GE GTD46EDMNWS Owner'S Manual Download Page 12

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Before you call for service…

Problem 

Possible Causes 

What To Do

Small amount of water 

 

Inadequate load size for steam

 

‡

If using the 

Steam Dewrinkle

 cycle, manually reduce 

on floor in front of dryer

 

cycle selected, excess steam

 

  time. If using the 

Steam Refresh

 cycle, add more 

condenses inside cabinet and

leaks out

Water on floor in back

 

Loose water hose connection to

of dryer

 

valve
Hose missing rubber washer at 

‡

Install rubber washer provided with hose. 

 

 

connection with valve

Water drips from door 

Steam condenses on inner door

‡

This 

is 

normal.      

when opened after

a Steam Cycle
Cannot see steam at 

 

Steam released at different 

 

‡

This 

is 

normal.      

beginning of cycle

 

time in cycle

Cannot see steam at any

 

The steam nozzle might be 

 

‡

 Call 

800.GE.CARES

 to order nozzle replacement kit  

time during the cycle

 

clogged with debris from your

 

 

WE25M71

 or to request a service technician to replace this  

water supply

 

 for you.

Garments still wrinkled 

 

Too many garments

 

‡

Load fewer garments; manually increase time.   

 

after steam cycle
Dryer continues to 

 

Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble

 

‡

Ensure 

Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble

 option is not selected.  

tumble after display 

 

was selected

 For 

the 

Steam Refresh

 cycle, 

Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble

  

says complete

 

will automatically be turned on and cannot be turned off.

Garments are wet after

 

Lint filter not clean

 

‡

Clean 

lint 

filter      

Steam cycle

Load is children/infant garments

 

‡

Use the 

Steam Refresh

 cycle.

No numbers displayed

 

Dryer is continuously

   

‡

This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of  

during cycle, only lights

 

monitoring the amount of 

moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry time 

moisture in the clothes

  

remaining.

Time Remaining 

The estimated time may change

  

‡

This is normal.

jumped to a 

when a smaller load than usual

  

lower number

is drying

Dryer is running but 

 

The Extended/Dewrinkle

 

‡

This is normal. During 

Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble

, the  

00 is displayed in  

 

Tumble option was chosen

 

time remaining is not displayed. The extended tumbling  

Time Remaining 

 

 

option lasts approximately 60 minutes; dewrinkle 60 minutes.

Clothes are still wet

 

The door was opened mid-cycle. 

 

‡

  A dry cycle must be re-selected each time a new load 

and dryer shuts off 

 

The load was then removed from

    is put in.

after a short time

 

the dryer and a new load put in

 

without selecting a new cycle

 

Small load

 

‡

  When drying 3 items or less, choose 

Speed Dry 

or  

Timed Dry

.

Load was already dry except 

 

‡

 Choose 

Speed Dry 

or 

Timed Dry 

to dry damp collars  

for collars and waistbands

 

  and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with 

collars and waistbands, choose 

More Dry

.

Dryer is not level

 

‡

  Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs  

as necessary until even.

Summary of Contents for GTD46EDMNWS

Page 1: ...Using the Dryer 10 Venting the Dryer 11 Troubleshooting Tips 12 13 Consumer Support Consumer Support 16 Warranty 15 Write the model and serial number here Model __________________ Serial ___________________ You can find them on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door Owner s Manual Printed in Mexico 234D2431P009 ...

Page 2: ...t will be exposed to the weather DO NOT tamper with controls repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out DO NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the ...

Page 3: ...d service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING State of California Proposition 65 Warnings The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement 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 of potential exposure t...

Page 4: ...y from dryer DO NOT dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it even after washing Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire No washer can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it including cooking oils Items containing foam rubber or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air dry cycle Failure to follow these instruc...

Page 5: ...5 D B E A C D B E A C ...

Page 6: ...ric Natural or LP gas size of load types of fabrics wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts Extended Tumble Option on some models Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes It provides approximately 15 minutes of no heat tumbling after the clothes are dry This option can only be used with theCottons and Casuals Easy Carecycles If you are using the cycle Signal knob and you selec...

Page 7: ...he selected dryness This dryer will adjust the initial estimated drying time of the sensor dry cycles as it learns its installation and usage profile Please allow several weeks for the dryer to customize itself to you Drying Rack on some models A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack extends into the dryer d...

Page 8: ...abric Care Labels Below are fabric care label symbols that affect the clothing you will be laundering Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press wrinkle resistant Gentle delicate Hand wash Do not wash Do not wring Water temperature Hot 50C 120F Warm 40C 105F Cold cool 30C 85F WASH LABELS Tumble dry Dry Normal Permanent Press wrinkle resistant Gentle delicate Do not tumble dr y Do not dr y used with...

Page 9: ...gth possible Do not crush or collapse Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects Venting must conform to local building codes About venting the dryer GEAppliances ca Fire Hazard WARNING This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors Use only 4 rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct Use only 4 rigid metal or UL listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust DO NOT use a pla...

Page 10: ...e not Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes completely clean 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 corduroy Static electricity can attract lint See suggestions in this section under Static Overloading ...

Page 11: ...cally be turned on and cannot be turned off Garments are wet after Lint filter not clean Clean lint filter Steam cycle Load is children infant garments Use the Steam Refresh cycle No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously This is normal When the dryer senses a low level of during cycle only lights monitoring the amount of moisture in the load the dryer will display the dry time moisture in the cl...

Page 12: ...cally be turned on and cannot be turned off Garments are wet after Lint filter not clean Clean lint filter Steam cycle Load is children infant garments Use the Steam Refresh cycle No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously This is normal When the dryer senses a low level of during cycle only lights monitoring the amount of moisture in the load the dryer will display the dry time moisture in the cl...

Page 13: ...N OF IMPLIED WARRANTIE6 Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmans...

Page 14: ...all 800 561 3344 Extended Warranties Consult your local listings for the nearest extended warranty provider Parts and Accessories GEAppliances ca Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes Visit your local authorized GE parts distributor or call800 661 1616 Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed b...

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