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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–5
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
DPSB620
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
DPSB650
Controls Features . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cycle Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Drying Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Dryness Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
EASY TOUCH Selections . . . . . . .7, 9
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. Do not store or use gasoline or other 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 www.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 www.GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Properly ground dryer to conform with all Exhaust/Ducting: governing codes and ordinances. Follow deta
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep the area underneath and around your 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. Keep the floor around your appliances clean Never
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com 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 so
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Quick Start Guide for Model DPSB620. You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer, behind the door. Clean the lint filter. IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling. Select the dry cycle and other options. For TIMED DRY, use the SET TIME arrow pads to set the drying time. NOTE: Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Easy Touch Selections for Model DPSB620. www.GEAppliances.com Your new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads with our EASY TOUCH cycles. Make one simple selection, and your LOAD SIZE, DRYNESS LEVEL and TEMP SETTING are automatically set. Then all you have to do is press START. COTTONS For cottons and most linens. MIXED LOADS For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends. PERM PRESS For wrinkle-
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Quick Start Guide for Model DPSB650. You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer, behind the door. Clean the lint filter. IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling. Select one of the three drying methods: Press SENSOR CYCLES to dry according to load type Press GARMENT CYCLES to dry according to clothing type Press TIMED DRY to specify dry time Select the dry cycle by press
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Easy Touch Selections for Model DPSB650. www.GEAppliances.com Your new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads with our EASY TOUCH cycles. Make one simple selection, and your LOAD SIZE, DRYNESS LEVEL and TEMP SETTING are automatically set. Then all you have to do is press START. SENSOR CYCLES The Sensor Cycles continuously monitor the amount of moisture in the load and stop the dryer when the cloth
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About drying cycles. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sport or school uniforms. Can also be used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands. DEWRINKLE Use this feature to remove wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not recommended for delicate fabrics. AIR DRY Use this feature to tumble items without heat. CUSTOM Cycles (on some models
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About dryness levels. www.GEAppliances.com 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. DAMP For leaving items partially damp. About heat settings. HIGH For regular to heavy cottons. MEDIUM For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press. LOW For delicates, synthetics and i
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About controls features. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. START After you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle. Press twice to select the last cycle used and start the dryer. If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle. STOP If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to cancel the cycle. Time Remaining Displays the approximate time remaining until th
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support L A I T N E About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. www.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. Press SIGNAL to select low, medium o
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About cycle status. The cycle status indicator lights (on some models) show what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to clean the lint filter. On models without indicator lights, the cycle status will show in the display. SENSING This light comes on when an EASY TOUCH Sensor Dry Cycle is active. TIMED DRY ™ This light comes on when AIR DRY, DEWRINKLE, DRYEL (on some models), TIMED DRY or RACK DRY is selected. EXTENDED TUMBLE This light comes on when the dryer is in the EXTEND TUMBLE
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About dryer features. www.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 de
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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 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. www.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 Machine wash Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring cycle Hand wash wrinkle resistant delicate Water temperature Hot Warm Cold/cool (50°C/120°F) (40°C/105°F) (30°C/8
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Loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Care and Cleaning of the Dryer The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. panel and finishes may be damaged by some A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover drying time. products. Apply these products away
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Venting the dryer. www.GEAppliances.com 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 or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. Do not use p
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Before you call for service… 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 POWER to activate the control panel. Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse
