Dryers ge.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–4 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions DBLR333 DBSR453 DBXR300 DBXR463 DHDSR45 DHDSR46 DJXR433 DLLSR33 DLSR483 DRSR483 DQSR483 DS4500 DVLR223 DWSR483 DWXR483 DX2300 DX4500 DZSR483 EED4500 EGD4500 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Loading and Using the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Reversing the Door .
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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. ■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. ■ Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
ge.com Safety Instructions WARNING! 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. ■ Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid injury. ■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (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. Operating Instructions ■ The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at least once a year by a qualified technician. See the Loading and Using the Dryer section.
About the dryer control panel. ge.com You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
About the dryer control panel. You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
About the control settings. ge.com Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. 1 Fabric Care/Temperature (on some models) REGULAR For regular to heavy cottons. or COTTONS REG. HEAT MEDIUM For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press. or EASY CARE MED. HEAT DELICATES On some models. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low. LOW HEAT Operating Instructions FLUFF For fluffing items without heat. Use the TIMED DRY cycle.
Safety Instructions About the dryer features. Wrinkle Care Option (on some models) Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. This option can only be used with the COTTONS and EASY CARE cycles. If you are using the CYCLE SIGNAL knob and you select the WRINKLE CARE option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying time and several times during the WRINKLE CARE cycle.
About reversing the door. ge.com Tools needed: ■ Standard #2 ■ Phillips screwdriver ■ Tape-tipped ■ putty knife the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door 1 Open completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs). Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in new holes. the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT. the door 180°.
Loading and using the dryer. Safety Instructions Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. 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. They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
ge.com Safety Instructions Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance, 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. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside. ■ Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
Safety Instructions Before you call Customer Support… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call Customer Support. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
ge.com What To Do Clothes take too long to dry Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time. Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you are drying. Lint filter is full • Clean lint filter before every load.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes.
GE Dryer Warranty. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain support under the warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part. ■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. Customer Support ge.com Expert GE assistance is only a click away. Visit our On-line Technical support 24 hours a day, or call at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.
