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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–5
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
DBVH520
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
DCVH640
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10
DCVH680
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
DHDVH68
Loading and Using
the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
Reversing the Door Swing . . . .11–15
Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19–22
Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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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. Do not store or use gasoline or other Installation and service must be flammable vapors and liquids in the performed by a qualified installer, vicinity of this or any other appliance. service agency or the gas supplier. WHAT TO DO IF YOU S
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com 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 Exhaust/Ducting: governing codes and ordinances. Follow details Dryers MUST be exhauste
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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, appliances free of combustible materials bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children, (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all and other flammable vapors and liquids. warnings on container labels to avoid injury. Keep the floor around your appliances clean Never
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.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. conditioner. We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the
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About the dryer control panel. You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening. Model DHDVH68 1 7 6 2 3 4 5 Model DCVH680 1 7 6 2 3 4 5 Model DCVH640 1 7 6 2 3 4 5 Model DBVH520 1 7 6 2 3 4 6 5 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Power 1 Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the standby mode. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Dry Cycles 2 The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads. Sensor Cycles COTTONS For cottons and most linens. MIXED LOAD For loa
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About the dryer control panel. Dry Temp 5 You can change the temperature of your dry cycle. ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces (on some models) certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae*. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of this drying cycle. NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics. * The Anti-Bacterial Cy
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. ge.com Extend Tumble EXTEND Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately TUMBLE 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The beeper will sound every 2 minutes to remind you to remove the clothes. The ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display will show 00. Damp Alert (on some models) DAMP This option causes the dryer to beep when Remov
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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 lock icon selections from being made. Or you can lock for 3 seconds. To unlock the dryer, press and the controls after you have started a cycle. hold the lock icon for 3 seconds. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer The icon of the lock next to the timer will light by touching pads with this option selected. up when the control
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Reversing the door swing. ge.com IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move IMPORTANT NOTES: the cabinet until door-swing reversal is Read the instructions all the way completed. through before starting. These instructions are for changing Handle parts carefully to avoid the hinges from the right side to the left scratching paint. side—if you ever want to switch them back to the right side, follow these same Set
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Reversing the door swing. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Remove Door Assembly 2. Open the door to approximately 90 degrees. Remove the 4 screws starting from the bottom to the top. Make sure the door is supported while removing the screws. Remove the four screws 3. Loosen the top screw as shown. Unhook the door by lifting and pulling as shown by the arrows. 4. Lay the door down on a soft protected flat surface so that the inner part faces upward (door resting on the handle side). 5. Remove th
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Remove Hinge IMPORTANT: Note the location of the hinge (left or right) before removing. 8.With the door frame part of the door laid down on a protected soft surface, remove the hinge cover by removing the 2 tapping screws (#8) that fasten it to the frame. The hinge cover is located at the opposite side of the hinge assembly. 9.Remove the 2 nuts, washers and the 2 machine scr
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Reversing the door swing. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Reinstall Nuts and Hinge Cover 14. Place the door on its edge. Assemble the 2 machine screws (#8), washers and nuts. Tighten using a wrench and screwdriver. 15. Place the hinge cover in position. Align the hinge cover holes with the holes in the door. 16. Secure the hinge cover with the 2 tapping screws (#8). Reassemble Door Assembly IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no dirt or any other foreign material in between the window panes. 17. P
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Reassemble Door Assembly (cont.) 19. After reversing door, there will be a mismatch between the outer door and the inner door. Make sure that the handle part of the outer door is opposite the hinge, as shown. 20.Turn the door over and fasten the outer door to the inner door using the 6 large tapping screws (#10). Move Strike Bracket 21. Using a putty knife or any other fla
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Loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering. WASH LABELS Machine wash Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring cycle Hand wash wrinkle resistant delicate Target Automatic Category Water Temperature Temperature Control Front load Tap Cold Inlet Water Temperature Not used target water Cold 27°C/80°F Used Warm 40°C/105°F Used
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Care and Cleaning of the Dryer The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. panel and finishes may be damaged by some A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the laundry pretreatment soil and stai
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Venting the dryer. For the best drying performance, 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 or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork. Use the shortest length possible. Do not crush, kink or col
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Stacking. ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions electrical inspector’s use. for future reference. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and Installation must be performed by a qualified ordinances. installer. Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these Proper installation is the re
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Stacking. KIT CONTENTS Right Hand Bracket 4 #12 x 1” Screws 4 Rubber Pads Left Hand Bracket 4 #8 x 1/2” Screws TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips Screwdriver Gloves Pliers Open-Ended Wrench Level INSTALLATION PREPARATION Remove the packaging. Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to lay the dryer down on its side. Continue using the carton to protect the finished floor in front of the installation location. 20 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
