User Manual GE PTD60GBSRWS Dryer

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Table of contents

• USING THE DRYER
• LOADING
• VENTING
• CARE AND CLEANING
• TROUBLESHOOTING

Owner's Guide Washer & Dryer

USING THE DRYER

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

WARNING - 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.

Using the dryer

Features and appearance will vary.

A. Power

Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer into idle mode.

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

B. Start and Pause

Press Start to begin the cycle.

NOTE: The door must be closed for the dryer to start the cycle. Pressing Start again will pause the cycle, the Start light will blink and “Pause” will display. To continue the cycle, press Start again.

C. Display and Status Lights

The display shows the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.

In addition, this display will show the dryer status:

D. Control Lock

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by touching buttons with this option selected.

To lock/unlock the dryer controls, press and hold the ecoDry button for 3 seconds. The control lock icon will flash while locking/unlocking, stay on when locked, and turn off when unlocked.

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

E. Drying Cycles

F. ecoDry

Available for BULKY, TOWELS/Sheets, NORMAL/Cottons, MIXED LOAD, JEANS, and DELICATES. When the ecoDry button is pressed, cycle settings change to reduce the total energy consumption of the selected sensor cycle.

NOTE: Cycle times will change when ecoDry is selected. The ecoDry option will default to on for NORMAL/Cottons. For optimal energy savings, turn ecoDry on. For optimal drying times, turn ecoDry off.

NOTE: Energy savings will vary across loads and cycles.

G. Settings

Individual settings for cycle minutes (Time), dryness level (Level) and temperature (Temp) can be set from the minimum (lowest in column) to maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more energy will be used.

H. Wrinkle Care

Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides 1 hour of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. If you have Sound option enabled and you select the Wrinkle Care option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying time and several times during the Wrinkle Care cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.

Sound

Press and hold the Wrinkle Care button for 3 seconds to toggle Sound option between enabled and disabled. “Sound on” will show on the display and a tone will play when enabled. “Sound off” will show on the display and no tone will play when disabled.

I. 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 (but the dry cycle will keep running). Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp, can reduce the need to iron some items. The light beside the button will be lit when Damp Alert is on.

Drum Light

The drum light will turn on if, the Damp Alert button is pressed for 3 seconds, or the door is opened. It will turn off when the door is shut, the Damp Alert button is pressed again for 3 seconds or after 5 minutes if the door is left open.

• Remove garments promptly at the sound of signal. Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles will not set in.
• Use the Damp Alert especially when drying fabrics like polyester, knits and permanent press. These fabrics should be removed so wrinkles will not set in.

J. My Cycle

As the cycle selector knob is turned, the Time (timed dry), Level (dryness level) and Temp (temperature) settings change to automatic pre-set default settings. If you desire a different setting, press the appropriate button(s). Then press and hold the My Cycle button for 3 seconds and the dryer will “remember” these settings for that Knob Selection. In the future, when you turn the selector knob to that cycle, your settings will be automatically recalled.

NOTE: Signal sound cannot be set for My Cycle.

K. Washer Link

This feature wirelessly links your washer to your dryer and uses the connection information to automatically adjust the settings of your dryer for the clothes just washed. If the dryer has a valid WiFi connection, and the Washer Link option is selected, either via the button or the App, the light above the button will be lit. If the option is not selected then the light will turn off. If the dryer does not have a valid WiFi connection, and this option is selected, either via the button or the App, the WiFi light and the Washer Link light will blink and an error tone will play.

LOADING

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Sorting and Loading Hints

WARNING - 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). ŷ 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 (on some models)

A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters.

To install the drying rack:

1. Lift the lint filter slightly. (Do not remove the lint filter completely).
2. Place the rack in the dryer and lower its front legs and hook them in the slots.
3. Press the rack down flat and lower the lint filter back down into position.

NOTES:

• The drying rack must be used 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.

VENTING

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 specifications below. 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

• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
• This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
• 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.

Vent Health

Is a diagnostic test to verify the status of the venting system.

NOTE: To run the test, ambient temperature must be below 85°F (if temperature is above 85°F the test will be invalid and the main display will show “00”).

To enter Vent Health test mode:

1. Ensure the drum is empty.
2. Ensure the lint filter is clean.
3. Press and hold the Time and Level buttons for 3 seconds.
4. Close the door and press Start.

After the test is run, the display will show a number. Use the table below to understand the result and the action needed.

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.

Follow these steps:

1. Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket.
2. Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
3. Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and reconnect the duct.

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.

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.

Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area if you notice a change in dryer performance.

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 Light

The drum light is an LED light. Replacement must be done by a qualified technician.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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