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- User Manual - (English, French, Spanish)
- Quick Specs - (English)
- Operating Instructions
- Troubleshooting Tips
Table of contents
User Manual
Operating Instructions
About the dryer control panel.
Quick Start
If the screen is dark, press the POWER button to “wake up” the display.
- Press the POWER button.
- Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Knob.
- If you selected a SENSOR DRY cycle just press the START/PAUSE button.
If you selected a TIME DRY cycle-select your heat setting and the amount of time you want your items to dry by pressing the TIME button until the desired time appears in the display. Then press the START/ PAUSE button.
1. 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.
2. 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.
Sensor Cycles
COTTONS | For cottons and most linens. |
MIXED LOAD | For loads consisting of cottons and poly blends. |
WRINKLE FREE | For wrinkle-free/easy care and permanent press items. |
ACTIVE WEAR | Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new technology finishes and stretch fibers such as spandex. |
DELICATES | For lingerie and special-care fabrics. |
SPEED 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. |
Time Dry Cycles | |
WARM UP | Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes. |
DEWRINKLE | For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not recommended for delicate fabrics. |
AIR FLUFF | Use this feature to tumble items without heat. |
3. Timed Dry
Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIMED DRY:
- Turn dry cycle dial to TIMED DRY.
- Select the drying time by pressing the TIME button. You can increase the time in 10-minute increments up to 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Select the DRY TEMP.
- Close the door.
- Press START/PAUSE.
4. Sensor Dry 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.
EXTRA DRY | Use for heavy-duty fabrics or items that should be very dry, such as towels. |
MORE DRY | Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics. |
DRY | Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for energy saving. |
LESS DRY | Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing). |
DAMP | For leaving items partially damp. |
NOTE: The Sensor Dry Levels can only be selected in a Sensory Dry Cycle.
5. Dry Temp
You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.
ANTI-BACTERIAL | This option may only be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces certain types of bacteria. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of this drying cycle. NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics. |
HIGH | For regular to heavy cottons. |
MEDIUM | For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press. |
LOW | For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low. |
EXTRA LOW | For lingerie and special-care fabrics. |
6. START/PAUSE
Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer. Press it again to restart the dry cycle.
"CLEAN LINT FILTER" (message)
This message stays on until the START button is pressed. This message is only a reminder.
About cycle options
Extend Tumble
Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 20 minutes of constant no-heat tumbling followed by 70 minutes of intermittent no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The dryer is in EXTENDED TUMBLE when the ESTIMATED CYCLE TIME display is illuminated in a circular pattern.
The light in the button will light up when EXTEND TUMBLE is on.
NOTE: It is normal for the drum to pause for short periods of time during EXTEND TUMBLE.
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 (dry cycle keeps running).
Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron some items.
The light in the button will light up when DAMP ALERT is on.
NOTE: Only for DRY, MORE DRY and EXTRA DRY sensor dry selections.
Delay Start
Use to delay the start of your dryer.
- Choose your dry cycle and any options.
- Press the DELAY START button. You can change the delay time in 1-hour increments (up to 18 hours) each time you press the DELAY START button. Stop pressing the button when your desired time is displayed.
- Press the START/PAUSE button to start the countdown.
The countdown time will be shown in the ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display.
NOTES:
- If the door is opened while the dryer is in DELAY, the countdown time will continue to count down the delay time. If the door is not closed and the countdown time expires, the cycle will not start until the door is closed and the START/PAUSE button is pressed.
- You can delay the start of a dryer cycle up to 18 hours.
The light in the button will light up when DELAY START is on.
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 SENSOR buttons together for 3 seconds.
To unlock the dryer controls, press and hold the TEMP and SENSOR buttons together for 3 seconds. A sound will 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 the SIGNAL button and the light will go off.
Using the dryer.
Always follow 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. 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.
See below for lint filter cleaning 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
Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel.
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.
Do not touch the surface or the display with sharp objects.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use. Remove by pulling straight up. Open the filter and 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 if you notice a change in dryer performance.
Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a damp cloth with a mild, nonabrasive 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 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.
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.
Troubleshooting Tips
PROBLEM | Possible Causes | What To Do |
| 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 exhaust hood operates correctly and is clean. |
| 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. |
| Exhaust system is blocked | • Inspect and clean exhaust system. | |
| Control pads not responding | Controls accidentally put in service mode | • Press START/PAUSE. |
| Controls accidentally put in lock mode | • Hold the LOCK 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 Start | • If the light on the START/PAUSE button is flashing, the dryer is paused. Press START/PAUSE to restart |
| 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 EXTEND TUMBLE option was chosen | • This is normal. During extended tumbling, the time remaining is not displayed. The extended tumbling option lasts approximately 20 minutes. It will then tumble intermittently for approximately 70 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 heat | • Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used. If you recently changed from an electric to a gas (natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying time could be different. |
| 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 SPEED DRY or TIMED DRY. | |
| Load was already dry except for collars and waistbands | • Choose SPEED DRY or TIMED 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 EXTEND 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. | |
| 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 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 SPEED DRY or TIMED 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 |
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