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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
DS4600
Control Features for
DS5000
Model DS5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
DX2300
Control Panel and Settings for
DX4500
Models DS4600, DX2300
and DX4500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Control Panel for Model DS5000 . . . . . . . 8
Cycle Status for Model DS5000 . . . . . . .12
Dryer Features for Models DS4600,
DX2300 and DX4500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. Do not store or use gasoline or other Installation and service must be flammable vapors and liquids in the performed by a qualified installer, vicinity of this or any other appliance. service agency or the gas supplier. WHAT TO DO IF YOU
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep the area underneath and around Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, your appliances free of combustible materials bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children, (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all other flammable vapors and liquids. warnings on container labels to avoid injury. Keep the floor around your appl
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is 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 softener in the wash cycle,
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About the dryer control panel—for models DS4600, DX2300 and DX4500. ge.com You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Model DS4600 3 1 2 Model DX2300 3 2 Model DX4500 3 1 2 NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts. 5
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About the control settings—for models DS4600, DX2300 and DX4500. IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Fabric Care/Temperature (on some models) 1 COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons. REG. HEAT EASY CARE For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press. MED. HEAT DELICATES On some models. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low. LOW HEAT FLUFF For fluffing items without heat. Use the TIMED DRY cycle. NO HEAT Automatic cycles automatic
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Cycle Signal Option (on some models) This signal will sound just before the end NOTE: of the cycle to remind you to remove the Remove garments promptly at the sound clothes. On some models the signal sound of the signal. Place clothes on hangers so level cannot be adjusted. wrinkles won’t set in. If you selected the WRINKLE CARE option, Use the Cycle Signal especially when the signal will sound at the e
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Easy ONE TOUCH cycles—for model DS5000. 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 • Clean lint filter • Select dry cycle • Close door • Add clothes • Check dryness level • Push START • Check heat setting Dryer control panel—for model DS5000. You can locate your model number on the lab
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ONE TOUCH selections. ge.com 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 D
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About drying cycles. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. DEWRINKLE Use this feature to remove wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. Automatic DEWRINKLE settings: AIR DRY Use this feature to tumble items without heat. Automatic AIR DRY settings: About dryness levels. MORE DRY Use for heavy-duty fabrics. DRY Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for energy saving. LESS DRY Use for lighter fabrics.
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About control features. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. START/PAUSE Press twice to select the last cycle you used and start the dryer. If you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle. If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle. STOP This pad should not be used to interrupt or pause a cycle.
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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 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 end of a cycle and goes off
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About dryer features. ge.com Drum Lamp (on some models) 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 dryin
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About reversing the door. Reversing the Door Tools needed: Standard #2 Tape-tipped Phillips screwdriver putty knife Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door 1 completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these screws about half way 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 hi
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. ge.com Sorting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling. the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens, Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has rubber-coated
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Loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. 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. Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork for exhau
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… ge.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.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 (on some service mode models) Dryer doesn’t start Control panel is “asleep” • This is normal. Press START twice to choose the last cyc
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips 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 (on some models) 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 (on some m
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What To Do Static occurs No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener. ® • Bounce Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Overdrying • Try a fabric softener. • Adjust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP. Synthetics, permanent press • Try a fabric softener. and blends can cause s
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Notes. 20 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
