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ge.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–5
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
DCVH515
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
DHDVH52
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10
DBVH512
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Loading and Using
the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
Reversing the Door Swing . .12–15
Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .19–21
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . .
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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 ge.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 ge.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Properly ground dryer to conform with all Exhaust/Ducting: governing codes and ordinances. Follow details Dryers MUST be exhauste
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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 ge.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 softener in the
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About the dryer control panel. You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening. Model DHDVH52 1 6 POWER DRYING DAMP COOL DOWN HOLD 3 SEC START DELAY TO LOCK START PAUSE CONTROL DELAY CLEAN LINT FILTER ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING DRY TEMP SENSOR DRY LEVEL DELICATES HIGH ACTIVE WARE SENSOR DRY TIME DRY EXTEND MORE DRY TUMBLE MEDIUM EAST CARE SPEED DRY DRY LOW ADJUST DAMP MIXED LOAD DEWRINKLE TIME LESS DRY ALERT EXTRA LOW COTTONS TIMED DRY DAMP NO HEAT (TIMED DRY) SIGNAL HOLD 3
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Power 1 Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the standby mode. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Dry Cycles 2 The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads. Sensor Cycles COTTONS For cottons and most linens. MIXED LOAD For loa
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About the dryer control panel. 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
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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. ge.com Extend Tumble EXTEND Minimizes wrinkles by adding TUMBLE approximately 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The beeper will sound every 2 minutes to remind you to remove the clothes. The ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display will show 00. Damp Alert DAMP This option causes the dryer to beep when Removing clothes and h
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About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. Lock You can lock the controls to prevent any To lock the dryer, press and hold the lock selections from being made. Or you can icon for 3 seconds. To unlock the dryer, lock the controls after you have started press and hold the lock icon for 3 seconds. a cycle. The icon of the lock next to the timer will Children cannot accidentally start the dryer light up when the controls are locked. by touching pads with this opt
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About dryer features. ge.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 delicate items s
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES 1 BEFORE YOU START • Read the instructions all the way through Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet. before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors. • Normal completion time to reverse the door swing is 30–60 minutes. IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal
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2 REMOVE DOOR ASSEMBLY 3 REMOVE HINGE (cont.) IMPORTANT: Note the location of the hinge (left or right) before removing. Lay the door down on a soft protected flat surface so that the inner part faces upward With the door frame part of the door laid (door resting on the handle side). down on a protected soft surface, remove the hinge cover by removing the 2 tapping Remove the 6 large tapping screws screws (#8) that fasten it to the frame. The (#10) located around the perimeter of the hinge cov
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 4 REINSTALL HINGE ASSEMBLY 5 REINSTALL WINDOW RETAINER AND HINGE COVER Insert the hinge assembly in the opposite side of the door as shown. Insert the window retainer. Align the window retainer holes with the holes in the door. Push the hinge assembly into place until the hinge holes align with the door holes. Place the door on its edge and secure the window retainer using the 2 machine screws (#8). Fasten the hinge assembly to the edge using 2 machine screws (#
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6 REASSEMBLE DOOR 7 MOVE STRIKE BRACKET ASSEMBLY Using a putty knife or any other flat tool, remove the 5 plastic screw caps located on IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no dirt or the dryer where the door will be installed and any other foreign material in between the install them on the opposite side. window panes. Place the outer door onto the inner door. Switch the strike bracket and its cover on the opposite side by removing the screws. Reinstall both on the opposite side. Outer Door Inner Do
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Loading and using the dryer. 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 Target Automatic Front load Category Water Temperature Temperature Control Tap Cold Inlet Water Temperature Not used target water Cold 27°C/80°F Used Warm 40°C/105°F Used
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com 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 stai
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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. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork. Use the shortest length possible. Do not crush, kink or col
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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 service mode Controls accidentally put in • Hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the dryer. lock mode Controls performed an •
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Before you call for service… OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Clothes are still wet The door was opened mid-cycle. • A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load and dryer shut off The load was then removed from is put in. after a short time the dryer and a new load put in without selecting a new cycle Small load • When drying 3 items or less, choose SPEED DRY or TIMED DRY. Load was already dry except • Choose SPEED DRY or TIMED DRY to dry damp collars for collars and waistbands and
