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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–5
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
DNSB514
Automatic Settings . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
DPSB513
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
DPSB519
Controls Features . . . . . . . . . . .12
DPXB515
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cycle Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Drying Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Dryness Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Heat Settings . .
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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. n Do not store or use gasoline or other n Installation and service must be performed flammable vapors and liquids in the by a qualified installer, service agency or vicinity of this or any other appliance. the gas supplier. WHAT TO DO IF YOU S
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). n Properly ground dryer to conform with all Exhaust/Ducting: governing codes and ordinances. Follow details Gas
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA n Keep the area underneath and around your n Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, appliances free of combustible materials bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children, (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all and other flammable vapors and liquids. warnings on container labels to avoid injury. n Keep the floor around your appliances clean n Never
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) n Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is n You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or reduce the static electricity in them by using or has missing or broken parts, including a a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static damaged cord or plug. conditioner. We recommend you use either a fabric soften
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Easy ONE TOUCH cycles. Your new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads with our easy ONE TOUCH cycles. Make one simple selection, and your DRYNESS LEVEL and HEAT SETTING are automatically set. Then all you have to do is press START. ONE TOUCH Quick Start Guide • Select dry cycle • Close door • Clean lint filter • Add clothes • Check dryness level • Push START • Check heat setting Dryer control panel. You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer, behi
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer, behind the door. NOTE: Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice. Model DPXB515 Model DNSB514 7
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ONE TOUCH selections. ONE TOUCH cycles use the Sensor Dry Plus feature, which continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load and stops the dryer when the clothes are dry. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. PRESS... AUTOMATICALLY SELECTS... THEN PRESS... For cottons and most linens. For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends. For wrinkle-free and permanent press items. For knits and sweaters with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry” . F
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Special Dry Cycles. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Special Dry Cycles are customized to provide optimum drying for a variety of fabrics and clothing types. PRESS... AUTOMATICALLY SELECTS... THEN PRESS... Changing the automatic settings. You can change any of the automatic settings by simply pressing the desired pads. 9
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About drying cycles. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. ™ DRYEL (on some models) ™ This feature is designed for use with the DRYEL “dry-clean only” fabric care system. See product package for directions. ™ For questions or issues related to the use and performance of DRYEL , ™ call 1-800-214-8913, or visit the DRYEL Website at www.dryel.com. ™ Automatic DRYEL settings: HEAT SETTING MEDIUM EST. TIME REMAINING DEWRINKLE DE WRINKLE Use this feature to remove
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About dryness levels. GEAppliances.com MORE DRY MORE DRY Use for heavy-duty fabrics. DRY DRY Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle LESS for energy saving. DRY LESS DRY DAMP Use for lighter fabrics. DAMP For leaving items partially damp. About timed dry cycles. To use TIMED DRY: 1. Select the drying time. 2. Select the HEAT SETTING. 3. Select any OPTIONS. (NOTE: The ANT
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About control features. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. START n Press twice to select the last cycle you used and start the dryer. n If you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle. n If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle. STOP n This pad should not be used to interrupt or pause a cycle. n Pressing this pad will cancel the current settings. Estimated Time Remaining Each time the d
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. GEAppliances.com SIGNAL Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The beeper will continue to sound every two minutes for the next 6 minutes, until the clothes are removed. The clothes should (Appearance and features may vary) be removed when the beeper goes off so wrinkles won’t set in. On some models, press SIGNAL to turn the beeper on o
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About cycle status. These cycle status indicator lights display what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to clean the lint filter. SensorDry Plus This light comes on when a ONE TOUCH Sensor Dry Cycle is selected. TIMED DRY ™ This light comes on when AIR DRY, DEWRINKLE, DRYEL (on some models) or TIMED DRY is selected. EXTENDED TUMBLE This light comes on when the EXTEND TUMBLE option is selected. CLEAN LINT FILTER This light is a reminder to clean the lint filter. It comes on at the e
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About dryer features. GEAppliances.com Drum Lamp 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 the circuit breaker. Reach above dryer opening from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb. Drying Rack (on some models) A handy drying rack may be used for drying delica
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About reversing the door. Reversing the Door Tools needed: n Standard #2 n Tape-tipped Phillips screwdriver putty knife Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the 1 door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these screws about halfway into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs). Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in new holes. Loosen top screw from each hinge
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Loading and using the dryer. GEAppliances.com Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering. WASH LABELS DRY LABELS Machine Tumble wash dry Do not dry Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring Dry Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not tumble dry (used with cycle Hand wash wri
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Venting the dryer. For the best drying performance 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 Installation Instructions. n Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4† diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. n Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork. n Use the shortest length possible. n Do not crush, kink or colla
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Control pads not Controls accidentally put in • Press STOP. responding service mode Dryer doesn’t start Control panel is “asleep” • This is normal. Press START twice to choose the last
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Before you call for service… OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do The DRY dryness level Load consists of a mixture • When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load, was chosen but load is of heavy and light fabrics choose MORE DRY. still damp Exhaust system is blocked • Inspect and clean exhaust system. Cannot make a The DRYNESS LEVEL, HEAT • This is normal. selection and the SETTING or OPTION that dryer beeps twice you are trying to select is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle Dryer i
