GE DBLR333ET manual

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    DBLR333ET DBLR333GT GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Owner’ s Manual Part No. 175D1807P184 Pub. No. 49-9926 Dr yers[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 2 GASOLINE & FLAMMABLE VAPORS ■ 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 [...]

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    3 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 calling us toll-free at the GE Answer Center ® , 800.626.2000. PR[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 YOUR LAUNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. ■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean an[...]

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    5 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. ■ 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 barb[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 WHEN USING YOUR DRYER ■ 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 [...]

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    7 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information WHEN NOT IN USE ■ Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage. ■ Do not attempt to repair or replace a[...]

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    Congratulations! Y ou Ar e Now Part of the GE Family . Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these value[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information GE & Y ou, A Ser vice Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dryer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dryer. Read this Manual Ask any [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the dryer control panel. LESS DRY 80 MIN. 70 60 50 40 30 20 COOL DOWN MORE DRY LESS DRY MORE DRY AUTOMATIC COTTONS AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS START MEDIUM START TEMPERATURE FLUFF HIGH TIMED DRY * 10 1 2 3 Contr ol Settings Start Close the dryer door. Select ST AR[...]

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    About the reversing the door . Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Reversing the Door T ools needed: ■ Standar d #2 ■ T ape-tipped ■ Needle-nosed Phillips screwdriver putty knife pliers Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door completely open, remove the bottom [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Loading and using the dryer . Always follow fabric manufacturer’ s care label when laundering. 12 Car e and Cleaning of the Dryer The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some la[...]

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    Befor e you call for service… 13 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dr yer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed comple[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Befor e you call for service… 14 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before each load. Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy). St[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Clothes take too long Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from to dry lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well- sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy • Large, heavy fabrics fabrics (like beach tow[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Befor e you call for service… 16 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying • Select a shorter drying time. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. Letting items sit in dryer • Remove i[...]

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    The dryer needs to be properly vented. Car efully 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 combustible ductwork. ■ Use the shortest length possible. ■ Do not crus[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Notes 18[...]

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    19 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information GE Dryer W arranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ho[...]

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    Service T elephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure t[...]