GE DPGT750 manual

Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5 Operating Instr uctions Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14 Loading and Using the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17 ?[...]

2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WHA T 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 f[...]

3 PROPER INST ALLA TION • 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 [...]

4 W ARNING! For your safety , the infor mation in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injur y , or loss of life. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WHEN USING YOUR DR YER • Never reach into the dryer while the drum is movin[...]

5 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. W ARNING! For your safety , the infor mation in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injur y , or loss of life. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USIN[...]

Dr yer Control Panel www .GEAppliances.com P O W E R M Y C Y C L E S B A C K H E L P S T ART S TOP H O M E Features of the dr yer control panel 1 POWER. Press to “wake up” the display . If the display is active, press to put the dryer into standby mode. Y ou may also press the T ouch Screen or any button to “wake up” the display . NOTE: Pre[...]

7 Quick Start www .GEAppliances.com Getting Star ted If the T ouch Screen is dark, press POWER or the T ouch Screen to access the dr y cycles menu. Clean the lint filter . IMPORT ANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer . Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes energy and promotes wrinkling. Select one of the four drying methods fro[...]

8 Dr ying by Fabric T ype If the T ouch Screen is dark, press POWER or the T ouch Screen to access the dr y cycles menu. The default cycle settings are based on standard load types. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. • Blends • Cottons • Delicates • Knits • Polyester • Silks (W ashable) BY F ABRIC Dr y[...]

9 Summar y Screen www .GEAppliances.com SUMMAR Y SCREEN 0:36 TIME OPTIONS TEMP DR YNESS CYCLE COTTONS MORE DR Y About the Summar y Screen After selecting a dr y cycle, the Summar y Screen displays the automatic settings for the cycle you have chosen. Y ou can adjust these by touching the screen location for any of the settings shown. If you change [...]

Summar y Screen www .GEAppliances.com OPTIONS END OF CYCLE SIGNAL EXTENDED TUMBLE DELA Y ST ART OK 1 HOUR About the Dr ying Options T ouch the OPTIONS pad on the T ouch Screen to select drying options. After selecting any dr ying options, press OK to save your setting. Delay Start T ouch the DELA Y ST ART pad repeatedly to set a delay time of up to[...]

11 “My Cycles” www .GEAppliances.com About the “My Cycles” Feature The “My Cycles” feature allows you to create, store and reuse up to 6 custom cycles. Create your own cycles from scratch or adjust the settings of a predefined dry cycle; then save for one-touch recall. Creating and Using a “My Cycle” Y ou can create “My Cycles” [...]

“My Cycles” www .GEAppliances.com Modifying, Renaming or Deleting a “My Cycle” T o modify the settings of a “My Cycle” from the Home Screen: 1 Press the MY CYCLES button. 2 Select MODIFY from the T ouch Screen menu. 3 Select the cycle name from the T ouch Screen menu. 4 Change any of the automatic settings and select any options. 5 Pres[...]

13 Help www .GEAppliances.com TROUBLE SHOOTER MACHINE PREFERENCES HOME SCREEN HELP About the Help Feature Pressing the HELP button from the Home Scr een allows you to locate troubleshooting tips for common dr yer problems, to find help with using the Home Screen or to set machine prefer ences. Pressing the HELP button while on any other screen allo[...]

The machine settings on the Help feature allow you to control the volume of the button beep and end-of-cycle signal, and turn the washer/dryer communication feature on or off. Press the HELP button, then select from the on-screen options. Button Beep The button beep controls the volume of the beep that is made when you press any of the buttons on t[...]

Changing the Drum Lamp Before replacing the drum lamp, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dr yer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker . The drum lamp is located at the top left of the door frame. 1 Remove the screw holding the drum lamp shield in place. 2 Slide the shiel[...]

16 Loading and Using the Dr yer www .GEAppliances.com Sor ting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer , they are sorted properly for the dryer . T ry also to sort items according to size. For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or other small items. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has b[...]

Dr yer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel. The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Apply these products away f[...]

BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully . • IMPOR T ANT – Save these instructions for local electrical inspector’ s use. • IMPOR T ANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer . • Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions fo[...]

Installation Instructions 19 UNP ACKING YOUR DR YER T ilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam shipping pads by pulling at the sides and breaking them away from the dryer legs. Be sure to remove all of the foam pieces around the legs. Remove the bag containing the drying rack, literature and serial cable. DRYER DIMENSIONS 27” (68.6 cm) 43 1 ⁄[...]

20 Installation Instructions LOCA TION OF YOUR DR YER (cont.) REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INST ALLA TION • Y our dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the dryer back. • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUST INFORMA TION section. • Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet an[...]

❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be needed for cord strain relief) ❒ Flexible stainless steel or plastic-coated brass connecting tube (if allowed by building code) ❒ Open-end wrenches for flexible tube and connector ❒ Adjustable pliers (to adjust leveling legs) ❒ Pipe wrench for holding dryer gas inlet while attaching adapter el[...]

22 Installation Instructions GAS REQUIREMENTS W ARNING • Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances, or in their absence, the NA TIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223. • This gas dryer is equipped with a V alve and Burner Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion kit WE25X10014, your local service organization can convert [...]

Install a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping to the dryer gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet pressure. Install a flare union adapter to the plugged tapping. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or T eflon ® tape to the threads of the adapter and plugged tapping. 23 Installation Instructions Attach the flexible metal gas line connector to the adapter . B [...]

CONNECTING A GAS DR YER (cont.) Installation Instructions 24 TEST FOR LEAKS W ARNING – Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent. Apply a soap solution. The leak test solution must not contain ammonia, which could cause damage to the brass fittings. If leaks are found, close t[...]

Installation Instructions 25 TOOLS AND MA TERIALS YOU WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL SUPPL Y ❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be needed for cord strain relief) ❒ #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (for terminal connections) ❒ UL-listed strain relief (may be supplied with cord) ❒ UL-listed power cord – 30-amp – 240V – #10 [...]

Installation Instructions 26 CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DR YER (cont.) ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit, protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers. A three- or four -wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V , 60Hz, 30-amp circuit is required. If the electric su[...]

Installation Instructions 27 For 3-wire Connection ONL Y : Be sure the dryer’ s green ground wire is connected to green ground screw on cabinet rear . D For 4-wire Connection ONL Y : Remove the dryer’ s ground wire from behind the green ground screw and connect it to the center screw of the terminal block. Attach ground wire of power cord to th[...]

Installation Instructions 28 EXHAUSTING THE DR YER W ARNING – T o reduce the risk of fire or personal injury: • This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. • Use only metal duct. • Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney , any gas vent, under an enclosed floor (crawl space) or into an attic. The accumulated lint could create a fire hazard. [...]

Installation Instructions 29 USING FLEXIBLE MET AL DUCT FOR TRANSITION VENTING Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is recommended for use as transition ducting between the dryer and the wall. In special installations when it is impossible to make a connection with the above recommendations, then a UL-listed flexible metal transition duct may be used [...]

EQUIV ALENT RIGID NUMBER EQUIV ALENT DUCT PIECES LENGTH X USED = LENGTH Rigid Metal 1 Ft. X (4) = 4 Ft. Ducting (Preferred) Elbows 10 Ft. X (3) = 30 Ft. (90°/45°) T urns Less 2 Ft. X (1) = 2 Ft. Than 4 Ft. Rigid Ducting 1 Ft. X (5) = 5 Ft. 4” W all Cap 5 Ft. X (1) = 5 Ft. T otal Ductwork Length = 46 Ft. TOT AL MUST BE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 150 [...]

EQUIV ALENT RIGID NUMBER EQUIV ALENT DUCT PIECES LENGTH X USED = LENGTH Rigid Metal 1 Ft. X ( ) = Ft. Ducting (Preferred) Semi-Rigid 25 Ft. X ( ) = Ft. Metal Ducting (inside diameter does not change) Flexible Metal 50 Ft. X ( ) = Ft. Ducting (inside diameter changes) Elbows (90°/45°) 10 Ft. X ( ) = Ft. T urns less 2 Ft. X ( ) = Ft. Than 4 Ft. Rig[...]

Installation Instructions 32 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Remove any lint from the wall exhaust opening. EXHAUSTING THE DR YER (cont.) Internal Duct Opening W all Check that exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely . ST ANDARD REAR EXHAUST We recommend that you install your dryer before installing your washer . This will permit direct access for easier exha[...]

Installation Instructions 33 LEVEL THE DRYER Stand the dryer near the final location. Place a level against the side and bottom of the dryer door frame and use the four leveling legs to level your dryer . Lower Raise A TT ACH SERIAL CABLE Attach the serial cable for washer and dryer connection to the serial port on the back of the dryer . Attach th[...]

Installation Instructions 34 DRYER ST AR TUP Press the POWER button. FINAL SETUP (cont.) P O W E R NOTE: If the dryer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing for an extended period of time, allow it to warm up before pressing POWER. Otherwise, the display will not come on. The dryer is now ready for use. SERVICING W ARNING – Label all wir[...]

REMOVE FILLER PLUGS Installation Instructions 35 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired) Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. 1 REMOVE DOOR • With the door completely open, remove the BOTTOM screw from each hinge on the dryer face. • Insert the screws about halfway into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side[...]

Installation Instructions 36 REVERSE HANDLE REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (cont.) Install the handle on the opposite side of the door . 5 REMOVE HINGES AND REHANG DOOR Remove the hinges from the door and install them on the opposite side with the hinge pin toward the outside of the door . 6 REMOVE HINGES AND REHANG DOOR (cont.) Insert the door on the op[...]

37 Installation Instructions SWITCHING THE W ASHER AND DR YER BACKSPLASHES (not required for most installations) When viewed from the front, the washer is shipped for installation on the left and the dryer is shipped for installation on the right. If your hose utility connections are arranged so that the units must be installed with the washer on t[...]

38 Installation Instructions DISCONNECT W ASHER CONTROL BOARD Disconnect the ribbon at the right of the control board by pulling the connector at the end of the ribbon off the metal pins on the control board. NOTE: Do not disconnect any other wires from the control board. 3 Rear of W asher REMOVE CONTROL BOARD FROM W ASHER BACKSPLASH Remove the fou[...]

39 Installation Instructions REMOVE CONTROL BOARD FROM DRYER BACKSPLASH Remove the four screws holding the control board to the backsplash. Remove the control board and set it aside. 7 SWITCH BACKSPLASHES Place the backsplash from the dryer on top of the washer and place the backsplash from the washer on top of the dryer . 8 A TT ACH DRYER CONTROL [...]

40 Installation Instructions RECONNECT W ASHER CONTROL BOARD Connect the washer control board to the new backsplash by sliding the ribbon connector on the new backsplash onto the metal pins on the control board and pushing in. Make sure the ribbon is not twisted before inserting the connector . A TT ACH W ASHER CONTROL BOARD TO NEW BACKSPLASH Repla[...]

41 Problem Solver www .GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Cause What T o Do Dr yer won’ t operate Control panel is asleep • This is normal. Press POWER , the touch screen or any button to activate the control panel. Dryer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Controls are not set properly • Make sure the cy[...]

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43 Staple your receipt her e. Proof of the original pur chase date is needed to obtain ser vice under the war ranty . For The Period Of: W e Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the full one-year warranty , GE will also provide, fr ee of charge, all labor[...]

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