GE Monogram Clothes Dryer 49-90152-1 User manual

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Dryers
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14
Loading and Using
the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
“My Cycles” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10
Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Instructions
DPGT750
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .18–20
Connecting a Gas Dryer . . . . .21–24
Connecting an
Electric Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25–27
Exhausting the Dryer . . . . . . . .28–32
Final Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34
Reversing the Door Swing . . . .35, 36
Switching the Washer and
Dryer Backsplashes . . . . . . . . .37–40
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .41
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # ________________
They are on the label on the
front of the dryer behind
the door.
3828EL2001A 175D1807P416 49-90152-1 03-03 JR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 loss of life.
• 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.
WHAT 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.
Clear the room, building, or area of all
occupants.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions carefully.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas
or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can
be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 loss of life.
PROPER INSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it
is used. Installation Instructions are included in the back of this manual.
• Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow
details in Installation Instructions.
Exhaust/Ducting:
• Install or store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to
the weather.
Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the
1 outside.
electric dryers to the outside is
2 Exhausting
strongly recommended to prevent large
• Connect to a properly rated, protected and
sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical
overload.
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• Remove all sharp packing items and dispose
of all shipping materials properly.
amounts of moisture and lint from being
blown into the room.
Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter
ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. USE
OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE
A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES
OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.
For complete details, follow the Installation
Instructions.
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 the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
• Close supervision is necessary if this
appliance is used by or near children. Do not
allow children to play on, with or inside this
or any other appliance.
• Keep the area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
• Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents
and bleaches) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid injury.
• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 loss of life.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading, or adding
clothes, wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
• The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s
care instructions.
• Clean the lint filter before each load to
prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer
or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE
DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN
PLACE.
• Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic,
foam or similar materials such as padded bras,
galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags and pillows, that may melt or
burn. Some rubber materials, when heated,
can under certain circumstances produce fire
by spontaneous combustion.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these
substances to the wash water. Do not use or
place these substances around your washer
or dryer during operation.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking
oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that
could cause a clothes load to catch fire.
• Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops)
must not be placed in or near the dryer until
solvents or flammable materials have been
removed. There are many highly flammable
items used in homes such as acetone,
denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some
household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and
products containing petroleum distillates.
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• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that
may burn or melt on top of the dryer during
operation.
• Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat
or Do Not Tumble Dry (such as life jackets
containing kapok) must not be put in your
dryer.
• Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the
remaining particles that may be picked
up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses.
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplug this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the dryer at the building’s
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning
(except the removal and cleaning of the lint
filter). NOTE: Pressing STOP or POWER does
NOT disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 loss of life.
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.
• 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.
• If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT
WITH A MATCH. Burns may result from
having your hand in the vicinity of the burner
when the automatic ignition turns on.
• You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics
or reduce the static electricity in them by
using a dryer-applied fabric softener or an
antistatic conditioner. We recommend you use
either a fabric softener in the wash cycle,
according to the manufacturer’s instructions
for those products, or try a dryer-added
product for which the manufacturer gives
written assurance on the package that their
product can be safely used in your dryer.
Service or performance problems caused by
use of these products are the responsibility of
the manufacturers of those products and are
not covered under the warranty of this
appliance.
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.
• Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from
service, remove the dryer door to prevent
children from hiding inside.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of this appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in this
Owner’s Manual or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Dryer Control Panel
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WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
BACK
HOME
YCLES
MY C
HELP
START
STOP
Features of
the dryer
control
panel
1 POWER. Press to “wake up” the display. If
the display is active, press to put the dryer
into standby mode. You may also press the
Touch Screen or any button to “wake up”
the display.
NOTE: Pressing POWER does not
disconnect the appliance from the power
supply.
2 MY CYCLES. Press to use, create, rename,
modify or delete custom dry cycles.
3 BACK. Press to return to the previous
screen.
4 TOUCH SCREEN. Press the graphics
on the interactive display to use the dryer
features.
Do not use sharp objects to press the Touch
Screen.
NOTE: If the dryer is inactive for 5
minutes, the Touch Screen will go into
standby mode, and the display will be dark.
Press the Touch Screen or any button to
“wake up” the display.
6
POWER
5 HOME. Press to return to the “TOUCH TO
SELECT Sensor DRY CYCLE” screen (Home
Screen).
6 START/STOP. Press to start a dry cycle.
If the dryer is running, pressing once will
pause the dryer. Press again to restart the
dry cycle.
NOTE: If the dryer is paused and the cycle
is not restarted within five minutes, the
dryer will enter standby mode and the
current dry cycle will be canceled.
7 HELP. Press to set machine preferences, to
find help using the Touch Screen or to find
troubleshooting tips for common dryer
problems.
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Getting
Started
Clean the lint filter.
If the Touch
Screen is
dark, press
POWER or
the Touch
Screen to
access the
dry cycles
menu.
Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes
energy and promotes wrinkling.
IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time
you use the dryer.
Select one of the four drying methods from the
Home Screen:
TOUCH TO SELECT
Sensor DRY CYCLE
• Press BY FABRIC to dry according to fabric
type.
• Press BY GARMENT to dry according to
clothing type.
BY
FABRIC
• Press SPECIAL CYCLES to dry nongarment
items, to dry without heat or to dry using the
drying rack.
SPECIAL
CYCLES
• Press TIMED DRY to specify a drying time
and temperature.
Change any of the automatic settings, if
desired, by pressing the Touch Screen and
following the on-screen instructions.
By changing the settings you can:
BY
GARMENT
TIMED DRY
Home Screen
SUMMARY SCREEN
COTTONS
MORE DRY
• Change the level of dryness
• Change the drying temperature
• Set a Delay Start or Extended Tumble, or
change the End-of-Cycle Signal volume
CYCLE
DRYNESS
OPTIONS
TIME
0:36
• Adjust time settings
Close the door and press START.
START
STOP
The dryer will not operate unless the door is
closed.
Washer
Communicated
Cycles
TEMP
If the Washer/Dryer Communication features
of your washer and dryer are turned ON, your
dryer will receive cycle information from your
washer to create a dry cycle that matches your
wash load.
After the wash cycle is complete,
communication begins once either the washer
or dryer Touch Screen is activated.
SENDING INFO TO DRYER...
Washer Display
RECEIVING...
Dryer Display
Once the information is received, your dryer
can then create the optimal dry cycle for your
load. You can then change any of the
automatic cycles, as desired.
NOTE: For some communicated wash cycles,
your dryer will prompt you to select a FABRIC
TYPE.
See “Final Setup” in the Installation
Instructions for attaching the serial cable for
Washer/Dryer Communication.
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Dry Cycles
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If the Touch Screen is dark, press POWER or the Touch Screen to access the dry cycles menu.
The default cycle settings are based on standard load types. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s
care label when laundering.
Drying by
Fabric Type
Drying by
Garment
Type
Drying
Using the
Special
Cycles
Select By FABRIC to dry loads sorted by fabric type.
FABRIC CYCLES include:
• Blends
• Delicates
• Polyester
• Cottons
• Knits
• Silks (Washable)
BY
FABRIC
Select By Garment to dry loads sorted by garment type.
GARMENT CYCLES include:
• Athletic Wear
• Jackets/Coats
• Play Clothes
• Blouses
• Jeans
• Silks (Washable)
• Delicates
• Khakis
• Sweaters
• Dress Shirts
• Knits
• Swimwear
• Easy Care
• Lingerie
• Underwear
• Everyday
Wear/Casual
• Mixed Garments
Select SPECIAL CYCLES to dry loads of nongarment items, use the
drying rack or to tumble using low or no heat.
BY
GARMENT
SPECIAL
CYCLES
SPECIAL CYCLES include:
• Air Dry
• Dryel™
• Sneakers
• Blankets (Cotton)
• Pet Bedding
(Washable)
• Throw Rugs
(Washable)
• Pillows (Washable)
• Towels
• Rack Dry
• Warm Up
• Blankets (Other)
• Comforter
• Dewrinkle
• Sheets
Drying
Using
Timed Dry
Select TIMED DRY to set your own drying time.
Timed Dry is also recommended for small loads.
1 Press TIMED DRY.
2 Use the arrows to set more or less time; then press OK.
3 Use the arrows to set the temperature; then press OK.
4 Press START.
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TIMED DRY
Summary Screen
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About the
Summary
Screen
After selecting a dry cycle, the Summary Screen
displays the automatic settings for the cycle you
have chosen. You can adjust these by touching
the screen location for any of the settings
shown.
If you change any of the automatic settings,
you can save the new settings as a custom
“My Cycle” by pressing the MY CYCLES button
while on the Summary Screen and choosing
SAVE CURRENT SETTINGS.
Changing
the Dryness
Level
To change the dryness level, touch the
DRYNESS pad on the Touch Screen; then use
the arrows to select the level of dryness. Press
OK when you have reached the desired setting.
SUMMARY SCREEN
COTTONS
CYCLE
MORE DRY
DRYNESS
TEMP
OPTIONS
TIME
0:36
DRYNESS
OK
MORE DRY
DRY
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.
LESS DRY – Use for lighter fabrics.
LESS DRY
DAMP – Use to leave items partially damp.
Changing
the Drying
Temperature
To change the drying temperature, touch
the TEMP pad on the Touch Screen; then
use the arrows to select higher or lower
temperature. Press OK when you have
reached the desired setting.
TEMPERATURE
HIGHER
HIGH – For regular to heavy cottons.
EXTRA
LOW
MEDIUM – For synthetics, blends and items
labeled permanent press.
LOW – For delicates, synthetics and items
labeled Tumble Dry Low.
OK
LOWER
EXTRA LOW – For delicates, lingerie and
special-care fabrics.
AIR DRY – For tumbling items without heat.
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Summary Screen
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About
the Drying
Options
Touch the OPTIONS pad on the Touch Screen to
select drying options. After selecting any drying
options, press OK to save your setting.
Delay Start
Touch the DELAY START pad repeatedly to set a
delay time of up to 12 hours. The countdown time
will be shown in the display.
Extended Tumble
Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 20
minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry.
Touch EXTENDED TUMBLE to turn the feature
on or off. If set, the Extended Tumble time will
not be included in the cycle time shown in the
display. The dryer will signal for the first 6 minutes
during Extended Tumble.
OPTIONS
OK
1 HOUR
DELAY START
EXTENDED TUMBLE
END OF CYCLE SIGNAL
End-of-Cycle Signal
Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The clothes
should be removed when the beeper goes off so
wrinkles won’t set in. Touch END OF CYCLE
SIGNAL to select the volume or to turn the
beeper off. The new volume will be saved as
the default setting.
Adjusting
the Time
Settings
You can adjust the time setting for the dry cycle,
delay start and extended tumble times. Touch the
TIME pad on the Summary Screen; then choose
the time you wish to adjust.
To change the dry cycle time, select CYCLE TIME;
then use the arrows to select more or less drying
time. If the Cycle Time is changed, the dryness
sensor will be turned off.
To change the delay start or extended tumble time,
select DELAY START or EXTENDED TUMBLE;
then follow the instructions in the About the
Drying Options section.
ADJUST TIME SETTINGS
CYCLE TIME
DELAY TIME
EXTENDED TUMBLE
NOTE: After the dry cycle begins, you will not be
able to change the Cycle Time or Delay Time. The
dryer will beep twice if you try to change the times
after the cycle begins.
About the
Cycle Status
Screen
After you press START, a Cycle Status screen will
appear to indicate what cycle the dryer is in and
the time remaining in the cycle.
DRYING – The dryer is sensing the moisture level
of the load.
SENSING – The dryer is determining if the correct
dryness level has been reached.
:00 COOL DOWN – The load is dry and may be
removed (the dryer will continue to blow cool air
for up to 5 minutes).
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:00 EXTENDED TUMBLE – The load is dry and
may be removed (the drum will continue to turn
without heat for up to 20 minutes).
CYCLE STATUS
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DRYING
CHANGE
SETTINGS
“My Cycles”
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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.
YCLES
MY C
Creating
and Using a
“My Cycle”
MY CYCLES
USE
MODIFY
CREATE
RENAME
DELETE
SAVE CURRENT
SETTINGS
You can create “My Cycles” two ways, by either
modifying a predefined dry cycle or creating a
cycle from your own combination of settings
and options.
To build your own “My Cycle” from the Home
Screen:
1 Press the MY CYCLES button.
2 Select CREATE from the Touch Screen
menu.
3 Choose whether you want to modify a
predefined cycle or create a new cycle.
4 If you are modifying a predefined cycle,
select the dry cycle you wish to modify.
5 Change any of the automatic settings and
select any options.
To save a current cycle as a “My Cycle” from the
Summary Screen:
1 After setting a dry cycle, or after a dry cycle
has just completed, press the MY CYCLES
button.
2 Select SAVE CURRENT SETTINGS from the
Touch Screen menu.
3 Using the keypad on the Touch Screen, type
the name of your “My Cycle” and press OK.
To begin using your new “My Cycle” right away,
select it from the Touch Screen menu and press
START.
6 Touch SAVE on the Touch Screen.
7 Using the keypad on the Touch Screen, type
the name of your “My Cycle” and press OK.
To begin using your new “My Cycle” right away,
select it from the Touch Screen menu and press
START.
To use a “My Cycle” from the Home Screen:
1 Press the MY CYCLES button.
2 Select USE from the Touch Screen menu.
3 Select the cycle name from the Touch Screen
menu.
4 Change any of the automatic settings and
select any options.
5 Press START.
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“My Cycles”
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Modifying,
Renaming
or Deleting
a “My Cycle”
To modify the settings of a “My Cycle” from the
Home Screen:
1 Press the MY CYCLES button.
2 Select MODIFY from the Touch Screen
menu.
3 Select the cycle name from the Touch Screen
menu.
4 Change any of the automatic settings and
select any options.
5 Press SAVE on the Touch Screen.
To rename a “My Cycle” from the Home Screen:
1 Press the MY CYCLES button.
2 Select RENAME from the Touch Screen
menu.
3 Select the cycle name from the Touch Screen
menu.
4 Using the keypad on the Touch Screen, type
the name of your “My Cycle” and press OK.
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To delete a “My Cycle” from the Home Screen:
1 Press the MY CYCLES button.
2 Select DELETE from the Touch Screen
menu.
3 Select the cycle name from the Touch Screen
menu.
4 Choose YES to delete the cycle or CANCEL
to return to the list of “My Cycles.”
Help
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About
the Help
Feature
Pressing the HELP button from the Home
Screen allows you to locate troubleshooting tips
for common dryer problems, to find help with
using the Home Screen or to set machine
preferences.
Pressing the HELP button while on any other
screen allows you to find additional information
on features found on that screen. Press HELP;
then touch any pad on the Touch Screen for an
explanation of that feature. To exit the feature,
press HELP once to return to the previous
screen or twice to exit Help.
Using the
Troubleshooter
To locate Troubleshooting Tips for common
dryer problems:
1 Press the HELP button.
2 On the Touch Screen, select TROUBLE
SHOOTER.
3 On the Touch Screen, select the problem
description from the list. You can use the
arrows at the right of the screen to scroll up
and down through the list of additional
problems.
MACHINE
PREFERENCES
HOME SCREEN
HELP
TROUBLE SHOOTER
TROUBLE SHOOTER
PRESS DESCRIPTION FOR POSSIBLE CAUSES
LONG DRY TIME
NOT HEATING OR NO HEAT
TOO MUCH HEAT
COLLARS OR WAISTBANDS WET
SQUEAKING DURING STARTUP
4 On the Touch Screen, select a possible cause
for the problem and follow the on-screen
instructions to find a solution.
Finding Help
Using the
Home Screen
Pressing the HELP button then selecting
HOME SCREEN HELP allows you to find
additional information on features found on
the Home Screen. Touch any pad on the Touch
Screen for an explanation of that feature. To
exit the feature, press the BACK button.
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Help
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Setting the
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.
MACHINE PREFERENCES
END OF CYCLE
SIGNAL
Press the HELP button, then select from the
on-screen options.
BUTTON BEEP
WASHER/DRYER
COMMUNICATION
Button Beep
The button beep controls the volume of the
beep that is made when you press any of the
buttons on the control panel or Touch Screen.
To change the volume of the button beep:
1 From the Home Screen, press the HELP
button.
End-of-Cycle Signal
2 Select MACHINE PREFERENCES from the
Touch Screen.
The End-of-Cycle signal alerts you when the
cycle is complete.
3 Select BUTTON BEEP from the Touch
Screen.
To change the volume of the end-of-cycle
signal:
4 Use the arrows to make the volume louder
or softer, or to turn the beep off.
1 From the Home Screen, press the HELP
button.
5 Select OK from the Touch Screen.
2 Select MACHINE PREFERENCES from the
Touch Screen.
The new volume is now saved as the default
setting.
Washer/Dryer Communication
Washer/Dryer communication allows your
dryer to receive cycle information from your
washer to create a dry cycle that matches your
wash load.
After the wash cycle is complete,
communication begins once either the washer
or dryer Touch Screen is activated.
Once the information is sent, your dryer can
then create the optimal dry cycle for your load.
To turn the Washer/Dryer Communication
feature on or off:
1 From the Home Screen, press the HELP
button.
2 Select MACHINE PREFERENCES from the
Touch Screen.
3 Select WASHER/DRYER
COMMUNICATION from the Touch
Screen.
4 Touch the pad at the bottom of the Touch
Screen to select ON or OFF.
5 Select OK from the Touch Screen.
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3 Select END OF CYCLE SIGNAL from the
Touch Screen.
4 Use the arrows to make the volume louder
or softer, or to turn the signal off.
5 Select OK from the Touch Screen.
The new volume is now saved as the default
setting.
Dryer Features
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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.
Screw
The drum lamp is located at the top left of the
door frame.
1 Remove the screw holding the drum lamp
shield in place.
2 Slide the shield up and remove.
3 Remove the bult and replace with a 15-watt,
120-volt candelabra-base bulb.
4 Replace the lamp shield and screw.
Using the
Drying Rack
A handy drying rack may be used for drying
delicate items such as washable sweaters.
Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack
extends into the dryer drum.
NOTE:
• The drying rack should only be used with the
TIMED DRY or RACK DRY cycles. It is also
strongly recommended when drying
sneakers.
• Do not use this drying rack when there are
other clothes in the dryer.
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Loading and Using the Dryer
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Always follow 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. Try also to sort items according to size.
For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or
other small items.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes
wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items,
woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items
with plastic trim and foam-filled items.
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.
Fabric Care
Labels
Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect
the clothing you will be laundering.
Wash Labels
Machine
wash
cycle
Normal
Water
temperature
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Hot
(50°C/120°F)
Gentle/
delicate
Do not wash
Hand wash
Warm
(40°C/105°F)
Do not wring
Cold/cool
(30°C/85°F)
Dry Labels
Tumble
dry
Dry
Normal
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Gentle/
delicate
High
Medium
Low
No heat/air
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry
(used with
do not wash)
Heat
setting
Special
instructions
Line dry/
hang to dry
Drip dry
Dry flat
Bleach Labels
Bleach
symbols
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Any bleach
(when needed)
Only non-chlorine bleach
(when needed)
Do not bleach
In the shade
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Care and
Cleaning of
the Dryer
Dryer 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. Apply these products away from the
dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer caused by these
products is not covered by your warranty.
Do not touch the surface or the Touch Screen
with sharp objects.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each
use. Remove by pulling straight up. Run your
fingers across the filter. A waxy buildup may
form on the lint filter from using dryer-added
fabric softener sheets. To remove this buildup,
wash the lint screen in warm, soapy water. Dry
thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the
dryer without the lint filter in place.
Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces,
use a damp cloth with a mild, nonabrasive
cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces.
Remove the cleaner residue, and then dry with
a clean cloth.
The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum
provides the highest reliability available in a GE
dryer. If the dryer drum should be scratched
or dented during normal use, the drum will not
rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will
not affect the function or durability of the
drum.
The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that
the inside flaps of the hood move freely when
operating. Make sure that there is no wildlife
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct
or hood.
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area
if you notice a change in dryer performance.
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Installation
Instructions
Dryer
DPGT750
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
•
WARNING
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-inch
diameter ductwork for exhausting to the
outdoors. Never use plastic or other
combustible easy-to-puncture ductwork.
IMPORTANT – Save these
instructions for local electrical inspector’s
use.
•
IMPORTANT – Observe all governing
• This appliance must be properly
grounded and installed as described in
these instructions.
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Do not install or store appliance in an area
where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions
for future reference.
• The National Fuel Gas Code restricts
installations of gas appliances in garages.
They must be 18 inches off the ground and
protected by a barrier from vehicles.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the
outdoors.
• Before the old dryer is removed from service
or discarded, remove the dryer door.
• Service information and the wiring diagram
are located in the control console.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is
above 50°F for satisfactory operation of the
dryer control system.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary
when the appliance is used near children.
FOR GAS MODELS ONLY:
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer
must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
• This product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gas fitter.
• This dryer is not approved for mobile home
installation.
• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves,
they shall be T-handle-type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must
not exceed 3 feet.
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Installation Instructions
UNPACKING YOUR DRYER
SWITCH WASHER AND DRYER
BACKSPLASHES (optional)
Tilt 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.
If necessary, switch the backsplashes for the
washer and dryer before making exhaust or
utility connections (see “Switching the
Washer and Dryer Backsplashes”).
Remove the bag containing the drying rack,
literature and serial cable.
LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER
IMPORTANT:
DRYER DIMENSIONS
This dryer is not approved
for mobile home installation.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER
THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION
431⁄8”
(109.5 cm)
Front View
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces
and for air openings are:
• 0 inch clearance both sides
• 1 inch front
27”
(68.6 cm)
• 3 inches rear
Consideration must be given to provide
adequate clearance for proper operation and
service.
Side View
371⁄4”
(94.6 cm)
351⁄2”
(90.2 cm)
51”
(129.5 cm)
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29”
(73.7 cm)
Installation Instructions
LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER (cont.)
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
INSTALLATION
• Your 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.
See the EXHAUST INFORMATION section.
• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet
and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0” either side
3” front and rear
• Minimum vertical space from floor to
overhead shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc.,
is 52”.
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
ventilated and have at least 60 square
inches of open area equally distributed. If
the closet contains both a washer and a
dryer, doors must contain a minimum of
120 square inches of open area equally
distributed.
• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be
installed in the same closet with the dryer
(gas models only).
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
See EXHAUST INFORMATION.
• The installation must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 (for electric dryers) or
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223
(for gas dryers).
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers)
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL
NEED FOR CONNECTING THE GAS
SUPPLY
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be
needed for cord strain relief)
Before beginning the installation, turn off
the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s
circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure
the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
WARNING
❒ Flexible stainless steel or plastic-coated
brass connecting tube (if allowed by
building code)
❒ Open-end wrenches for flexible tube and
connector
Turn the dryer’s gas shutoff valve in the
supply line to the OFF position.
❒ Adjustable pliers (to adjust leveling legs)
Shutoff
Valve
❒ Pipe wrench for holding dryer gas inlet
while attaching adapter elbow
Disconnect and discard old flexible gas
connector and ducting material.
❒ Adjustable wrenches (2) for tightening
connections
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)
GAS REQUIREMENTS
GAS SUPPLY
• A 1/8” National Pipe Taper thread plugged
tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, must be installed immediately
upstream of the gas supply connection to
the dryer. Contact your local gas utility
should you have questions on the
installation of the plugged tapping.
• Supply line is to be 1/2” rigid pipe and
equipped with an accessible shutoff within
6 feet of, and in the same room with, the
dryer.
• Use pipe compound appropriate for natural
or LP gas or use Teflon® tape.
• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer
and gas supply.
WARNING
• Installation must conform to local codes
and ordinances, or in their absence, the
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.
• This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve and
Burner Assembly for use only with natural
gas. Using conversion kit WE25X10014,
your local service organization can convert
this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas.
ALL CONVERSIONS MUST BE MADE
BY PROPERLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
• The dryer must be disconnected from
the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at a test
pressure in excess of 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).
• The dryer must be isolated from the
gas supply piping system by closing the
equipment shut-off valve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping
of test pressure equal to or less than 0.5 PSI
(3.4KPa).
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY
A Install a female 3/8” NPT elbow at the end
of the dryer gas inlet.
Install a 3/8” flare union adapter to the
female elbow.
IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to
securely hold on to the end of the dryer
gas inlet to prevent twisting the inlet.
NOTE: Apply pipe compound or Teflon®
tape to the threads of the adapter and
dryer gas inlet.
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
31⁄4”
(8.2 cm)
Dryer Gas Inlet
Adapter Elbow
23⁄8” (6 cm)
3/8” NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
NOTE: Add to vertical
dimension the distance
between cabinet bottom
to floor.
Apply Pipe Compound
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY (cont.)
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY (cont.)
B Attach the flexible metal gas line
D Install a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping to the
connector to the adapter.
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 Teflon®
tape to the threads of the adapter and
plugged tapping.
C Tighten the flexible gas line connection
using two adjustable wrenches.
Apply pipe compound or
Teflon® tape to all male
threads.
Plugged
Tapping
Shut-off Valve
E Tighten all connections using two
adjustable wrenches. Do not overtighten.
F Open the gas shutoff valve.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)
TEST FOR LEAKS
WARNING –
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
GAS DRYERS
Never use an open
This appliance must be supplied with 120V,
60Hz, and connected to a properly grounded
branch ciruit, protected by a 15- or 20-amp
circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
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.
If electrical supply provided does not meet
the above specifications, it is recommended
that a licensed electrician install an approved
outlet.
If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten
the joint and repeat the soap test.
WARNING –
This dryer is
equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug
for your protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut
or remove the grounding terminal from
this plug.
Open Gas
Valve
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS
If local codes permit, an external ground wire
(not provided), which meets local codes, may
be added by attaching to the green ground
screw on the rear of the dryer, and to an
alternate established ground.
WARNING –
To reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock and personal injury:
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug with this appliance.
• The dryer must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes and
ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
Ground
Screw
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (skip for gas dryers)
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU
WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be
needed for cord strain relief)
Before making the electrical connection, turn
off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s
circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the
dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
NEVER LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE
TERMINAL BLOCK.
WARNING
❒ #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (for terminal
connections)
❒ UL-listed strain relief (may be supplied
with cord)
❒ UL-listed power cord
– 30-amp
– 240V
– #10 AWG minimum copper conductor
– Closed-loop or forked terminals with
upturned ends
– 3-wire (for construction before 1996) or
4-wire (for construction after 1996)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC
DRYERS
WARNING –
To reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock and personal injury:
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug with this appliance.
• The dryer must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes and
ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)
CONNECTING DRYER POWER
CORD (cont.)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS
This dryer must be connected to an individual
branch circuit, protected by the required timedelay fuses or circuit breakers. A three- or
four-wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V,
60Hz, 30-amp circuit is required.
B For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection: Install
a UL-listed strain relief into the power
cord entry hole beneath the terminal
block. Thread a UL-listed 30A, 240V,
3-wire or 4-wire, #10 AWG minimum
copper conductor power cord through
the strain relief.
If the electric supply does not meet the above
specifications, then call a licensed electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dryer must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to
the equipment grounding terminal on the
appliance.
Strain
Relief
(3-wire Connection Shown)
CONNECTING DRYER POWER
CORD
C For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:
Connect the two hot lines to the outer
screws of the terminal block.
NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the
National Electrical Code requires that new
constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to
an electric dryer. A 4-wire cord must also
be used where local codes do not permit
grounding through the neutral.
3-wire connection is NOT for use on new
construction.
Connect
outer
screws
A Remove the terminal block access cover
located at the upper back.
(3-wire Connection Shown)
WARNING:
Do not make a
sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor
at connections.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING DRYER POWER
CORD (cont.)
CONNECTING DRYER POWER
CORD (cont.)
D For 3-wire Connection ONLY:
E For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection: Connect
the neutral (center line on 3-wire, white
line on 4-wire) line to the center of
terminal block.
Be sure the dryer’s green ground wire
is connected to neutral (center) terminal
of block and to green ground screw on
cabinet rear.
Connect
center
screw
Ground
Wire
(3-wire Connection Shown)
(3-wire Connection Shown)
F For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection: Tighten
all terminal block screws completely.
For 4-wire Connection ONLY:
Remove and discard the dryer’s ground
wire between the cabinet and the center
of the terminal block.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT remove the long
ground wire that runs down inside the
dryer cabinet.
Attach ground wire of power cord to the
cabinet with the green ground screw.
(3-wire Connection Shown)
G For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:
Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the access
cover off.
Power
Cord
Ground
Wire
(4-wire Connection Shown)
(3-wire Connection Shown)
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Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER
WARNING –
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST
To reduce the
risk of fire or personal injury:
HOOD OR WALL CAP
• 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. The accumulated lint
could create a fire hazard.
• Provide an access for inspection and
cleaning of the exhaust system, especially
at turns. Inspect and clean at least once
a year.
• Never terminate the exhaust into a common
duct with a kitchen exhaust. A combination
of lint and grease could create a fire hazard.
• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back
drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal
resistance to the exhaust airflow and should
require little or no maintenance to prevent
clogging.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust
duct.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12”
above ground level or any other obstruction
with the opening pointed down.
• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used,
they must be equivalent to a 4” dampened
wall cap in regard to resistance to airflow,
prevention of back drafts and maintenance
required to prevent clogging.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL
NEED TO INSTALL EXHAUST DUCT
❒ Phillips-head screwdriver
• For best performance, separate all turns by
at least 4 ft. of straight duct, including
distance between last turn and dampened
wall cap. For turns less than 4 ft. apart, see
the Ducting Component Equivalency Chart.
❒ Duct tape or duct clamp
SEALING OF JOINTS
❒ Rigid or UL-listed flexible metal 4” (10.2 cm)
duct
• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The
male end of each section of duct must point
away from the dryer.
• Do not assemble the ductwork with
fasteners that extend into the duct. They
will serve as a collection point for lint.
• Duct joints should be made air- and
moisture-tight by wrapping the overlapped
joints with duct tape or aluminum tape.
• Horizontal runs should slope down towards
outdoors 1/4” per foot.
❒ Vent hood
INSULATION
• Ductwork that runs through an unheated
area or is near air conditioning should be
insulated to reduce condensation and lint
buildup.
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Installation Instructions
DO NOT:
USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT
FOR TRANSITION VENTING
•DO NOT bend
or collapse
ducting. Use
elbows if turns
are necessary.
Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is
recommended for use as transition ducting
between the dryer and the wall. In special
installations when it is impossible to make a
connection with the above recommendations,
then a UL-listed flexible metal transition duct
may be used between the dryer and wall
connection only. The use of this ducting will
affect dry time.
If flexible metal transition duct is necessary,
the following directions must be followed:
•DO NOT use
excessive
exhaust length.
Cut duct as
short as
possible.
•
•
•
•
Use the shortest length possible.
Stretch the duct to its maximum length.
Do not crush or collapse.
Never use flexible metal ducting inside the
wall or inside the dryer.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• Venting must conform to local building
codes.
•DO NOT crush
duct against
the wall.
FOR TRANSITION VENTING
(DRYER TO WALL), DO:
•DO cut duct
as short as
possible and
install straight
into wall.
•DO NOT set
dryer on duct.
•DO use elbows
when turns are
necessary.
Elbows
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Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)
The correct exhaust installation is your
responsibility.
WARNING
USE ONLY METAL 4” DUCT. DO NOT USE
DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE
EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not
covered by the warranty.
The length of the exhaust system depends
upon the type of duct, number of turns and
the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all
conditions noted below. Both rigid and flexible
metal ducts are shown in the table.
Ducting longer than 150 equivalent feet will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy
cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire
hazard.
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct
length should not exceed 150 equivalent feet.
EXAMPLE ONLY
The following chart describes an example of
one possible ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT
RIGID
LENGTH
Rigid Metal
Ducting
(Preferred)
X
NUMBER
USED
=
1 Ft.
X
(4)
=
4 Ft.
Elbows
(90°/45°)
10 Ft.
X
(3)
=
30 Ft.
Turns Less
Than 4 Ft.
2 Ft.
X
(1)
=
2 Ft.
Rigid Ducting
1 Ft.
X
(5)
=
5 Ft.
4” Wall Cap
5 Ft.
X
(1)
=
5 Ft.
=
Ft.
WALL
CAPS
INSIDE WALLS/CEILING
(WALL TO WALL CAP)
TRANSITION
DUCTING
(DRYER TO WALL)
DUCT PIECES
EQUIVALENT
LENGTH
Less Than 4 Ft.
4”
(10.2 cm)
Total Ductwork Length
TOTAL MUST BE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 150 FT.
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Installation Instructions
DUCTING COMPONENT EQUIVALENCY CHART
EQUIVALENT
RIGID
LENGTH
X
NUMBER
USED
=
Rigid Metal
Ducting
(Preferred)
1 Ft.
X
()
=
Ft.
Semi-Rigid
Metal Ducting
(inside diameter
does not change)
25 Ft.
X
()
=
Ft.
Flexible Metal
Ducting (inside
diameter changes)
50 Ft.
X
()
=
Ft.
Elbows (90°/45°)
10 Ft.
X
()
=
Ft.
Turns less
Than 4 Ft.
2 Ft.
X
()
=
Ft.
Rigid Metal
Ducting
1 Ft.
X
()
=
Ft.
Semi-Rigid
Metal Ducting
2 Ft.
X
()
=
Ft.
INSIDE WALLS/CEILING
(WALL TO WALL CAP)
TRANSITION DUCTING
(DRYER TO WALL)
DUCT PIECES
Less Than 4 Ft.
Flexible Metal
Ducting Not
Recommended
EQUIVALENT
LENGTH
Ft.
4” Wall Cap
5 Ft.
X
()
=
Ft.
Louvered Wall
Cap
10 Ft.
X
()
=
Ft.
2.5” Wall Cap
23 Ft.
X
()
=
Ft.
=
Ft.
WALL CAPS
4”
(10.2 cm)
2.5”
(6.35
cm)
Total Ductwork Length
TOTAL MUST BE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 150 FT.
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Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION
TO MINIMIZE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE
Remove any lint from the wall exhaust
opening.
Using duct elbows will prevent duct kinking
and collapsing.
Wall
Internal
Duct
Opening
Check that
exhaust hood
damper opens
and closes freely.
Transition
Ducting
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
We recommend that you install your
dryer before installing your washer. This
will permit direct access for easier exhaust
connection.
DRYER EXHAUST TO SIDE OR
BOTTOM OF CABINET
Slide the end of the exhaust duct underneath
the clips on the back of the dryer and secure
with duct tape or a hose clamp.
If you wish to exhaust your dryer to the side
or bottom of the cabinet, order exhaust kit
14-A003, available from your GE supplier.
Clip
Duct
NOTE: We strongly recommend using rigid
metal exhaust duct. If using semi-rigid metal
duct, cut it to the proper length and avoid
bunching of the duct behind the dryer.
• For straight-line installation, connect the
dryer exhaust to the wall using duct tape.
Wall Side
Dryer
Side
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Installation Instructions
FINAL SETUP
1 LEVEL THE DRYER
3 PLUG DRYER IN
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.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
Raise Lower
2 ATTACH SERIAL CABLE
Attach the serial cable for washer and dryer
connection to the serial port on the back of
the dryer.
Attach the other end of the cable to the
washer before pushing the washer into its
final position.
Rear of
Dryer
Serial
Port
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Installation Instructions
FINAL SETUP (cont.)
4 DRYER STARTUP
SERVICING
WARNING –
Press the POWER button.
Label all wires
prior to disconnection when servicing
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper
and dangerous operation after
servicing/installation.
POWER
For replacement parts and other information,
refer to the Owner’s Manual for servicing
phone numbers.
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.
The dryer will begin a setup mode that tests
the dryer’s operation. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE
PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW GE
PROFILE DRYER!
A BRIEF SELF DIAGNOSTIC
WILL NOW BE RUN ON YOUR
DRYER. THIS MAY TAKE UP
TO 5 MINUTES.
OK
Once the setup mode is complete, the dryer
is ready for use.
YOUR DRYER IS NOW
READY FOR YOUR USE.
PLEASE READ YOUR
USER'S MANUAL PRIOR
TO OPERATION.
OK
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Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired)
1 REMOVE FILLER PLUGS
3 REMOVE HANDLE
Open the door and remove the filler plugs
opposite the hinges.
Remove the screws holding the handle and
two spacers.
Rear of Door
2 REMOVE DOOR
4 REVERSE DOOR CATCH
• With the door completely open, remove
the BOTTOM screw from each hinge on the
dryer face.
• Insert the screws about halfway 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.
Remove the door catch and filler plate. Install
them on opposite sides of the door.
Filler
Plate
Catch
• Loosen the TOP screw from each hinge
on the dryer face halfway. With one hand
holding the top of the door and the other
hand holding the bottom, remove the door
from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT.
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Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (cont.)
5 REVERSE HANDLE
6 REMOVE HINGES AND REHANG
DOOR (cont.)
Install the handle on the opposite side of the
door.
Insert the door on the opposite side of the
opening by moving the door IN and DOWN
until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are
resting on the top screws inserted in Step 2.
Rear of Door
6 REMOVE HINGES AND REHANG
DOOR
Remove the remaining screws from the
side of the opening from which the door was
removed. With these screws, secure each
hinge at the bottom.
Remove the hinges from the door and install
them on the opposite side with the hinge pin
toward the outside of the door.
Tighten the two top screws of each hinge.
Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from
which the door was removed.
Opposite Side of
Door
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Installation Instructions
SWITCHING THE WASHER AND DRYER
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.
If your hose utility connections are arranged
so that the units must be installed with the
washer on the right and the dryer on the
left, you can switch the backsplashes of the
washer and dryer in order to maintain the
proper curved appearance.
1 REMOVE WASHER BACKSPLASH
Place a towel over the lid of the washer to
prevent scratches to the surface.
Remove the two outer screws from the rear
of the washer backsplash. Rotate backsplash
forward and lift off.
Screw
Screw
Rear of Washer
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
2 REMOVE BACKSPLASH REAR
COVER
Remove the two screws holding the washer
backsplash to the rear cover.
Pull off the rear cover.
❑ #2 Phillips screwdriver
❑ Towel (2)
Screws
Rear Cover
WARNING!
Make sure the washer and dryer are
unplugged.
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Installation Instructions
3 DISCONNECT WASHER
5 REMOVE DRYER BACKSPLASH
CONTROL BOARD
Place a towel over the top surface of the dryer
to prevent scratches to the surface.
Remove the four screws from the rear of the
dryer backsplash. Rotate backsplash forward
and lift off.
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.
Screws
Rear of Dryer
Rear of Washer
6 DISCONNECT DRYER CONTROL
BOARD
4 REMOVE 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.
FROM WASHER BACKSPLASH
Remove the four screws holding the control
board to the backsplash. Remove the control
board and set it aside.
Screws
Rear of Dryer
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Installation Instructions
7 REMOVE CONTROL BOARD
10 RECONNECT DRYER CONTROL
FROM DRYER BACKSPLASH
BOARD
Remove the four screws holding the control
board to the backsplash. Remove the control
board and set it aside.
Connect the dryer 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.
Screws
Screws
8 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.
Place the ribbon and the wire from the rear
cover under the strain relief on the new
backsplash.
Strain Relief
9 ATTACH DRYER CONTROL
11 ATTACH DRYER BACKSPLASH
BOARD TO NEW BACKSPLASH
Insert the tabs on the bottom front of the
backsplash into the slots on the dryer and
rotate the backsplash into place. Secure the
new backsplash to the dryer using the four
screws removed earlier.
Attach the control board to the new
backsplash by replacing the four screws
removed from the control board earlier.
The control board will now be on the
opposite side of the dryer backsplash.
Screws
Screws
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Installation Instructions
12 ATTACH WASHER CONTROL
14 ATTACH WASHER BACKSPLASH
BOARD TO NEW BACKSPLASH
Using the two small screws removed earlier,
screw the new washer backsplash onto the
rear cover.
Replace the four screws removed from the
control board earlier.
Screws
Place the gray wire from the serial port under
the strain relief on the new backsplash.
The control board will now be on the
opposite side of the washer backsplash.
Strain Relief
13 RECONNECT WASHER
CONTROL BOARD
Insert the tabs on the bottom front of the
backsplash into the slots on the washer and
rotate the backsplash into place. Press the
rear of the backsplash down to make sure it
fits properly.
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.
Secure the new backsplash to the washer
using the two long screws removed earlier.
15 RECONNECT POWER SUPPLY
TO WASHER AND DRYER
• Plug the washer and dryer back in.
• Press the POWER buttons on both the
washer and dryer to make sure both
control boards are properly connected.
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Problem Solver
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For a complete list of solutions to common dryer problems, use the
Troubleshooting Tips feature located by pressing the HELP button
while on the dryer Home Screen (see Using the Troubleshooter).
If your dryer will not operate, check the Problem Solver below:
Normal
Operating
Sounds
Problem
Possible Cause
What To Do
Dryer 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.
Controls are not set properly
• Make sure the cycle was set correctly,
close the lid and press START.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped
• Check house circuit breakers/fuses.
Replace fuses or reset breaker.
NOTE: Electric dryers use two fuses
or breakers.
Electronics need to be reset
• Unplug dryer, wait 2 minutes, plug
back in and press POWER.
START was not pressed after
a cycle was set
• Press START.
Door was opened during
the dry cycle
• Close the door and reset cycle, to the
beginning if necessary. Press START.
Dryer is too cold
• 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.
The following are normal sounds you may hear:
Sound
Description
Thumping noise when
drum rotates
• If the dryer has not been used for an extended period of time, you may
hear a thumping noise from temporary flat spots on the drum support
rollers. The noise will go away after use.
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Notes
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Dryer Warranty
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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or
an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com or
call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
For The Period Of:
We 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
full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs to
replace the defective part.
Second 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
additional one-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or related service costs.
Third through Fifth Year
From the date of the
original purchase
The extra-large or super-capacity dryer drum and main electronic control board if any of these parts should
fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this additional three-year limited warranty,
you will be responsible for any labor or related service costs.
What Is Not Covered:
■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
■ Replacement of the light bulb after its expected
useful life.
■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
■ Damage caused after delivery.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the
USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home. Proof of the original purchase date is
needed to obtain service under the warranty.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult
your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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Consumer Support
GE Appliances Web Site
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Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Web site 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts™” your
questions, and so much more...
Schedule Service
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Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.
Real Life Design Studio
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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services, and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes, and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Web site today. For the hearing impaired, please
call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).
Extended Warranties
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Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
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Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
homes (VISA, MasterCard, and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day, or
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.
Contact Us
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If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Web site with all the details,
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Register Your Appliance
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Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the preprinted registration card included in the packing material.
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