GE DVLR223ET manual

3 Important Safety Information 8 Operating Instructions The Controls on Y our Dryer 10 Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Loading Suggestions Care of Product 14 If Something Goes Wrong Before Y ou Call For Service V enting the Dryer GE Service Numbers Warranty , Back Cover GE Appliances Dryer Owner’ s Manual Models: DVLR223ET DVLR223GT [...]

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you do the laundry. That’s important, because your new dryer will b[...]

W ARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion 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 qualifi[...]

4 Important Safety Information W arning T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injur y to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. Safety Precautions • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. • This dryer must be properly installed and[...]

5 • Exhaust Duct—See Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 ″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COL- LAPSES OR BECOMES OTHER- WISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLA[...]

6 Important Safety Information • 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. • Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. •[...]

7 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Do not tamper with the controls. • Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. • Never climb on or stand on the dryer top. • If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and[...]

Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer . CAUTION: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Select the automatic or timed cycle. See the above Cycle Descriptions. 8 Operating Instructions The controls on your dryer 2 1 Clean the Lint Filter Selecting Drying Cycle START  START  3[...]

• Close the dryer door. • Select START. Opening the door during the operation will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the door and select START to complete the cycle. NOTE: Automatic 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 [...]

Pillows Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could escape. Dry only one pillow at a time . Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow, redistributing filling for even drying. Check pillow at the end of drying time. If it is not completely dry, reset dryer for more drying time. Dry on medium heat only. CAUTION: Do not dry pillows cont[...]

11 Loading As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Sort by color (Separate colorfast from non-colorfast fabrics*) • Whites • Lights • Darks Separate by fabric type • Cottons and linens • Permanent press cottons and blends • Synthetic and poly knits • Delicates Separate [...]

12 Helpful Information Care & Cleaning The drum is rust-resistant and requires no special care. The Interior Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. Wipe or dust with a damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects. Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products if s[...]

13 Inspect and clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time. To clean the exhaust duct follow these steps: 1 Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket. 2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the dryer. 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with the hos[...]

14 Dryer doesn’ t start Dryer doesn’ t heat Dryer shakes or makes excessive noise Greasy spots on clothes Lint on clothes Dr yer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most elect[...]

15 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy items • Large, heavy loads contain more moisture (like beach towels) and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy items into smaller loads to speed drying [...]

16 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Some fabrics will naturally • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care shrink when washed. Others labels exactly. can be safely washed, but will • Some items may be pressed back into shape shrink in the dr yer . after drying. • If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item, do not machine wash [...]

17 Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 ″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. • Do not use plastic or other com- bustible ductwork.[...]

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We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. First, contact the people who ser- viced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem. Next, if you are still not pleased, write a[...]

FULL ONE- YEAR W ARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dryer that fails because of a manufacturing defect. ************************************ This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for pro[...]