User Manual GE® GFT14ESSMWW 24" 4.1 Cu.Ft. Front Load Ventless Condenser Electric Dryer with Stainless Steel Basket

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Table of contents

• USING THE DRYER
• Care and cleaning
• TROUBLESHOOTING

Owner's Guide Washer & Dryer

USING THE DRYER

Getting started

Warning: 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.

Step 1

• Loosely add items.
• Close door.

NOTE: Dryer will not start with door open.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

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

Step 4

• Press the Start/Pause button.

Controls

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Temp (Temperature)

You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.

D. 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.

E. 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.

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. 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.

I. 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.

J. 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.

K. 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.

L. 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.

M. 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.

N. 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:

Loading

Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laudering.

Fabric Care Labels

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

Dry Labels

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).
• 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.

Care and cleaning

Interior

The interior of the appliance should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel.

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.

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.

WARNING - 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.

WARNING - Shock Hazard

• Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing.
• Service personnel – DO NOT contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: motor start capacitor, motor metal holder, and drum wheel shaft.

Water Tank

REMOVE THE CONDENSED WATER IN THE TANK AFTER EVERY DRYING CYCLE.

NOTE: If drain hose is installed, emptying the water tank is not required. See the CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE section in the Installation Installations of this manual.

• Pull out the water tank.
  When removing the water tank from the product, hold it using both hands as it is heavy and take care not to spill any water inside the tank.
• Remove the condensed water inside the water tank.
  To avoid over filling, which could lead to water leaking outside the unit, drain water left in water tank after each cycle. Over filling will cause cycle to stop prematurely until emptied.

NOTE: When the Empty Tank indicator light is on, the dryer will not operate until the tank is emptied and the indicator has been cleared. Press the Start button and the indicator light will turn off and the dryer will resume the cycle.

Condenser

THE CONDENSER SHOULD BE CLEANED ONCE PER MONTH.

• Open the condenser compartment cover.
  
• Unlock both locking tabs.
  
• Remove the condenser box from the condenser compartment.
  
• Clean the condenser box and inside the condenser compartment completely. Use tap water to clean between the grooves of the condenser box by allowing tap water to flow through it. Reach inside the condenser compartment and wipe away all debris. Make sure the rubber gaskets on the condenser box are free of debris before reinstalling.
  

NOTES:

• Make sure to clean your condenser once per month to prevent degradation of the dryer’s performance.
• When assembling the condenser after cleaning it, make sure the locking tabs are set to the lock position. Never run the dryer without the condenser installed.

TROUBLESHOOTING