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- User Manual - (English, Spanish)
- Quick specs - (English)
- Installation Instructions - (English)
- Operating Instructions
- Care and Cleaning
- Troubleshooting
Table of contents
Owner Manual Dryer
Operating Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
WARNING - Explosion 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).
- Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING - Fire Hazard:
- 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 instructions can result in death or fire.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.
A. Drying Cycles (Not all features are on all models)
Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Select Less Dry if you want your clothes slightly damp at the end of the drying cycle. Select More Dry if you want them to feel drier.
Timed cycles run for a selected time.
B. Temperature (Not all features are on all models)
C. Start - Close the dryer door. Select the door during operation will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the door and select Start to complete the cycle.
NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
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.
Fabric Care Labels
Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
About the dryer features.
Drum Lamp (on some models)
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.
Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb.
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 drum.
NOTE:
- The drying rack must be used with the Time Dry cycle.
- Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.
Alloy Steel Drum (on some models)
The alloy 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.
Care and Cleaning
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:
- 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 not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood.
About venting the dryer
For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
- Use only rigid metal 4” diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4” diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
- Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
- Use the shortest length possible.
- Do not crush or collapse.
- Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
- Venting must conform to local building codes.
WARNING - Fire Hazard:
- 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 plastic vent.
- DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or concealed space of a building.
- DO NOT install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
- DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
- DO NOT use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table.
- Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Causes |
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Dryer doesn’t start | Dryer is unplugged |
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Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped |
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Dryer doesn’t heat | Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped; the dryer may tumble but not heat |
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Gas service is off |
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Dryer shakes or makes noise |
Some shaking/noise is normal. Dryer may be sitting unevenly |
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Greasy spots on clothes | Improper use of fabric softener |
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Drying dirty items with clean ones |
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Clothes were not completely clean |
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Lint on clothes | Lint filter is full |
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Improper sorting |
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Static electricity can attract lint |
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Overloading |
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Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets |
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Static occurs | No fabric softener was used |
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Overdrying |
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Synthetics, permanent press and blends can cause static |
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Inconsistent drying times | Type of heat |
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Clothes take too long to dry | Improper sorting |
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Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) |
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Controls improperly set |
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Lint filter is full |
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Improper or obstructed ducting |
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Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker |
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Overloading/combining loads |
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Underloading |
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Clothes are wrinkled | Overdrying |
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Letting items sit in dryer after cycle ends |
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Overloading |
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Clothes shrink |
Some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Others can be safely washed, but will shrink in the dryer |
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