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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

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, UNLESS THE DRYING
RACK IS IN USE. 

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,
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.). These
substances give off vapors that may ignite or
explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use or place these
substances around your washer or dryer during
operation.

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, or pressing 

PAUSE

does

NOT

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or
near dryer at any time.

Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking
oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that
could cause a load to catch fire.

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. Do not use any type of spray cleaner
when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes
or electrical shock could occur.

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 your laundered fabrics
or reduce the static electricity in them by using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to
the manufacturer’s instructions for those
products, or try a dryer-added product for
which the manufacturer gives written assurance
on the package that their product can be safely
used in your dryer. Service or performance
problems caused by use of these products are
the responsibility of the manufacturers of 
those products and are not covered under 
the warranty to this appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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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...

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