GE DWLR473ET User's Manual
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1. Notes An An AAN CN NES NE AAN Pt rr e o TNA A AAA AAA AS TNA E A E o FE E Ne pe y o ORO DO OD ON Seemee D Sr FAT AAA e E E A E yey hs A ST I SSS R eh SSS Sh of rye es a aS AAA AUN CA yay ty SSS E SSS yy ich a ae A A A NS TT E uz E E dr ne A a Sa SS A i a ee Ry ST AAN NENE E Sy SS NE St yr SSS hhh SSS hc Spy SS Sse CA ANA TP SD S SS TC SSS SS esp EPSPS SPL ee en O S s e 5 5 5 o rr E tee 21 GE Service Numbers GE Answer Center We ll be there 800 626 2000 In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s conve nient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated loca tions offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 And you can call any time GE y i Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a2. Set towards e o More Dry for heavier and wetter fabrics a Damp Dry pe 4 ee Less Dry for lighter fabrics To leave i items partially G ENE RIAS RI IO ARE Sae dry e t Cy cle S e lector O n Damp setting ETA ea RE pt Ree OS SOSA AEREAS Sy MR te NS ASIN RE RE NS aN SNR NTE EEE NEN ROSS IRR RRR IN AN REE LESS oa pe gt LESS pry AUTOMATIC E EE ligh MEDIUM PERMANENT CycleSelector on COTTONS dedo EXTRA CARE e morcory A WM IJA ff Automatic 80 MIN the g type gt heat used Electric 4 Natural or LP gas size DEWRINKLE TIMED DRY of load types of fabrics 50 wetness of clothesand DAMPDRY 49 O condition of exhaust ducts A Selecting Drying Cycle A Starting Dryer Select an automatic or timed cycle See the Close the dryer door above Cycle Descriptions e Select START Opening the door during the operation will stop the dryer To restart the dryer close the door and select START to complete the cycle See next page for other dryer features gt ETT Other dryer features your model has Extra Care Use this option to minimize the HINT wrinkles in clothes It provides If the Signal option ts selected the approximately 15 minutes of Signal will sound at the end of the no heat tumbling after the clothes drying time and will sound several are dry times during the Extra Care cycle This will remind you that the cycle This option can only be used
3. at a tirne Do not set control for more than 25 minutes At the end of drying cycle block the blanket back to its original shape Allow blanket to dry thoroughly before storing Cotton E en i Use a medium heat drying setting Synthetic Use a low heat drying setting E Down oe Use a low heat drying setting Extra Large Items Use a low heat drying setting includes de Dry only one extra large item at a time Set dryer for 20 minutes ie comfor Bey When time is up check and redistribute load Reset dryer and blankets and Viegas te check after 15 minutes When time is up check and redistribute a gt pads load Reset timer and check at 5 minute intervals Check after each 5 minutes to ensure articles do not fill dryer drum Large wet articles should have ample room in the dryer but as they dry and fluff up they may not have room to tumble CAUTION Items without room to tumble may block air flow and could result in scorched items Dry mattress pads separately Use a low heat drying setting 12 Loading LE Sorting As a general rule if clothes are i Loading Hints sorted properly for the washer they are sorted properly for the dryer Sort by color Separate colorfast from non colorfast fabrics e Whites Lights e Darks Separate by fabric type e Cottons and linens Permanent press cottons and blends e Synthetic and poly knits e Delicates Avoid drying very small loads Sort cl
4. for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer Service or performance prob lems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance Operating Instructions The controls START FABRIC CARE EXTRA CARE START on your COTTONS PERM PRESS OFF SET MI D HEAT dryer KNITS FLUFF DELICATES NO HEAT LOW HEAT A A Clean the Lint Filter A Fabric Care Selections Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer CAUTION Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place Always follow Fabric Mznufacturer s Care Label or instructions when laundering Use this chart as a general guide Usage Drying Selections Cottons High Heat al For regular to heavy cottons Perm Press Med Heat For synthetics blends and items iabeled permanent press Knits Delic Low Heat ates For delicates synthetics and items labled tumble dry low Fluff No Heat ae 4 For fluffing items without heat Use the Timed Dry cycle eL e dt tomate Cottons For milenio blend and delicates For cottons and most linens For most Select More Dry for heavier loads o loads select the Preferred Regular _ Less Dry for lighter loads Setting marked with an
5. resting on each hinge on the dryer face the top screws inserted in step 3 3 Insert these screws about half wav 7 Remove the remaining screws into the TOP holes for each hinge from the side of the opening on the opposite side Where you from which the door was removed the filler plugs Apply removed With these screws firm pressure to get the screw secure each hinge at the bottom started in untapped holes 4 Loosen the top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half way 8 Tighten the two top screws of each hinge Y Reinsert the plastic plugs on 5 With one hand holding the top the side from which the door of the door and the other hand was relnoved holding the bottom remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT 11 Helpful Information Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturers Care Label or instructions when laundering Otherwise use the information below as a general guide Hem Suggested Care Pillows z os Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could aya a 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 containing foam rubber Blankets f Add 2 4 dry towels and one blanket and set timer for 20 25 minutes o Dry only one blanket
6. your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Instructions contained in this man ual cover procedures to be per formed by any user Other servicing generallv should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 23 RYER ARRANTY hat is covered What is not covered Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dryerthat fails because of a manufacturing defect e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Owner s Manual If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation ALAS FR A Oe Of K
7. Clothes are wrinkled are wrinkled a Overdrying e Select a shorter drying time Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture Letting items sit in dryer e Remove items when cycle ends and fold or after cycle ends hang immediately Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally e To avoid shrinkage follow garment care shrink when washed Others labels exactly can be sabe wased put wail e Some items may be pressed back into sha shrink in the dryer DA pe after drying e Jf you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item do not machine wash or tumble dry it 18 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 only rigid metal or flexible e Use the shortest length possible metal 4 diameter ductwork Do not crush or collapse inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside e Avoid resting the duct on sharp l objects e Do not use plastic or other com bustible ductwork e Venting must conform to local building codes Correct Venting Venting y 19 Notes 20 mon ce LL ee a A and ee e A EE SL LL See a TR PP PP ES SS S A EL S A mr S i eee ne eree e A A E a m m e Pr PP re e E E PPP e rr PP A TS A a 1 PP rf tr rr ar TS A i aa pS et Bm S eee e ee a a e rr nap
8. Models DWLR473ET DWLR473GT Dryer Owner s Manual Important Safety Information Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Dryer Other Dryer Features 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 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 GE Appliances E tart Here before USING your dryer Help us help you 800 626 2000 Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your dryer properly Save time and money Check the section utled If Something Goes Wrong before calling This sec tion was designed to solve common problems you might encounter Best of all you ll experience these values each time you do the laundry That s important because your new dryer will be part of your family for a long time Write down the model and serial numbers here They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door Model
9. a OO o oe A a OK oi oft OK k k k k k This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 If you have an installation problem contact your clealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities Replacemerit of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God E WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR on a DAMAGES E Warrantor General Electric ic Company Ie further helpi is sneededic concer cenit ins gt mie oe _ Managen Caner Ata GE Apphanees Lounviile KY 402 Part No 1 Pub No 49 9847 75D 1807P080 E 4 95 CG cy Printed in Louisville KY Tia Shi warranty wie Aa DWLR473ET DWLR473GT
10. blown circuit e 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 NS o Fuse is blown circuit breaker eCheck the house fuse circuit breaker box is tripped the dryer may end replace fuse or reset breaker tumble but not heat Gas service is off e Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open Dryer shakes or makes excessive noise Some shaking noise is normal Move dryer tc an even floor space or adjust Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary umil even Greasy spots on clothes A Improper use of fabric softener Follow directions on fabric softener package Drying dirty items with el ise your dryer to dry only clean items Dirty clean ones items can stain clean items and the dryer Clothes were not completely e Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when clean the clothes are wet appear after drying Use proper washing procedures before drying Lint on clothes Lint filter is full e Clean lint screen before each load Improper sorting e Sort lint producers like chenille from lint collectors like corduroy Static electricity can attract lint e See suggestions in this section under STATIC Overloading e Separate large oads into smaller ones Paper tissue etc left in pockets eEmpty all pocke ts before laundering clothes 16 Problem Clothes take
11. bserve all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or discorinect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter e NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not tamper with the controls e Do not operate this appliance if itis damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug e Never climb on or stand on the dryer top e If yours is a gas dryer it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition may turn on SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 e You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by using dryer applied fabric softeners or an anti static conditioner We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle according to the manufacturer s instructions for those products or trya dryer added product
12. int filter Moisten your fingers and ye reach into the filter opening Run NX AZ your fingers across the filter a To keep your dryer operating at peak performance be sure to have a technician vacuum the lint from the machine every three years Storage To store your dryer for a short period of time disconnect the power supply and clean the lint filter 14 The Exhaust Duct 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 drver 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with the hose attachment 4 Reconnect the exhaust duct to the dryer The Exhaust Hood Exhaust Hood e e Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move freely you may want to check with a mirror e Make sure inside flaps are fully open when dryer is operating e Make sure there is not wild life birds insects etc nesting inside the exhaust duct or hood Chieck the inside of the exhaust hood with a mirror to rid of debris 15 If Something Goes Wrong Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What to Do Dryer doesnt start Dryer is unplugged e Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet Fuse is
13. number Serial number Date of purchase If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included on the inside back cover Or call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a cay 7 days a week Para obtener la versi n en espa ol de este manual llame a GE Answer Center servicio de informaci n para el consumidor tel fono 800 626 2000 portant Safety Information Read all safety information before using A 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 y 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 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified 3 Clear the room building or installer service agency or area of all occupants the gas supplier 8 ope 4 mmediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 5 If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department A California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor Gas appliances can cause of California to publish a list of min
14. or exposure to four of these substances known to the state substances namely benzene to cause cancer birth defects carbon monoxide formaldehyde or other reproductive harm and soot caused primarily by the and requires businesses to warn incomplete combustion of natural customers of potential exposure gas or LP fuels to such substances 7 Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors Hu Important Safety Information _ Read all safety information before using To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or in njury to persons _ when using your appliance follow basic preca aor including _ the ie Following se sections qe Safety Precautions Precautions l e 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 e This dryer must be properly Installation Instructions installed and located in Exhausting electric dryers to accordance with the Installation the outside is SIRONGLY Instructions before 1t is used RECOMMENDED to prevent If you did not receive an large amounts of moisture and Installation Instructions sheet lint from being blown into the with your dryer you can obtain room Carefully follow the one by calling toll free the GE Exhaust ng details in
15. othes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier slower drying Items Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm This may cause fabric softener stains Do not overload This causes inefficient operation and unnecessary wrinkling Clothes need to tumble freely Separate lint producers from lint collectors Lint producers terry cloth and chenille Lint collectors velveteen and corduroy Sort by weight e Heavy tems Light Items Non colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade Sort by individual color e Do not dry the following items Fiberglass items e Woolens Rubber coated items e Plastics Items with plastic trim e Foam filled items 13 al Helpful Information AS Care F Cleaning The Interior 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 pretreatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the dryer The Lint Filter Before every dryer use clean the l
16. se materials may melt or burn Also some rubber materials when heated can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion Do not store items that may burn or melt such as clothing paper material plastics or plastic containers etc on top of the dryer during operation Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do not Tumble Dry such as life jackets contain ing Kapok must not be put in your dryer Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as wax paint oil gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use these substances around your washer and or dryer during operation Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent or which contains flammable materials such as cleaning cloths mops towels used in beauty salons restaurants or barber shops etc must not be placed in or near the dryer un il all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as acetone denatured alcohol gasoline kerosene some household cleaners some spot removers turpentines waxes wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates H Important Safety Information a Read all safety information before u
17. sing Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving Before loading unloading or adding clothes wait until the drum has completely stopped Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subse quent dryer uses The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid sucha result the garment manufacturer s care instructions should be followed very carefully 0 Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near ch Idren Do not allow children to play inside on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly Before discarding a dryer o gt removing from service remove the door of the dryer compartment Keep all laundry aids such as detergents bleaches fabric softeners etc out of the reach of children preferably ina locked cabinet O
18. the Answer Center 800 626 2000 Installat on Instructions Properly ground to conform Do not repair or replace with all governing codes and any part of the appliance or ordinances Follow details in attempt any servicing unless Installation Instructions specifically recommended in this Install or store where the tempera Owner s Manual or in published ture is above 50 F 10 C Do user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills not install the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather to Carry out When disconnecting this appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage Or stress Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload 9 Exhaust Duct See Installation Instructions Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COL LAPSES OR BECOMES OTHER WISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION Do not dry articles containing rubber plastic or similar materials such as padded bras tennis shoes galoshes bath mats rugs bibs baby pants plastic bags pillows etc as the
19. too long to dry Possible Causes Static occurs Overdrying e Try a fabric softener _ No fabric softener was used Synthetics permanent press and blends can cause static Improper sorting Large loads of heavy items like beach towels Controls improperly set Lint filter is full Improper or obstructed ducting Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Overloading combining loads Underloading What to Do Adjust controls for less drying e Try a fabric softener e Try a fabric softener e Separate heavy items from lightweight items cenerally a well sorted washer load is a well sorted dryer load e Large heavy loads contain more moisture and take longer to dry Separate large heavy items into smaller loads to speed drying time e Match control settings to the load you are drying e Clean lint filter before every load e Check installation instructions for proper ducting venting e Make sure ducting is clean free of kinks and unobstructed e Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily e See the Venting the Dryer section e Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since most dryers use 2 fuses breakers make sure both are operating e Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time e If you are drying only one or two items add a few items to ensure proper tumbling 17 9 If Something Goes Wrong AS Problem Possible Causes What to Do
20. week Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be han dled in just one visit Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access toa TDD or a conventional teletype writer may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request informa tion or service Para los clientes de habla espa ola 800 626 2000 tel fono 800 626 2000 i Service Contracts o R Para obtener la versi n en espa ol de este manual llame a e a i ae GE Answer Center servicio de informaci n paza el consumidor You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still 800 626 2224 be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices i Parts and Accessories Individuals qualified to service 800 626 2002 their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Further Service Service We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help First contact the people who ser viced
21. with is almost complete the Automatic cycles Signal o The signal control can be set at NOTE OFF MEDIUM or LOUD e Remove garments promptly at the sound of the signal Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won t set in MEDIUM a k This signal will sound just before OFF LOUD the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes e Use the Signal especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits and permanent press These fabrics should be removed promptly so wrinkles wont set in If you selected the Extra Care option the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound sever al times during the Extra Care cycle This will remind you that the cycle is almost complete 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 10 Reversing the Door the Door Tools Needed e Standard 2 Phillips screwdriver e Tape tipped putty knife e Needle nosed pliers 1 Open the door and remove the 6 Rotate the door 180 Insert it filler plugs opposite the hinges on the opposite side of the open ing by rnoving the door IN and 2 With the door completely open DOWN until the top hinge and remove the bottom screw from the bottom hinge are
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