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Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, 
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts

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your questions, and so much more...

Schedule Service

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Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at 
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.

Real Life Design Studio

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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by 
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call
800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322). 

Extended Warranties

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Purchase a GE extended 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 

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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-line today, 24 hours every day or 
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation. 

Contact Us

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If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to:  General Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Register Your Appliance

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Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience!

Timely product registration will allow for

enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. 
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.

Consumer Support.

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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