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Consumer Support
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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
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 from the outside that the
flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make
sure that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.
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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
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
Loading and using the dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
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