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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.

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

ips

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 the colored protective film from the
control panel.

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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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).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Summary of Contents for DS4600

Page 1: ...atures for Model DS5000 13 Drying Cycles for Model DS5000 10 Dryness Levels for Model DS5000 10 Easy One Touch Cycles for Model DS5000 8 9 Heat Settings for Model DS5000 10 Loading and Using the Dryer...

Page 2: ...apors 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 2 Operating Instructions Safety...

Page 3: ...catch fire 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...

Page 4: ...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 ignitio...

Page 5: ...of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your mode...

Page 6: ...st linens For most loads select OPTIMUM DRY on some models or select the Preferred Regular Setting marked with an EASY CARE For wrinkle free permanent press and delicate items and knits TIMED DRY Set...

Page 7: ...nits and permanent press These fabrics should be removed so wrinkles won t set in ge com About dryer features for models DS4600 DX2300 and DX4500 Stainless Steel Drum on some models The stainless stee...

Page 8: ...ur easy ONE TOUCH cycles Make one simple selection and your DRYNESS LEVEL and HEAT SETTING are automatically set Then all you have to do is press START Easy ONE TOUCH cycles for model DS5000 You can l...

Page 9: ...e dry Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model ONE TOUCH selections ge com For loads consisting of cottons and poly blends For wrinkle free and permanent press items For...

Page 10: ...for heavy duty fabrics DRY Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads This is the preferred cycle for energy saving LESS DRY Use for lighter fabrics DAMP For leaving items partially damp...

Page 11: ...ENSING light will flash This means the dryer is continuously monitoring the amount of moisture in the load The lights will continue until the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the load At that p...

Page 12: ...T FILTER This light is a reminder to clean the lint filter It comes on at the end of a cycle and goes off when the door is opened SENSING Sensor Dry Cycles provide greater drying accuracy than standar...

Page 13: ...Drum Lamp on some models Before replacing the light bulb be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the c...

Page 14: ...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 Rotate the door 180 Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by...

Page 15: ...less 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 clea...

Page 16: ...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 r...

Page 17: ...ome shaking noise is normal Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even Inconsistent drying times Type of heat Drying ti...

Page 18: ...g Overloading Separate large loads into smaller ones Letting items sit in dryer after Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang cycle ends immediately or use the EXTEND TUMBLE option on some model...

Page 19: ...loads of heavy fabrics Large heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take like beach towels longer to dry Separate large heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time Controls improperly set...

Page 20: ...20 Notes Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips...

Page 21: ...protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much mo...

Page 22: ...t here Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the regist...

Page 23: ...service 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 for service In Alaska the...

Page 24: ...out 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 sti...

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