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GE DPSB513 manual

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    Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . 3–5 Operating Instr uctions Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controls Features . . . . . . . . . . .10 Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Cycle Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . .8–13 Drying Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Dryness Leve[...]

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    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[...]

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    ■ 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[...]

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    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 possibi[...]

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    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 ser vicing unless specifically re[...]

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    NOTE: Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice. 6 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Dryer control panel. Y ou can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer , behind the door . Model DPSB513 Model DPSB519 O NE T OUCH [...]

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    7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions O NE T OUCH selections. GEAppliances.com PRESS... AUTOMA TICALL Y SELECTS... THEN PRESS... Y ou can change any of the automatic settings by simply pressing the desired pads. Changing the automatic settings. For cottons and most linens. For loads consisting of cotto[...]

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    8 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips About drying cycles. DRYEL ™ (on some models) This feature is designed for use with the DR YEL ™ “dry clean only” fabric care system. See product package for directions. For questions or issues related to the use and per formance of DR YEL ™ , call 1-800-[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About dryness levels. GEAppliances.com 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. DAMP For leaving items partially damp. M ORE D RY [...]

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    10 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips About controls features. ST ART ■ Press twice to select the last cycle you used and start the dr yer . ■ 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 th[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. GEAppliances.com SIGNAL Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The beeper will continue to sound every two minutes for the next 6 minutes, until the clothes are removed. The clothes should[...]

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    12 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips TIMED DRY This light comes on when AIR DRY , DEWRINKLE, DRYEL (on some models) or TIMED DRY is selected. 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[...]

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    13 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About dryer features. GEAppliances.com Drum Lamp 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 dr yer open[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips About reversing the door . 14 Reversing the Door T ools needed: ■ Standard #2 ■ T ape-tipped Phillips screwdriver putty knife Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on [...]

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    Loading and using the dryer . GEAppliances.com 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 dr yer . T r y also to sort items according to size. For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or other s[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 16 V enting the dryer . For the best drying per formance 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.[...]

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    Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com . Y ou may not need to call for service. Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions OPERA TION Possible Causes What T o Do Control pads not Controls a[...]

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    18 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Before you call for service… OPERA TION Possible Causes What T o Do The DRY dryness level Load consists of a mixture • When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load, was chosen but load is of heavy and light fabrics choose MORE DRY . still damp Exhaust syst[...]

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    19 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions GEAppliances.com LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What T o Do Static occurs No fabric softener was used • T r y a fabric softener . • Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufa[...]

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    20 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Notes.[...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky GEAppliances.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Dear Customer: T[...]

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    23 GE Dryer W arranty . (For customers in the United States) ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation. ■ 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. ■ Dama[...]

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