Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # __________________ Serial #____________________ You can find them on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door. 500A374P025 175D1807P504 49-90236 03-05 JR Owner’s Manual DBB5000 DHDSR48 DTSR495 DWSR405 DWXR485 EED6500 EGD6500...
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). s Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.
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YOUR LAUNDRY AREA s Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids. s Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. s Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) s Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. s The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at least once a year by a qualified...
You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Models DWSR405, DBB5000 and DTSR495 Model DWXR485 Models EED6500 and EGD6500 Model DHDSR48 GEAppliances.com...
About the control settings. IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Fabric Care COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons. REG. HEAT EASY CARE or For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press. PERMA PRESS MED. HEAT FLUFF For fluffing items without heat.
About the dryer features. Wrinkle Care Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. This option can only be used with the COTTONS, EASY CARE and DELICATES cycles.
About the dryer features. Stainless Steel Drum The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer. If the dryer drum should be scratched or dented during About reversing the door. Reversing the Door...
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. Care and Cleaning of the Dryer The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a damp cloth.
About venting the dryer. For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. s Use only rigid metal 4 ″...
• Separate large loads into smaller ones. • Try a fabric softener. • Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Try a fabric softener.
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes Clothes take too long Improper sorting to dry Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) Controls improperly set Lint filter is full Improper or obstructed ducting Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker Overloading/combining loads Underloading Clothes are wrinkled...
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Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs to original purchase replace the defective part.
Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...