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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.

Fabric Care Labels

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. Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter
opening. Run your fingers across the filter. Have a
qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer
once a year.

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:

Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.

Disconnect the duct from the dryer.

Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hood: 

Check with a mirror that the inside

flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make
sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.

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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Customer Service

Troubleshooting T

ips

Machine
wash
cycle

Normal

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Gentle/

delicate

Hand wash

Do not wash

Do not wring

Water
temperature

Hot

(50

°

C/120

°

F)

Warm

(40

°

C/105

°

F)

Cold/cool

(30

°

C/85

°

F)

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

Bleach
symbols

Any bleach

(when needed)

Only non-chlorine bleach

(when needed)

Do not bleach

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

WASH LABELS

DRY LABELS

BLEACH LABELS

Summary of Contents for VH Series 2000

Page 1: ...00 JR www geappliances com Safety Information 3 5 Operating Instructions Controls 6 7 Features 8 Loading and Using the Dryer 10 Reversing the Door 9 Venting the Dryer 11 Troubleshooting Tips Before Y...

Page 2: ...llation Instructions IF YOU NEED SERVICE You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need t...

Page 3: ...al switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions caref...

Page 4: ...d a cleaning solvent or that contains flammable materials such as cleaning cloths mops towels used in beauty salons restaurants or barber shops etc must not be placed in or near the dryer until solven...

Page 5: ...qualified technician See the Loading and Using the Dryer section If yours is a gas dryer it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH...

Page 6: ...locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Custo...

Page 7: ...select OPTIMUM DRY on some models or select the Preferred Regular Setting marked with an EASY CARE For wrinkle free permanent press and delicate items and knits PERMANENT PRESS TIMED DRY Set the Cycl...

Page 8: ...lly when drying fabrics like polyester knits and permanent press These fabrics should be removed so wrinkles won t set in Drum Lamp On some models Before replacing the light bulb be sure to unplug the...

Page 9: ...h hinge on the dryer face half way 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 Rotate the door 180 Insert it...

Page 10: ...oss the filter Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer once a year The Exhaust Duct Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging A partially clogge...

Page 11: ...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 combustible ductwork Use the shortest length possible...

Page 12: ...and the dryer Clothes were not completely clean Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet appear after drying Use proper washing procedures before drying Lint on clothes Lint fil...

Page 13: ...erates easily Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct Blown fuses or tripped circuit Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since most breaker dryers use 2 fuses...

Page 14: ...Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Notes 14...

Page 15: ...15 Notes Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips...

Page 16: ...16 Notes Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips...

Page 17: ...tection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more...

Page 18: ...r register online at www geappliances com 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number Cut here Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contac...

Page 19: ...f the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accid...

Page 20: ...till be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 800 461 3636 Parts and Accessories In the U S 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessorie...

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