GE 592, 591 User Manual

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	Safety Information	3–5
						Owner’s Manual
	Operating Instructions
						Models: Type 591
	Control Panel . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . 6	592
	Controls Features . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . .10
	. . . . . . . . .Cycle Options	. . . . . . . . . . .11	Profile Performance
	Cycle Status	12
			Sécheuses
	Drying Cycles . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . .8
	Dryer Features . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .8–13
	Dryness Levels . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . .9
					Manuel d’utilisation
	Heat Settings . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . .9
	Loading and Using					Types de modèle:
	the Dryer	15
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	One Touch Cycles	6, 7
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	Reversing The Door . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . .14	La section française commence à la page 24
	Timed Dry Only Cycles	9
	Venting The Dryer	16
			Profile Performance
	Troubleshooting Tips
		. . . . . . . .17–19	Secadoras
	Customer Service
	Product Registration	2, 21,22
				Manual del propietario
	Service Telephone
	Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2, Back Cover				Modelos tipo:
	Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 23	591
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GE & You, A Service Partnership.

IMPORTANT!

Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.

Two easy ways to register your appliance!

■Through the internet at www.geappliances.com

■Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door.

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dryer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dryer.

PROPER VENTING

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 outlined in the Venting the Dryer section in this manual and the Exhausting section in the Installation Instructions.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or, in the U.S., you can always call the GE Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400.

OR

Visit our Website at www.geappliances.com

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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.

■ Do not store or use gasoline or other	■ Installation and service must be performed
flammable vapors and liquids in the	by a qualified installer, service agency or
vicinity of this or any other appliance.	the gas supplier.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

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Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions carefully.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

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 calling us toll-free at the GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000.

■Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

■Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

■Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

■Remove the colored protective film from the control panel.

■Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of all shipping materials properly.

Exhaust/Ducting:

1 Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.

2 Exhausting electric dryers to the outside is strongly recommended to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room.

3	Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″
	diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or
	for exhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC
	OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN
	CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN
	CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES
	OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING
	INSTALLATION.
For complete details, follow the Installation
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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 the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

■Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.

■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.

■Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

■Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.

■Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room.

DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.

■Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation.

■Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire.

■Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent or that contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty salons, restaurants, or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until solvents or flammable materials have been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates.

■The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s care instructions.

■Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic, foam, or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc., that may melt or burn. Some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

■Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.

■Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryer.

■Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses.

■To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter). NOTE: Pressing PAUSE or STOP/CANCEL does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

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■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.

■If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition turns on.

■You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by using a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static conditioner. We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer. Service or performance problems caused by use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those

products and are not covered under the warranty to this appliance.

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

■Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage.

■Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

■Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from service, remove the dryer door to prevent children from hiding inside.

■Do not tamper with controls.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Easy ONE TOUCH Cycles.

Your new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads with our easy ONE TOUCH cycles. Make one simple selection, and your DRYNESS LEVEL and HEAT SETTING are automatically set. Then all you have to do is press START.

ONE TOUCH

Quick Start Guide

ONE TOUCH

Sensor Dry Cycles

COTTONS	KNITS
	SWEATERS
MIXED	DELICATES	DE	AIR
LOADS		WRINKLE	DRY	START
EASY CARE	SPEED
		CUSTOM	CUSTO	PAUSE
PERM PRESS	WASH	1	2

PRESS 3 SEC TO STORE

SENSOR DRY

• Close door

		• Select dry cycle
		• Push START
• Clean lint filter	• Add clothes	• Check dryness level
		• Check heat setting

Dryer control panel.

You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer, behind the door.

Model Type 592

ONE TOUCH

	Sensor Dry Cycles			DRYNESS			HEAT
					TIMED DRY ONLY			OPTIONS
	KNITS			LEVEL			SETTING
COTTONS								BEEPER	START
	SWEATERS			MORE	80	40	HIGH
									PAUSE
				DRY	MIN	MIN	(REGULAR)
MIXED				DRY	70	30	MEDIUM	EXTEND
	DELICATES	DE	AIR		MIN	MIN		TUMBLE	STOP
LOADS		WRINKLE	DRY
				LESS	60	20	LOW	ADD	CANCEL
				DRY	MIN	MIN		TIME
EASY CARE	SPEED	CUSTOM	CUSTOM	DAMP	50	10	EXTRA	ANTI
PERM PRESS	WASH	1	2		MIN	MIN	LOW	BACTERIAL
		PRESS 3 SEC TO STORE							EST. TIME REMAINING
	SENSOR DRY			TIMED DRY	EXTENDED TUMBLE		CLEAN LINT FILTER		SENSING
				CYCLE STATUS

Model Type 591

ONE TOUCH

	Sensor Dry Cycles			DRYNESS			HEAT
					TIMED DRY ONLY			OPTIONS
	KNITS			LEVEL			SETTING
COTTONS								BEEPER	START
	SWEATERS			MORE	80	40	HIGH
									PAUSE
				DRY	MIN	MIN	(REGULAR)
MIXED				DRY	70	30	MEDIUM	EXTEND
	DELICATES				MIN	MIN		TUMBLE	STOP
LOADS
				LESS	60	20		ADD	CANCEL
							LOW
				DRY	MIN	MIN		TIME
EASY CARE	SPEED	DE	AIR	DAMP	50	10	EXTRA
PERM PRESS	WASH	WRINKLE	DRY		MIN	MIN	LOW
									EST. TIME REMAINING
	SENSOR DRY			TIMED DRY	EXTENDED TUMBLE		CLEAN LINT FILTER		SENSING
				CYCLE STATUS

NOTE: Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice.

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ONE TOUCH selections.

ONE TOUCH cycles use the Sensor Dry feature, which continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load and stops the dryer when the clothes are dry.

PRESS...

COTTONS

For cottons and most linens.

MIXED

LOADS

AUTOMATICALLY SELECTS...		THEN PRESS...
DRYNESS	HEAT
LEVEL	SETTING
DRY	HIGH	START
	(REGULAR)

PAUSE

DRY	HIGH	START
	(REGULAR)
		PAUSE

For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.

EASY CARE	DRY
PERM PRESS

For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

KNITS	LESS
	DRY
SWEATERS

MEDIUM	START
	PAUSE

LOW	START
	PAUSE

For knits and sweaters with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry”.

	LESS
DELICATES	DRY

For lingerie and special care fabrics.

SPEED	DRY
WASH

For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sport or school uniforms. Can also be used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.

EXTRA	START
LOW
	PAUSE

HIGH	START
(REGULAR)
	PAUSE

NOTE: During SPEED DRY

you will see:

EST. TIME REMAINING

Changing the automatic settings.

You can change any of the automatic settings by simply pressing the desired pads.

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About drying cycles.

DRYEL™ (on some models)

This feature is designed for use with the DRYEL™ “dry clean only” fabric care system. See product package for directions.

For questions or issues related to the use and performance of DRYEL™, call 1-800-214-8913, or visit the DRYEL™ website at www.dryel.com.

Automatic DRYEL™ settings:

HEAT

SETTING

MEDIUM

EST. TIME REMAINING

	DEWRINKLE
DE	Use this feature to remove wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp.
WRINKLE
	Automatic DEWRINKLE settings:
	HEAT
	SETTING
	MEDIUM
	EST. TIME REMAINING

	AIR DRY
AIR	Use this feature to tumble items without heat.
DRY
	Automatic AIR DRY settings:

EST. TIME REMAINING

CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 (on some models)

CUSTOM	CUSTOM	Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one-touch recall.
1	2	These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.
PRESS 3 SEC TO STORE
		To store a custom combination of settings:
		1.	Select a ONE TOUCH setting.
		2.	Change DRYNESS LEVEL and HEAT SETTING to fit your needs.
		3.	Select any drying OPTIONS you want.
		4.	Press and hold the CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad for three seconds to store
			your selection. A beep will sound and the pad will light up.

To recall your stored combination:

Press the CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad, then press START/PAUSE.

To reprogram the CUSTOM settings:

Repeat steps 1-4 above.

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About dryness levels.

	MORE	MORE DRY
	DRY	Use for heavy-duty fabrics.
	DRY	DRY
	LESS	Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for
		energy saving.
	DRY
	DAMP	LESS DRY
		Use for lighter fabrics.
		DAMP
		For leaving items partially damp.

About timed dry only cycles.

TIMED DRY ONLY

80	40
MIN	MIN
70	30
MIN	MIN
60	20
MIN	MIN
50	10
MIN	MIN

To use TIMED DRY ONLY:

1.Select the drying time.

2.Select the HEAT SETTING.

3.Select any OPTIONS. (NOTE: The ANTI BACTERIAL option is not available with

TIMED DRY ONLY cycles.)

4.Close door.

5.Push START.

About heat settings.

HIGH (REGULAR)

MEDIUM

LOW

EXTRA

LOW

HIGH (Regular)

For regular to heavy cottons.

MEDIUM

For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.

LOW

For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.

EXTRA LOW

For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

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About controls features.

START/PAUSE

START	■ Press twice to select the last cycle you used and start the dryer.
PAUSE

■If you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle.

■If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle.

	STOP	STOP/CANCEL
		■ This pad should not be used to interrupt or pause a cycle.
	CANCEL
		■ Pressing this pad will cancel the current settings and the settings will be lost.

EST. TIME REMAINING

EST. TIME REMAINING

“Racetrack lights”

Estimated Time Remaining

Each time the dryer is used, it “learns” what types of loads you dry most often.

It takes this data and determines the approximate time it will take the load to dry.

As the cycle begins, you will see the approximate total cycle time in the display. Then “racetrack lights” will flash in the display, in a clockwise direction, and the SENSING light will flash. This means the dryer is continuously monitoring the amount of moisture in the load. The racetrack lights will continue until the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the load. At that point, the dryer will calculate and display the approximate time remaining.

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About cycle options.

	BEEPER
BEEPER	Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The beeper will continue to sound every two
	minutes for the next 6 minutes, until the clothes are removed. The clothes should
	be removed when the beeper goes off so wrinkles won’t set in.

	EXTEND TUMBLE
EXTEND	Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 20 minutes of no-heat tumbling after
TUMBLE	clothes are dry. The beeper will sound every 90 seconds to remind you to remove
	the clothes. The EST. TIME REMAINING display will show 00.

	ADD TIME
ADD	This option can be used to extend drying time at the end of any cycle. 10 minutes is
TIME	added each time the pad is pressed.
	ANTI BACTERIAL (on some models)
ANTI	This option can only be used with the COTTONS or MIXED LOADS cycles.
BACTERIAL	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 the drying cycle.
	NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.

*The Anti-Bacterial Cycle is Certified by NSF International (formerly National Sanitation Foundation) to NSF Protocol P9 Sanitization Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers.

NSF	NSF Protocol P9
	Sanitization Performance of
	Residential Clothes Dryers
®

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About cycle status.

These cycle status indicator lights display what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to clean the lint filter.

SENSOR DRY TIMED DRY EXTENDED TUMBLE CLEAN LINT FILTER SENSING

		SENSOR DRY
	SENSOR DRY	This light comes on when a ONE TOUCH Sensor Dry Cycle is selected.
		TIMED DRY
	TIMED DRY	This light comes on when AIR DRY, DEWRINKLE, DRYEL (on some models) or TIMED DRY
		ONLY is selected.
		EXTENDED TUMBLE
	EXTENDED TUMBLE	This light comes on when the EXTEND TUMBLE option is selected.
		CLEAN LINT FILTER
	CLEAN LINT FILTER	This light is a reminder to clean the lint filter. It comes on at the end of a cycle and
		goes off when the door is opened.
		SENSING
	SENSING	Sensor Dry Cycles provide greater drying accuracy than standard machines,
		resulting in shorter dry times and better clothes care. The SENSING light will
		flash and “racetrack lights” will flash in the display while the dryer is monitoring
		the amount of moisture remaining in the clothes. When the SENSING light goes
		out, the dryer will calculate and display the approximate time remaining.
	EST. TIME REMAINING
	“Racetrack lights”

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About dryer features.

Drum Lamp

Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to		circuit breaker. Reach above dryer opening
unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect		from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and
the dryer at the household distribution panel		replace with the same size bulb.
by removing the fuse or switching off the

Drying Rack–on some models

A handy drying rack may be used for drying articles such as stuffed toys, pillows or washable sweaters.

Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack extends into the dryer drum.

NOTE:

■The drying rack must be used with the

TIMED DRY ONLY cycles.

■Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.

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About reversing the door.

Reversing the Door

Tools needed:
■ Standard #2	■ Tape-tipped	■ Needle-nosed
Phillips screwdriver	putty knife	pliers

1 Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door 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 untapped holes.

2 Loosen top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half way. With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT.

3 Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 1.

4 Remove the remaining screws from the side of the opening from which the door was removed. With these screws secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the two top screws of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the door was removed.

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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.

WASH LABELS

Machine wash

cycle	Normal Permanent Press/	Gentle/	Hand wash	Do not wash	Do not wring
	wrinkle resistant	delicate

Water
temperature	Hot		Warm	Cold/cool
	(50°C/120°F)	(40°C/105°F)		(30°C/85°F)
BLEACH LABELS
Bleach
symbols Any bleach	Only non-chlorine bleach Do not bleach
(when needed)	(when needed)

DRY LABELS

Tumble dry

Dry

Normal

Heat setting

High Medium

Special

instructions

Line dry/ hang to dry

				Do not dry
Permanent Press/	Gentle/	Do not tumble dry		(used with
wrinkle resistant	delicate			do not wash)
Low	No heat/air
Drip dry		Dry flat	In the shade

Sorting and Loading Hints

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 all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with plastic trim and foam-filled items.

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.

The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use. Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter opening. Run your fingers across the filter. Have a

qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer once a year.

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:

		Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
	1
		plug from the wall socket.
		Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
	2
		Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
	3
		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 not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood.

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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 below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.

■Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.

■Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.

■Use the shortest length possible.

■Do not crush, kink, or collapse the duct.

■Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

■Venting must conform to local building codes.

Correct

Venting

Incorrect

Venting

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Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

OPERATION		Possible Causes	What To Do
Control pads not		Controls accidentally put in	• Press STOP/CANCEL.
responding		service mode
Dryer doesn’t start		Control panel is “asleep”	• This is normal. Press START twice to choose the last cycle
			you used and to start the dryer.
		Dryer is unplugged	• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
			the outlet.
		Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
		tripped	replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric
			dryers use two fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn’t heat		Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is	• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
		tripped, the dryer may tumble	replace fuse or reset breaker.
		but not heat
		Gas service is off	• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
			fully open.
Dryer shakes or makes		Some shaking/noise is normal.	• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
noise		Dryer may be sitting unevenly	leveling legs as necessary until even.
Inconsistent drying times		Type of heat	• Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used.
			If you recently changed from an electric to a gas
			(natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying time
			could be different.
		Type of load and	• The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes, and the
		drying conditions	length and condition of the exhaust system will affect
			drying times.
No numbers displayed		Dryer is continuously monitoring	• This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of
during cycle, only		the amount of moisture in	moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry
“racetrack” lights		the clothes	time remaining.
Est. Time Remaining		The estimated time may change	• This is normal.
jumped to a		when a smaller load than usual
lower number		is drying
Clothes are still wet		The door was opened mid-cycle.	• A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load
and dryer shut off after		The load was then removed from	is put in.
a short time		the dryer and a new load put in
		without selecting a new cycle
		Small load	• When drying only a few items, choose SPEED DRY.
		Load was already dry except for • Choose SPEED DRY to dry damp collars and waistbands.
		collars and waistbands	In the future, when drying a load with collars and
			waistbands, choose MORE DRY.

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OPERATION		Possible Causes	What To Do
The DRY dryness level		Load consists of a mixture	• When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load,
was chosen but load is		of heavy and light fabrics	choose MORE DRY.
still damp
		Exhaust system is blocked	• Inspect and clean exhaust system.
Cannot make a		The DRYNESS LEVEL, HEAT	• This is normal.
selection and the		SETTING or OPTION that
dryer beeps twice		you are trying to select is
		incompatible with the chosen
		dry cycle
Dryer is running but		The EXTEND TUMBLE	• This is normal. During extended tumbling, the time
00 is displayed in		option was chosen	remaining is not displayed. The extended tumbling
Est. Time Remaining			option lasts approximately 20 minutes.

LAUNDRY PRACTICES		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.
		Letting items sit in dryer after	•Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang
		cycle ends	immediately, or use the EXTEND TUMBLE option.
Clothes shrink		Some fabrics will naturally shrink	• To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
		when washed. Others can be	• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
		safely washed, but will shrink
			• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item,
		in the dryer
			do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
Greasy spots on clothes		Improper use of fabric softener	• Follow directions on fabric softener package.
		Drying dirty items with clean ones • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
			stain clean items and the dryer.
		Clothes were not completely clean • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
			clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper
			washing procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes		Lint filter is full	• Clean lint screen before each load.
		Improper sorting	• Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
			(like corduroy).
		Static electricity can attract lint	• See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
		Overloading	• Separate large loads into smaller ones.
		Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

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LAUNDRY PRACTICES		Possible Causes	What To Do
Static occurs		No fabric softener was used	• Try a fabric softener.
			• Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have
			been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
			accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
		Overdrying	• Try a fabric softener.
			• Adjust controls for less drying.

Synthetics, permanent press and • Try a fabric softener. blends can cause static

Collars and waistbands	The dryness monitor senses that	• Choose SPEED DRY to dry damp collars and waistbands.
still wet at end of cycle	the body of the clothes is dry	In the future, when drying a load with collars and
		waistbands, choose MORE DRY.
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 (like	• Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
	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 are drying.
	Lint filter is full	• Clean lint filter before every load.
	Improper or obstructed ducting	• Check installation instructions for proper
		ducting/venting.
		• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and
		unobstructed.
		• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.
		• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer
		venting is correct.
	Blown fuses or tripped circuit	• Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most
	breaker	dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are
		operating.
	Overloading/combining loads	• Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at
		a time.
	Underloading	• If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items to
		ensure proper tumbling.

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