GE 592, 591 User Manual

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Operating Instructions

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Controls Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cycle Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–13

Drying Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Dryness Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Heat Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Loading and Using

the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

One Touch Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Reversing The Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Timed Dry Only Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Venting The Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .17–19

Customer Service

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . 2, 21,22

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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592

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GE & You, A Service Partnership.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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

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.

READ THIS MANUAL

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.

Visit our Website at

www.geappliances.com

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

■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:

Gas dryers

MUST

be exhausted to the outside.

Exhausting electric dryers to the outside is

strongly recommended

to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room.

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 Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

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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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

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.

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.

■

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.

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

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

PAUSEorSTOP/CANCEL

does

NOT

disconnect the appliance from the

power supply.

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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.

■ 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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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Dryer control panel.

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

Model Type 592

Model Type 591

ONE TOUCH

Quick Start Guide

COTTONS

MIXED LOADS

KNITS

SWEATERS

DELICATES

SENSOR DRY

WRINKLE

AIR DRY

EASY CARE

PERM PRESS

SPEED

WASH

ONE TOUCH

Sensor Dry Cycles

CUSTOM CUSTO

PRESS 3 SEC TO STORE

TART

PAUSE

• Clean lint filter

• Add clothes

• Select dry cycle

• Check dryness level

• Check heat setting

• Close door

• Push

START

Your new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dryer loads with our easy

ONET

OUCH

cycles. Make one simple

selection, and your

DRYNESS LEVEL

and

HEAT SETTING

are automatically set. Then all you have to do is press

START

Easy ONET

OUCH

Cycles.

ONE TOUCH

COTTONS

MIXED LOADS

EASY CARE

PERM PRESS

Sensor Dry Cycles

KNITS

SWEATERS

DELICATES

SPEED

WASH

WRINKLE

CUSTOM CUSTOM

PRESS 3 SEC TO STORE

RYNESS

EVEL

DRY

AIR DRY

LESS

DAMP

DRY

YCLE STATUS

IMED DRY ONLY

MIN

EAT

ETTING

HIGH

MIN

(REGULAR)

MEDIUM

MIN

LOW

MIN

EXTRA

MIN

LOW

CLEAN LINT FILTEREXTENDED TUMBLETIMED DRYSENSOR DRY SENSING

PTIONS

BEEPER

EXTEND TUMBLE

ADD

TIME

ANTI

BACTERIAL

TART

PAUSE

TOP

CANCEL

ST. TIME REMAINING

ONE TOUCH

Sensor Dry Cycles

COTTONS

MIXED LOADS

EASY CARE

PERM PRESS

KNITS

SWEATERS

DELICATES

SPEED

WASH

WRINKLE

RYNESS

EVEL

DRY

LESS

DRY

AIR

DAMP

DRY

YCLE STATUS

IMED DRY ONLY

MIN

EAT

ETTING

HIGH

MIN

(REGULAR)

MEDIUM

MIN

LOW

MIN

EXTRA

MIN

LOW

CLEAN LINT FILTEREXTENDED TUMBLETIMED DRYSENSOR DRY SENSING

PTIONS

BEEPER

EXTEND TUMBLE

ADD

TIME

TART

PAUSE

TOP

CANCEL

ST. TIME REMAINING

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ONET

OUCH

selections.

PRESS... AUTOMATICALLY SELECTS... THEN PRESS...

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

Changing the automatic settings.

For cottons and most linens.

For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.

For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

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

For lingerie and special care fabrics.

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.

OUCH

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.

NOTE: During SPEED DRY

you will see:

RYNESS

EVEL

ETTING

EAT

COTTONS

MIXED

DRY

LOADS

EASY CARE

PERM PRESS

KNITS

DRY

LESS

DRY

SWEATERS

HIGH

(REGULAR)

HIGH

(REGULAR)

MEDIUM

LOW

TART

PAUSE

TART

PAUSE

TART

PAUSE

TART

PAUSE

LESS

DELICATES

SPEED

DRY

WASH

EXTRA

LOW

HIGH

(REGULAR)

ST. TIME REMAINING

TART

PAUSE

TART

PAUSE

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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:

DEWRINKLE

Use this feature to remove wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp.

Automatic DEWRINKLE settings:

AIR DRY

Use this feature to tumble items without heat.

CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 (on some models)

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 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

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

CUSTOM 2

pad, then press

START/PAUSE

To reprogram the CUSTOM settings:

Repeat steps 1-4 above.

Automatic AIR DRY settings:

WRINKLE

EAT

ETTING

MEDIUM

EAT

ETTING

MEDIUM

ST. TIME REMAINING

AIR

DRY

CUSTOM CUSTOM

PRESS 3 SEC TO STORE

ST. TIME REMAINING

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About dryness levels.

MORE DRY

Use for heavy-duty fabrics.

DRY

Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for energy saving.

LESS DRY

Use for lighter fabrics.

DAMP

For leaving items partially damp.

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.

About heat settings.

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 timed dry only cycles.

DRY

LESS

DRY

DAMP

IMED DRY ONLY

MIN

HIGH

(REGULAR)

MEDIUM

LOW

EXTRA

LOW

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About controls features.

START/PAUSE

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

■ 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.

TART

PAUSE

STOP/CANCEL

■ This pad should

not

be used to interrupt or pause a cycle.

■ Pressing this pad will cancel the current settings and the settings will be lost.

TOP

CANCEL

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.

ST. TIME REMAINING

“Racetrack lights”

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About cycle options.

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

Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 20 minutes of no-heat tumbling after 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

This option can be used to extend drying time at the end of any cycle. 10 minutes is added each time the pad is pressed.

ANTI BACTERIAL (on some models)

This option can only be used with the

COTTONS

MIXED LOADS

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 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.

BEEPER

NSF

NSF Protocol P9

Sanitization Performance of

Residential Clothes Dryers

EXTEND

TUMBLE

ADD

TIME

ANTI

BACTERIAL

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TIMED DRY

This light comes on when

AIR DRY, DEWRINKLE, DRYEL (on some models)orTIMED DRY

ONLY

is selected.

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

This light comes on when a

ONET

OUCH

Sensor Dry Cycle

is selected.

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.

EXTENDED TUMBLE

This light comes on when the

EXTEND TUMBLE

option is selected.

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.

“Racetrack lights”

CLEAN LINT FILTEREXTENDED TUMBLETIMED DRYSENSOR DRY SENSING

SENSOR DRY

TIMED DRY

EXTENDED TUMBLE

CLEAN LINT FILTER

SENSING

ST. TIME REMAINING

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About dryer features.

Drum Lamp

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.

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

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.

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

and

OUT.

Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by moving the door

and

DOWN

until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws

inserted in step 1.

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.

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 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.

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 plug from the wall socket.

Disconnect the duct from the dryer.

Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and 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.

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

Fabric Care Labels

Machine wash cycle

Normal

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Gentle/

delicate

Hand wash

Do not wash Do not wring

Water temperature

Hot

(50°C/120°F)

Warm

(40°C/105°F)

Cold/cool

(30°C/85°F)

Tumble dry

Dry

Normal

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Gentle/ delicate

Do not tumble dry

Do not dry (used with

do not wash)

Heat setting

High

Medium

Low

No heat/air

Special instructions

Line dry/

hang to dry

Drip dry

Dry flat

In the shade

Bleach symbols

Any bleach

(when needed)

Only non-chlorine bleach

(when needed)

Do not bleach

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

WASH LABELS

DRY LABELS

BLEACH LABELS

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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

Before you call for service…

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

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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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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 safely washed, but will shrink

• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.

in the dryer

• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item, 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.

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 orOPTION

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.

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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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