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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . 2–5 . .
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8 . . . . .
GFDS350
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 . . . .
GFDS355
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . .
GFDN240
Reversing the Door Swing . . . .11-14
GFDN245
Loading and Using
the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .5 . -1 .6 . . . .
Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . .
Connecting Inlet Hoses . . . . . . .18 . .
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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
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GEAppliances.com 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 GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). n P roperly ground dryer to conform with all Exhaust/Ducting: governing codes and ordinances . Follow details Dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to 1 in Installation Instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA n Keep the area underneath and around your n Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, appliances free of combustible materials bleaches, etc . ) out of the reach of children, (lint, paper, rags, etc . ), gasoline, chemicals preferably in a locked cabinet . Observe all warnings and other flammable vapors and liquids . on container labels to avoid injury . n Keep the floor around your appliances cle
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GEAppliances.com WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) n Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is n You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or reduce the static electricity in them by using or has missing or broken parts, including a a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static damaged cord or plug . conditioner . We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according n The interior of the machine and the ex
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About the dryer control panel. You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening. Model GFDN240/245 3 1 AIR FLUFF DEWRINKLE NO HEAT TIME DRY COTTONS NORMAL / MIXED LOAD EASY CARE ACTIVE WEAR DELICATES SPEED DRY 2 4 8 5 6 7 Model GFDS350/355 3 1 SENSOR DRY 2 4 8 5 6 7 6
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GEAppliances.com About the dryer control panel . Power 1 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. Dry Cycles 2 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 Description For cottons and most linens . COTTONS For loads consisting of cottons and pol
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Sensor Dry “Level” 4 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” only works for COTTONS, NORMAL/MIXED LOAD, ACTIVE WEAR, DELICATES, and SPEED DRY . Dry “Temp” 5 You can change the temperature of your dry cycle . MY CYCLE This option may only be used with COTTONS or NORMAL/MIXED LOAD cycles . This option reduces ANTI-BACTERIAL (on some models) certain typ
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About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models . GEAppliances.com Extended Tumble The Extended Tumble time does not get Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately added to the cycle time on the display 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry . The beeper will sound every two minutes as a reminder to remove the clothes . The ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display will show 00 . Damp Alert This option causes the dryer to beep when Removing clothes and
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About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models . Lock You can lock the controls to prevent any To lock the dryer, press the lock icon . To unlock selections from being made . You can also lock the dryer, press and hold the lock icon for 3 the controls after you have started a cycle . seconds . Children cannot accidentally start the dryer The Lock icon next to the timer will light up by touching pads with this option selected . when the controls are locked . Esti
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Reversing the door swing. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move IMPORTANT NOTES: the cabinet until door-swing reversal is n Read the instructions all the way completed . through before starting . These instructions are for changing n Handle parts carefully to avoid the hinges from the right side to the left scratching paint . side—if you ever want to switch them back to the right side, follow these same n Set screws down by their related parts instructions and rever
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Reversing the door swing. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Remove Door Assembly 2 . Open the door to approximately 130 degrees . 3. Remove the 2 screws starting from the bottom to the top . Make sure the door is supported while removing the screws . Remove Top Screw 4. Loosen the top screw as shown . Unhook the door by lifting and pulling . 8-#8 Tapping Screws 4 Beauty Buttons 5. Place the door on a soft protected flat surface so the inner door faces upward (door resting on handle side)
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GEAppliances.com STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Reinstall Hinge Assembly 7. Install the hinge assembly in the opposite side of the door as shown . Push the hinge assembly in place until the hinge holes align with the door holes . 8. Hold the hinge and door on their side with one hand and fasten the 6 machine screws as shown . Machine screws Reinstall Hinge Cover 9. Insert the hinge cover . Align the hinge cover holes with the holes in the door . Hinge Cover 10 . Secure the hinge cov
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Reversing the door swing. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Outer Door Reassemble Door Assembly IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no dirt or any other foreign material in between the window panes . 11. Place the plastic outer door onto the inner door . Make sure that the handle part of the outer door is opposite the hinge as shown . Inner Door 12. Turn the door over and fasten the outer door to the inner door using the 6 tapping screws . Move Strike Bracket 13. Using a putty knife or any
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Loading and using the dryer. GEAppliances.com 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 . WASH LABELS Machine wash Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring cycle Hand wash wrinkle resistant delicate Target Automatic Category Water Temperature Temperature Control Front load Tap Cold Inlet Water Temperature Not used target water Cold 27°C/80°F Us
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Loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Care and Cleaning of the Dryer The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust compounds with a damp cloth . Dryer control ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging . panel and finishes may be damaged by some A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover drying time . products . Apply these produ
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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 and use only UL approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct . n Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork . n Use t
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Connecting Inlet Hoses. To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold water supply . Since the washer must also connect to the cold water, a “Y” connector is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to make that connection at the same time . NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; never use old hoses . Connect to Cold Water Supply 1 . Turn the cold water faucet off . Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fill valve connector (cold) . “Y” Connector 2 . Ensure the rubber flat washer is
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Stacking. GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully . n IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local n Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions electrical inspector’s use . for future reference . n IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and n Installation must be performed by a qualified ordinances . installer . n Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these n Proper installation is the responsibility instructions with the Consumer . of the installer .
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Stacking. KIT CONTENTS (optional kit GE FL STACK) Right Hand Bracket 4 #12 x 1” Screws 4 Rubber Pads Left Hand Bracket 4 #8 x 1/2” Screws TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips Screwdriver Gloves Pliers Open-Ended Wrench Level INSTALLATION PREPARATION Remove the packaging . Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to lay the dryer down on its side . Continue using the carton to protect the finished floor in front of the installation location . 20
