GE DWXR473ET manual

M DDSR475ET DWXR473ET DDSR475GT DWXR473GT Dryer Ownerk Manual Impoflant Safety Information Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Dryer Other Dryer Features Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Loading Suggestions Care of Product If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Venting the Dryer GE Service Numbers Warranty Back Cove[...]

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A WARNING: 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 inju~ or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline IF YOU SMELL GAS or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Instigation and service must be perfor[...]

Read all safety information before using To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or kjury to persons when ustig your appfiance, foflow basic precautions, includiug the fo~owing sections. ● Use this appliance only for its intended pu~ose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ● This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance [...]

s 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 DUCWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COL- LAPSES OR BECOMES OTHER- WSE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION. ?[...]

Read all safety information before using ● Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPEWTE THE DR~R WTHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PMCE. ● Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, et[...]

u v ● ● 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 does not have a p[...]

The controls on you~ Find your model P.t. ,h..k ~..k i. th, b.. d next to your model numbm. (To locate your model numbw look on the label on the front of the dqw behind the door.) Models DDSR475ETand DDSR475GT I START FABRIC CARE ~RA CARE A Clean the Lint Filter Models DMR473ETand DWR473GT I I START FABRIC CARE E~RA CARE Clean the lint filter each [...]

Cycle Descriptions Automatic Drying Cycles Cycles automatically sense dryness Automatic Permanent Press Automatic Cottons For synthetic blends and delicates. Select For cottons and most linens. For most More D~ for heavier loads, Less D~for normal loads select the Preferred RegLdar lighter loads. Setting*. Set towards More Dqfor heavier and wetter [...]

Other dqerfeatures you~ model may have OFF Sn @ MEDIUM @ OFF LOUD Use this option to minimize the HINT wrinkles in clothes. The option If the Signal option is selected, the provides approximately 15 Signal will sound at fhe end of the minutes of no-heat tumbling drying fime and will sound several after the clothes are d~. fimes during fhe Etira Car[...]

1 1 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 at the circuit breaker. Reach above d~er opening from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb. A handy d+ng rack maybe used NOTE: for drying articl[...]

Tools Needed: ● Standard # 2 Phillips screwdriver ● Tape-tipped pu~ knife ● Needle-nosed pliers 12 1 Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. 2 With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. 3 Insert these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite[...]

Always follow Fabric Manufacturer Care Label or instructions when laundering. Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. mow Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could escape. D~ only one pillow at a time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow, redistributing filling for even drying. Check pillow at the end of d~ing[...]

Loading As general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Sofl by color Separate lint producers from (Separate colorfast from lint collectom non-colorfast fabrics*) ● Lint producers: terry cloth and ● Whites chenille ● Ligh~ . Lint collectors: velveteen and c Darks corduroy Separate by fab[...]

Care @ Cleaning u i The drum is rust-resistant. However, detergent and water paste or a mild colored fabrics which lose color or abrasive, such as Soft ScrubTM. bleed in the washer may cause dis- Rinse thoroughly. Then tumble- coloration of the dryer drum. We dry several wet rags or old towels recommend that the d~er drum for 20 to 30 minutes befor[...]

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

Problem Possible Causes What to Do Dryer 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 electric dryers use two breakers. Fuse is blom/circuit breaker ● Check the house fuse/circuit br[...]

Problem Possible Causes What to Do ● Tq a fabric softener. ● Adjust controls for less drying. No fabric softener was used ● Tq a fabric softener. Sptheti=, permanent press ● Try a fabric softener. and blends m cause stitic hproper sortig ● Separate heavy items from light weight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted [...]

Problem Possible Causes What to Do ● Select a shorter drying time. Q Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. btting items sit k dryer ● Remove items when cycle ends and fold or after cycle ends hang immediately. Some fabrics ti natur~y ● To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care shrink when washed. Others labels exactly.[...]

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 metil or flexible ● metal 4“ diameter ducmork ● inside the d~er cabinet or for ● exhausting to the ou~ide. ● Do not use plastic or other com- bustible ducmork. ● Use the s[...]

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Para obtener la versi6n en espafiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center”, servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor, 800.626.2000 tel~fono 800.626.2000. You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still 800-626-=4 be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’l[...]

# Staph sales slip or cancelled check hwe, Proof of otig.nalpurchase date is needed to obtain swice undo wawanp. ~LL ONBWR WARRAN~ 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 pan of the d~er that fails because of a manufacturing defect. ~ED ADD~ONAL FOUR[...]