Step 1: Clean lint filter
Step 2: Add clothes. Shut door
Step 3: Select drying cycle
Step 4: Push Start
A: Temperature
Cottons Regular: For regular to heavy cottons.
Casuals Medium: For synthetics. blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.
Air Fluff No Heat: For fluffing items without heat. Use the Time Dry cycle.
B: Drying Cycles
Cottons: For cottons and most linens. For most loads, select Optimum Dry (on some models).
Casuals: For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.
Time Dry: Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.
Quick Fluff: For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabrics, linens and pillows. Use with Air Fluff No Heat. Provides 10 minutes of no heat tumbling
C: Start
Close the dryer door. Select Start. Opening 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.
Sensor Dry
This feature is active in all cycles except Timed Dry, Warm Up and Air Fluff.
The Sensor Dry provides greater drying accuracy than standard machines, resulting in shorter dry times and better clothes care. As the clothes tumble, they touch a moisture sensor. The sensor will stop the heating cycle as soon as the clothes have reached the selected dryness.
This dryer will adjust the initial estimated drying time of the sensor dry cycles as it “learns” its installation and usage profile. Please allow several weeks for the dryer to customize itself to “you”.
Drum Lamp
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:
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.
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.
WASH LABELS
BLEACH LABELS
DRY 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. 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:
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.
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.
WARNING: Fire Harzard
Correct Venting
Incorrect Venting
| Problem | Possible Causes | What To Do |
| Dryer doesn’t start | Dryer is unplugged | Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. |
| Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped | Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use two fuses/breakers. | |
| Dryer doesn’t heat | Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is ripped; the dryer may tumble but not heat | Check the house 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 is tripped. |
| Gas service is off | Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open. | |
| No heat temperature selected | Select another heat setting. | |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Over-drying | Try a fabric softener. Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp Dry. | |
| Synthetics, permanent press and blends can cause static | Try a fabric softener | |
| Inconsistent drying times | Type of heat | Automatic 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 |
| 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 if you are using a sensor cycle. |
| Exhaust system is blocked | Inspect and clean exhaust system. | |
| Small amount of water on floor in front of dryer | Inadequate load size for steam cycle selected, excess steam condenses inside cabinet and leaks out | If using the Steam Dewrinkle cycle, manually reduce time. If using the Steam Refresh cycle, add more |
| Water on floor in back of dryer | Loose water hose connection to valve | |
| Hose missing rubber washer at connection with valve | Install rubber washer provided with hose. | |
| Water drips from door when opened after a Steam Cycle | Steam condenses on inner door | This is normal. |
| Cannot see steam at beginning of cycle | Steam released at different time in cycle | This is normal. |
| Cannot see steam at any time during the cycle | The steam nozzle might be clogged with debris from your water supply | replace nozzle |
| Garments still wrinkled after steam cycle | Too many garments | Load fewer garments; manually increase time. |
| Dryer continues to tumble after display says complete | Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble was selected | Ensure Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble option is not selected. For the Steam Refresh cycle,Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble will automatically be turned on and cannot be turned off |
| Garments are wet after Steam cycle | Lint filter not clean | Clean lint filter |
| Load is children/infant garments | Use the Steam Refresh cycle. | |
| 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. |
| Dryer is running but 00 is displayed in Time Remaining | The Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble option was chosen | This is normal. During Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble, the time remaining is not displayed. The extended tumbling option lasts approximately 60 minutes; dewrinkle 60 minutes |
| Clothes are still wet and dryer shuts 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 re-selected each time a new load is put in. |
| Small load | When drying 3 items or less, chooseSpeed 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 leve | Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs as necessary until even. | |
| Small amount of water on floor in front of dryer | Inadequate load size for steam cycle selected, excess steam condenses inside cabinet and leaks out | If using the Steam Dewrinkle cycle, manually reduce time. If using the Steam Refresh cycle, add more |
| Water on floor in back of dryer | Loose water hose connection to valve | |
| Hose missing rubber washer at connection with valve | Install rubber washer provided with hose | |
| Water drips from door when opened after a Steam Cycle | Steam condenses on inner door | This is normal. |
| Cannot see steam at beginning of cycle | Steam released at different time in cycle | This is normal. |
| Cannot see steam at any time during the cycle | The steam nozzle might be clogged with debris from your water supply | replace nozzle |
| Garments still wrinkled after steam cycle | Too many garments | Load fewer garments; manually increase time. |
| Dryer continues to tumble after display says complete | Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble was selected | Ensure Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble option is not selected. For the Steam Refresh cycle,Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble will automatically be turned on and cannot be turned off. |
| Garments are wet after Steam cycle | Lint filter not clean | Clean lint filter |
| Load is children/infant garments | Use the Steam Refresh cycle. | |
| 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. |
| Dryer is running but 00 is displayed in Time Remaining | The Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble option was chosen | This is normal. During Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble, the time remaining is not displayed. The extended tumbling option lasts approximately 60 minutes; dewrinkle 60 minutes. |
| Clothes are still wet and dryer shuts 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 re-selected each time a new load is put in. |
| Small load | When drying 3 items or less, chooseSpeed 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 leve | Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs as necessary until even. |
