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DCVH485EKMS: model-specific checks

What is recorded for DCVH485EKMS

GE DCVH485EKMS — Total Capacity (cubic feet): 4.0 cu ft; Energy source: Electricity.

GE — DCVH485EKMS California Energy Commission — Clothes dryers archive

Use the exact dryer model’s specification document to compare capacity, fuel, power, venting, dimensions, and features against the home’s requirements.

Owner guide: Specifications

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Specifications

4 minute read · Shared guidance for clothes dryers

Start with the full model code

Specifications belong to a model and often to a particular suffix. Find the appliance label first, then compare its complete code with the specification sheet or manufacturer support listing. Do not transfer a number from a product family page to a nearby version without checking the heading and model list. A gas and electric pair can share a capacity and cabinet while requiring different connections.

Separate published specifications from claims about your particular installation. A sheet can state that a model offers a venting direction or a smart feature, but it does not show whether the home has a suitable exhaust route, outlet, network, or available space. Treat the document as a model reference and compare each requirement with what is physically present.

Compare fuel and electrical data

First establish whether the exact unit is electric or gas. Then read its electrical requirements, plug or cord description, and any fuel rating together. Do not infer the circuit from the receptacle’s appearance or borrow values from a different fuel version. For example, LG’s DLEX4000/DLGX4001 sheet lists 240 V, 30 A for the electric version and 120 V, 15 A for the gas version; those are scoped figures for that family.

For a gas dryer, the listed electrical supply does not describe the gas connection. For an electric dryer, the rating does not confirm that the home circuit, receptacle, cord, and local installation meet requirements. Keep these as separate planning questions and have the installer compare the exact model’s instructions with the site conditions.

Interpret capacity and energy information

Capacity in cubic feet describes drum volume, not the weight of a load or a promise that every bulky item will dry well. Pair capacity with the household’s usual laundry, available washer output, and fabric-care needs. A sheet may list programs or sensor features; those describe controls, not an assurance about a particular load, fabric, or drying result.

Energy figures such as a combined energy factor are comparison data presented under a defined rating method. Do not treat them as a forecast of a household bill: usage depends on load size, cycle selection, moisture left by the washer, vent condition, and local energy prices. The Department of Energy’s consumer guidance explains dryer types and efficiency considerations for broader comparisons.

Check dimensions and connection options

Read product width, height, and depth separately from carton dimensions and door-open depth. If stacking or adding a pedestal, use the accessory dimensions and instructions for the same model family; the product’s listed height alone is not the installed height. Venting direction and the required side or rear clearance also affect whether a nominal cabinet measurement fits the intended location.

A specification sheet may list optional vent kits, LP conversion kits, cords, or pedestals. “Listed” does not mean included, compatible with every suffix, or approved for a particular installation. Confirm the accessory’s exact part reference with the manufacturer and the installation document before purchase.

Separate feature claims from requirements

A feature list helps compare convenience and fabric-care choices, but it should not replace a requirement check. Wi-Fi, steam, sensor drying, reversible doors, or a rack may be present only on certain models or may require conditions not described in a short listing. Verify the precise code and the owner instructions for setup and limitations.

For wider product comparisons, the DOE guide can explain how dryer design and use affect energy consumption. For the final fit, power, fuel, and exhaust decision, return to the exact model’s installation material. If two documents disagree, preserve both and ask manufacturer support which revision applies to the label code rather than selecting the more convenient value.

What to do with what you find

Model sheet and label agree on the complete code and fuel type.

Published requirements can be compared against the site.

Build a checklist for power, fuel, exhaust, clearances, and door swing.

A listing omits a suffix or conflicts with the appliance label.

The listed specification may describe another configuration.

Use the manufacturer support page to resolve the model-specific document before purchase or installation.

Have these details ready

Full model and serial label
Exact-model specification and installation documents
Measurements and connection details from the intended laundry location

Common questions

Does capacity tell me how large a load I can dry?

It gives drum volume, not a universal load-weight limit or guarantee for bulky items. Follow the model’s loading guidance and consider fabric and airflow.

Can I assume an optional vent kit fits because the sheet lists it?

No. Verify the accessory against the exact model code and installation instructions.

General background sources

These sources support the shared guide. Exact model specifications and matched family procedures have their own sources above.

Owner guidance by Specs & Parts, drafted with GPT-6 Luna. Sources and scope.

Recorded model facts

All recorded specifications

Capacity

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Total Capacity (cubic feet)	4.0 cu ft	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Total Capacity (cubic feet). Observed Oct 26, 2026

Dimensions

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Approximate Shipping Weight	103 lb	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Approximate Shipping Weight. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Net Weight	88 lb	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Net Weight. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Overall Depth	25 11/16 in	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Overall Depth. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Overall Height	33 3/8 in	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Overall Height. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Overall Width	23 1/2 in	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Overall Width. Observed Oct 26, 2026

Electrical & connections

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Energy source	Electricity	Archive California Energy Commission — Clothes dryers archive cec-dryers.xlsx; sheet ClothesDryers_12022025; row 748 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
Rated voltage	240 V	Archive California Energy Commission — Clothes dryers archive cec-dryers.xlsx; sheet ClothesDryers_12022025; row 748 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
Volts/Hertz/Amps	240V; 60Hz; 12.5A	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Volts/Hertz/Amps. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Volts/Watts/Amps	240V; 3000W; 12.5A	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Volts/Watts/Amps. Observed Oct 26, 2026

Features

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Additional Cycles_1	Mixed Load	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Additional Cycles_1. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Additional Cycles_2	Dewrinkle	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Additional Cycles_2. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Additional Cycles_3	Air Fluff	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Additional Cycles_3. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Additional Cycles_4	Active Wear	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Additional Cycles_4. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Additional Cycles_5	Timed Dry	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Additional Cycles_5. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Additional Cycles_6	Warm Up	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Additional Cycles_6. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Additional Cycles_7	Antibacterial	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Additional Cycles_7. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Additional Cycles_8	Damp Dry	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Additional Cycles_8. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Additional Cycles_9	Extended Tumble	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Additional Cycles_9. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Additional Dryer Features_1	Interior Light	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Additional Dryer Features_1. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Additional Dryer Features_2	Lint Filter with Reminder	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Additional Dryer Features_2. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Control Type_1	Electronic	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Control Type_1. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Control Type_2	Pushbutton w/ LED Count Down	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Control Type_2. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Control Type_3	LED	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Control Type_3. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Cottons Cycle	Yes	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Cottons Cycle. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Custom Cycles	20	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Custom Cycles. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Delicates Cycle	Yes	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Delicates Cycle. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Drum Type	Stainless Steel	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Drum Type. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dryer Control Features_1	LED Cycle Status Lights	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dryer Control Features_1. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dryer Control Features_2	Cycle Countdown	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dryer Control Features_2. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dryer Control Features_3	Clean Lint Filter Reminder Light	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dryer Control Features_3. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dryer Control Features_4	Delay Start - Up to 18 hours	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dryer Control Features_4. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dryer Control Features_5	Damp Dry Signal	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dryer Control Features_5. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dryness Levels_1	Very Dry	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dryness Levels_1. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dryness Levels_2	More Dry	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dryness Levels_2. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dryness Levels_3	Dry	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dryness Levels_3. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dryness Levels_4	Less Dry	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dryness Levels_4. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dryness Levels_5	Damp	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dryness Levels_5. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dryness Levels_6	Sensor Damp Dry	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dryness Levels_6. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Dual Thermistors	Yes	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Dual Thermistors. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Easy Care Cycle	Wrinkle Free	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Easy Care Cycle. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Fuel Type	Electric	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Fuel Type. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Heat Selections	5	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Heat Selections. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Leveling System	Adjustable Leveling Legs	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Leveling System. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Moisture Sensor	Sensor Dry™	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Moisture Sensor. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Number of Cycles	Multiple	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Number of Cycles. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Speed Dry	Yes	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Speed Dry. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Style	Free-Standing	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Style. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Temperature Options	High/Medium/Low/Extra Low/No Heat	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Temperature Options. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Timed Dry	120 Minutes	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Timed Dry. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Tumble Drying	Yes	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Tumble Drying. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Wrinkle Free Cycle	Yes	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Wrinkle Free Cycle. Observed Oct 26, 2026

Product

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Color Appearance	Metallic Silver	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Color Appearance. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Combination-unit declaration	No	Archive California Energy Commission — Clothes dryers archive cec-dryers.xlsx; sheet ClothesDryers_12022025; row 748 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
Door Style	See-Thru Glass	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Door Style. Observed Oct 26, 2026
Quiet Package	Deluxe Quiet Design	Manufacturer GE — DCVH485EKMS Exact-model manufacturer resource; specification fields Exact SKU DCVH485EKMS; manufacturer specification label: Quiet Package. Observed Oct 26, 2026

Source identity

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Manufacturer named in archive	Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Archive California Energy Commission — Clothes dryers archive cec-dryers.xlsx; sheet ClothesDryers_12022025; row 748 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026

A comparison group built from recorded designs

GE electric clothes dryers

29 records in this manufacturer/public-source group. The group uses the brand, category and recorded design, rather than a guessed series or production year.

3.6–7.8 capacity · 26 source values

23.44–28.0 width · 26 source values

33.25–46.0 height · 26 source values

These are source-record ranges. They do not establish current availability, a shared repair platform or installation compatibility.

Sources for DCVH485EKMS

California Energy Commission — Clothes dryers archive Observed Oct 27, 2026

GE — DCVH485EKMS Observed Oct 26, 2026

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