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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Dryers Proper Installation Your Laundry Area When not Using Your Dryer Power Quick StartTimed Dry Dry CyclesSensor Dry Level Clean Lint Filter message Dry TempExtend Tumble Delay StartDamp Alert Signal LockFabric Care Labels Care and Cleaning of the DryerSorting and Loading Hints Dry LabelsFor Your Safety Before YOU BeginUnpacking Your Dryer Dryer DimensionsElectrical Connection Undercounter Installation Bathroom or Bedroom InstallationMobile or Manufactured Home Installation Tools YOU will Need Materials YOU will NeedElectrical Requirements For Electric Dryers Grounding InstructionsInstallation Instructions Connecting AN Electric Dryer Connecting Dryer Using 3-WIRE ConnectionTools and Materials YOU will Need to Install Exhaust Duct Exhaust System ChecklistConnecting the Dryer to House Vent Do notUSE only Metal Duct 4″ Diameter 102 mm Recommended Configuration to Minimize Exhaust Blockage Standard Rear ExhaustSide Venting Adding a NEW DuctSide Venting Bottom VentingBottom Venting Dryer Startup Level the DryerPlug Dryer ServicingImportant Notes Hardware UsedRemove the Door Assembly Before YOU StartReplace Door Assembly Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces Installing the Stack Bracket KIT Installation Preparation Install Dryer and Bracket on Dryer Install Bracket to Washer Finalize the Installation GEAppliances.com Before you call for service… Timed DRY Clothes shrink We Will Replace What Is Not Covered in the United StatesWarrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY GE Dryer Warranty. For customers in Canada What Is Not Covered in CanadaConsumer Support
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