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GE PCVH485EK manual

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    Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Operating Instructions Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–7 Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Using the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Installation Instructions Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12 Connecti[...]

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    ■ Properly gr ound dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions. ■ Install or store wher e it will not be exposed to temperatures below fr eezing or exposed to water or weather , which could cause permanent damage and invalidate the warranty. ■ Connect to a properly rated, pr otected an[...]

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    3 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions W ARNING! YOUR L A UNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and ar ound 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[...]

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    WHEN NO T USING Y OUR DRYER ■ Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling. Place the cord away fr om traffic areas so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage. ■ Do not attempt to repair or r eplace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically[...]

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    W ARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock , or injury t o persons , read the IMPORT ANT S AFET Y INSTRUC TIONS before operating this appliance. About the dryer contr ol panel. GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary fr om your model. Consumer Suppor t T r oubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety [...]

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    2 About the dryer contr ol panel. Dry Cycles The dry cycle controls the cycle time for the drying pr ocess. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads. Sensor Cycles CO T TONS For cottons and most linens. MIXED LO AD For loads consisting of cottons and poly blends. WRINKLE FREE For wrinkle-free/easy care and permanent pr ess[...]

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    7 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions GEAppliances.com Dry T emp Y ou can change the temperature of your dry cycle. ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with CO T T ONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option r educes certain types of bacteria. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used [...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips About cycle options. NO TE: Not all features are available on all dryer models . 8 Extend Tumble Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 20 minutes of constant no-heat tumbling followed by 70 minutes of intermittent no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The dry [...]

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    Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 9 Lock Y ou can lock the controls to pr event any selections from being made. Or you can lock or unlock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by touching pads with this option selected. T o lock the dryer , press an[...]

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    10 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Using the dryer . Care and Cleaning of the Dryer Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel. The Exterior : Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a damp cloth. Dr[...]

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    Installation Dryer Instructions DCVH480EK , DCVH485EK , PCVH480EK , P CVH485EK 11 Questions? Call 800. GE. CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Websit e at: GE Appliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www .GEAppliances.ca If you are planning to stack the w asher and dryer , order S tacking Kit number GE24ST ACK to be used for this dryer [...]

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    Installation Instructions 12 UNP ACKING Y OUR DRYER Tilt the dryer sideways and r emove the foam shipping pads by pulling at the sides and breaking them away fr om the dryer legs. Be sure to r emove all of the foam pieces around the legs. Remove the bag containing the literatur e. DRYER DIMENSIONS 23.5 ″ (598 mm) 33.4 ″ (848 mm) 25.7 ″ (653 m[...]

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    13 Installation Instructions REQUIREMENTS FOR ALC OVE OR CLOSET INST ALL A TION • Y our dryer is approv ed for installation in an alcove or closet , as stated on a label on the dryer back . • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section. • Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other su[...]

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    Installation Instructions 14 CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMA TION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS W ARNING – T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and personal injury: • Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug with this appliance. • The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and or di[...]

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    Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit , protected by the r equired time- delay fuses or cir cuit breakers. A thr ee- or four - wire, single-phase, 120/240V or 120/208V , 60Hz, 30-amp circuit is r equired. If the electric supply does not meet the above speci[...]

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    Installation Instructions 16 CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont .) CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE CONNECTION 1. Turn off the cir cuit break er(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer ’s circuit f use at the electrical box. 2. Be sure the dryer cor d is unplugged from the wall r eceptacle. 3. Remove the power cor d cover located at the upper back . 4. Brin[...]

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    Installation Instructions 17 EXHAUSTING THE DRYER WARNING – T o reduce the risk of fire or personal injury: • This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. • Use only 4 ″ rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct . • Use only 4 ″ rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to t[...]

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    Installation Instructions 18 EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont .) CONNECTING THE DRYER T O HOUSE VENT RIGID MET AL TRANSITION DUCT • For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended. • Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing and kinking. UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE ME T AL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT • If rigid meta[...]

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    Installation Instructions 19 W ARNING USE ONL Y ME T AL DUCT 4 ″ DIAME TER (102 mm FOR CANADA). DO NO T USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENG TH T ABLE. Dryer Exhausting Information—Metal Duct Only Ducting Materials: For best per formance, this dryer should be vented with 4 ″ diameter all-rigid metal exhaust duct . Exhaust Length[...]

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    Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Remove and discar d existing plastic or metal duct and replace with UL-listed duct . • Remove any lint fr om the wall exhaust opening. Internal duct opening Wal l Check that exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely . ST AND ARD RE AR E XHA UST We recommend that you install your dryer before instal[...]

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    21 W ARNING – BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INST ALL A TION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPL Y . PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET. BE SURE T O WE AR GLOVES. Installation Instructions SIDE VENTING: Dryer Exhaust to side of cabinet Detach and remove the bottom, right or left sid[...]

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    22 W ARNING – NEVER LE AVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLA TE. COVER BA CK OPENING WITH A COVER PLA TE (COVER PLA TE – WE1M545) AV AIL ABLE FROM YOUR L OCAL SERVICE PROVIDER . Installation Instructions SIDE VENTING (cont .) Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the exhaust system. Cover back opening with a cover plate (Cover Plat[...]

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    23 BO T TOM VENTING (cont .) ADDING A NEW DUCT • Reconnect the cut portion A of the duct to the blower housing. • Tape the elbow in a 90-degree position to prevent r otation. • Insert the elbow through the r ear hole and connect it to portion A . Rotate the elbow through the bottom opening. CA UTION: Be sur e not to pull or damage the electri[...]

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    Installation Instructions 24 LEVEL THE DR YER Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust the four leveling legs at the corners to ensure that the dryer is level fr om side to side and front to r ear . Raise Lower PL UG DRYER IN Ensure proper ground exists before use. 1 FINAL SE TUP 2 DRYER ST AR TUP Press the POWER button. NO TE: If[...]

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    25 ❒ Phillips-head screwdriver Installation Instructions RE VERSING THE DOOR SWING ( if desired) IMP ORT ANT NO TES • Read the instructions all the way thr ough before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint . • Provide a nonscratching work surface for the doors. • Set screws down by their r elated parts to avoid usin[...]

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    REMOVE THE DOOR ASSEMBL Y Remove hinge bracket anchoring scr ews. 1 DISASSEMBLE THE DOOR ASSEMBL Y Remove 16 door scr ews and male end of latch from the inner side of the door . 2 Remove the inner face. Installation Instructions 26 BEFORE YOU ST ART Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet . RE VERSING THE DOOR SWING ( if desired) Slide door and[...]

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    Installation Instructions 27 REPL ACE DOOR ASSEMBL Y Replace a door screw in the center of the side opposite the hinge. Then put the male end of the latch into place and fasten with two door screws. 3 Fasten the hinge back on at the top and bottom with the hinge mounting screws. REPL ACE DOOR ASSEMBL Y (CONT .) Move the mounting screw to the upper [...]

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    ST A CKING THE W ASHER AND DR YER ( if desired) If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer , order Stacking Kit number GE24ST ACK to be used for this dryer . Kit sold separately. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMP ORT ANT – Save these instructions for local electrical inspector ’s use. • IMP ORT [...]

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    Installation Instructions 29 INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Remove the packaging. Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to lay the dryer down on its side. Continue using the carton to protect the finished floor in front of the installation location. KIT CONTENTS (GE KIT #GE24ST ACK) T OOLS YOU WILL NEED ❒ P hillips screwdriver ❒ Level ❒ Gl[...]

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    INST ALL BRA CKE T T O W ASHER A. Remove washer top cap scr ew fr om the rear left . Align left bracket holes with top cap screw hole on rear left of the unit and r eplace screw . NO TE: Leave screws loose so dryer hole alignment will be easier . B. Drive next screw thr ough the bracket into the rear of the w asher . C. Repeat the above steps with [...]

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    Notes. GE Appliances.com Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 31[...]

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    Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages , or visit GEAppliances.com . Y ou may not need t o call for ser vice. PROBLEM Possible Causes What To Do Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. • Move dryer to an ev en floor space, or adjust leveling legs makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necess[...]

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    GEAppliances.com Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions PROBLEM Possible Causes What To Do No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously • This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of during cycle, only lights monitoring the amount of moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry time moistu[...]

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    PROBLEM Possible Causes What To Do Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink • T o avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly. when washed. Others can be safely washed, but will shrink • Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying. in the dryer • If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item, do not mac[...]

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    35 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ■ Service trips t o your home to t each you how to use the product . ■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. ■ Failure of the pr oduct if it is abused, misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially. ■ Replacement of the[...]

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    GE Dryer Warranty. (For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory S er vice Centres or an authorized technician. For ser vice, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. Warrantor : MABE CANADA INC. W ARRANTOR IS NO T RESP ONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warran[...]

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    Consumer S uppor t . GE Appliances Website In the U.S .: GE Appliances. com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner ’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. In Canada: www .GEAp[...]