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Models: DWLR473ET DWLR473GT
Owner's Manual
Important 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 Cover
GEAnswer Centers
800.626.2000
GEAppliances
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Welcome to the GE family. We're Best of all, you'll experience proud of our quality, products and these value:; each time you do we believe in dependable service. the laundry. That's important, You'll see it in this easy-to-use because your new dryer will be manual and you'll hear it in the part of your family for a long time. friendly voices of our customer sin-vice department. Write down the model and serial Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual numbers here. The), are on
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Read all safer7 information before using 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 injury or loss of life. IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not store or use gasoline I Do not tU to light any appliance, or other flammable vapors ° and liquids in the vicinity of 2 Do not touch any electrical this or any other appliance. switch; do not use any phone in your building. Installation and service must 3
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Read aUsaf tyinformation before using To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or hnjury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautionsi including the follo_ sections. i Use this appliance only for its Gas dryers MUST be exhausted intended purpose as described to the outside. Carefully follow in this Owner's Manual. the Exhausting details in the Installation Instructions. This dryer must be properly installed and located in Exhausting electric dryers to accordance with the Ins
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• Exhaust Duct-See Installation • Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed Instructions. Useonly rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter in, soaked in, or spotted with ductwork inside the dwer cabinet combustible or explosive substam:e:_ (such as wax, paint, or for exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER oil, gasoline, degreasers, dry- COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) CAN CAUSEA FIRE. which maT[ignite or explode. Do not add these substance
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information before using Clean the lint filter before • Close supervision is necessary each load to prevent lint if this appliance is used by or accumulation inside the near ch:!ldren. Do not allow dryer or in the room. DO children to play inside, on, NOT OPERATE THE DRYER or with 1:hisappliance or any WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER discarded applianoe. Dispose IN PLACE. of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials Keep the area around and properl,/. Before discarding a underneath your app
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• Do not tamper with the controls. You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce • Do not operate this appliance the static electricity in them if it is damaged, malfunctioning, by using &yer-applied fabric partially disassembled, or softeners or an anti-static has missing or broken parts, conditioner. We recommend including a damaged cord you use either a fabric softener or plug. in the wash cycle, according to • Never climb on or stand on the the manufacturer's instructions dryer top
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The controls START FABRICCARE EXTRACARE START COTrONS PERM. PRESS OFF SET HIGHHEAT MI!D. HEAT KNITS FLUFF DELICATES NO HE_T LOWHEAT _ Clean the Lint Filter A FabricCareSelections Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Always follow Fabric M_.nufacturer's Care Label CAUTION: or instructions when la_mdering. Use this chart as a general guide. Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Drying Selections Usage For regular to heavy cottons. Fo; synthetics, blends and items
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SIGNAL EXTRACARE MOREDRY AUTOMATIC LESSDRY LESSDRY PERMANENT MEDIUM COOL PRESS AUTOMATIC DOWN COTTONS EXTRACARE NOTE: MOREDRY 80 MIN typeof heat used(Electric, 70 Nat.rat orLP gas}, size TIMED DRY of load,types of fabrics, DEWRINKLE l wetnessof clothesand 50 DAMP DRY 40 i° ,& Selecting Drying Cycle _ StartingDrFer Select an automatic or timed cycle. See the • Close the duet door. above Cycle Descriptions. • Select START. Opening the door du ring the operation will stop the dryer. To restart the
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Other dryer features your model has HINT" Use this option to minimize the If the Signal option is selected, the wrinkles in clothes. It provides Signal wiJrl sound at the end of the approximately 15 minutes of OFF SET drying time and will sound several no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. times during the Extra Care cycle. This will remind you that the cycle This option can only be used with is almost complete. the Automatic cycles. NOTE: The signal control can be set at OFF, MEDIUM or LO
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Tools Needed: • Standard # 2 Phillips screwdriver • Tape-tipped putty knife • Needle-nosedpliers 6 Rotate _he door 180 °. Insert it 1 Open the door and remove the on the opposite side of the open- filler plugs opposite file hinges. ing by moving the door IN and 2 With the door completely open, DOWN until the top hinge and remove the bottom screw from the bottom hinge are resting on each hinge on the dryer face. the top screws inserted in step 3. / 3 Insert these screws about halfway 7 Remove the
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Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label or instructions when laundering, Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. Pillows Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or fillimg could escape. Dry only one pillow at a time. Slop dryer occasionally and shake pillow, redistributing filling for even drying. Check pillow at the end of dlTing time. _{t7" it is not completely dr),,, reset dryer for more duing time. Dry on low heat only. CAUTION: Do not dry pillo
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Loading As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, the) are sorted properly for the duet. Sortby color Separate #nt producers from lint collectors (Separate colorfast from non-colorfast fabrics*) • Lint producers: ten)' cloth and • Whites chenille • Lint collectors: velveteen and • Lights • Darks corduroy Sort by weJght Separate by fabric type • Heaw Items • Cottons and linens • Light Items • Permanent press cotlons * Non-colorJ_stfa&4c_ may bleed orflMe..So_ t_, and blend
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Care & Cleaning The drum is rust-resistant and requires no special care. Wipe off any spills or washing Apply _:hese pretreal:ment products compounds. Wipe or dust with away from the dryer. The fabric a damp cloth. Try not to strike may then be washed and dried the surface with sharp objects. normally. Damage to your dryer Dryer control panel and finishes caused by pretreatment products may be damaged by some laundD; is not covered by your warranty. pretreatment soil and stain remover products i
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To clean the exhaust duct follow Inspect and clean the dwer these step.,_.: exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A I Turn o£f electrical supply by partially clogged exhaust can disconnecting the plug from lengthen the drying time. the wall socket. 2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the drver. 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with the hose attachment. 4 Reconnect the exhaust duct to the drye:r. • Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move ti-eely (you may want to check with a m
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Before you call for se ice What to Do Problem Possible Causes Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the d]Ter plug is pushed (ompletely inLo the outlet. Fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker breaker is tripped box and replac(: fuse or reset breaker. IVOTE: Most electric duets use. two breakers. Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the hous,_ _ fuse/circuit breaker box is tripped, the dryer may nd replace fuse or reset breaker. tumble but not heat Gas service is off • Make sure
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do Overdrying • Try a fabric softener. • Adjust controls for less drying. No fabric softener was used • 'Fry a fabric softener. Synthetics, permanent press • 'Fry a fabric softener. and blends can cause static Improper sorting Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy items • Large, heavy loads contain more moisture (like beach towels) and take longer to dry. Separate large,
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do Overdrying • Select a shorter drying time. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. Letting items sit in dryer • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or after cycle ends hang immediate [y. Some fabrics will naturally "To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care shrink when washed. Others labels exactly. can be safely washed, but will • Some items may be pressed back into shape shrink in the dryer. after drying. • If you are concerned about
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Venting the Duet 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 metal or flexible • Use the :_hortest length possible. metal 4" diameter ductwork • Do not (:rush or collapse. inside the dryer cabinet or for • Avoid resting the duct on sharp exhausting to the outside. object,;. • Do not use plastic or other com- • Venting_,ust conform to local bustible ductwork. building ,:odes. 4
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