GE Appliances
Owner???s Manual
DBLR333ET
DBLR333GT
GE Answer Center ?? 800.626.2000
Part No. 175D1807P184 Pub. No.
GE Appliances
Owner???s Manual
DBLR333ET
DBLR333GT
GE Answer Center ?? 800.626.2000
Part No. 175D1807P184 Pub. No.
Safety Information
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
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 loss of life.
GASOLINE & FLAMMABLE VAPORS
???Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
???Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
IF YOU THINK YOU SMELL GAS:
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2 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
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4 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor???s phone. Follow the gas supplier???s instructions carefully.
5 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
PROPER INSTALLATION
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 calling us
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???Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.
???Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.
???Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
???Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of all shipping materials properly.
Exhaust/Ducting:
1 Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.
2 Exhausting electric dryers to the outside is strongly recommended to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room.
3 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 COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWISE
RESTRICTED IN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.
For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions.
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Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
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???Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
???Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility
of slipping.
???Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.
???Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to
avoid injury.
???Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
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???Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.
???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.
???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, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner???s Manual.
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???Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent or that 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 until solvents or flammable materials 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.
???The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer???s care instructions.
???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. that may melt or burn. Some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
???Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
???Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryer.
???Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses.
???To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect 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). NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
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Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
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???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.
???The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at least once a year by a qualified technician. See the Loading and Using the Dryer section.
???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 turns off.
???You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them, by using a
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WHEN NOT IN USE
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???Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage.
???Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Owner???s Manual or in published
???Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from service, remove the dryer door to prevent children from hiding inside.
???Do not tamper with controls.
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REMEMBER???
Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family. We???re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You???ll see it in this
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 many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
Write the model and serial numbers here.
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GE & You,
A Service Partnership.
Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner???s Manual can tell you how.
Read this Manual
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dryer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dryer.
Review the Section on
Troubleshooting Tips
You???ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
If You Need Service
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of
GE Answer Center?? at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting Tips
Call For
Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . .17
Customer Service
Warranty Information . . . . . . .19
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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About the dryer control panel.
Control Settings
1 Start
Close the dryer door. Select START. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the door and select START to complete the cycle.
2 Temperature
HIGH HEAT For regular to heavy cottons.
MEDIUM HEAT For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.
FLUFF/NO HEAT For fluffing items without heat.
Use the TIMED DRY cycle.
Automatic cycles automatically sense fabric dryness. Select MORE DRY for heavier fabrics, LESS DRY
for lighter fabrics. Timed cycles run for a selected time.
AUTOMATIC For synthetic blends and delicates.
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC For cottons and most linens. For most loads COTTONS select the Preferred Regular Setting marked
with an *.
TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.
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About the reversing the door.
Reversing the Door
1 Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs). Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in untapped holes.
2 Loosen top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half way. With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT.
3 Rotate the door 180??. Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 1.
4 Remove the remaining screws from the side of the opening from which the door was removed. With these screws secure each hinge at the bottom.
Tighten the two top screws of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the door was removed.
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Safety Information
Instructions
Loading and using the dryer.
Always follow 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.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens,
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
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The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Apply these products away from the dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your dryer caused by these products is not covered by your warranty.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use. Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter opening. Run your fingers across the filter. Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer every three years.
The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time.
Follow these steps:
1 Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket.
2 Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
3 Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that the inside flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct
or hood.
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Before you call for service???
Save time and money!
Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
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Venting the dryer.
Follow the below 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 metal 4??? diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.
???Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
???Use the shortest length possible.
???Do not crush or collapse.
???Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
???Venting must conform to local building codes.
Correct Venting
Incorrect Venting
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GE Dryer Warranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care?? technician. For service, call
What GE Will Not Cover:
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???Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
???Improper installation.
???Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
???Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
???Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
???Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance.
Troubleshooting
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state???s Attorney General.
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Service Telephone Numbers.
GE Answer Center?? 800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center?? is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
Special Needs Service 800.626.2000
TDD
GE offers, free of charge, Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a
Service Contracts
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you???ll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
Service Satisfaction
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, follow these three steps. First, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details??? including your phone
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606.