GE GFD14ESSNWW 24" 4.3 Cu.Ft. Front Load Vented Electric Dryer

USING THE DRYER

Getting started

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING INFORMATION before operating this appliance.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

• Loosely add items.

• Close door.

NOTE: Dryer will not start with door open.

• If the screen is dark, press the Power button to “wake up” the display.

• Select a dry cycle. (Defaults are set for each dry cycle. These default settings can be changed. See control settings for more information.) OR

• Press Timed Dry button, rotate knob to adjust time, and press Temp button to set your own temperature.

• Press the Start/Pause button.

Controls

Power

Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to turn the dryer off.

NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Dry Cycles

The dry cycle controls the cycle time for the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads.

• Mixed Loads or Normal (Depending on model) For loads consisting of cottons and poly blends.
• Cottons For cottons and most linens. NOTE: Energy Star® models are tested on Cottons with default settings.
• Heavy Duty For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags, blankets, comforters, jackets, small rugs, and similar large and bulky items.
• Towels Use for towels OR sheets. It is not recommended to mix towels and sheets in the same load.
• Casuals For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.
• Active Wear Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new technology finishes and stretch fibers such as Spandex. Also for clothing labeled Easy Care or Perma Press: For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
• Sanitize Reduces certain types of bacteria by 96.7%, including: Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The antibacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of this drying cycle.
• Quick Dry For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
• Delicates For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
• Dewrinkle For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not recommended for delicate fabrics.
• Warm Up Provides 25 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
• Air Fluff Provides 30 minutes of tumbling time without heat.
• Rack Dry For drying delicate items without tumbling, use drying rack accessory. Place items flat on the drying rack such as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat.

Temp (Temperature)

You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.

Level

The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.

NOTE: Sensor dry Level can be used with all cycles except Timed Dry, Air Fluff, Rack Dry, Warm Up and Dewrinkle.

Damp Alert

This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes have dried to a damp level. Remove items that you wish to hang dry. The Damp Alert will only beep when this option is selected, and the dryer will continue to dry. Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron some items.

Timed Dry

1. Press Timed Dry button. Lights around the knob will flash. Select the drying time by rotating the knob to increase or decrease the time in 10-minute increments up to 2 hours and 30 minutes.

2. Select the dry Temp.

3. Close the door.

4. Press Start/Pause.

eDry (on some models)

Reduces total energy consumption of specific dryer cycles by adjusting certain heat settings.

NOTE: Cycle times will change when eDry is selected.

Energy Star® models are tested on Cottons cycle with default settings to determine energy use rating of this dryer. The eDry option will default to on for Cottons. Temperature settings on High and dryness level setting on Dry are specifically designed for this cycle to reduce energy consumption. For optimal energy savings, turn eDry on. For optimal drying times, turn eDry off. Energy savings will vary across loads and cycles. The eDry selection can be used with Mixed Loads, Cottons, Heavy Duty, Towels, Casuals, Active Wear and Delicates.

My Cycle

Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall. These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress. To store a My Cycle combination of settings:

1. Select your drying cycle.

2. Change Temp and Level settings to fit your needs.

3. Select any drying options you want.

4. Press and hold the My Cycle button for 3 seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound and the button will light up.

To recall your stored My Cycle combination: Press the MY CYCLE button before drying a load.

To change your stored My Cycle combination: Repeat steps 1–4.

Extended Tumble

Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 2 hours of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry.

The estimated time remaining display will show “END”. The extended tumble time does not get added to the cycle time on the display

Delay Dry

Use to delay the start of your dryer.

1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.

2. Press Delay Dry. You can change the delay time in 1 hour increments, using the Delay Dry button.

3. Press the Start/Pause button to start the countdown.

NOTE: If the door is opened while the dryer is in Delay Dry, the countdown time will not restart unless the door is closed and Start/Pause button has been pressed again.

Start/Pause

Press to start a cycle. If the dryer is running, pressing it once will pause the dryer and unlock the door. This function can be used to add garments during a cycle. Press again to restart the cycle.

NOTE: If the dryer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 15 minutes, the current cycle will be cancelled.

Lock

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock or unlock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by touching pads with this option selected. To lock the dryer, press and hold the Temp and Level buttons together for 3 seconds. To unlock the dryer controls, press and hold the Temp and Level buttons together for 3 seconds. A sound is made to indicate the lock/unlock status. The control lock icon on the display will light up when it is on.

NOTE: The Power button can still be used when the machine is locked.

Signal

When the light is on, the dryer will beep at the end of the cycle and every time you press a button on the control panel. To turn the signal off, press and hold the Damp Alert and Timed Dry buttons together for 3 seconds. A sound is made to indicate the lock/unlock status.

Display and Status Lights

The display shows the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle. Damp Damp Delay In addition, this display will show the dryer status:

Loading

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Fabric Care Labels

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

Dry Labels

Sorting and Loading Hints

- Fire Hazard

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.
• DO NOT dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).
• 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.
• Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Try also to sort items according to size. For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or other small items.

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 this dryer when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Drying Rack

A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters. Place items flat on the drying rack and block such items as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat.

To install the drying rack, extend the drying rack into the dryer drum and rest the front two legs on the front angled ledge.

NOTES:

• The drying rack is designed for use with the Timed Dry cycle. Use with sensor cycles may result in damp items or extended cycle times.
• Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer, that are not placed on the rack.
• The drying rack, WE01X26416, is available as an accessory. Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com, 24 hours a day or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours.

CARE AND CLEANING

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.

The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that the inside flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make sure that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood.

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

Lint Filter

Clean the lint filter before each use. Pull out the lint filter. Moisten your fingers and remove the captured lint. Once clean, slide the filter back into position. Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer once a year.

NEVER OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT ITS FILTER IN PLACE.

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.

The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE Appliances dryer. If the dryer drum should be scratched or dented during normal use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect the function or durability of the drum.

Drum Lamp

NOTE: The drum lamp is not consumer replaceable on models where there is a flat cover over an LED bulb. If this light should ever stop working, call for service.

For models that have a domed cover over the bulb secured by a screw:

Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above dryer opening from inside the drum to locate the light.

Remove the screw and the plastic cover to access the bulb. Replace with the appropriate bulb and then reaffix the cover and screw.

Order replacement bulb WE11X26351 on-line at GEApplianceparts.com, by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours, or purchase appliance bulb 7C7 from your local retailer.

When the door is opened, the drum lamp automatically turns on and remains on for 2 minutes. When the door is closed, the drum lamp will remain on for 30 seconds.

- Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power supply before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Before you call for service

Dryer shakes or makes noise

Some shaking/noise is normal. Dryer may be sitting unevenly.

• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs as necessary until even.

Clothes take too long to dry

Improper or obstructed ducting

• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct.

Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed.

• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.

Improper sorting

• Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).

Large loads of heavy fabrics( like beach towels)

• Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time.

Controls improperly set

• Match control settings to the load you are drying.

Lint filter is full

• Clean lint filter before every load.

Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker

• Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating.

Overloading/combining loads

• Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time.

Underloading

• If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items to ensure proper tumbling.

The Dry dryness level was chosen but load is still damp

Load consists of a mixture of heavy and light fabrics

• When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load, choose More Dry.

Lint filter is blocked

• Inspect and clean lint filter.

Dry Sensor is dirty

• Clean the sensor with a moist cloth.

Control buttons not responding

Controls accidentally put in service mode

• Press Start/Pause.

Controls accidentally put in lock mode

• Hold the Lock Control button for 3 seconds to unlock the dryer.

Controls performed an incorrect operation

• Reset the in-house breaker.

Dryer doesn’t start

Control panel is “asleep”

• This is normal. Press Power to activate the control panel.

Dryer is unplugged

• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet.

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped

• Check the building’s fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Electric dryers use two fuses or breakers.

Dryer was accidentally paused when starting Delay Dry

• If the light on the Start/Pause button is flashing, the dryer is paused. Press Start/Pause to restart the countdown.

No numbers displayed during cycle, only lights

Dryer is continuously monitoring the amount of moisture in the clothes

• This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry time remaining.

Time Remaining jumped to a lower number

The estimated time may change when a smaller load than usual is drying

• This is normal.

Cannot make a selection and the dryer beeps twice

The dryness Level, Temp or option that you are trying to select is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle

• This is normal.

Dryer is running but 00 is displayed in Time

Remaining

The Ext Tumble option was chosen

• This is normal. During extended tumbling, the time remaining is not displayed. The extended tumbling option lasts approximately minutes.

Clean Lint Filter (message)

Power button was activated

• Press Start/Pause to begin a dry cycle and the message will disappear.

Dryer doesn’t heat

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped; the dryer may tumble but not heat

• Check the building’s fuse/circuit breaker box and replace both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.

Inconsistent drying times

Type of load and drying conditions

• The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes and the condition of the lint filter and/or air intake vent located on the front of the dryer will affect drying times.

Type of load and drying conditions

• The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes and the length and condition of the exhaust system will affect drying times.

Glow at the rear of the drum

Heaters behind the drum

• This is normal. Under certain drying conditions and room ambient lighting, the glow of the heaters may be visible at the rear of the drum.

Clothes are still wet and dryer shut off after a short time

The door was opened mid-cycle. The load was then removed from the dryer and a new load put in without selecting a new cycle

• A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load is put in.

Small load

• When drying 3 items or less, choose Quick Dry or Time Dry.

Load was already dry except for collars and waistbands

• Choose Quick Dry or Time Dry to dry damp collars 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.

Clothes are wrinkled

Overdrying

• Select a shorter drying time.
• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture.
• Select a Less Dry or Damp setting.

Letting items sit in dryer after cycle ends

• Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately, or use the Ext Tumble option.

Overloading

• Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Clothes shrink

Some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Others can be safely washed, but will shrink in the dryer.

• To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.

Greasy spots on clothes

Improper use of fabric softener

• Follow directions on fabric softener package.

Drying dirty items with clean ones

• Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain clean items 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 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 occurs.

Overloading

• Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets

• Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

Static occurs

No fabric softener was used

• Try a fabric softener.
• Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Appliances dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Overdrying

• Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp.

Synthetics, permanent press and blends can cause static

• Try a fabric softener.

Collars and waistbands still wet at end of cycle

The dryness monitor senses that the body of the clothes is dry

• Choose Quick Dry or Time Dry to dry damp collars and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with collars and waistbands, choose More Dry.

Slight variation in metallic color

This is normal

• Due to the metallic properties of paint used for this unique product, slight variations of color may occur due to viewing angles and lighting conditions.

Dryer continues to tumble after display says Complete

Ext Tumble was selected

• Ensure Ext Tumble option is not selected.

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