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Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Consumer Support

Tr

oubleshooting T

ips

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. 

This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Do not dry the following items: 

fiberglass items, woolens,

rubber-coated items, plastics, items with plastic trim and 
foam-filled items.

Fabric Care Labels

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
once a year.

Stainless Steel: 

To clean stainless steel surfaces, 

use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive
cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces.
Remove the cleaner residue, and then dry 
with a clean cloth.

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:

Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.

Disconnect the duct from the dryer.

Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hood: 

Check from the outside that the 

flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make
sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.

3

2

1

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

Machine
wash
cycle

Normal

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Gentle/

delicate

Hand wash

Do not wash

Do not wring

Water
temperature

Hot

(50

°

C/120

°

F)

Warm

(40

°

C/105

°

F)

Cold/cool

(30

°

C/85

°

F)

Tumble
dry

Dry

Normal

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Gentle/

delicate

Do not tumble dry

Do not dry
(used with

do not wash)

Heat
setting

High

Medium

Low

No heat/air

Special
instructions

Line dry/

hang to dry

Drip dry

Dry flat

In the shade

Bleach
symbols

Any bleach

(when needed)

Only non-chlorine bleach

(when needed)

Do not bleach

Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.

WASH LABELS

DRY LABELS

BLEACH LABELS

Loading and using the dryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Summary of Contents for DBXR300

Page 1: ...fety Instructions 2 4 Operating Instructions Control Panel 5 6 Control Settings 7 Features 8 Loading and Using the Dryer 10 Reversing the Door 9 Venting the Dryer 11 Troubleshooting Tips 12 13 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 15 ge com Write the model and serial numbers here Model ________________ Serial ________________ You can find them on a label on the front of the dryer b...

Page 2: ...al switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions carefully If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 5 4 3 2 1 California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of...

Page 3: ...ire 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 ...

Page 4: ...n 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 on You may wish to soften...

Page 5: ...r 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 DS4500 DBSR453 DBXR463 DHDSR45 and DBXR300 MEDIUM HEAT AUTOMATIC REGULAR HEAT Model DX2300 3 Model DX4500 Optional features on some models About the dryer control panel ge com 2 3 2 1 2 3 1 MEDIUM HEAT AUTOMATIC REGULAR HEAT Model DVLR223 3 2 ...

Page 6: ...BLR333 Models DJXR433 DRSR483 DWSR483 DWXR483 DLSR483 DQSR483 and DZSR483 Models EED4500 and EGD4500 About the dryer control panel Optional features on some models 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 NOTE 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 exhaust ducts Model DLLSR33 2 3 1 ...

Page 7: ...et the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time DAMP DRY For leaving items partially damp DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp QUICK FLUFF For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing fabrics linens and pillows Use with FLUFF NO HEAT Provides 10 minutes of no heat tumbling Start Close the dryer door Select START Opening the door dur...

Page 8: ...adjusted If you selected the WRINKLE CARE option the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times during the WRINKLE CARE cycle This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes NOTE Remove garments promptly at the sound of the signal Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won t set in Use the Cycle Signal especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits a...

Page 9: ...e 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 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 Remove the remaining screws from the side of the opening from which the door was rem...

Page 10: ...n stainless steel surfaces use a damp cloth with a mild non abrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces Remove the cleaner residue and then dry with a clean cloth 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 Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug f...

Page 11: ...4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 diameter ductwork 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 Venting the Dryer Correct Venting Incorrect Venting ge com Consumer Suppor...

Page 12: ...items and the dryer Clothes were not Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the completely clean clothes are wet appear after drying Use proper washing procedures before drying Lint on clothes Lint filter is full Clean lint screen before each load Improper sorting Sort lint producers like chenille from lint collectors like corduroy Static electricity can attract lint See suggestions in this se...

Page 13: ... or reset circuit breakers Since most dryers circuit breaker use 2 fuses breakers make sure both are operating Overloading combining loads Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time Underloading If you are drying only one or two items add a few items to ensure proper tumbling Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying Select a shorter drying time Remove items while they still hold a slight a...

Page 14: ...14 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Notes ...

Page 15: ...by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location 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 ...

Page 16: ...le while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on...

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