Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DCXH46, PSXH43, DSXH43, DPXH46, DH43 GE Monogram
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175D1807P460 49-90193 08-03 JR 350A4502P325 Rev . 1 134287400 GEAppliances.com Dr yers Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Operating Instr uctions Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GE & Y ou, A Service Partnership. FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # They are on the label on the left side of the door opening.
■ 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 . ■ Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
4 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials, such as lint, paper , rags and chemicals. ■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
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.
6 About the dryer control panel. Control Settings Fabric Care COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons. REG. HEA T PERM. PRESS For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press or tumble dry medium heat. MED HEA T KNITS/ For knits, delicates, synthetics and items labeled t umble dry low heat.
About your dryer features. Cycle Signal Option (on some models) When the signal is on it will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes.
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.
Installation Spacemaker Dryer Instructions Models DCXH46 DSXH43 DPXH46 DH43 PSXH43 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . • IMPORT ANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’ s use. • IMPORT ANT – Obser ve all governing codes and ordinances.
1. Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of the new dryer . 2. Check to be sure that the existing external exhaust is clean and that it meets attached installation specifications. 3. Place the four corner posts from the shipping carton on the floor , parallel to each other , 2–3 ″ apart.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMA TION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS Installation Instructions W ARNING – T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury: • DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE. • THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERL Y GROUNDED.
EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Installation Instructions Use only 4 ″ (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid metal duct for best perfor mance , or flexible metal duct, and approved vent hood which has swing-out dampers that open when the dryer is in operation.
Installation Instructions EXHAUST DUCTING LENGTH The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned a minimum of every year with normal usage. The more the dryer is used, the more often you should check the exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation.
Installation Instructions 14 LOCA TION OF YOUR DRYER Do Not Install the Dr yer: 1. Do not install the dr yer in an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. 2. Do not install the dr yer in an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes or anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air .
Installation Instructions 15 MOBILE HOME INST ALLA TION 1. Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, not beneath the mobile home) using metal ducting that will not support combustion. Metal ducting must be 4 ″ (10.16 cm) in diameter with no obstructions.
Installation Instructions 16 GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS W ARNING: The following are specific requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of your dryer . Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and/or a fire hazard. This appliance MUST be properly grounded.
NOT for use in Canada. DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations. NOT for use on new constr uction. 1. Remove the screws securing the terminal block access cover and the strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the dryer upper corner . 2. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord entry hole of the mounting bracket.
1. Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of the dryer . Conversion to LP Gas: DO NOT connect the dryer to LP gas ser vice without converting the gas valve. An LP conversion kit (Pub. No. 14–A038) MUST be installed by a qualified gas technician.
W ARNING: • T o reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. T urning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply . • Refer to the washer and dryer installation instructions prior to stacking appliances.
The numbers in the illustration correspond to steps. 5. Using the blade end of a putty knife covered with masking tape, carefully remove the hole plugs located in the bottom of the dryer front panel. 6. Remove the 4 legs from the dryer base. 7. Place the dryer on top of the washer .
21 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dryer doesn’t start Dr yer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet.
Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Static occurs Overdr ying • T r y a fabric softener . • Adjust controls for less drying. No fabric softener was used • T r y a fabric softener .
23 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Notes..
24 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Customer Service GE Dryer W arranty . (For customers in the United States) ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
25 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions GE Dryer W arranty . (For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized technician. For service, call 1.
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