Controls ......6–8 DPGT650 Cycle Options ....9–10 Dryer Features .
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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. ■ ■...
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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 GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). ■ Properly ground dryer to conform with all Exhaust/Ducting: governing codes and ordinances.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and around your ■ Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, appliances free of combustible materials etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals locked cabinet.
GEAppliances.com WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) ■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is ■ You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or reduce the static electricity in them by using or has missing or broken parts, including a a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static damaged cord or plug.
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About the dryer control panel. Control Panel Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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GEAppliances.com Power Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the idle mode. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Cycles The cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads.
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About the dryer control panel (cont.). TEMP You can change the temperature of your dry cycle. HIGH For regular to heavy cottons. MEDIUM HIGH For regular cottons. MEDIUM For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low. EXTRA LOW For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. GEAppliances.com Wrinkle Care Tumbles the drum without heat for 10 seconds every 5 minutes for up to 3 hours. The dryer will display a “racetrack” on the display during the Wrinkle Care phase.
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About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. Lock You can lock the controls to prevent any To lock the dryer, press and hold the DRY selections from being made. Or you can lock LEVEL and TEMP buttons at the same time the controls after you have started a cycle.
Dryer features. GEAppliances.com Changing the Drum Lamp Screw Before replacing the drum lamp, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer 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.
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They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
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Dryer control panel and finishes may be dryer drum provides the highest reliability damaged by some laundry pretreatment available in a GE dryer. If the dryer drum soil and stain remover products. Apply these should be scratched or dented during normal products away from the dryer.
Installation Dryer Instructions DPGT650 and UPGT650 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344, or visit www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING – Risk of Fire IMPORTANT •...
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Installation Instructions UNPACKING YOUR DRYER Tilt 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.
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Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER (cont.) REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR BATHROOM OR BEDROOM CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTALLATION • Your dryer is approved for installation in an • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the See EXHAUST INFORMATION.
Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers) TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR SAFETY: FOR CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY WARNING ❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit needed for cord strain relief) breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box.
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Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) GAS REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY • A 1/8″ National Pipe Taper thread plugged WARNING tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the • Installation must conform to local codes and gas supply connection to the dryer.
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Installation Instructions CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY (cont.) GAS SUPPLY Install a female 3/8″ NPT elbow at the end of Install a 1/8″ NPT plugged tapping to the dryer the dryer gas inlet. gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet pressure.
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Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) TEST FOR LEAKS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS WARNING – Never use an open This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, flame to test for gas leaks. and connected to a properly grounded branch Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker or equivalent.
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Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (skip for gas dryers) TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU FOR YOUR SAFETY: WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING WARNING THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Before making the electrical connection, turn ❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s needed for cord strain relief) circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box.
Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.) CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR (cont.) ELECTRIC DRYERS This dryer must be connected to an individual For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection: branch circuit, protected by the required Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power time-delay fuses or circuit breakers.
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Installation Instructions CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD (cont.) (cont.) For 3-wire Connection ONLY: For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection: Connect the neutral (center line on 3-wire, white line Be sure the dryer’s green ground wire on 4-wire) line to the center of terminal block. is connected to green ground screw on cabinet rear.
Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER WARNING – EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury: HOOD OR WALL CAP • This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. • Use only 4″ rigid metal ducting for the home •...
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Installation Instructions CONNECTING THE DRYER TO FOR TRANSITION VENTING HOUSE VENT (DRYER TO WALL), DO: RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT •DO cut duct • For best drying performance, a rigid metal as short as transition duct is recommended. possible and install straight •...
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Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) The correct exhaust installation is your WARNING responsibility. USE ONLY METAL 4″ DUCT. DO NOT USE Problems due to incorrect installation are not DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST covered by the warranty. LENGTH TABLE.
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Installation Instructions DUCTING COMPONENT EQUIVALENCY CHART EQUIVALENT RIGID NUMBER EQUIVALENT DUCT PIECES LENGTH USED LENGTH Rigid Metal 1 Ft. Ducting (Preferred) UL-Listed Semi-Rigid 3 Ft. Metal Ducting (inside diameter does not change) Elbows (90°/45°) 10 Ft. Turns less 2 Ft. Than 4 Ft.
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If you wish to exhaust your dryer to the side or bottom of the cabinet, order exhaust kit 14-A003, available from your GE supplier. Clip Duct NOTE: We strongly recommend using rigid metal exhaust duct.
Installation Instructions FINAL SETUP LEVEL THE DRYER PLUG IN 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. Ensure proper ground exists before use.
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Installation Instructions FINAL SETUP (cont.) DRYER STARTUP SERVICING WARNING – Press the POWER button. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation after servicing/installation. For replacement parts and other information, refer to the Owner’s Manual for servicing phone numbers.
Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired) REMOVE FILLER PLUGS REMOVE HANDLE Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite Remove the screws holding the handle and two the hinges. spacers. Rear of Door REMOVE DOOR REVERSE DOOR CATCH Remove the door catch and filler plate.
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Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (cont.) REVERSE HANDLE REMOVE HINGES AND REHANG DOOR (cont.) Install the handle on the opposite side of the door. Insert the door on the opposite side of the opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in Step 2.
Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Dryer won’t Control panel is asleep • This is normal. Press POWER. operate Dryer is unplugged •...
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service.
Any part of the dryer 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 service costs original purchase to replace the defective part.
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Contact Us GEAppliances.com In the U.S.: If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca, or write to:...