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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, which could cause permanent damage
and invalidate the warranty.

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

Gas dryers

MUST 

be exhausted to the outside.

Use only rigid metal 4

diameter ductwork

inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal 
or flexible metal 4

diameter ductwork 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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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 death.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or
turn on any gas or electrical appliance.

Do not touch any electrical 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.

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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
visiting 

ge.com

or by calling 

800.GE.CARES

(800.432.2737).

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.

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Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Consumer Support

Tr

oubleshooting T

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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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