of block and to green ground screw on cabinet rear . D For 4-wire Connection ONL Y : Remove and discard the dryer’ s ground wire between the cabinet and the center of the terminal block.
Installation Instructions 28 EXHAUSTING THE DR YER W ARNING – T o reduce the risk of fire or personal injury: • This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. • Use only metal duct. • Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney , any gas vent, under an enclosed floor (crawl space) or into an attic.
Installation Instructions 29 USING FLEXIBLE MET AL DUCT FOR TRANSITION VENTING Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is recommended for use as transition ducting between the dryer and the wall.
EQUIV ALENT RIGID NUMBER EQUIV ALENT DUCT PIECES LENGTH X USED = LENGTH Rigid Metal 1 Ft. X (4) = 4 Ft. Ducting (Preferred) Elbows 10 Ft. X (3) = 30 Ft. (90°/45°) T urns Less 2 Ft. X (1) = 2 Ft. Than 4 Ft. Rigid Ducting 1 Ft. X (5) = 5 Ft. 4” W all Cap 5 Ft.
EQUIV ALENT RIGID NUMBER EQUIV ALENT DUCT PIECES LENGTH X USED = LENGTH Rigid Metal 1 Ft. X ( ) = Ft. Ducting (Preferred) Semi-Rigid 25 Ft. X ( ) = Ft. Metal Ducting (inside diameter does not change) Flexible Metal 50 Ft. X ( ) = Ft. Ducting (inside diameter changes) Elbows (90°/45°) 10 Ft.
Installation Instructions 32 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Remove any lint from the wall exhaust opening. EXHAUSTING THE DR YER (cont.) Internal Duct Opening Wa l l Check that exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely . ST ANDARD REAR EXHAUST We recommend that you install your dryer before installing your washer .
Installation Instructions 33 LEVEL THE DRYER Stand the dryer near the final location. Place a level against the side and bottom of the dryer door frame and use the four leveling legs to level your dryer . Lower Raise A TT ACH SERIAL CABLE Attach the serial cable for washer and dryer connection to the serial port on the back of the dryer .
Installation Instructions 34 DRYER ST AR TUP Press the POWER button. FINAL SETUP (cont.) P O W E R NOTE: If the dryer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing for an extended period of time, allow it to warm up before pressing POWER. Otherwise, the display will not come on.
REMOVE FILLER PLUGS Installation Instructions 35 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired) Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. 1 REMOVE DOOR • With the door completely open, remove the BOTTOM screw from each hinge on the dryer face.
Installation Instructions 36 REVERSE HANDLE REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (cont.) Install the handle on the opposite side of the door . 5 REMOVE HINGES AND REHANG DOOR Remove the hinges from the door and install them on the opposite side with the hinge pin toward the outside of the door .
37 Installation Instructions SWITCHING THE W ASHER AND DR YER BACKSPLASHES (not required for most installations) When viewed from the front, the washer is shipped for installation on the left and the dryer is shipped for installation on the right.
38 Installation Instructions DISCONNECT W ASHER CONTROL BOARD Disconnect the ribbon at the right of the control board by pulling the connector at the end of the ribbon off the metal pins on the control board. NOTE: Do not disconnect any other wires from the control board.
39 Installation Instructions REMOVE CONTROL BOARD FROM DRYER BACKSPLASH Remove the four screws holding the control board to the backsplash. Remove the control board and set it aside. 7 SWITCH BACKSPLASHES Place the backsplash from the dryer on top of the washer and place the backsplash from the washer on top of the dryer .
40 Installation Instructions RECONNECT W ASHER CONTROL BOARD Connect the washer control board to the new backsplash by sliding the ribbon connector on the new backsplash onto the metal pins on the control board and pushing in. Make sure the ribbon is not twisted before inserting the connector .
41 Problem Solver www .GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Cause What T o Do Dr yer won’ t operate Control panel is asleep • This is normal. Press POWER , the touch screen or any button to activate the control panel. Dryer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
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43 Staple your receipt her e. Proof of the original pur chase date is needed to obtain ser vice under the warranty. For The Period Of: W e Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
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