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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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.
OR
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.
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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.
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■
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.
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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
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
DE
WRINKLE
AIR
DRY
EASY CARE
PERM PRESS
SPEED
WASH
ONE TOUCH
Sensor Dry Cycles
CUSTOM CUSTO
PRESS 3 SEC TO STORE
12
S
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
DE
WRINKLE
CUSTOM CUSTOM
12
PRESS 3 SEC TO STORE
D
RYNESS
L
EVEL
MORE
DRY
AIR
DRY
LESS
DAMP
DRY
DRY
C
YCLE STATUS
T
IMED DRY ONLY
80
MIN
70
MIN
60
MIN
50
MIN
H
EAT
S
ETTING
HIGH
40
MIN
(REGULAR)
30
MEDIUM
MIN
20
LOW
MIN
EXTRA
10
MIN
LOW
CLEAN LINT FILTEREXTENDED TUMBLETIMED DRYSENSOR DRY SENSING
O
PTIONS
BEEPER
EXTEND
TUMBLE
ADD
TIME
ANTI
BACTERIAL
S
TART
PAUSE
S
TOP
CANCEL
E
ST. TIME REMAINING
ONE TOUCH
Sensor Dry Cycles
COTTONS
MIXED
LOADS
EASY CARE
PERM PRESS
KNITS
SWEATERS
DELICATES
SPEED
WASH
DE
WRINKLE
D
RYNESS
L
EVEL
MORE
DRY
DRY
LESS
DRY
AIR
DAMP
DRY
C
YCLE STATUS
T
IMED DRY ONLY
80
MIN
70
MIN
60
MIN
50
MIN
H
EAT
S
ETTING
HIGH
40
MIN
(REGULAR)
30
MEDIUM
MIN
20
LOW
MIN
EXTRA
10
MIN
LOW
CLEAN LINT FILTEREXTENDED TUMBLETIMED DRYSENSOR DRY SENSING
O
PTIONS
BEEPER
EXTEND
TUMBLE
ADD
TIME
S
TART
PAUSE
S
TOP
CANCEL
E
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.
O
NE
T
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:
D
RYNESS
L
EVEL
H
S
ETTING
EAT
COTTONS
MIXED
DRY
DRY
LOADS
EASY CARE
PERM PRESS
KNITS
DRY
LESS
DRY
SWEATERS
HIGH
(REGULAR)
HIGH
(REGULAR)
MEDIUM
LOW
S
TART
PAUSE
S
TART
PAUSE
S
TART
PAUSE
S
TART
PAUSE
LESS
DELICATES
SPEED
DRY
DRY
WASH
EXTRA
LOW
HIGH
(REGULAR)
E
ST. TIME REMAINING
S
TART
PAUSE
S
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
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.
Automatic AIR DRY settings:
DE
WRINKLE
H
EAT
S
ETTING
MEDIUM
H
EAT
S
ETTING
MEDIUM
E
ST. TIME REMAINING
E
ST. TIME REMAINING
AIR
DRY
CUSTOM CUSTOM
12
PRESS 3 SEC TO STORE
E
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.
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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.
MORE
DRY
DRY
LESS
DRY
DAMP
T
IMED DRY ONLY
80
MIN
70
MIN
60
MIN
50
MIN
40
MIN
30
MIN
20
MIN
10
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.
S
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.
S
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.
E
ST. TIME REMAINING
E
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
or
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
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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.
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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
UP
and
OUT.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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Troubleshooting Tips
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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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