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Venting the Dryer

For the best drying performance
the dryer needs to be properly
vented.

Carefully follow the details

on Exhausting in the Installation
Instructions.

•

Use only rigid metal or flexible
metal 4

″

diameter ductwork

inside the dryer cabinet or for
exhausting to the outside.

•

Do not use plastic or other com-
bustible ductwork.

•

Use the shortest length possible.

•

Do not crush or collapse.

•

Avoid resting the duct on sharp
objects.

•

Venting must conform to local
building codes.

Correct Venting

Incorrect Venting

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Summary of Contents for DZSQ495ET

Page 1: ...Dryer Other Dryer Features 13 Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Loading Suggestions Care of Product 17 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Venting the Dryer GE Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover Dryer Owner s Manual Models DZSQ495ET DZSQ495GT Monogram ...

Page 2: ...t of the dryer behind the door Model number Serial number Date of purchase Before using your dryer Need Help Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your dryer properly Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before calling This sec tion was designed...

Page 3: ...phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 5 If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Important Safety Information 3 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 pote...

Page 4: ...posed to the weather Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside Carefully follow the Exhausting details in the Installation Instructions Exhausting electric dryers to the outside is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room Carefully follow the ...

Page 5: ... labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do not Tumble Dry such as life jackets contain ing Kapok must not be put in your dryer 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 paint oil gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do no...

Page 6: ...the garment manufacturer s care instructions should be followed very carefully Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly Before discarding a dryer or removing from service remove the door of the dryer...

Page 7: ...TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition may turn on You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by using dryer applied fabric softeners or an anti static conditioner We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle according to the manufacturer s instructions for...

Page 8: ...the Lint Filter Fabric Care Selections Normal Heat COTTON REGULAR Med Heat PERM PRESS Low Heat KNITS DELICATES No Heat FLUFF FABRIC CARE EXTRA CARE SIGNAL RESET OPTIONS OPTIONS START RESET 2 4 Drying Selections Usage For regular to heavy cottons For synthetics blends and items labeled permanent press For delicates synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low For fluffing items without heat Use the ...

Page 9: ...ric Natural or LP gas size of load types of fabrics wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts Automatic Permanent Press For synthetic blends Select More Dry for heavier fabrics Less Dry for lighter fabrics Automatic Delicates For lingerie and special care fabrics Select More Dry for larger fabrics Less Dry for smaller fabrics Automatic Cottons For cottons and most linens For most loads sel...

Page 10: ...T OPTIONS cancels all options that have been selected Reset Options 10 This signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes If you selected the Extra Care option the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound sever al times during the Extra Care cycle This will remind you that the dry cycle is complete and you should remove the clothes NOT...

Page 11: ...dryer opening from inside the drum Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb Drum Lamp A handy drying rack may be used for drying articles such as stuffed toys pillows or washable sweaters Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack extends into the dryer drum NOTE The drying rack must be used with the Timed Cycle Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer D...

Page 12: ...osen the top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half way 5 With 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 6 Rotate the door 180 Insert it on the opposite side of the open ing by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 3 7 Remove t...

Page 13: ...otton Use a medium heat drying setting Synthetic Use a low heat drying setting Down Use a low heat drying setting Extra Large Items Use a low heat drying setting Set dryer for 20 minutes When time is up check and redistribute load Reset dryer for 15 minutes When time is up check and redistribute load Reset timer for 5 minute intervals Check after each 5 minutes to ensure articles do not fill dryer...

Page 14: ...ors velveteen and corduroy Sort by weight Heavy Items Light Items Non colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade Sort by individual color Sorting Avoid drying very small loads Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier slower drying items Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm This may cause fabric softener stains Do not overload This ca...

Page 15: ...yer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the dryer Apply these pretreatment products away from the dryer The fabric may then be washed and dried normally Damage to your dryer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty Exterior Before every dryer use cle...

Page 16: ...t 2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the dryer 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with the hose attachment or attach a rag to a pole or drain cleaning wire and clean duct Exhaust Duct Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move freely you may want to check with a mirror Make sure inside flaps are fully open when dryer is operating Make sure there is not wild life birds insects etc nesting inside the ex...

Page 17: ...r STATIC Overloading Separate large loads into smaller ones Paper tissue etc left in pockets Empty all pockets before laundering clothes Improper use of fabric softener Follow directions on fabric softener package Drying dirty items with Use your dryer to dry only clean items Dirty clean ones items can stain clean items and the dryer Clothes were not completely Sometimes stains which cannot be see...

Page 18: ...ions for proper ducting ducting venting Make sure ducting is clean free of kinks and unobstructed Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily See the Venting the Drying section Blown fuses or tripped Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since circuit breakers most dryers use 2 fuses breakers make sure both are operating Overloading Do not put more than one washer load in combining loads...

Page 19: ...e pressed back into shape shrink in the dryer after drying If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item do not machine wash or tumble dry it Clothes Shrink Overdrying Select a shorter drying time Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture Letting items sit in dryer Remove items when cycle ends and fold or after cycle ends hang immediately Clothes are Wrinkled ...

Page 20: ...Instructions Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside Do not use plastic or other com bustible ductwork Use the shortest length possible Do not crush or collapse Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects Venting must conform to local building codes Correct Venting Incorrect Venting ...

Page 21: ...Notes 21 ...

Page 22: ...ted loca tions offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be han dled in just one visit In Home Repair Service 800 626 2000 Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in plannin...

Page 23: ... Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Service Contracts 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE...

Page 24: ... incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is neede...

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