GE PCVH485EK, PCVH480EK owner manual Clothes shrink

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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

.

PROBLEM

Possible Causes

What To Do

Clothes shrink

Some fabrics will naturally shrink

• To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.

 

when washed. Others can be

• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.

 

safely washed, but will shrink

 

• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular

 

in the dryer

 

 

item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.

 

 

 

Greasy spots on clothes

Improper use of fabric softener

• Follow directions on fabric softener package.

 

 

 

 

Drying dirty items

• Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can

 

with clean ones

stain clean items and the dryer.

 

 

 

 

Clothes were not

• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the

 

completely clean

clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing

 

 

procedures before drying.

 

 

 

Lint on clothes

Lint filter is full

• Clean lint screen before each load.

 

 

 

 

Improper sorting

• Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors

 

 

(like corduroy).

 

 

 

 

Static electricity can attract lint

• See suggestions in this section under STATIC.

 

 

 

 

Overloading

• Separate large loads into smaller ones.

 

 

 

 

Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets

• Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

 

 

 

Static occurs

No fabric softener was used

• Try 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.

 

 

 

 

Overdrying

• Try a fabric softener.

 

 

• Adjust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP.

 

 

 

 

Synthetics, permanent press

• Try a fabric softener.

 

and blends can cause static

 

 

 

 

Collars and waistbands

The dryness monitor senses

• Choose SPEED DRY or TIMED DRY to dry damp collars

still wet at end of cycle

that the body of the clothes

and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with

 

is dry

collars and waistbands, choose MORE DRY.

 

 

 

Slight variation

This is normal

Due to the metallic properties of paint used for this unique

in metallic color

 

product, slight variations of color may occur due to viewing

 

 

angles and lighting conditions.

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Contents Consumer Support . . . . . . . Back Cover Safety InstructionsWarranty Canada Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial #For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions Exhaust/DuctingYour Laundry Area Never climb on or stand on the dryer topWhen not Using Your Dryer About the dryer control panel PowerQuick Start Timed Dry Dry CyclesSensor Dry Level You can change the temperature of your dry cycle Clean Lint Filter messageDry Temp Extend Tumble Delay StartAbout cycle options Damp AlertSafety SignalLock Sorting and Loading Hints Using the dryerCare and Cleaning of the Dryer Fabric Care LabelsDCVH480EK, DCVH485EK, PCVH480EK, PCVH485EK For Your SafetyBefore YOU Begin Read these instructions completely and carefullyUnpacking Your Dryer Dryer DimensionsMinimum Clearance Other than Alcove or Closet Installation Electrical ConnectionUndercounter Installation Bathroom or Bedroom InstallationMobile or Manufactured Home Installation Materials YOU will Need Tools YOU will NeedElectrical Connection Information for Electric Dryers Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryers Wire connection is not for use on new constructionReinstall the cover Grounding InstructionsConnecting Dryer Using 3-WIRE Connection Cover OFF of the Terminal BlockTools and Materials YOU will Need to Install Exhaust Duct Exhaust System ChecklistDo not Connecting the Dryer to House VentFor Transition Venting Dryer to WALL, do Exhaust Length Calculation USE only Metal Duct 4″ Diameter 102 mmDryer Exhausting Information-Metal Duct Only Best PerformanceUsing duct elbows will prevent duct kinking and collapsing Recommended Configuration to Minimize Exhaust BlockageStandard Rear Exhaust Side Venting Adding a NEW DuctAdding Cover Plate to Rear of Cabinet Side Exhaust Bottom VentingCut the duct as shown and keep portion a Reconnect the cut Adding Cover Plate to Rear of Cabinet Bottom ExhaustBottom opening Plug Dryer Press the Power button Dryer is now ready for useLevel the Dryer Dryer StartupTo the left and right Important NotesHardware Used Phillips-head screwdriverUnplug the dryer from its electrical outlet Remove the Door AssemblyBefore YOU Start Remove hinge bracket anchoring screws Remove the inner faceReplace Door Assembly Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces Phillips screwdriver Gloves Level Installation PreparationInstall Rubber Pads to Dryer Base Set the dryer uprightInstall Dryer and Bracket on Dryer Install Bracket to WasherFinalize the Installation GEAppliances.com Before you call for service… Possible Causes What To DoTimed DRY Clothes shrink We Will Replace What Is Not Covered in the United StatesSafety Instructions For The Period Warrantor General Electric Company. 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PCVH480EK, PCVH485EK specifications

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