Page 1: ...uctions The Controls on Your Dryer Other Dryer Features Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Loading Suggestions Care of Product If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Venting the Dryer GE Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover GEAnswer Centers 800 626 2000 GEAppliances ...
Page 2: ...del number Serial number Date of purchase 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 and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before calling This sec tion was designed to solve common problems you might encounter If you...
Page 3: ...hnmediately 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 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 businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances C...
Page 4: ...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 dryers to the outside is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED 1 oprevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room Carefull...
Page 5: ...ry 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 combustible or explosive substam e _ such as wax paint oil gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which maT ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use the...
Page 6: ...re instructions should be followed very carefully Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near ch ldren Do not allow children to play inside on or with 1 hisappliance or any discarded applianoe Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properl Before discarding a dryer o removing from service remove the door of the dryer compartment Keep all laundry a...
Page 7: ...on may turn on You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by using yer applied fabric softeners or an anti static conditioner We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle according to the manufacturer s instructions for those products or try a dryer add ed product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that t...
Page 8: ...t operate the dryer without the lint filter in place 8 A FabricCareSelections Always follow Fabric M_ nufacturer s Care Label or instructions when la_mdering Use this chart as a general guide Drying Selections Usage For regular to heavy cottons Fo synthetics blends and items labeled permanent press J Fol deiicates synthetics and items tab _ ed tumble dry low i For ffluffing items without heat Use ...
Page 9: ...lectric Nat rat orLP gas size of load types of fabrics l wetnessof clothesand i Selecting Drying Cycle Select an automatic or timed cycle See the above Cycle Descriptions _ StartingDrFer Close the duet door Select START Opening the door du ring the operation will stop the dryer To restart the dryer close the door and select STAkT to complete the cycle See next pagejor other y_ features 9 ...
Page 10: ...u to remove the clothes If you selected the Extra Care option the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound sever al times during the Extra Care cycle This will remind you that the cycle is almost complete NOTE Remove _arments promptly at the sound of the signal Place clothes on hangors so wrinkles won t set in Use the gnal especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits a...
Page 11: ...se screws about halfway into tile TOP holes for each hinge on the opposite side _ qaere you removed the filler plugs Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in untapped holes 4 Loosen the top screw fiom each hinge on the dryer face halfwa 5 With one hand holding tile tOF of the door and the other hand holding the bottom remove the door from the dr_ er by lifting it UP and OUT 7 Remove the rem...
Page 12: ...utes At the end of d_ying cycle block the blanket back to its original shape Allow blanket to dr i thoroughly before storing Use a medium heat drying setting Use a low heal drying setting Use a low heat drying setting Extra Large Items Includes comforters blankets and mattress pads Use a low heat drying setting D1T only one extra large item at a time Set dryer for 20 minutes When time is up check ...
Page 13: ...rs velveteen and corduroy Sort by weJght Heaw Items Light Items Non colorJ_stfa 4c_ may bleed orflMe So_ t_ irulividua c_dor 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 sheet once the load has become warm This may cause fabric softener stains Do not overload This causes inefficien...
Page 14: ... dryer Apply _ hese pretreal ment 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 ever dryer use clean the lint filter Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter opening Run your fingers across the filter To keep your dryer operating at peak performance be sure to have a te...
Page 15: ...cket 2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the drver 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with the hose attachment 4 Reconnect the exhaust duct to the drye r Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move ti eely you may want to check with a mirror 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 i...
Page 16: ...ne _enly Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust as necessary uD_lil even Improper use of fabric softener Drying dirty items with clean ones Clothes were not completely clean i Follow directions on fabric softener package 12se our dD e to d O only clean items Dirt items can stain clean items and the duer Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet appear dter duing Use prope...
Page 17: ...d drying time Controls improperly set Match control settings to the load you are drying Lint f dter is full Clean lint filter b _fore every load Improper or obstructed Check installation instructions for proper ducting ducting venting Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Overloading combining loads Underloading Make sure ductirtg is clean free of kinks and unobstructed Check to see if outside w...
Page 18: ...isture Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediate y 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 maclhine wash or tumble dry it 18 ...
Page 19: ...Installation 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 com bustible ductwork Use the _hortest length possible Do not rush or collapse Avoid resting the duct on sharp object Venting_ ust conform to local building odes 41 19 ...
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Page 22: ...ice companDoperated loca tions 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 fac tory trained technicians know you r appliance inside and out so n ost repairs can be han dled inju st one visit Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free ...
Page 23: ...warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted lnstructimls contained in this man ual cover i rocedures to be per formed by any user Other se_ icing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper ervicing may cause unsafe operation We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the ser...
Page 24: ...uct please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you haw an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhusting and other connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit bre...
