GE DCXH46, PSXH43, DSXH43, DPXH46, DH43 Manual

Page 2 - FOR YOUR RECORDS; Write the model and serial numbers here:; READ THIS MANUAL; Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

GE & You, A Service Partnership. FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # They are on the label on the left side of the door opening. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dryer properly. Just a littlepreventive care on your part can save yo...

Page 3 - PROPER INSTALLATION; Customer Service; California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

■ Properly ground dryer to conform with allgoverning codes and ordinances. Followdetails in Installation Instructions. ■ Install or store where it will not be exposed totemperatures below freezing or exposed to theweather. ■ Connect to a properly rated, protected andsized power supply circuit to avo...

Page 4 - Safety Instructions

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and around yourappliances free of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags and chemicals. ■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean anddry to reduce the possibility of...

Page 5 - WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER; READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER ■ Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting thisappliance to avoid damage to the cord whilepulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so it will not be stepped on, tripped over orsubjected to damage. ■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance or at...

Page 6 - Fabric Care; Drying Cycles; Operating Instructions

6 About the dryer control panel. Control Settings Fabric Care COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons. REG. HEAT PERM. PRESS For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press or tumble dry medium heat. MED HEAT KNITS/ For knits, delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low heat. DELICA...

Page 7 - About your dryer features.; Replacing the Dryer Light Bulb (on some models)

About your dryer features. Cycle Signal Option (on some models) When the signal is on it will sound justbefore the end of the cycle to remindyou to remove the clothes. The signalcan be set at OFF (no sound), LOUD or anywhere in between. If the dried load cannot be removedpromptly during the EASY CAR...

Page 8 - Loading and using the dryer.; Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

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 Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when ...

Page 9 - Models DCXH46; BEFORE YOU BEGIN; IMPORTANT –; Note to Installer –; WARNING

Installation Spacemaker Dryer Instructions Models DCXH46 DSXH43 DPXH46 DH43 PSXH43 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be su...

Page 10 - Installation Instructions

1. Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of the new dryer. 2. Check to be sure that the existing externalexhaust is clean and that it meets attachedinstallation specifications. 3. Place the four corner posts from the shippingcarton on the floor, parallel to each other, 2–3 ″ apart. Carefully...

Page 11 - Read these instructions completely and carefully.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONINFORMATION FORELECTRIC DRYERS Installation Instructions WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury: • DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE. • THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLYGROUNDED. This dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance...

Page 12 - Correct

EXHAUST SYSTEMREQUIREMENTS Installation Instructions Use only 4 ″ (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid metal duct for best performance , or flexible metal duct, and approved vent hood which has swing-out dampers thatopen when the dryer is in operation. When the dryerstops, the dampers automatically cl...

Page 13 - EXHAUST DUCTING LENGTH; EXHAUST DIRECTION; GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Installation Instructions EXHAUST DUCTING LENGTH The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned aminimum of every year with normal usage. The more thedryer is used, the more often you should check the exhaustsystem and vent hood for proper operation. • DO NOT assemble the duct work with fastener...

Page 14 - LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER; Do Not Install the Dr yer:

Installation Instructions 14 LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER Do Not Install the Dr yer: 1. Do not install the dryer in an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. 2. Do not install the dryer in an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes or anything that willobstruct the ...

Page 15 - MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

Installation Instructions 15 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 1. Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, not beneath the mobile home) using metal ducting that willnot support combustion. Metal ducting must be 4 ″ (10.16 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. Rigid metalduct is preferred. 2. If the dryer i...

Page 16 - GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Installation Instructions 16 GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS WARNING: The following are specific requirements for proper and safe electrical installation ofyour dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can createelectrical shock and/or a fire hazard. This appliance MUST be properly grounded. Electrical sh...

Page 18 - NEVER TEST

1. Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of the dryer. Conversion to LP Gas: DO NOT connect the dryer to LP gas service without converting the gas valve. An LPconversion kit (Pub. No. 14–A038) MUST be installed by a qualified gas technician. a. Connect a 1/2 ″ (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid o...

Page 19 - Stacking Instructions

WARNING: • To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect thisappliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply. • Refer to the washer and dryer installation instructionsprior to...

Page 20 - Stacking Instructions–Reversing Door Swing

The numbers in the illustration correspond to steps. 5. Using the blade end of a putty knife covered withmasking tape, carefully remove the hole plugs locatedin the bottom of the dryer front panel. 6. Remove the 4 legs from the dryer base. 7. Place the dryer on top of the washer. Slide the dryerback...

Page 21 - Before you call for service...; Problem

21 Customer Service Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse is blown/circui...

Page 22 - oubleshooting T

Problem Possible Causes What To Do Static occurs Overdrying • Try a fabric softener. • Adjust controls for less drying. No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener. Synthetics, permanent press and • Try a fabric softener. blends can cause static Inconsistent drying times Type of heat • Autom...

Page 24 - What GE Will Not Cover:

24 Customer Service Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Customer Service GE Dryer Warranty. (For customers in the United States) ■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance....