Dryers ge.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions DS4600 DS5000 DX2300 DX4500 Control Features for Model DS5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Control Panel and Settings for Models DS4600, DX2300 and DX4500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7 Control Panel for Model DS5000 . . . . . . . 8 Cycle Status for Model DS5000 . . . . . . .12 Dryer Features for Models DS4600, DX2300 and DX4500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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—for models DS4600, DX2300 and DX4500. 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. Model DS4600 3 1 2 Model DX2300 3 2 Model DX4500 3 1 2 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.
Safety Instructions About the control settings—for models DS4600, DX2300 and DX4500. IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. 1 Fabric Care/Temperature (on some models) COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons. REG. HEAT EASY CARE For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press. MED. HEAT DELICATES On some models. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low. LOW HEAT FLUFF For fluffing items without heat. Use the TIMED DRY cycle.
ge.com Safety Instructions Cycle Signal Option (on some models) This signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes. On some models the signal sound level cannot be adjusted. NOTE: ■ Remove garments promptly at the sound of the signal. Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won’t set in. If you selected the WRINKLE CARE option, the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times during the WRINKLE CARE cycle.
Easy ONE TOUCH cycles—for model DS5000. Your new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads with our easy ONE TOUCH cycles. Make one simple selection, and your DRYNESS LEVEL and HEAT SETTING are automatically set. Then all you have to do is press START. ONE TOUCH Quick Start Guide • Clean lint filter • Add clothes • Select dry cycle • Close door • Check dryness level • Push START • Check heat setting Dryer control panel—for model DS5000.
ONE TOUCH selections. ge.com ONE TOUCH cycles use the Sensor Dry Plus feature, which continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load and stops the dryer when the clothes are dry. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. PRESS... AUTOMATICALLY SELECTS... THEN PRESS... For cottons and most linens. For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends. For wrinkle-free and permanent press items. For knits and sweaters with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry”.
Safety Instructions About drying cycles. 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. Operating Instructions Automatic AIR DRY settings: About dryness levels. MORE DRY Use for heavy-duty fabrics. DRY Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for energy saving.
About control features. ge.com Safety Instructions Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. START/PAUSE ■ 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. STOP ■ This pad should not be used to interrupt or pause a cycle. ■ Pressing this pad will cancel the current settings.
Safety Instructions About cycle status. These cycle status indicator lights display what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to clean the lint filter. SensorDry Plus This light comes on when a ONE TOUCH Sensor Dry Cycle is selected. TIMED DRY This light comes on when AIR DRY, DEWRINKLE or TIMED DRY is selected. Operating Instructions EXTENDED TUMBLE This light comes on when the EXTEND TUMBLE option is selected. CLEAN LINT FILTER This light is a reminder to clean the lint filter.
About dryer features. ge.com Safety Instructions Drum Lamp (on some models) Before replacing the light bulb, 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. Reach above dryer opening from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb. Drying Rack (on some models) Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack extends into the dryer drum.
Safety Instructions About reversing the door. Reversing the Door 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. Operating Instructions Insert these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs).
Loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. ge.com 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. Do not overload.
Loading and using the dryer. Safety Instructions Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. 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.
Before you call for service… ge.com Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Control pads not responding (on some models) Controls accidentally put in service mode • Press STOP. Dryer doesn’t start Control panel is “asleep” (on some models) • This is normal. Press START twice to choose the last cycle you used and to start the dryer.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do The DRY dryness level Load consists of a mixture was chosen but load is of heavy and light fabrics still damp (on some models) Exhaust system is blocked • When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load, choose MORE DRY.
ge.com Possible Causes What To Do Static occurs No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener. Safety Instructions LAUNDRY PRACTICES • Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Overdrying • Try a fabric softener. • Adjust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes.
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