User Manual GE DHDSR46GG7WW Gas Dryer

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Installation Instruction

• Installation Instruction - (English)

User Manual GE DHDSR46GG7WW Das Dryer

Table Of Contents

• Safety Instructions
• Operating Instructions
• Control Panel
• Control Settings
• Features
• Loading and Using
• Dryer
• Reversing the Door
• Venting the Dryer
• Troubleshooting Tips
• Consumer Support
• Consumer Support
• Warranty

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety. the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion. electric shock. or to prevent property damage. personal injury. or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Installation end service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. Do not try to light a match. or cigarette. or turn on any gas or electrical appliance.
2. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
3. Clear the room. building or area of all occupants.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully.
5. If you cannot reach your gas supplier. call the fire department.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic 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 reproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposureto such substances.

Gasappliances can cause minor exposureto four of these substances. amely benzene. arbon monoxide. formaldehyde and soot. causedprimarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

PROPER INSTALLATION

This dryer must be properlg installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

• Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codesand ordinances. Followdetails in Installation Instructions.
• Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather. which could cause permanent damage and invalidate the warranty.
• Connect to a properly rated. protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
• Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof all shipping materials properly.

Exhaust/Ducting

1. Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.
2. Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAP SESOR BECOME SO THERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.

For complete details. ollow the Installation Instructions.

WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

• Keepthe area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials, lint, paper,rags, etc.),gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Keepthe floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
• Closesupervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play on, with or inside this or any other appliance.
• Keep all laundry aids (suchas detergents, bleaches, etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observeall warnings on container labels to avoid injury.
• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading. unloading or adding clothes. ait until the drum has completely stopped.
• The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result. carefully follow the garment manufacturer's care instructions.
• 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 FILTERIN PLACE.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in. washed in. soakedin or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax. oil. paint. gasoline. egreasers. ry-cleaning solvents. kerosene. tc.).Thesesubstances give off vapors that may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire.
• Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent or that contains flammable materials (suchas cleaning cloths. mops. towels used in beauty salons. restaurants or barber shops. etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until solvents or flammable materials have been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as acetone. denatured alcohol. gasoline. erosene. some household cleaners. some spot removers. urpentines. waxes. wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates.
• Do not dry articles containing rubber. plastic or similar materials such as padded bras. tennis shoes. aloshes. bath mats. rugs. bibs. aby pants. plastic bags. pillows. etc. that may melt or bum.
• Some rubber materials. when heated. can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
• Do not store plastic. paper or clothing that may burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
• Garments labeled Dry Away from Heot or Do Not TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryeE
• Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses.
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock. unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching offthe circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter).NOTE:Turning the Cycle Selectorknob to an off position or pressing PAUSEdoes NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
• The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at leastonce a year by a qualified technician. See the Loading and Using the Dryer section.
• If yours is a gas dryer,it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition turns on.
• You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by using a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static condition EWe recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer's instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in gour drgen Serviceor performance problems caused bg use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty to this appliance.

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 recommended in this Owner's Manual or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skillsto carry out.
• Before discarding a dryer. or removing it from service. emove the dryer door to prevent children from hiding inside.
• Do not tamper with controls.

About the dryer features.

Wrinkle Care Option (onsome models)

Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry.

Thisoption can only be used with the COTTONS and EASY CARE cycles.

If you are using the CYCLE SIGNAL knob and you select the WRINKLE CARE option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying time and severaltimes during the WRINKLE CARE cycle. This will remind you that it istime to remove the clothes.

If WRINKLE CARE is not on, the dryer will stop once the timer reaches the WRINKLE CARE mark on the cycle dial.

Cycle Signal Option (onsomemodels)

This signal will sound just before the end of the cgcle to remind you to remove the clothes.On some models. the signal sound levelcannot be adjusted.

If you selected the WRINKLE CARE option, the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times during the WRINKLE CARE curie. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.

NOTE:

• Remove garments promptly at the sound of the signal. Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won't set in.
• Use the Cycle Signal especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits and permanent press. Thesefabrics should be removed so wrinkles won't set in.

Automatic Cycle Signal tonsome models)

At the end of each cycle, there is approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the laundry is dry. A reminder signal will sound periodicallu during this time to remind you to remove he laundry.

Drum Lamp (on somemodels)

Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel bg removing the fuse or switching offthe circuit breake Reachabove dryer opening from insidethe drum. Removethe bulb and replace with the same sizebulb.

Drying Rack (onsomemodels)

A handg drying rack mag be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters.

Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack extends into the dryer drum.

NOTE:

• The drying rock must be used with the TIMED CYCLE.
• Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.

Stainless Steel Drum (on some models)

The stainlesssteel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliabilitg available in a GEdrye If the dryer drum should be scratched or dented during normal use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These
surface blemishes will not affect the function or durabilitg of the drum.

About reversing the door.

Reversing the Door

Tools needed:

• Standard #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Tope-tippedputty knife

1. Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges.With the door completel9 open,remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face, Insert these screws about half wau into the TOPholes,for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs). Applu firm pressureto get the screw started in new holes.
2. Loosentop screw from each hinge on the dryer face half wag, With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door from the druer bg lifting it UP and OUT.
3. Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side of the opening bg moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 1.
4. Removethe remaining screws from the side of the opening from which the door was removed. With these screws,secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the two top screws of each hinge. Reinsertthe plastic plugs on the side from which the door was removed,

Loading and using the dryer.

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. heg are sorted properly for the drgeE

Do not add fabric softener sheetsonce the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce®Fabric ConditionerDryer Sheetshove been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not overload, This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, tems with plastic trim and foam-filled items.

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spillsor 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 awag from the drye EThe fabric may then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your dryer caused bg these products is not covered by gour warranty.

The Lint Filter: Cleanthe lint filter before each use. Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter opening. Run your fingers acrossthe filtenHavea qualifiedtechnician vacuum the lint from the dryer once a gear

Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces. use a damp cloth with a mild. non-abrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the cleaner residue. and then drg with a clean cloth.

The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting at leastonce a gear to prevent clogging. Apartially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time.

Follow these steps:

1. Turn off electrical supply bg disconnecting the plug from the wall socket.
2. Disconnect the duct from the dryer
3. Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hood: Checkfrom the outsidethat the flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Hake sure that there is not wildlife (birds. nsects. tc.)nesting insidethe duct or hood.

Venting the Dryer

For the best drging performance. the dryer needs to be properlg 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.

• Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the drger cabinet. Useonlg rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
• Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
• Usethe shortest length possible.
• Do not crush or collapse.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• Venting must conform to local building codes.

GE Dryer Warranty.

What GE Will Not Cover:

• Service trips to gout home to teach gou how to use the product.
• Improper installation, deliverg or maintenance.
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commerciallg.
• Replacement of the light bulb.
• Products which are not defective or broken, or which are working as described in the Owner's Manual.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
• Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible defects with this appliance.
• Defects or damage due to operation in freezing temperatures.
• Damage caused after deliverg.
• Product not accessible to provide required service.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shorted period allowed by law

This warranty is extended to the original pumhaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to on Authorized GE Service location. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidentaf or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary] from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer- affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

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