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Models: DVLR223ET DVLR223GT
Dryer
Owner’s Manual
3
Important Safety Information
8
Operating Instructions
The Controls on Your Dryer
10
Helpful Information
Specialized Fabric Guide
Loading Suggestions
Care of Product
14
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Venting the Dryer
GE Service Numbers
Warranty, Back Cover
®
GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
GE Appliances
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Welcome to the GE family. We’re Best of all, you’ll experience Welcome proud of our quality products and these values each time you do we believe in dependable service. the laundry. That’s important, You’ll see it in this easy-to-use because your new dryer will be manual and you’ll hear it in the part of your family for a long time. friendly voices of our customer service department. Staple your receipt to the inside back Write down the model and serial Start Here! cover of this manual. num
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Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline IF YOU SMELL GAS or other flammable vapors 1 Do not try to light any appliance. and 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. Ins
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Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. Safety Precautions • Use this appliance only for its — Gas dryers MUST be exhausted intended purpose as described to the outside. Carefully follow in this Owner’s Manual. the Exhausting details in the Installation Instructions. • This dryer must be properly installe
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• Exhaust Duct—See Installation • Do not wash or dry articles that Instructions. Use only rigid metal have been cleaned in, washed or flexible metal 4† diameter in, soaked in, or spotted with ductwork inside the dryer cabinet combustible or explosive or for exhausting to the outside. substances (such as wax, paint, USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER oil, gasoline, degreasers, dry- COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) CAN CAUSE A FIRE. which may ignite or explode. Do PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
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Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using • Clean the lint filter before • Close supervision is necessary each load to prevent lint if this appliance is used by or accumulation inside the near children. Do not allow dryer or in the room. DO children to play inside, on, NOT OPERATE THE DRYER or with this appliance or any WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER discarded appliance. Dispose IN PLACE. of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials • Keep the area around
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• Do not tamper with the controls. • You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce • Do not operate this appliance the static electricity in them if it is damaged, malfunctioning, by using dryer-applied fabric partially disassembled, or softeners or an anti-static has missing or broken parts, conditioner. We recommend including a damaged cord you use either a fabric softener or plug. in the wash cycle, according to • Never climb on or stand on the the manufacturer’s instructi
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Operating Instructions The START controls
START on your dryer
3 2 1 Clean the Lint Filter Selecting Drying Cycle Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Select the automatic or timed cycle. See the above Cycle Descriptions. CAUTION: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. 8
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Cycle Descriptions Automatic Drying Cycle Timed Dry Cycle Cycle automatically senses fabric dryness Cycle runs for a selected time Automatic Cottons Timed Dry For cottons and most linens. For most loads select the Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time. Preferred Regular Setting marked with an . Set * towards More Dry for heavier and wetter fabrics, Less Dry for lighter fabrics. AUTOMATIC
TIMED DRY
MEDIUM HEAT COTTONS
HIGH HEAT 80 MIN LESS DRY 70 60 * 50 40 30 20 MORE DRY 2 3 Sta
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Helpful Information Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label or instructions when laundering. Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. Item Suggested Care Pillows 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
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Loading Sorting As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Sort by color Separate lint producers from (Separate colorfast from lint collectors non-colorfast fabrics*) • Lint producers: terry cloth and • Whites chenille • Lights • Lint collectors: velveteen and • Darks corduroy Separate by fabric type Sort by weight • Heavy Items • Cottons and linens • Light Items • Permanent press cottons * Non-colorfast fabrics may bleed or
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Helpful Information Care & Cleaning The Interior The drum is rust-resistant and requires no special care. The Exterior Wipe off any spills or washing Apply these pretreatment products compounds. Wipe or dust with away from the dryer. The fabric a damp cloth. Try not to strike may then be washed and dried the surface with sharp objects. normally. Damage to your dryer Dryer control panel and finishes caused by pretreatment products may be damaged by some laundry is not covered by your warranty.
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The Exhaust Duct Inspect and clean the dryer To clean the exhaust duct follow exhaust ducting at least once these steps: a year to prevent clogging. A 1 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 duct with the hose attachment. 4 Reconnect the exhaust duct to the dryer. The Exhaust Hood • Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move free
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If Something Goes Wrong Before you 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 • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use two breakers. Dryer doesn’t heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box is tripped, the dryer may and replace fuse or res
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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 • Try a fabric softener. and blends can cause static Clothes take Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items too long to dry (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy items • Large, heavy loads contain more moisture (like beach t
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If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying • Select a shorter drying time. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. Letting items sit in dryer • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or after cycle ends hang immediately. Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care shrink when washed. Others labels exactly. can be safely washed, but will • Some items may be pressed back into shape s
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Venting the Dryer 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 must conform to local bustible ductwork. building codes. Co
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GE Service Numbers We’ll be there! ® GE Answer Center Whatever your question about any And you can call any time. GE GE major appliance, GE Answer Answer Center® service is open 800.626.2000 Center® information service is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered promptly and courteously. In-Home Repair Service A GE consumer service professional Our factory-trained technicians will provide expert repair service, know your appliance inside an
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Para los clientes Para obtener la versión en español de este manual, llame a de habla española GE Answer Center®, servicio de información para el consumidor, teléfono 800.626.2000. 800.626.2000 Service Contracts You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your 800-626-2224 warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future serv
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DRYER Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase WARRANTY date is needed to obtain service under warranty. What is covered FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ************************************ For one year from date of original This warranty is extended to the original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, purchaser and any succeeding owner for parts and service labor in your home to products purchased for ordinary home repair or replace any part of the dryer that use in t
