GE DBVH512 manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2 –5 Operating Instructions Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8 Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10 Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Loading and Using the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17 Reversing the Door Swing . . . .12–15 Venting the Dry[...]

2 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. California Safe Drinking W ater and T oxic 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 r[...]

■ 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. ■ Remove the[...]

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 (lint, paper , rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids. ■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibil[...]

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. ■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically rec[...]

6 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips About the dryer control panel. Y ou can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening. P OWER S TAR T P AUSE ADJUST TIME T IME D RY A CTIVE W ARE S ENSOR D RY E AST C ARE M IXED L OAD C OTTONS T IMED D RY D EWRINKLE S PEED D RY D ELICATES H OLD 3 S[...]

7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 1 2 ge.com Power Press to “wake up” the display . If the display is active, press to put the dr yer in the standby mode. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply . Dry Cycles The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed[...]

8 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips About the dryer control panel. Dry T emp Y ou can change the temperature of your dry cycle. ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseu[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. ge.com Extend T umble Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry . The beeper will sound every 2 minutes to remind you to remove the cl[...]

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11 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About dryer features. ge.com Drying Rack (on some models) A handy drying rack may be used for dr ying delicate items such as washable sweaters. Place items flat on the drying rack and block such items as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat. T o i[...]

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 12 IMPORT ANT NOTES • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors. • Normal completion time [...]

13 REMOVE DOOR ASSEMBL Y (cont.) Lay the door down on a soft protected flat surface so that the inner part faces upward (door resting on the handle side). Remove the 6 large tapping screws (#10) located around the perimeter of the door outlining the gasket, the 4 machine screws (#8). With the screws removed, turn the door over and separate the silv[...]

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT .) 14 REINST ALL HINGE ASSEMBL Y Insert the hinge assembly in the opposite side of the door as shown. Push the hinge assembly into place until the hinge holes align with the door holes. Fasten the hinge assembly to the edge using 2 machine screws (#8). Hold the door on its side with one hand and fasten the remaining 2[...]

REASSEMBLE DOOR ASSEMBL Y IMPORT ANT : Make sure there is no dirt or any other foreign material in between the window panes. Place the outer door onto the inner door . After reversing door , there will be a mismatch between the outer door and the inner door . Make sure that the handle part of the outer door is opposite the hinge as shown. T urn the[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 16 Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’ s care label when laundering. Loading and using the dryer . Sorting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if cloth[...]

17 Care and Cleaning of the Dryer 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 dr yer caused by th[...]

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19 T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com . Y ou may not need to call for service. OPERA TION Possible Causes What T o Do Control pads not Controls accidentally put in • Press STOP . responding ser vice mode Controls accidentally put in • Hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock[...]

OPERA TION Possible Causes What T o Do Clothes are still wet The door was opened mid-cycle. • A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load and dryer shut off The load was then removed fr om is put in. after a short time the dr yer and a new load put in without selecting a new cycle Small load • When drying 3 items or less, choose SPEED D[...]

LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What T o Do Clothes are wrinkled Overdr ying • Select a shorter dr ying time. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. Select a LESS DRY or DAMP setting. Letting items sit in dr yer after • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang cycle ends immediately , or use the EXTEND TUMBLE[...]

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23 ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation, deliver y or maintenance. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially . ■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. ■ Damage to the product caused by accid[...]

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