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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–4
Operating Instructions
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Loading and Using the Dryer . . . . .10
Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . 12-14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty . . . . . .
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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. n Do not store or use gasoline or other n Installation and service must be flammable vapors and liquids in the performed by a qualified installer, vicinity of this or any other appliance. service agency or the gas supplier. WhAT TO DO If yOu
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GEAppliances.com YOUR LAUNDRY AREA n Keep the area underneath and around your etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals labels to avoid injury. and other flammable vapors and liquids. n Never climb on or stand on the dryer top. n Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. n Close supervision is necess
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IMPORTAnT SAfETy InfORMATIOn. READ All InSTRuCTIOnS bEfORE uSInG. WARnInG! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) n Never attempt to operate this appliance n You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially or reduce the static electricity in them by using disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static including a damaged cord or plug. conditioner. We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, a
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About the control settings. End of Cycle Signal A This signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes. If you select the EXTEnDED TuMblE option, the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times during the EXTEnDED TuMblE cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes. nOTE: • Remove garments promptly at the sound of signal. Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won’t set in. • Use the EnD Of CyClE SIGnAl es
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L A I T N E About the control settings GEAppliances.com Drying Cycles—Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Timed cycles run for the selected time. E COTTONS For cottons and most linens. EASY CARE For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits. DELICATES For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits. MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends. TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time. DAMP DRY For leaving items partially da
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About the dryer features. Wrinkle Care G Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. This option can only be used with the COTTOnS, EASy CARE and DElICATES cycles. If you are using CyClE SIGnAl 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. If WRInklE
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About reversing the door. GEAppliances.com Reversing the Door Tools needed: n Standard #2 n Tape-tipped Phillips screwdriver putty knife Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door 1 completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs). Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in new holes. Loosen top screw
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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 Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. wrinkling. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, has become warm. They may cause fabric softener woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with ® stains.
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About venting the dryer. GEAppliances.com 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. n 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. n Do not use plastic or other combustible
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before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. 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 • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace is tripped fuse or reset breaker. nOTE: Most electric dryers use two fuses/breakers. Dryer does
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before you call for service… GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Clothes take too long Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy fabrics • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take (like beach towels) longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time. Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you a
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before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Small amount of water Inadequate load size for steam • If using the STEAM DEWRInklE cycle, manually reduce on floor in front of dryer cycle selected, excess steam time. If using the STEAM REfRESh cycle, add more condenses inside cabinet and garmentsto the load. leaks out Water on floor in back Loose water hose connection to • Tighten connection. of dryer valve Hose missing rubber washer at • Install rubber washer provided with hos
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GE Dryer Warranty. GEAppliances.com All warranty support provided by our factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com or call date is needed to obtain 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and support under the warranty. model number availa ble when calling for service. for The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One year Any par
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Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. Schedule Service GEAppliances.com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or cal
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GEAppliances.com Instrucciones Manual del de seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 propietario Instrucciones de operación Ajustes de control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Cómo cambiar el sentido de apertura de la puerta . . . . . . . . . .9 Cómo cargar y usar la secadora .10 Funciones de la secadora . . . . . . . . .8 Paneles de control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Ventilación de la secadora . . . . . . .11 Consejos para la solución de problemas . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14 Sopor
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INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE. LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Por su seguridad, debe seguir las indicaciones de este manual para minimizar el riesgo de incendio o explosión, descarga eléctrica, o para evitar daños a la propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte. n No almacene ni use gasolina u otros n La instalación y el servicio lo deben vapores y líquidos inflamables en las llevar a cabo un instalador calificado, proximidades de este o cualquier otro la agencia d
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GEAppliances.com SU ÁREA DE SECADO n Mantenga el área debajo y alrededor de sus n Mantenga todos los artículos de limpieza (tales electrodomésticos libre de materiales combustibles como detergentes y blanqueadores) fuera del (pelusas, papel, trapos, etc.), gasolina, productos alcance de los niños, preferiblemente encerrados químicos y otros líquidos y vapores inflamables. en un gabinete. Ponga atención a las advertencias en las etiquetas de los envases para evitar n Mantenga el piso alrededor de
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INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE. LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR. ¡ADVERTENCIA! CUANDO USE SU SECADORA (cont.) n Nunca intente operar éste electrodoméstico n Es posible que usted desee suavizar su ropa si está dañado, si no funciona bien, si está o reducir la electricidad estática en ella usando parcialmente desarmado, o si le faltan partes o una toalla suavizante para secadora o un éstas están rotas, incluyendo daños al cable acondicionador antiestático. Recomendamos eléctrico.
