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Loading and using the dryer. 

Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Sorting and Loading Hints

As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer.

Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains.

Do not overload. 

This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Do not dry the following items: 

fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with plastic trim and 

foam-filled items.

Fabric Care Labels

The Exterior: 

Wipe or dust any spills or washing

compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control 

panel and finishes may be damaged by some

laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover

products. Apply these products away from the

dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried

normally. Damage to your dryer caused by these

products is not covered by your warranty.

The Lint Filter: 

Clean the lint filter before each 

use. Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter

opening. Run your fingers across the filter. Have a

qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer

once a year.

The Exhaust Duct: 

Inspect and clean the exhaust

ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A

partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying

time.

Follow these steps:

Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the

plug from the wall socket.
Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and

reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hood: 

Check with a mirror that the inside

flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make

sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)

nesting inside the duct or hood.

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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

Operating Instr

uctions

Safety Instr

uctions

Customer Ser

vice

Tr

oubleshooting T

ips

Machine
wash
cycle

Normal

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Gentle/

delicate

Hand wash

Do not wash

Do not wring

Water
temperature

Hot

(50

¡

C/120

¡

F)

Warm

(40

¡

C/105

¡

F)

Cold/cool

(30

¡

C/85

¡

F)

Tumble
dry

Dry

Normal

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Gentle/

delicate

Do not tumble dry

Do not dry
(used with

do not wash)

Heat
setting

High

Medium

Low

No heat/air

Special
instructions

Line dry/

hang to dry

Drip dry

Dry flat

In the shade

Bleach
symbols

Any bleach

(when needed)

Only non-chlorine bleach

(when needed)

Do not bleach

Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.

WASH LABELS

DRY LABELS

BLEACH LABELS

Summary of Contents for 175D1807P241

Page 1: ...Part No 175D1807P241 Pub No 49 9970 2 98 CG 500A277P021 Models Type 453 473 Owner s Manual GE Appliances Dryers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 ...

Page 2: ...he dryer behind the door Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dryer properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dryer You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for ser...

Page 3: ... not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions carefully If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 5 4 3 2 1 California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of Californ...

Page 4: ...owels used in beauty salons restaurants or barber shops etc must not be placed in or near the dryer until solvents or flammable materials have been removed There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as acetone denatured alcohol gasoline kerosene some household cleaners some spot removers turpentines waxes wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates The laundry process ...

Page 5: ... qualified technician See the Loading and Using the Dryer section If yours is a gas dryer it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition turns on You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in th...

Page 6: ...T Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Models Type 453 START START LESS DRY COOL DOWN EXTRA CARE 80 MIN 70 60 50 40 DAMP DRY DEWRINKLE MORE DRY MORE DRY AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS AUTOMATIC COTTONS TIMED DRY LESS DRY EXTRA CARE FABRIC CARE KNITS DELICATES LOW HEAT COTTONS REG HEAT PERM PRESS MED HEAT FLUFF NO HEAT EXTRA CARE OFF SET SIGNAL OFF LOUD MEDIUM...

Page 7: ...fabrics Timed cycles run for a selected time AUTOMATIC For cottons and most linens For most loads select the Preferred Regular Setting marked with an COTTONS AUTOMATIC For synthetic blends and delicates PERMANENT PRESS TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time DAMP DRY For leaving items partially dry DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are ve...

Page 8: ...g time and will sound several times during the EXTRA CARE cycle This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes NOTE Remove garments promptly at the sound of the signal Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won t set in Use the Cycle Signal especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits and permanent press These fabrics should be removed so wrinkles won t set in SIGNAL OFF LOUD MEDI...

Page 9: ...each hinge on the dryer face half way With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT Rotate the door 180 Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 1 Remove the remaining screws from the si...

Page 10: ...er once a year The Exhaust Duct Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time Follow these steps Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket Disconnect the duct from the dryer Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and reconnect the duct The Exhaust Hood Check with a mirror tha...

Page 11: ...s Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork Use the shortest length possible Do not crush or collapse Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects Venting must conform to local building codes Venting the Dryer Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Ins...

Page 12: ... Use your dryer to dry only clean items Dirty items can stain clean items and the dryer Clothes were not completely clean Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the 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 cor...

Page 13: ...perates easily Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct Blown fuses or tripped circuit Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since most breaker dryers use 2 fuses breakers make sure both are operating Overloading combining loads Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time Underloading If you are drying only one or two items add a few items to ...

Page 14: ...Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Notes 14 ...

Page 15: ...lure 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 circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the orig...

Page 16: ...d Accessories In the U S 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper s...

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