Dryers ge.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–5 Operating Instructions Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8 Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10 Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Loading and Using the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17 Reversing the Door Swing . . . .12–15 Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .19–21 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . . Back Cover Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. ■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. ■ Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
ge.com Safety Instructions PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting ge.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). ■ Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids. ■ Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid injury.
ge.com ■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. ■ The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at least once a year by a qualified technician. See the Loading and Using the Dryer section. WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER ■ Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling.
Safety Instructions About the dryer control panel. You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening.
ge.com Safety Instructions 1 Power Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the standby mode. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. 2 Dry Cycles The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads. Sensor Cycles COTTONS MIXED LOAD EASY CARE DELICATES DRYEL™ SPEED DRY For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
Safety Instructions About the dryer control panel. 5 Dry Temp You can change the temperature of your dry cycle. ANTI-BACTERIAL Operating Instructions HIGH MEDIUM LOW 6 This option may only be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae*. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of this drying cycle.
About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. Extend Tumble Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The beeper will sound every 2 minutes to remind you to remove the clothes. The ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display will show 00. 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.
About dryer features. ge.com 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. 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.
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES 1 BEFORE YOU START • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors. • Normal completion time to reverse the door swing is 30–60 minutes. IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.
2 REMOVE DOOR ASSEMBLY (cont.) 3 REMOVE HINGE IMPORTANT: Note the location of the hinge (left or right) before removing. With the door frame part of the door laid down on a protected soft surface, remove the hinge cover by removing the 2 tapping screws (#8) that fasten it to the frame. The hinge cover is located at the opposite side of the hinge assembly. Lay the door down on a soft protected flat surface so that the inner part faces upward (door resting on the handle side).
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 4 REINSTALL HINGE ASSEMBLY Insert the hinge assembly in the opposite side of the door as shown. Push the hinge assembly into place until the hinge holes align with the door holes. Fasten the hinge assembly to the edge using 2 machine screws (#8). Hold the door on its side with one hand and fasten the remaining 2 screws as shown. 14 (CONT.
6 REASSEMBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no dirt or any other foreign material in between the window panes. Place the outer door onto the inner door. After reversing door, there will be a mismatch between the outer door and the inner door. Make sure that the handle part of the outer door is opposite the hinge as shown. Turn the door over and fasten the outer door to the inner door using the 6 large tapping screws (#10).
Safety Instructions Loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
ge.com Care and Cleaning of the Dryer 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. Pull out the lint filter. Moisten your fingers and remove the captured lint.
Before you call for service… ge.com Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service. Control pads not responding Controls accidentally put in service mode • Press STOP. 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. Control panel is “asleep” • This is normal.
OPERATION Possible Causes Clothes are still wet and dryer shut off after a short time The door was opened mid-cycle. • A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load The load was then removed from is put in. the dryer and a new load put in without selecting a new cycle What To Do 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.
ge.com Possible Causes What To Do 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.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes.
GE Dryer Warranty. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
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