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Models: DBXR453ET DBXR453GT
Dryer
Owner's Manual
Important Safety Information
Operating Instructions
The Controls on Your Dryer
Other Dryer Features
Ill
Helpful Information
Specialized Fabric Guide
Loading Suggestions
Care of Product
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Venting the Dryer
GE Service Numbers
Warranty, Back Cover
GEAnswer Center®
800.626.2000
GEAppfiances
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Welcome to the GE family. We're Best of :all, you'll experience these values each time you do proud of our quality products and the laundry. That's important, we believe in dependable service. because your new dryer will be You'll see it in this easy-to-use part of your family fo, r a long time. manual and you'll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Write dovm the model and serial Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual. numbers here. They are on
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Read all safety information before using ,_I_WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property daraage, personal injury or loss of life. IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not store or use gasoline 1 Do not try to light any appliance. or other flammable vapors anct liquids in the vicinity of 2 Do not touch any electrical this or any other appliance. switch; do not use any phone in your building. Installation and service mus
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Read all safety information before using To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. Gas dryers MUST be exhausted Use this appliance only for its to the outside. Carefully follow intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. the Exhausting details in the Install ation Instructions. This dryer must be properly installed and located in Exhausting electric dryers to the outside is STR
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ExhaustDuct--SeeInstallation Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed Instructions. Useonly rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter in, soaked in, or spotted with ductwork inside the dryer cabinet combustible or explosiwe substances (such as wax, paint, or for exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER oil, gasoline, degreasers, dry- COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) CAN CAUSEA FIRE. which may ignite or explode. Do PUNCTURED DUCTWORK not add t
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Read all safety information before using Clean the lint filter before • Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or each load to prevent lint near children. Do not allow accumulation inside the children to play in,fide, on, dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER or with this appliance or any WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER discarded appliance. Dispose IN PLACE. of discarded appliances and shippir.g or packing materials Keep the area around and properity. Before discarding a un
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You maywishto softenyour • Do not tamper with the controls. laundered fabricsor reduce • Do not operate this appliance the static electricity in them if it is damaged,malfunctioning, by using dryer-applied fabric partially disassembled,or softenersor ananti-static hasmissingor broken parts, conditioner. We recommend including adamagedcord you useeither afabric softener or plug. in the washcycle,according to • Never climb on or standon the the manufacmrer's instructions dryer top. for those produ
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The START FABRICCARE controls START on your CO'I-rONS PI'RM. PRESS IVIED.HEAT dryer KNITS FLLIFF DEUCATES NO]-IEAT LOW HEAT A FabricCan;Selections _ Clean the Lint Filter Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label or instnactions when laundering. Use this chart CAUTION: as a general guide. Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Drying Selections Usage For regular to heavy cottons. For synthetics, blends and items labeled
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Cycle Descriptions _o_ati--c Drying Cycles Timed Dry Cycles Cyclesautomaticallysense dryness Cltclesrunfor a selectedtime i Automatic Permanent Press Automatic Cottons Ti reed Dry For cottons and most linens. For Set the Cycle Selector at For sy_athetic blends and delicates. most normal loads select the Prefened tt_e desired drying time. ;i Select More Drgfor heavier loads, Regular Setting*. Set towards Mere Ory Less Dry for lighter loads. D_zmp Dry for heavier and wetter fabrics, Less Ory for l
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Other dryer features your model has Tools Needed: • Standard # 2 Phillips screwdriver • Tape-tipped putty knife • Needle-nosedpliers 6 Rotate the door 180 °. Insert it 1 Open the door and remove the on the opposite side of the open- filler plugs opposite the hinges. ing by raoving the door IN and 2 With the door completely open, DOWN until the top hinge and remove the bottom screw from the bor:om hinge are resting on each hinge on the dryer face. the top screws inserted in step 3. 3 Insert these
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Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label or instructions when laundering. Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. P_ ovocs Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could escape. Dry only one pillow at a time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow, redistributing filling for even drying. Check: pillow at the end of drying time. If it is not completely dry, reset dryer for more drying time. Dry on low heat only. CAUTION: Do not dry pillows
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Loading As general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Separate lint producers from Sort by color lint collectors (Separate colorfast from non-colorfast fabrics*) • Lint producers: terrycloth and chenille • Whites • Lint collectors: veh,eteen and • Lights corduroy * Darks Sort by w_ight Separate by fabric type • Heavy Items • Cottons and linens • Light Items • Permanent press cottons * Non-colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade. Sort by and b
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Clare & Cleaning The drum is rust-resistant. asing a detergent and water paste However, colored fabrics which or a mild abrasive, such as Soft lose color or bleed in the washer Scrub TM. Rinse thoroughly. Then may cause discoloration of the dry- ramble-dry several wet rags or old er drum. We recommend that the towels for 20 to 30 minutes before dryer drum be cleaned with a cloth asing the d wer normally. Wipe off any spills or washing Apply these pvetreatment products compounds. Wipe or dust wit
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To clean, the exhaust duct follow Inspect and clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once these steps: a year to prevent clogging. A I Turn off electrical supply by partially clogged exhaust can disconnecting the plug from lengthen the drying time. the wall socket. 2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the dryer. 3 Vacuum the exhaust ductwith the hose attachment or attach a rag to a pole or drain cleaning wire and clean duct. • Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move freely (you may want
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Before you call for service What to Do Possible Causes Problem • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed - Dryer is unplugged comFdetely into the outlet. • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker Fuse is blown/circuit box and replace fuse or reset breaker. breaker is tripped NOTE." Most electric dryers use two breakers. • Check the house flase/'circuit breaker box Fuse is blown/circuit breaker and replace fuse or reset breaker. is tripped, the dryer may tumble but not heat Gas service is off • Make sure
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do • T.ry a fabric softener. O_rd_/mg • .Adjust controls ff,r less drying. No fabric softener was used • 'Try a fabric softener. Synthetics, permanent press • Try a fabric softener. and blends can cause static Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a weTl-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dpcec load). Large loads of heavy items • Large, hea D, lo_._.dscontain more moisture (like beach towels) and take longer to dry. Separate l
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do O_rdrymg • Select :_t shorter drying time. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. Letting items sit in dryer • Remove items when wcle ends and fold or after cycle ends hang immediately. Some fabrics will naturally • To avo id shrinkage, fcllow garment care shrink when washed. Others labels exactly. can be safely washed, but will • Some items may be pressed back into shape shrink in the dryer after dJ-ying. • If you are concerned about
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For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. • Use the shortest length possible. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork • Do not crush or collapse. inside the dryer cabinet or for • Avoid resting the duct on sharp exhausting to the outside. objects. • Do not use plastic or other com- • Venting mustconform to local bustible ductwork. buildin9+codes. 11 -X 18
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