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GE DPSB650 manual

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    Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . 2–5 Operating Instr uctions Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 Controls Features . . . . . . . . . . .12 Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Cycle Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Drying Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Dryness Levels [...]

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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 servicing unless specifically rec[...]

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    6 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Y ou can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer , behind the door . Quick Start Guide for Model DPSB620. Clean the lint filter . IMPORT ANT : Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer . Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes ener[...]

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    7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Easy T ouch Selections for Model DPSB620. www .GEAppliances.com Y our new dr yer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads with our E ASY T OUCH cycles. Make one simple selection, and your LOAD SIZE , DRYNESS LEVEL and TEMP SETTING are automatically set. [...]

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    8 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Y ou can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer , behind the door . Quick Start Guide for Model DPSB650. Clean the lint filter . IMPORT ANT : Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer . Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes ener[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Easy T ouch Selections for Model DPSB650. www .GEAppliances.com SENSOR CYCLES Y our new dr yer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads with our E ASY T OUCH cycles. Make one simple selection, and your LOAD SIZE , DRYNESS LEVEL and TEMP SETTING are automat[...]

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    10 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry , such as sport or school uniforms. Can also be used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands. DEWRINKLE Use this feature to remove wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly d[...]

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    11 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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. About dryness levels. www .GEAppliances.com HIG[...]

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    12 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips ST ART ■ After you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle. ■ Press twice to select the last cycle used and start the dryer . ■ If the dr yer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle. Throughout this m[...]

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

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    14 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips The cycle status indicator lights (on some models) show what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to clean the lint filter . On models without indicator lights, the cycle status will show in the display. About cycle status. SENSING This light comes on [...]

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    15 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About dryer features. www .GEAppliances.com Drying Rack (on some models) A handy drying rack may be used for dr ying 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 mus[...]

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    16 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 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 the dryer face. Insert thes[...]

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    17 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 . www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Sorting and Loading Hints As a [...]

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    18 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 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 . Th[...]

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    19 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Correct V enting Incorrect V enting 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 Installati[...]

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    20 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 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. OPERA TION Possible Causes What T o Do Control pads not Controls accidentally put in • Press STOP . respondin[...]

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    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 from 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 only a few items, choose SPEED D[...]

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    22 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 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 manufacturer’ s instr[...]

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    23 ■ 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. ■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts [...]

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