GE DBVH512EFWW Dryer

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–5 Operating Instructions Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8 Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10 Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Loading and Using the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17 Reversing the Door Swing . . . .11–15 Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19–22 Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Owner’s Manual DBVH510 DBVH512 DCVH515 DCVH660 DHDVH52 DHDVH66

Troubleshooting Tips . . . .23–25 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # ______________ Serial # ______________ They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door.

175D1807P584 49-90316 12-06 JR

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING! 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. ■ 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

by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Operating Instructions

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: not try to light a match, or cigarette, or 1 Do turn on any gas or electrical appliance. not touch any electrical switch; do not 2 Do use any phone in your building. the room, building or area of all 3 Clear occupants.

call your gas supplier 4 Immediately from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions carefully. you cannot reach your gas supplier, 5 Ifcall the fire department.

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 potential exposure to such substances.

Troubleshooting Tips

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.

Consumer Support

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

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Safety Instructions

PROPER INSTALLATION 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 visiting ge.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). ■ 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.

■ Remove the colored protective film from both the control panel and the door. ■ Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of all shipping materials properly. ■ Do not remove the vent protector from the back of the dryer (on some models).

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Dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room.

only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″ 2 Use diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or

Operating Instructions

■ Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

Exhaust/Ducting:

for exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION. For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions.

■ Pull the protector out and down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct to the dryer. The lowered protector will prevent the duct from getting crushed (on some model