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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 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

DRY LABELS

Bleach

symbols

Any bleach

(when needed)

Only non-chlorine bleach

(when needed)

Do not bleach

BLEACH LABELS

About 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. Bounce

®

 Fabric Conditioner 

Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all 

GE Dryers when used in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

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.

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

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. 

Remove by pulling straight up. Run your fingers 

across the filter. A waxy buildup may form on the 

lint filter from using dryer added fabric softener 

sheets.
To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen in 

warm, soapy water Dry thoroughly and replace. 

Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in 

place
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area if you 

notice a change in dryer performance

Stainless Steel: 

To clean stainless steel surfaces,  

use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner 

suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the 

cleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth.

Dryer Interior and Duct: 

The interior of the appliance 

and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by 

qualified service personnel.

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:

1

  Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting  

the plug from the wall socket.

2

  Disconnect the duct from the dryer.

3

  Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment 

and reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hood: 

Check from the outside that  

the flaps of the hood move freely when operating. 

Make sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, 

etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood.

Fabric 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 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

DRY LABELS

Bleach

symbols

Any bleach

(when needed)

Only non-chlorine bleach

(when needed)

Do not bleach

BLEACH LABELS

About 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. Bounce

®

 Fabric Conditioner 

Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all 

GE Dryers when used in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

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.

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

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. 

Remove by pulling straight up. Run your fingers 

across the filter. A waxy buildup may form on the 

lint filter from using dryer added fabric softener 

sheets.
To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen in 

warm, soapy water Dry thoroughly and replace. 

Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in 

place
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area if you 

notice a change in dryer performance

Stainless Steel: 

To clean stainless steel surfaces,  

use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner 

suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the 

cleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth.

Dryer Interior and Duct: 

The interior of the appliance 

and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by 

qualified service personnel.

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:

1

  Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting  

the plug from the wall socket.

2

  Disconnect the duct from the dryer.

3

  Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment 

and reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hood: 

Check from the outside that  

the flaps of the hood move freely when operating. 

Make sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, 

etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood.

Fabric Care Labels

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

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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