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Using the dryer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. been approved for use in this dryer when Sorting and Loading Hints used in accordance with the manufacturer’s As a general rule, if clothes are sorted instructions. properly for the washer, they are sorted See below for lint filter cleaning instructions. properly for the dryer. Try also to sort items according to size. For example, do not dry Do not overload. This wastes energy and a sheet with socks or other small
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SMART APPLIANCE (onsomemodels) 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 Energy Management. Contact your local utility or visit www.GEAppliances.com/smart-appliances 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 connec
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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 electrical inspector’s use. • To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
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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: 39.5″ 39.1″ • 0 inch clearance both sides
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Installation Instructions REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR BATHROOM OR BEDROOM CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTALLATION • Your dryer is approved for installation in • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See an alcove or closet, as stated on a label on EXHAUSTING THE DRYER. 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 NO. 7
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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, tighten
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Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR SAFETY: WARNING r10″ Adjustable rFlat-blade screwdriver Before beginning the installation, turn off 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. rLevel r8″ Pipe wrench rSlip-joint pliers MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED Turn the dryer’s gas shut-off valve in the supply line to the OFF position. r
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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, must be installed immediately upstream of the • Installation must conform to local codes gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact your and ordinances, or in their absence, the local gas utility should you have questions on the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223. installation of the plugged tapping. • This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve an
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Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) CONNECTING THE DRYER CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.) TO THE GAS SUPPLY Install a female 3/8″ NPT elbow at the end A Install a 1/8″ NPT plugged tapping to the dryer D of the 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 the end of the
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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
PFDS450
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–8
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10 PFDS455
Smart Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
PFDN440
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
PFDN445
Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
PFMS450
Settings Option . . . . . . . .
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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 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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GEAppliances.com WARNING! YOURLAUNDRYAREA n Keep the area underneath and around your n Keep the area around the exhaust opening appliances free of combustible materials, and adjacent surrounding areas free from the (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals accumulation of lint, dust and dirt. and other flammable vapors and liquids. n Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, n Keep the floor around your appliances clean bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children, and dry to reduce t
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IMPORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! WHENUSINGYOURDRYER(cont.) n Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is n Do not use steam cycles on new clothes without damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, first washing. or has missing or broken parts, including a n You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics damaged cord or plug. or reduce the static electricity in them by using n The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct a dryer-applie
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About the dryer control panel. GEAppliances.com WARNING! Toreducetheriskoffire,electricshock,orinjurytopersons,readtheIMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUcTIONSbeforeoperatingthisappliance. Throughoutthismanual,featuresandappearancemayvaryfromyourmodel. Quick Start EXTRA DRY If the screen is dark, press the POWER button to “wake up” 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 Press the POWER
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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 stretch fibers such
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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: Staphylococcusaureus,Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiellapneumoniae*. 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 Interna
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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 ncoats n Hosiery/Bras (use mesh bag) n Jeans n Khakis Bed and Bath n Blankets (Cotton) n Comforters n Sheets n
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About cycle options. NOTE: Notallfeaturesareavailableonalldryermodels. GEAppliances.com Extended Tumble EXTENDED Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 Extended Tumble is automatically selected TUMBLE minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. for the SteamRefresh cycle and cannot be deselected. Dryer will beep and display The light in center of the button will light up when “Garments Ready” when SteamRefresh is EXTENDED TUMBLE is on. complete. The dryer will continue in
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About cycle options. NOTE: Notallfeaturesareavailableonalldryermodels. Lock LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections To lock the dryer, press the LOCK button. from being made. Or you can lock the controls To unlock the dryer, press and hold the LOCK after you have started a cycle. button for 3 seconds. childrencannotaccidentallystartthedryer The light in center of the LOCK button will light up bytouchingpadswiththisoptionselected. when the controls are locked
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About dryer features (cont.). GEAppliances.com Built-In Rack Dry System A handy drying rack may be used for drying items such as tennis shoes. Place items flat on the drying rack and block such items as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat. To install the Built-In Rack Dry System 1. Make sure the drum of the dryer is oriented so the rack drying system is on the left side of the dryer. 2. Pull the drying rack screen out from the left side and engage the handle “posts” in the oppo
