Page 1: ...in 14 16 Connecting a Gas Dryer 17 20 Connecting an Electric Dryer 21 23 Exhausting the Dryer 24 30 Final Setup 31 Reversing the Door Swing 32 33 Troubleshooting Tips s4 Consumer Support Warranty U S 36 Warranty Canada 37 Consumer Support 38 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door 3828EL2001D 49 90403 11 10 10 GE ...
Page 2: ... the room building or area of all occupants r41 immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions carefully r 5 lf you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defec...
Page 3: ...ms and dispose of all shipping materials properlg I Do not remove the vent protector from the buck of the drger onsome models I Pullthe protector out and down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct to the drger The lowered protector will prevent the duct from getting crushed onsome models I Keeparea around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation o...
Page 4: ...ace items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to 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 be placed inor near the dryer until solve...
Page 5: ...nti static conditioner We recommend you use either a fabric softener inthe 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 Serviceor performance problems caused by use of these products are the responsibility of the manufactur...
Page 6: ...rom your model Applied Model PTDS850 PTDS855 START POWER SENSOR DRY COTTONS MIXED LOADS DELICATES JEANS TOWELS SHEETS SPEEDORY TIHEDRV _TEAN WARM UP TIHEE DEWRINKLE DRY o_ Applied Model PTDN8OO PTDN805 SENSOR DRY MIXED LOADS ACTIVE WEAR _o M_ DEEICATES COTTONS START JEANS PAUSE TOWELS SHEETS BULKY HEAVY DUTY POWER SPEED DRY TIHE DRY TINED DRY WARN UP DEWRff o_ 6 ...
Page 7: ...th delicate fabrics STEAMDEWRINLKLE For 1 5 wrinkled garments Significantly reduces wrinkles on garments Ideal for loads left in the dryer for an extended time Sensor Cycles COTTONS For cottons and most linens MIXEDLOAD For loadsconsistingof cottons and polg blends DELICATES For lingerieand special carefabrics JEANS For usewith jeans to change the desiredlevelof dampnessremaining injeans at the en...
Page 8: ...r will stop EXTRA DRY Use for heavy fabrics HaRE DRY Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics DRY Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads This is the preferred cycle for energy saving LESSDRY Use for lighter fabric ideal for ironing DAMP For leaving items partially damp TEMP You can change the temperature of your dry cycle ANTI BACTERIAL This option may only be used with mixed load towe...
Page 9: ...els My Cycle To save a favorite cycle set the desired settings and hold down the HY CYCLE button for 3 seconds A beep will sound to indicate the cycle has been saved To use your custom cycle press the MY CYCLEbutton before drying a load To change the saved cycle set the desired settings and hold down the MYCYCLE button for 3 seconds Seepage 8 for more details Signal Alerts you that the cycle is co...
Page 10: ...RY MOREDRY and EXTRADRYsensor dry selections Removing clothes and hanging them when theg are damp can reduce the need to iron some items r DELAY 0 START J Delay Start Useto delag the start of gour drger 1 Choosegour drg cgcle and ang options 2 Pressthe DELAYSTART button You can change the delag time in 1 hour increments up to 2 4hours each time gou pressthe DELAYSTART button Stop pressingthe butto...
Page 11: ...um NOTE The drying rack should only be used with the TIMEDRYcycle It is also strongly recommended when drying sneakers Do not usethis drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer f _ Water Water ONLY i tan Using the Steam Cycles Add Water Before using a Steam Cycle the water tank must be filled with water up to the MAXline If not the ADDWATERlight will blink Make sure that the water tank ...
Page 12: ...ove been pproved for use in 11 GEDrgerswhen used in ccord nce with the m nuf cturer s instructions Do not overload This w stes energg nd c uses wrinkling Do not dry the following items fibergl ss items woolens rubber co ted items pl stics items with pl stictrim nd fo m filled items Fabric Cure Labels Below ore f bric core I bel sgmbols th t ffect the clothing gou will be I undering Dry Labels Tumb...
Page 13: ...ter from using dryer added fabric softener sheets To remove this buildup wash the lint screen in warm soapy water Dry thoroughly and replace Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area if you notice a change indryer performance Stainless Steel To clean stainless steel surfaces use a damp cloth with a mild nonabrasive cleaner suitable fo...
Page 14: ...t failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warrantg Install the drger where the temperature is above 50 F for satisfactorg operation of the drger control sgstem Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct and replace with UL listed duct FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING Use onlg rigid metal or flexible metal 4 inch diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors Never use pl...
Page 15: ...literature and serial cable LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER IMPORTANT Gas dryers are not approved for mobile home installation MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air openings are 1 inch clearance both sides 1 inch front o 5 inches rear Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for proper operation and service DRYER DI...
Page 16: ...TALLATION The drger MUST be vented to the outdoors See EXHAUST INFORMATION The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA NO 70 for electric drgers or NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223 for gas drgers MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION The installation must conform to the MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION SAFETY STANDARD...
Page 17: ...ers to adjust leveling legs ClPipe wrench for holding drger gas inlet while attaching adapter elbow CIAdjustable wrenches 2 for tightening connections t_Gloves t_Safetg glasses for electric dryers FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING Before beginning the installation turn off the circuit breaker s or remove the drger s circuit fuse s at the electrical box Be sure the drger cord is unplugged from the wall Turn ...
Page 18: ...diatelg upstream of the gas supplg connection to the drger Contact gour local gas utilitg should gou have questions on the installation of the plugged tapping Supplg line is to be 1 2 rigid pipe and equipped with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet of and in the same room with the drger Use pipe compound appropriate for natural or LP gas or use Teflon tape Connect flexible metal connector to drger...
Page 19: ...pound r_ Attach the flexible metal gas line connector to the adapter r_ Tighten the flexible gas line connection using two adjustable wrenches CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY cont r_ Install a 1 8 NPT plugged tapping to the drger gas line shut off valve for checking gas inlet pressure Install a flare union adapter to the plugged tapping NOTE Applg pipe compound or Teflon tape to the threads...
Page 20: ... a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delag fuse If electrical supplg provided does not meet the above specifications it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet WARNING Thisdrger is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for gour protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directlg into a properlg grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove th...
Page 21: ... 1996 or 4 wire for construction after 1996 FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING Before making the electrical connection turn off the circuit breaker s or remove the drger s circuit fuse s at the electrical box Be sure the drger cord is unplugged from the wall NEVER LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL BLOCK ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric sh...
Page 22: ...he National Electrical Code requires that new constructions utilize a 4 wire connection to an electric dryer A 4 wire cord must also be used where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral B wire connection is NOT for use on new construction FA1 Remove the terminal block access cover located at the upper back CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD cont For 3 wire and 4 wire Connection Install a...
Page 23: ...re of power cord to the cabinet with the green ground screw Power Cord Ground Wire 4 wire Connection Shown CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD cont r_ For 3 wire and 4 wire Connection Connect the neutral center line on 3 wire white line on 4 wire line to the center of terminal block Connect center screw A_ 3 wire Connection Shown r_ For 3 wire and 4 wire Connection Tighten all terminal block screws comple...
Page 24: ...des or bottom of the cabinet 24 TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL EXHAUST DUCT O Phillips head screwdriver ODuct tape or duct clamp O Rigid or UL listed flexible metal 4 10 2 cm duct 1 1 1 OVent hood EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST HOOD OR WALL CAP Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust airfl...
Page 25: ...ct is necessarg the following directions must be followed Use the shortest length possible Stretch the duct to its maximum length Do not crush or collapse Never use flexible metal ducting inside the wall or inside the drger Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects Venting must conform to local building codes FOR TRANSITION VENTING DRYER TO WALL DO DO cut duct as short as possible and install straig...
Page 26: ...ust installation is your responsibility Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by the warranty The length of the exhaust sgstem depends upon the tgpe of duct number of turns and the tgpe of exhaust hood wall cop and oll conditions noted below Both rigid and flexible metal ducts ore shown in the table For sotisfoctorg air movement the total duct length should not exceed 90 equivalen...
Page 27: ...haust connection Slide the end of the exhaust duct underneath the clips on the back of the dryer and secure with duct tape or a hose clamp Duct Clip NOTE We strongly recommend using rigid metal exhaust duct If using semi rigid metal duct cut it to the proper length and avoid bunching of the duct behind the drger o For straight line installation connect the drger exhaust to the wall using duct tape...
Page 28: ...rough the rear opening locate the tab in the middle of the appliance base Lift the tab to about 45 using a flat blade screwdriver ADDING A NEW DUCT Fixinghole Portion A Left side __ exhaust Reconnect the cut portion A of the duct to the blower housing Make sure that the shortened duct is aligned with the tab in the base Use the screw saved previouslg to secure the duct in place through the tab on ...
Page 29: ...ack opening with a plate Kit WEIM454 available from your local service provider Place dryer in final location A WARNING NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE Kit WEIM4541 BOTTOM VENTING Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet for Gas and Electric models A WAR N ING BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ...
Page 30: ... wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct While still holding down the pipe and elbow from the rear opening screw the pipes in place with the previously saved screw f Apply duct tape Duct tape as shown on the joint _ _ between the dryer internal duct and the elbow NOTE Make sure the tape covers the screw hole in portion A where it connects to the elbow A CAUTION _nternal duct joints must be ...
Page 31: ...n the display window you must clean your exhaust ducting before you complete installation Check exhaust ducting for obstructions or blockages especially around turns Contact a qualified service provider if necessary After testing press the POWER button to end test NOTE When the dryer is first installed this test should be performed to alert you of any existing problems with the exhaust duct in you...
Page 32: ... spacers _iiiii_ _ Hinge STEP 3 While supporting the door remove the 4 screws two from each hinge Set the door aside face down on a protected surface to prevent damage to the door or the work surface STEP 4 With the door on a protected surface remove the 12 screws on each side of the door and lift off the inner door frame using a flat blade screwdriver Remove the latch hook and blank and move them...
Page 33: ...th the hinges and cover caps in the new locations remount the inner door frame onto the outer door frame with the screws removed in step 3 STEP 8 Reinstall the door with the screws from step 2 SWING DOOR STEP 9 Test the swing of the door to make sure the hinges and latch are properlg aligned and that the door closes and latches correctlg 33 ...
Page 34: ...essPOWER START was not pressed after PressSTART a cycle was set Door was opened during the Close the door and reset cgcle to the beginning if necessarg dry cycle PressSTART Dryer is too cold If the drger has been exposed to temperatures below freezing for an extended period of time allow it to warm up before pressing POWER Otherwise the displag will not come on CLg in display Exhaust duct blocked ...
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Page 36: ...use the product I Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery EXCLUSION...
Page 37: ...additional three year limited warranty gou willbe responsible for ang labor or related service costs I Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product I Improper installation I Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially I Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers I Damage to the product caused by ...
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