GE PTDS855GM0MS and, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...n 14 16 Connecting a Gas Dryer 17 20 Connecting an Electric Dryer 21 23 Exhausting the Dryer 24 30 Final Setup 31 Reversing the Door Swing 32 33 Troubleshooting Tips s4 Consumer Support Warranty U S 3...

Page 2: ...the room building or area of all occupants r41 immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions carefully r 5 lf you cannot reach your gas supplier cal...

Page 3: ...s and dispose of all shipping materials properlg I Do not remove the vent protector from the buck of the drger onsome models I Pullthe protector out and down to its lowest position and connect the exh...

Page 4: ...ce items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire Any article on which you have us...

Page 5: ...ti static conditioner We recommend you use either a fabric softener inthe wash cycle according to the manufacturer s instructions for those products or try a dryer added product for which the manufact...

Page 6: ...om your model Applied Model PTDS850 PTDS855 START POWER SENSOR DRY COTTONS MIXED LOADS DELICATES JEANS TOWELS SHEETS SPEEDORY TIHEDRV _TEAN WARM UP TIHEE DEWRINKLE DRY o_ Applied Model PTDN8OO PTDN805...

Page 7: ...h delicate fabrics STEAMDEWRINLKLE For 1 5 wrinkled garments Significantly reduces wrinkles on garments Ideal for loads left in the dryer for an extended time Sensor Cycles COTTONS For cottons and mos...

Page 8: ...will stop EXTRA DRY Use for heavy fabrics HaRE DRY Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics DRY Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads This is the preferred cycle for energy saving LESSDR...

Page 9: ...ls My Cycle To save a favorite cycle set the desired settings and hold down the HY CYCLE button for 3 seconds A beep will sound to indicate the cycle has been saved To use your custom cycle press the...

Page 10: ...Y MOREDRY and EXTRADRYsensor dry selections Removing clothes and hanging them when theg are damp can reduce the need to iron some items r DELAY 0 START J Delay Start Useto delag the start of gour drge...

Page 11: ...m NOTE The drying rack should only be used with the TIMEDRYcycle It is also strongly recommended when drying sneakers Do not usethis drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer f _ Water Wat...

Page 12: ...ve been pproved for use in 11 GEDrgerswhen used in ccord nce with the m nuf cturer s instructions Do not overload This w stes energg nd c uses wrinkling Do not dry the following items fibergl ss items...

Page 13: ...er from using dryer added fabric softener sheets To remove this buildup wash the lint screen in warm soapy water Dry thoroughly and replace Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place Va...

Page 14: ...failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warrantg Install the drger where the temperature is above 50 F for satisfactorg operation of the drger control sgstem Remove and discard...

Page 15: ...iterature and serial cable LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER IMPORTANT Gas dryers are not approved for mobile home installation MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance to com...

Page 16: ...ALLATION The drger MUST be vented to the outdoors See EXHAUST INFORMATION The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA NO...

Page 17: ...rs to adjust leveling legs ClPipe wrench for holding drger gas inlet while attaching adapter elbow CIAdjustable wrenches 2 for tightening connections t_Gloves t_Safetg glasses for electric dryers FOR...

Page 18: ...iatelg upstream of the gas supplg connection to the drger Contact gour local gas utilitg should gou have questions on the installation of the plugged tapping Supplg line is to be 1 2 rigid pipe and eq...

Page 19: ...ound r_ Attach the flexible metal gas line connector to the adapter r_ Tighten the flexible gas line connection using two adjustable wrenches CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY cont r_ Install a 1...

Page 20: ...a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delag fuse If electrical supplg provided does not meet the above specifications it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet WARNING...

Page 21: ...1996 or 4 wire for construction after 1996 FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING Before making the electrical connection turn off the circuit breaker s or remove the drger s circuit fuse s at the electrical box Be...

Page 22: ...e National Electrical Code requires that new constructions utilize a 4 wire connection to an electric dryer A 4 wire cord must also be used where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutra...

Page 23: ...e of power cord to the cabinet with the green ground screw Power Cord Ground Wire 4 wire Connection Shown CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD cont r_ For 3 wire and 4 wire Connection Connect the neutral cente...

Page 24: ...es or bottom of the cabinet 24 TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL EXHAUST DUCT O Phillips head screwdriver ODuct tape or duct clamp O Rigid or UL listed flexible metal 4 10 2 cm duct 1 1 1 O...

Page 25: ...t is necessarg the following directions must be followed Use the shortest length possible Stretch the duct to its maximum length Do not crush or collapse Never use flexible metal ducting inside the wa...

Page 26: ...st installation is your responsibility Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by the warranty The length of the exhaust sgstem depends upon the tgpe of duct number of turns and the tgp...

Page 27: ...aust connection Slide the end of the exhaust duct underneath the clips on the back of the dryer and secure with duct tape or a hose clamp Duct Clip NOTE We strongly recommend using rigid metal exhaust...

Page 28: ...ough the rear opening locate the tab in the middle of the appliance base Lift the tab to about 45 using a flat blade screwdriver ADDING A NEW DUCT Fixinghole Portion A Left side __ exhaust Reconnect t...

Page 29: ...ck opening with a plate Kit WEIM454 available from your local service provider Place dryer in final location A WARNING NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE Kit WEIM4541 BOTTOM VENTING Dryer...

Page 30: ...wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct While still holding down the pipe and elbow from the rear opening screw the pipes in place with the previously saved screw f Apply duct tape Duct tape as...

Page 31: ...the display window you must clean your exhaust ducting before you complete installation Check exhaust ducting for obstructions or blockages especially around turns Contact a qualified service provide...

Page 32: ...spacers _iiiii_ _ Hinge STEP 3 While supporting the door remove the 4 screws two from each hinge Set the door aside face down on a protected surface to prevent damage to the door or the work surface S...

Page 33: ...h the hinges and cover caps in the new locations remount the inner door frame onto the outer door frame with the screws removed in step 3 STEP 8 Reinstall the door with the screws from step 2 SWING DO...

Page 34: ...ssPOWER START was not pressed after PressSTART a cycle was set Door was opened during the Close the door and reset cgcle to the beginning if necessarg dry cycle PressSTART Dryer is too cold If the drg...

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Page 36: ...se the product I Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circui...

Page 37: ...dditional three year limited warranty gou willbe responsible for ang labor or related service costs I Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product I Improper installation I Failure o...

Page 38: ...ime or call 800 626 2224 during normal businesshours GEConsumer Home Serviceswill still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 Parts and Accessories In the U S GEAppliances...