GE DS5000 manual

DS4600 DS5000 DX2300 DX4500 Owner ’s Manual Dr yer s 175D1807P551 49-90283 12-05 JR Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2– 4 Operating Instructions Control Features for Model DS5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Control Panel and Settings for Models DS4600, DX2300 and D X4500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury , or death. 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 [...]

3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ge.com W ARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper , rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids. ■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry [...]

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER ■ 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 any part of this appliance or attempt any ser vicing unless specifically re[...]

5 NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts. Y ou 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 model. Model[...]

IMPORT ANT : Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer . Fabric Care/T emperature (on some models) COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons. REG. HEA T EASY CARE For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press. MED. HEA T DELICA TES On some models. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low. LOW HEA T FLUFF F[...]

Automatic Cycle Signal (on some models) At the end of each cycle, there is approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the laundry is dr y . A reminder signal will sound periodically during this time to remind you to remove the laundry . 7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cycle Signal Option [...]

8 Model DS5000 O NE T OUCH Quick Start Guide • Clean lint filter • Add clothes • Select dry cycle • Check dryness level • Check heat setting • Close door • Push ST ART Y our new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dr yer loads with our easy O NE T OUCH cycles. Make one simple selection, and your DRYNESS LEVEL and HEA T SETTI[...]

PRESS... AUTOMA TICALL Y SELECTS... THEN PRESS... For cottons and most linens. O NE T OUCH cycles use the Sensor Dry Plus feature, which continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load and stops the dr yer when the clothes are dry . Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. O NE T OUCH selections. ge.com For[...]

DEWRINKLE Use this feature to remove wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. Automatic DEWRINKLE settings: AIR DRY Use this feature to tumble items without heat. Automatic AIR DRY settings: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. About drying cycles. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Su[...]

11 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ST ART/P AUSE ■ Press twice to select the last cycle you used and start the dryer . ■ If you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle. ■ If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle. Throughout[...]

12 These cycle status indicator lights display what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to clean the lint filter . About cycle status. SensorDry Plus This light comes on when a O NE T OUCH Sensor Dry Cycle is selected. TIMED DRY This light comes on when AIR DRY , DEWRINKLE or TIMED DRY is selected. EXTENDED TUMBLE This light comes on w[...]

About dryer features. ge.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Stainless Steel Drum (on some models) The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer . If the dr yer drum should be scratched or dented during normal use, the drum will not rust or[...]

Reversing the Door T ools needed: ■ Standard #2 ■ T ape-tipped ■ Phillips screwdriver ■ putty knife Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite si[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Sorting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer , they are sorted properly for the dryer . Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner [...]

For the best drying per formance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. ■ Use only rigid metal 4 ″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or flexib[...]

17 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com . Y ou may not need to call for service. Before you call for service… ge.com OPERA TION Possible Causes What T o Do Control pads not Controls accidentally put i[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 18 Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips OPERA TION Possible Causes What T o Do The DRY dryness level Load consists of a mixture • When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load, was chosen but load is of heavy and light fabrics choose MORE DRY . [...]

19 LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What T o Do Static occurs No fabric softener was used • T ry a fabric softener . • Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. Overdr ying • T r y a fabric softener . • Adjust setting to LESS DRY or[...]

20 Notes. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips[...]

21 General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability , offers you Ser vice Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by [...]

22 Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Owners[...]

What GE Will Not Cover: For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the dr yer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the limited one-year warranty , GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related ser vice costs original purchase to replace the defective part. 23 ■ Ser vice[...]

Printed in Canada GE Appliances W ebsite ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 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 T eam of E[...]