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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
DSXH47
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Loading and Using the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation Instructions . . . . . . 9–18
Electrical Installation for
Electric Dryer . . . . . . . . . .
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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 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. ■ Properly ground dryer to conform with all Exhaust/Ducting: governing codes and ordinances. Follow This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outside. details in Installation Instructions. 1 Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork ■Install or store where it w
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and around your ■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is appliances free of combustible materials, such used by or near children. Do not allow children as lint, paper, rags and chemicals. to play on, with or inside this or any other appliance. ■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. ■ Keep all laundry aids (such
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support WARNING! ■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if ■ You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially or reduce the static electricity in them by using disassembled or has missing or broken parts, a dryer-applied fabric softener or an antistatic including a damaged cord or plug. conditioner. We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash
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About the dryer control panel. Control Settings Drying Cycles The REGULAR, PERMA PRESS and DELICATE cycles automatically sense fabric dryness. Select MORE DRY for heavier fabrics, LESS DRY for lighter fabrics. The TIMED DRY cycle will run for a selected time. TOWELS For towels and heavy cottons. REGULAR For regular to heavy cottons. PERM PRESS For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items. DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics. QUICK DRY For small loads that are needed in a hur
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About your dryer features. Signal Option When the signal is on it will sound just NOTE: before the end of the cycle to remind ■ If items are removed before the end of you to remove the clothes. the cycle, press the CANCEL button twice. If the dried load cannot be removed ■ Remove garments promptly at the sound promptly during the cycle, the Cycle of the signal. Place clothes on hangers Se
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Loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains. ® Bounce Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not overload. T
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Installation Spacemaker Dryer Model DSXH47 Instructions If you have any questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com FOR YOUR SAFETY: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING � IMPORTANT – Save these � To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all instructions for local inspector’s use. installation instructions. � Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a � IMPORTANT – Observe all qualified install
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Installation Instructions PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE TOOLS AND MATERIALS AND UNPACKING YOUR DRYER YOU WILL NEED 1. Prepare the area and exhaust for installation Phillips head screwdriver of the new dryer. Adjustable pliers (adjust leveling legs) 2. Check to be sure that the existing external Carpenter’s level exhaust is clean and that it meets attached installation specifications. Flat or straight blade screwdriver (may be needed for cord strain relief) 3. Place the four corner po
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Installation Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS ELECTRIC DRYERS WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury: WARNING – To reduce the risk of � DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN fire, electric shock or personal injury: ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE. � DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH � DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR THIS APPLIANCE. REMOVE T
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Installation Instructions EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST WARNING � Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct HOOD OR WALL CAP with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of � Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry grease and lint creates a potential fire hazard. of birds or other wildlife. � Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust � Termination should present minimal resistance to the length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, exhaust airflow and should require l
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Installation Instructions EXHAUST DIRECTION CONNECTING THE DRYER TO All dryers are shipped set up for rear exhausting. HOUSE VENT (CONT.) On electric dryers, exhausting can be on the cabinet right or left side, or through the dryer bottom. Gas dryers can � Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, exhaust on the cabinet right side or the dryer bottom. To floors or other enclosed spaces. change exhaust direction you will need Exhaust Kit Pub. � Total length of flexible metal duct sh
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Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER Allow the following clearances for ease of installation: Do Not Install the Dryer: FRONT SIDES REAR TOP 1.Do not install the dryer in an area exposed to dripping Alcove, stack, 3” (7.6 cm) 0 (0 cm) 3” (7.6 cm) 0 (0 cm) water or outside weather conditions. undercounter or closet 2.Do not install the dryer in an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes or anything that will THIS DRYER MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. obstruct the flow of
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Installation Instructions MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS 1. Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, not beneath the mobile home) using metal ducting that will not support combustion. Metal ducting must be 4″ Electrical supply (10.16 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. Rigid metal on rear of unit duct is preferred. 2.If the dryer is exhausted through the floor, the exhaust system MUST NOT terminate beneath the mobile home. Termination MUST be securely fastened to the 36″ (91.4
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Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION FOR GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC DRYERS WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of WARNING: The following are specific electric shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and/or a fire hazard. T
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Installation Instructions 3-WIRE SYSTEM FOR 4-WIRE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS ELECTRIC DRYERS DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations. Effective January 1, 1996: The National Electrical Code NOT for use on new construction. requires that new construction (non existing) utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer. 1.Remove the screws securing the terminal block access 1. Remove the screws securing the terminal block access cover and the strain relief mounting bracket located on cover and
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Installation Instructions GAS CONNECTION FOR CAUTION: Before operating the dryer, GAS DRYERS make sure the dryer area is clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable 1. Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of vapors. Also see that nothing (such as boxes, the dryer. clothing, etc.) obstructs the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Conversion to LP Gas: DO NOT connect the dryer to LP gas service without converting the gas valve. An LP 6. Run the dry
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged � Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is � Check the building’s fuse/circuit breaker box and tripped
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Static occurs Overdrying � Try a fabric softener. � Adjust controls for less drying. No fabric softener was used � Try a fabric softener. Synthetics, permanent press and � Try a fabric softener. blends can cause static Inconsistent drying times Type of heat � Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaus
