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IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

Temperature

 

(Not all features are on all models)

Cottons

  For regular to heavy cottons. 

Regular

 

Casuals 

 For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.   

Medium

Delicates

  On some models. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low. 

Low

Air Fluff

  For fluffing items without heat. Use the 

Time Dry 

cycle. 

No Heat

Drying Cycles 

(Not all features are on all models)

Cottons

  For cottons and most linens. For most loads, select 

Optimum Dry

 (on some models).

Casuals

  For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.

Delicates

  For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.

Time Dry

  Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.

 Dewrinkle

  For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp.

 Quick 

Fluff 

 For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabrics, linens and pillows. Use with 

Air Fluff No Heat

.  

 

  Provides 10 minutes of no heat tumbling.

Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Select 

Less Dry

 if you want your clothes slightly damp at the end of the 

drying cycle. Select 

More Dry

 if you want them to feel drier.

Timed cycles run for a selected time.

Start

Start

. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer.  

To restart the dryer, close the door and select 

Start 

to complete the cycle.

A

B

C

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, 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 the 

Cottons 

and 

Casuals/Easy Care

 cycles.

If you are using the cycle S

ignal

 knob and you select the 

Extended Tumble 

option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying 

time and several times during the 

Extended Tumble 

cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.

If 

Extended Tumble

 is not on, the dryer will stop once the timer reaches the 

Extended Tumble 

mark on the cycle dial.

Cycle Signal Option

 

(on some models) 

This signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes. On some models, the signal sound 

level cannot be adjusted.
If you selected the 

Extended Tumble 

option, the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times 

during the 

Extended Tumble

 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.

Automatic Cycle Signal

 

(on some models)

At the end of each cycle, there is approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the laundry is dry. A reminder signal will 

sound periodically during this time to remind you to remove the laundry.

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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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