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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions ........... 2–4
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Controls ........................... 5–8
PFDS450
Cycle Options .................... 9, 10
PFDS455
Smart Appliance ....................13
PFDN440
Dryer Features ..................10, 11
PFDN445
Quick Start Guide ....................5
PFMS450
Settings Option ......................10
Using the Dryer .....................11 PFMS455
PFMN440
Installation Instructions
PF
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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep the area underneath and around your Keep the area around the exhaust opening appliances free of combustible materials, (lint, paper, and adjacent surrounding areas free from the rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable accumulation of lint, dust and dirt. vapors and liquids. Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, Keep the floor around your appliance
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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 damaged, You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing reduce the static electricity in them by using a dryer- or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. applied fabric softener or an anti-static conditioner. We recommend you use either a fabric softener The interior of the
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About the dryer control panel. GEAppliances.com WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Quick Start If the screen is dark, press the POWER button to “wake up” EXTRA DRY If you selected a TIME DRY CYCLE MORE DRY the display. -select your heat setting and the SENSOR DRY DRY amount of time you want your items Pre
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About the dryer control panel. Dry Cycles The dry cycle controls the cycle time for the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads. Sensor Cycles 2 COTTONS For cottons and most linens. NORMAL/ For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends. MIXED LOAD WRINKLE FREE For wrinkle-free/easy care and permanent press items. ACTIVE WEAR Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new technology finishes and stretc
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GEAppliances.com Dry Temp 5 You can change the temperature of your dry cycle. ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae*. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of this drying cycle. NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics. * The Anti-Bacterial Cycle is Certified by NSF
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About the dryer control panel. Specialty Cycles 9 1. Turn the CYCLE knob to SPECIALTY CYCLES. A list of cycle options will appear in the display. 2. Using the cursor buttons, select a CATEGORY. 3. Using the cursor buttons, select a CYCLE. Press the BACK button to take you back to the CATEGORIES. 4. Press ENTER to select. 5. Press the START/PAUSE button. SPECIALTY CYCLES include: Garment Coats Hosiery/Bras (use mesh bag) Jeans Khakis Bed and Bath Blankets (Cotton) Comforters Shee
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About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. GEAppliances.com Extended Tumble EXTENDED Extended Tumble is automatically selected for the Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 TUMBLE SteamRefresh cycle and cannot be deselected. minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are Dryer will beep and display “Garments Ready” dry. when SteamRefresh is complete. The dryer will The light in center of the button will light up continue in Extended Tumble unti
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About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. Settings DRUM Under the SETTINGS option, you can DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS can be set from HIGH, LIGHT adjust the volume or the brightness of MED or LOW. the display. After you have made your selection, press SETTINGS VOLUME ENTER. End of Cycle (signal) volume can be set from NOTE: To access the SETTINGS menu, hold HIGH, MED, LOW or OFF. down the DRUM LIGHT button for 3 seconds. Control Sounds volume can be set from
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About dryer features (cont.). GEAppliances.com To Use the Built-In Hook for Hanging Garments 1. Make sure the drum of the dryer is oriented so the hook is on the top center of the dryer. 2. Using your finger, pull the hook out of the baffle. 3. Hang the garment on a hanger, hang the hanger on the hook and close the door. 4. Press the DRYER RACK button. 5. Select the desired time. 6. Press the START/PAUSE button. ™ Reverse Tumble ™ All Profile front-load matching dryers are equipped
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Using the dryer. Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering. Wash Labels Machine wash Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring cycle Hand wash wrinkle resistant delicate Target Automatic Front load Category Water Temperature Temperature Control target water Tap Cold Inlet Water Temperature Not used temperature Cold 27°C/80°F Used Warm 40°C/105°F Used Hot 50°C/120°F Used Sanitize 70°C/160°F Used Dry Labels Tumble dr
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SMART APPLIANCE (on some models) GEAppliances.com Models PFDS450, PFDS455, PFDN440, PFDN445 are compatible with the Settings Menu GE Smart Appliance Module (SAM) which can be purchased separately. Press SETTINGS; then select Contact your local utility or visit www.GEAppliances.com/smart-appliances Energy Management. to see if your area is using Demand Response (DR) technology. Installation The preferred location for the module installation is on top of the clothes dryer. Details on how to c
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Installation Dryer PFDS450 / PFDS455 /PFDN440 / PFDN445 / Instructions PFMS450 / PFMS455 / PFMN440 / PFMN445 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely and carefully. Risk of Fire WARNING – • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local • To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all electrical i
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Installation Instructions UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by pulling at the sides and breaking them away from the dryer legs. Be sure to remove all of the foam pieces around the legs. Remove the bag containing the literature and serial cable. LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER DRYER DIMENSIONS MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air openings are: 39.1 39.5” ″ • 0 inch clearance both
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Installation Instructions REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION CLOSET INSTALLATION • Your dryer is approved for installation in an • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the dryer EXHAUSTING THE DRYER. back. • The installation must conform with local codes or, • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See in the absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section. ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA N
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Installation Instructions CONNECTING INLET HOSES CONNECTING INLET HOSES CONNECTING INLET HOSES (cont.) To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold water supply. Since the washer must also connect to the cold water, a “Y” connector is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to make that connection at the same time. NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; never use old hoses. 1. Turn the cold water faucet off. Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fill valve 7. Using pliers, tig
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Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR SAFETY: WARNING Flat-blade 10” Adjustable Before beginning the installation, turn off screwdriver wrenches (2) the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. Level 8” Pipe wrench Slip-joint pliers MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED Turn the dryer’s gas shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF posit
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Installation Instructions GAS REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY • A 1/8” National Pipe Taper thread plugged WARNING tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, • Installation must conform to local codes and must be installed immediately upstream of the ordinances, or in their absence, with the National gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural your local gas utility should you have questions Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. on t
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Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.) SUPPLY Install a female 3/8” NPT elbow at the end of the A Install a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping to the dryer D dryer gas inlet. gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet Install a 3/8” flare union adapter to the female pressure. elbow. Install a flare union adapter to the plugged IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely tapping. hold on to t
