GEメーカーPCVH480EKの使用説明書/サービス説明書
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Operating Instructions Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–7 Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Using the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
■ Properly gr ound dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions. ■ Install or store wher e it will not be exposed to temperatures below fr eezing or exposed to water or weather , which could cause permanent damage and invalidate the warranty.
3 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions W ARNING! YOUR L A UNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and ar ound your appliances free of combustible materials, (lint , paper , rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.
WHEN NO T USING Y OUR DRYER ■ Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling. Place the cord away fr om traffic areas so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage.
W ARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock , or injury t o persons , read the IMPORT ANT S AFET Y INSTRUC TIONS before operating this appliance. About the dryer contr ol panel. GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary fr om your model.
2 About the dryer contr ol panel. Dry Cycles The dry cycle controls the cycle time for the drying pr ocess. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads. Sensor Cycles CO T TONS For cottons and most linens. MIXED LO AD For loads consisting of cottons and poly blends.
7 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions GEAppliances.com Dry T emp Y ou can change the temperature of your dry cycle. ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with CO T T ONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option r educes certain types of bacteria.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips About cycle options. NO TE: Not all features are available on all dryer models . 8 Extend Tumble Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 20 minutes of constant no-heat tumbling followed by 70 minutes of intermittent no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry.
Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 9 Lock Y ou can lock the controls to pr event any selections from being made. Or you can lock or unlock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by touching pads with this option selected.
10 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Using the dryer . Care and Cleaning of the Dryer Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel.
Installation Dryer Instructions DCVH480EK , DCVH485EK , PCVH480EK , P CVH485EK 11 Questions? Call 800. GE. CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Websit e at: GE Appliances.
Installation Instructions 12 UNP ACKING Y OUR DRYER Tilt the dryer sideways and r emove the foam shipping pads by pulling at the sides and breaking them away fr om the dryer legs. Be sure to r emove all of the foam pieces around the legs. Remove the bag containing the literatur e.
13 Installation Instructions REQUIREMENTS FOR ALC OVE OR CLOSET INST ALL A TION • Y our dryer is approv ed for installation in an alcove or closet , as stated on a label on the dryer back . • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section.
Installation Instructions 14 CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMA TION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS W ARNING – T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and personal injury: • Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug with this appliance.
Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit , protected by the r equired time- delay fuses or cir cuit breakers. A thr ee- or four - wire, single-phase, 120/240V or 120/208V , 60Hz, 30-amp circuit is r equired.
Installation Instructions 16 CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont .) CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE CONNECTION 1. Turn off the cir cuit break er(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer ’s circuit f use at the electrical box. 2. Be sure the dryer cor d is unplugged from the wall r eceptacle.
Installation Instructions 17 EXHAUSTING THE DRYER WARNING – T o reduce the risk of fire or personal injury: • This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Installation Instructions 18 EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont .) CONNECTING THE DRYER T O HOUSE VENT RIGID MET AL TRANSITION DUCT • For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended. • Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing and kinking.
Installation Instructions 19 W ARNING USE ONL Y ME T AL DUCT 4 ″ DIAME TER (102 mm FOR CANADA). DO NO T USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENG TH T ABLE. Dryer Exhausting Information—Metal Duct Only Ducting Materials: For best per formance, this dryer should be vented with 4 ″ diameter all-rigid metal exhaust duct .
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Remove and discar d existing plastic or metal duct and replace with UL-listed duct . • Remove any lint fr om the wall exhaust opening. Internal duct opening Wal l Check that exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely .
21 W ARNING – BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST INST ALL A TION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPL Y . PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET.
22 W ARNING – NEVER LE AVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLA TE. COVER BA CK OPENING WITH A COVER PLA TE (COVER PLA TE – WE1M545) AV AIL ABLE FROM YOUR L OCAL SERVICE PROVIDER . Installation Instructions SIDE VENTING (cont .) Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the exhaust system.
23 BO T TOM VENTING (cont .) ADDING A NEW DUCT • Reconnect the cut portion A of the duct to the blower housing. • Tape the elbow in a 90-degree position to prevent r otation. • Insert the elbow through the r ear hole and connect it to portion A .
Installation Instructions 24 LEVEL THE DR YER Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust the four leveling legs at the corners to ensure that the dryer is level fr om side to side and front to r ear . Raise Lower PL UG DRYER IN Ensure proper ground exists before use.
25 ❒ Phillips-head screwdriver Installation Instructions RE VERSING THE DOOR SWING ( if desired) IMP ORT ANT NO TES • Read the instructions all the way thr ough before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint . • Provide a nonscratching work surface for the doors.
REMOVE THE DOOR ASSEMBL Y Remove hinge bracket anchoring scr ews. 1 DISASSEMBLE THE DOOR ASSEMBL Y Remove 16 door scr ews and male end of latch from the inner side of the door . 2 Remove the inner face. Installation Instructions 26 BEFORE YOU ST ART Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet .
Installation Instructions 27 REPL ACE DOOR ASSEMBL Y Replace a door screw in the center of the side opposite the hinge. Then put the male end of the latch into place and fasten with two door screws. 3 Fasten the hinge back on at the top and bottom with the hinge mounting screws.
ST A CKING THE W ASHER AND DR YER ( if desired) If you are planning to stack the washer and dryer , order Stacking Kit number GE24ST ACK to be used for this dryer . Kit sold separately. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Installation Instructions 29 INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION 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.
INST ALL BRA CKE T T O W ASHER A. Remove washer top cap scr ew fr om the rear left . Align left bracket holes with top cap screw hole on rear left of the unit and r eplace screw . NO TE: Leave screws loose so dryer hole alignment will be easier . B. Drive next screw thr ough the bracket into the rear of the w asher .
Notes. GE Appliances.com Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 31.
Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages , or visit GEAppliances.com . Y ou may not need t o call for ser vice.
GEAppliances.com Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions PROBLEM Possible Causes What To Do No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously • This is normal.
PROBLEM Possible Causes What To Do Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink • T o avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly. when washed. Others can be safely washed, but will shrink • Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
35 Consumer Suppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ■ Service trips t o your home to t each you how to use the product . ■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. ■ Failure of the pr oduct if it is abused, misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
GE Dryer Warranty. (For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory S er vice Centres or an authorized technician. For ser vice, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. Warrantor : MABE CANADA INC.
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