manualshive.com logo in svg

GE DCL333, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions, Page: 17 / 24

Share
Download
GE DCL333 Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions Download Page 17

Remove the screws securing the terminal block
access cover and the strain relief mounting
bracket located on the back of the dryer 
upper corner.

Install a UL-approved strain relief into the power
cord entry hole of the mounting bracket. Use  
a strain relief which attaches to the mounting
bracket with a nut. Finger-tighten the nut only 
at this time.

Thread a UL-approved 30A, 240V, 3 #10 AWG
minimum copper conductor power cord through
the strain relief.

Attach the power cord neutral (center wire)
conductor to the silver-colored center terminal
on the terminal block. Tighten the screw
securely.

Attach the remaining two power cord outer
conductors to the outer brass-colored terminals
on the terminal block. Tighten both screws
securely.

WARNING: 

Do not make a sharp

bend or crimp wiring/conductor at
connections.

Reattach the strain relief mounting bracket to
the back of the dryer with two screws. Tighten
screws securely.

Tighten the fasteners securing the cord restraint
firmly against the power cord.

Tighten the strain relief nut securely so that the
strain relief does not turn.

Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

4-Wire System for Electric Dryers—MUST be used for Mobile Home Installations

Remove the screws securing the terminal block
access cover and the strain relief mounting
bracket located on the back of the dryer 
upper corner.

Install a UL-approved strain relief in the entry
hole of the mounting bracket. Use a strain relief
which attaches to the mounting bracket with a
nut. Finger-tighten the nut only at this time.

Remove the green neutral ground wire from 
the green ground screw located above the
terminal block.

Thread a UL-approved 30A, 240V, 4 #10 AWG
minimum copper conductor power cord through
the strain relief.

Attach the green power cord ground wire to the
cabinet with the green ground screw.

Attach the white (neutral) power cord

conductor from the power cord and the green
ground wire from the dryer harness to the silver-
colored center terminal on the terminal block.
Tighten the screw securely.

Attach the red and black power cord conductors

to the outer brass-colored terminals on the
terminal block.

WARNING:

Do not make a sharp

bend or crimp wiring/conductor at the
connections.

Tighten the fasteners securing the cord

restraint firmly against the power cord.

Tighten the strain relief nut securely so the
strain relief does not turn.

Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

3-Wire System for Electric Dryers—DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations

Green ground screw

Silver terminal

Nut

Tighten nut to
these threads

Power cord

Strain relief

mounting bracket

Green neutral
ground wire

Green ground
screw

Green neutral
ground wire

Red

White

Black

Terminal block

Silver terminal

Green power cord ground wire

Nut

Tighten nut to
these threads

Power cord

Strain 

relief 

mounting 

bracket

Typical 4 
conductor
receptacle

Black 240V

White neutral

Red 240V

Green ground

Typical 
4 conductor cord

17

Use copper
conductors only.

Consumer Support

Tr

oubleshooting T

ips

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Summary of Contents for DCL333

Page 1: ...tructions Electrical Requirements 11 Exhausting the Dryer 12 Installing the Dryer 13 19 Preparing to Install the Dryer 10 Troubleshooting Tips 20 21 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 23 Write the model and serial numbers here Model __________________ Serial __________________ You can find them on the label on the front of the left side of the door opening Owner s Manual and Ins...

Page 2: ...h 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 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 t...

Page 3: ...nce with the Installation Instructions before it is used Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 3 GEAppliances com YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Keep the floor around your applianc...

Page 4: ...icked 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 of...

Page 5: ...ny servicing unless specifically recommended in this Owner s Manual or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Before discarding a dryer or removing it from service remove the dryer door to prevent children from hiding inside Do not tamper with controls READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Consumer Support Tr...

Page 6: ...6 About the control panel You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the left side of the door opening Model DCL333 Model DBL333 Model DVL223 2 3 1 2 3 2 3 ...

Page 7: ...l drier Drying Cycles COTTONS For cottons and most linens For most loads select OPTIMUM DRY EASY CARE For wrinkle free permanent press and delicate items and knits TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time FLUFF Provides no heat tumbling for freshening or fluffing already dry clothing fabric linens and pillows Start Close the dryer door Turn the START control clockwise to START H...

Page 8: ...s 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 no wildlife birds insects etc nesting inside the duct or hood 3 2 1 Care and Cleaning of the Dryer Sorting ...

Page 9: ...e 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 WASH LABELS DRY LABELS BLEACH LABELS Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Inst...

Page 10: ...llips head screwdriver Adjustable pliers Carpenter s level Flat or straight blade screwdriver Duct tape Rigid or flexible metal 4 10 2 cm duct Vent hood Pipe thread sealer GAS DRYER Tools and Materials Required for Dryer Installation Preparing to install your dryer Read these instructions completely and carefully Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Inst...

Page 11: ...ar of the dryer in the upper left corner above the cord and to grounded metal cold water pipe or other established ground NOTE A wiring diagram is located inside the control panel Electrical Connection Information for Electric Dryers WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED This dr...

Page 12: ...ow Restricted air flow will increase drying times If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal foil duct replace it with rigid or flexible metal duct Ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct The dryer exhaust system MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO THE OUTSIDE of the dwelling DO NOT allow combustible materials for example clothing draperies curtains paper to com...

Page 13: ...cabinet right side or the dryer bottom To change exhaust direction you will need Exhaust Kit Pub No 14 A018 and a rigid metal 4 90 degree elbow The kit is available through your GE retailer Follow the instructions supplied with the kit Gas Supply Requirements MAXIMUM LENGTH of 4 10 2 cm Dia RIGID METAL DUCT PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE 0 60 18 28 m 48 14 63 m 1 52 15 84 m 40 12 19 m 2 44 13 41 m 32 9 ...

Page 14: ...t be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 60 sq in of open area equally distributed If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq in of open area equally distributed Air openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable Allow...

Page 15: ... Exhaust System Requirements section for other important venting information Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standard which is a Federal Regulation Title 24 CFR Part 32 80 or when such standard is not applicable with American National Standard for Mobile Homes ANSI NFPA No 501B The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21 5 1 for HOME USE only 6 5 4 3 2 1 Mobile...

Page 16: ...ong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug 2 1 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Grounding Requirements Installing the dryer Read these instructions completely and carefully WARNING The following are specific requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of your dryer Failure to follow t...

Page 17: ...strain relief which attaches to the mounting bracket with a nut Finger tighten the nut only at this time Remove the green neutral ground wire from the green ground screw located above the terminal block Thread a UL approved 30A 240V 4 10 AWG minimum copper conductor power cord through the strain relief Attach the green power cord ground wire to the cabinet with the green ground screw Attach the wh...

Page 18: ...off valves they shall be the T handle type A flexible gas connector when used must not exceed 3 feet 4 3 2 1 Before Operating the Dryer Connect the exhaust duct to outside exhaust system Use duct tape to seal all joints With the dryer in its final position adjust one or more of the legs until the dryer is resting solidly on all four legs Place a level on top of the dryer THE DRYER MUST BE LEVEL AN...

Page 19: ...acement Parts If replacement parts are needed for your dryer visit GEAppliances com or call GE Parts and Accessories at 800 626 2002 or contact an authorized parts supplier WARNING Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer is unpacked Children might use them for play Cartons covered with rugs bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation Place all material...

Page 20: ...es Improper use of fabric softener Follow directions on fabric softener package Drying dirty items with Use your dryer to dry only clean items Dirty items can clean ones stain clean 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 C...

Page 21: ...e ducting is clean free of kinks and unobstructed Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct Blown fuses or tripped Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since most dryers circuit breaker use two fuses or breakers make sure both are operating Overloading combining loads Do not put more than one washer load in ...

Page 22: ...22 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Notes ...

Page 23: ...ranty 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...

Page 24: ...tended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available 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 GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent dire...

Reviews:

No comments