Page 1: ... _tingInstructions The Controls on Your Dryer Other Dryer Features Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Loading Suggestions Care of Product m If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Venting the Dryer GE Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover Version fran_ aise Versi6n en espafiol 25 51 GEAppfiances ...
Page 2: ...ns Write down tire model and serial numbers here They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door Model number Serial number Date of purchaso Help us help you In the United States 800 626 2000 2 Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your dryer properly Save time...
Page 3: ...s 4 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 5 If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department _ California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires business...
Page 4: ... not install the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside Carefully follow the Exhausting details in the Installation Instructions Exhausting electric diTers to the outside is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being...
Page 5: ... labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do not Tumble Dry such as life jackets contain ing Kapok must not be put in your dryer Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with comb_stible or explosive substances such as wax paint oil gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do no...
Page 6: ...s To avoid such a result the garment manufacturer s care instructions should be followed very carefully Close supmwision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children 1 oplay inside on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarde l appliances and shipping or packing materials properly Before discarding a dryer or removing from service rem...
Page 7: ...y result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition may turn on You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by using dryer applied fabric soften ers or an anti static condi fioner We recommend you u e either a fabric softener in tile wash cycle according to the manufacturer s instructions for those producLs or try a dr...
Page 8: ...ITS R UFF EXTRA SIGNAL PRESS DELICATES CARE II _lB _mm _ml 1 _ ESETPUSH TO OPTIONS START D A Clean the Lint Filter Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer CAUTION Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place 8 A FabricCareSelections Always follow Fabric Manufacturer s Care Label or instructions when launderi ag Use this chart as a general guide Drying Selections Usage For _e...
Page 9: ...m_ L_ DRY TIMED DRY AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC COTI 0NS MOREDRY PERMANENT EXTRACARE LESSDRY PRESS EXTRA CARE MORE DRY 80MIN NKI JE ___ _ 70 DEWRI TIMED DRY DAMPDRY 40 50 Damp Dry setting Dewrinkle i For removing wrinkles i from items that are clean and dry or that are very _ _ lightly damp Set the Cycle Selector on the Dewrinkle setting t NOTE i Drying times will vary i according to the type of heat used...
Page 10: ... at the the end of the drying time and will sound sever N times during the Extra Care cycle This will remind you that the cycle is almost complete NOTE Remove garments promptly at the sound of tho signal Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won t set in Use the Sigrlal especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits and permanent press These fabrics should be romoved promptly so wrinkles won t...
Page 11: ...se screws about halfway into the TOP holes for each hinge on the opposite side Where you removed the filler plugs Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in untapped holes 4 Loosen the top screw from each hinge on the dryer face halfway 5 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 7 Remove the remaini...
Page 12: ...control for more than 25 minutes At tim end of drying cycle block the blanket back to its original shape Allow blanket to dry thoroughly before storing Use a medium heat drying setting Use a low heat drying setting Use a low heat drying setting Extra Large Items Includes comforters blankets and mattress pads Use a low heat drying setting Set dryer for 20 minutes When time is up check and redistrib...
Page 13: ...rs w_qveteen and corduroy Sort by weight Heavy Items Light Items Non _olcrfastfabrics may bleed orfade Sort by individual color Avoid drying very small loads Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier slower drying items Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm This may cause fabric softener stains Do not overload This causes ineffi...
Page 14: ...objects Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the dryer Apply these pretreatment products away from the dryer The fabric may then be washed and dried normally Damage to your dryer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty Before every dryer use cl...
Page 15: ...socket 2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the dryer 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with the hose attachment 4 Reconnect the exhaust duct to the dryer Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move freely you may want to check with a minor Make sure inside flaps are fully open when dryer is operating Make sure there is not wild life birds insects etc nesting inside the exhaust duct or hood Check the in...
Page 16: ... unevenly Move dryer to an even floorspace or adjust as necessary until even Improper use of fabric softener Follow directions on fabric softener package Drying dirty items with Use your dryer to dry only clean items Dirty clean ones items can stain clean items and the dryer Clothes were not completely clean Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet ppear after drying Use prop...
Page 17: ...eed drying time Controls improperly set Match conuol settings to the load you are drying Lint triter is full Clean lint filter before every load Improper or obstructed ducting Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Overloading combining loads Underloading Check installation instructions for proper ducfing venting Make sure du zting is clean free of kinks and unobsu u zted Check to see if outside ...
Page 18: ...oisture Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately Some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed Others can be safely washed but will shrink in the dryer To avoid shrinkage follow garment care labels exactly Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item do not machine wash or tumble dry it 18 ...
Page 19: ...stallation Instructions 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 corn bustible ductwork Use tile shortest length possible Do not crush or collapse Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects Ventin_ must conferm to local buildiuwg codes 1 19 ...
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Page 22: ...rvice company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory Lrained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one vi it In the United States 800 626 2000 22 Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to...
Page 23: ...d to qualified ser vice personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cruise unsafe operation We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are steps to follow for further help In theUnitedStates In Canada First contact the people who ser viced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most ca...
