GE Appliances GHDX100GM0WW, GTDX200EM0WW, GTDL310EM0WS, GTDL200EM0WW, GTDP250EM0WW Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-4

Operating Instructions

Control Panel .................. 5, 6

Control Settings .................. 7

Features ......................... 8

Loading and Using

the Drger .................... ZO-ZZ

Reversing the Door .............. 9

Venting the Drger ............... ZZ

Troubleshooting Tips ... 12, 13

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .............. 16

Warrantg ...................... 15

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

Youcan find them on a label on the front of the drger behind the

door.

234Dl157PO02 49-90407 05/28/10 GE

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

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.

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.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

Thisact requiresthe governor of California to publisha list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,birth defects or other reproductive harm and requiresbusinessestowarn customers of potential

exposure to such substances. Gasappliances cancause minor exposureto four of thesesubstances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide,

formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incompletecombustionof natural gas or LPfuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substancescan be

minimized further by properly ventingthe dryer to the outdoors.

[_ immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully.

[_ Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. Ifyou did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GECARES (800.432.2737).

I Properlyground dryer to conform with all E×haust/Ducting

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

I Installor store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather,which could cause permanent damage

and invalidate the warranty.

I Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

I Removeall sharp packing items and dispose of

all shipping materials properly.

r_Gas dryers MUSTbeexhausted to the outside. [-_-]Useonly rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside

the dryer cabinet and use only rigidmetal 4"

diameter or ULapproved transition ducting between the dryer andthe home duct. USEOF

PLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORK CANCAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORK

CANCAUSEA FIREIFITCOLLAPSESOR BECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDINUSEOR DURINGINSTALLATION.

Forcomplete details,follow the Installation Instructions.

WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

Keepthe area underneath and around your

appliances free of combustible materials, (lint, paper,rags, etc.),gasoline,chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.

I Keepthe floor around your appliances clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

I Closesupervisionisnecessary ifthis appliance is

used by or near children. Do not allow children to play on,with or inside this or any other appliance.

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

Neverreach into the dryer while the drum is

moving. Beforeloading, unloading or adding clothes,wait until the drum has completely

stopped.

Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint

accumulation insidethe dryer or in the room. DO NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT FILTERIN PLACE.

Donot wash or dry articles that hove been

cleaned in,washed in, soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosivesubstances(suchas

wax, oil,paint, gasoline, degreasers,dry-cleaning solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give off vapors that may igniteor explode. Do not add

these substances to the wash water. Do not use or place these substances around your washer

or dryer during operation.

Donot place items exposed to cooking oilsin

your dryer. Items contaminated with cookingoils 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

(suchas 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.Thereare 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.

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I Keepall laundry aids(suchas detergents,

bleaches,etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably ina lockedcabinet. Observeall warnings on container labelsto avoid injury.

I Neverclimb on or stand on the dryer top.

The laundry processcan reduce the flume

retardancy offabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer's

care instructions.

Do not dry articlescontaining rubber,plastic or similar materials such aspadded bras,tennis

shoes,galoshes, bath mats,rugs, bibs,baby pants, plastic bags, pillows,etc.that may melt or burn. Somerubber materials, when heated, can under

certain circumstances producefire by spontaneous combustion.

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

Garments labeled DryAway from Heat or DoNot TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)

must not be put in your dryer.

Donot dry fiberglass articlesin your dryer.

Skinirritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing

during subsequent dryer uses.

Tominimize 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 (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the

lint filter).NOTE:Turning the CycleSelectorknob to an off position or pressing PAUSEdoesNOT

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

WHEN USINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfunctioning, partiallg disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,including a damaged cord or plug.

Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection insidethe drger should be cleaned at

least once a gear bg a qualified technician. Seethe Loading and Usingthe Dryersection.

Ifgours isa gas @get it isequipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light. DONOTATTSMPTTOLIGHTWITH

A MATCH.Burnsmag result from having gour hand in the vicinitg ofthe burner when the automatic ignition turns on.

Youmag wish to soften gour laundered fabrics or reduce the staticelectricitg in them bgusing

a drger-applied fabric softener or an anti-static conditioner. We recommend gou useeither a

fabric softener in the wash cgcle, according to the manufacturer's instructions for those products,

or trg adrger-added product for which the manufacturer giveswritten assurance on the

package that their product can be safelg used in gour drger. Serviceor performance problems

caused bg useof these products are the responsibilitg of the manufacturers ofthose

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

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

Graspthe plug firmlg when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling. Placethe cord awag from traffic areas so itwill not be stepped on,tripped over or

subjected to damage.

Donot attempt to repairor replace ang part of

this appliance or attempt ang servicingunless specificallg recommended inthis Owner'sManual

or in publisheduser-repair instructionsthat gou understand and havethe skillsto carrg out.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFUEV.

lOLl'\ _ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

I Beforediscarding a drger,or removing it from

service,remove the drger door to prevent children from hidinginside.

I Do not tamper with controls.

About the dryer control panel. GEAppliances.com

Youcan locateyour model numberon the labelon the front of the dryerbehindthe door. Throughoutthismanua!,featuresand appearancemay vary fromyour mode!.

FABRIC CARE

3 HeatSettmgs

EASY CARE

START

PUSH TO START

FIEDI FI HEAT

START FABRiC CARE

START

4HeatSettmgs

D n

SIGNAL

FABRICCARE

4,_ots_tt,_,gs oF_,o,_o,v EASY CARE

OFF MOREDRVEASY CARE

COTTONS

D TIME DRY

OFF ,OREORVEASY CARE

COTTONS

LOWHEAT

TIME DRY

OPTIMUM DRY

COTTONS

START

H TIME DRY

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gasL size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

30 40 _o

About the dryer control panel.

You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manua!, features and appearance may vary from your mode!.

SIGNAL

MEDIUM

SIGNAL

MEDIUM

FABRIC CARE WRI N KLE CARE

4HeatSett,_,gs E_te_,_e_Coo_A,_T_,_-b_e o_ M...... EASY CARE

COTTONS EASY CARE

REGUb_RHEAT f,]EDIUNHE#T

COTTONS

AiR FLUFF DELICATES

fJo HEAT LOvV HEAT

TiME DRY 3o

40 so

FABRIC CARE WRI N KLE CARE EASY CARE

4HeotSettmgs ExtendedCodA_rTumbte OFF MOR_ ORY

COTTONS EASY CARE

REG LAR HEAT FIEDI FIHE#T

COTTONS

AIR FLUFF DELICATES

fJo HEAT LOW HEAT 30

B TIME DRY

START

SIGNAL

MEDIUM

START

FABRIC CARE WRI NKLE CARE EASY CARE

4HeotSettmgs ExtendedCoolA_rTumble OFF MORE ORY

COTTONS EASY CARE

REGUD_R HEAT MEDIUMHE#T

COTTONS

AiR FLUFF DELICATES

fJo HEAT LOW HEAT

B TIME DRY _o _o _o P.

FABRIC CARE WRINKLE CARE SIGNAL

4 Heat Settings Extended Cod A_r Tumble

MEDIUM

COTTONS

START

DELICATES

o OOTIME DRY

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas),

size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

About the controlsettings.

IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

Fabric Care/Temperature (on some models)

REGULARFor regular to heavg cottons.

or COTTONS

REG.HEAT

MEDIUM, For sgnthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.

EASYCARE

HED. HEAT,

EASYCARE

or PERHA PRESS

HED. HEAT

DELICATESOn some models. For delicates,sgnthetics and items labeled tumble dry low. LOWHEAT

FLUFF For fluffing items without heat. Use the TINED DRY cgcle.

NO HEAT

Automatic cgclesautomaticallg determine fabric drgness.SelectLESSDRYif gou want gour clothes slightlg dump at the end ofthe drging cgcle.SelectHaRE DRYif gou want them to feel drier.Timed

cgcles run for a selectedtime.

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Drying Cycles

COTTONS For cottons and most linens.Formost loads,select OPTIMUMDRY(on somemodels)or

selectthe PreferredRegularSetting markedwith an*

EASYCARE/ Forwrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.

PERMANENT

PRESS

DELICATESFor delicate items, special-carefabrics and knits.

TIHED DRY Setthe CgcleSelector at the desireddrging time.

DAMPDRY Forleaving items partiallg damp.

DEWRINKLE Forremoving wrinkles from itemsthat areclean and drg or that are verg lightlg damp.

QUICKFLUFFForfreshening or fluffing up alreadg drg clothing,fabrics, linensand pillows. Usewith

FLUFFNO HEAT.Provides10 minutes of no heat tumbling.

D Start-Close the drgerdoor. SelectSTART.Openingthe door during operation will stop the drger.

To restart the drger,closethe door and select STARTto complete the cgcle.

Color Logic (on some models)

Selectthe correct FABRICCAREsetting.

Hatch the particular color belowthe words

with the same color on the CycleDial.

Example: Drying a load of clothing labeled permanent press.

r_ Choosethe FABRICCAREsetting--for

this load it would be the EASYCAREPIED. HEAT(which isa particular color).

['Z] Turnthe CgcleDialto the area that has

the same color as the FABRICCARE setting gou have chosen-for this load it

would bethe EASYCAREAUTOMATIC.

About the dryer features.

WRINKLE CARE

SIGNAL

MEDIUM

LOUD

Wrinkle Care Option (on some models)

Usethis option to minimizethe wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately

15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry.

Thisoption can only beusedwith the COTTONSand EASYCAREcycles.

Cycle Signal Option (on some models)

Thissignalwill soundjust before the end of the cycle to remind you to removethe

clothes.On some models,the signal sound levelcannot beadjusted.

If you selectedthe WRINKLECAREoption, the signal will sound at the end of the drying

time and will sound severaltimes during the WRINKLECAREcycle.Thiswill remind you that it istime to remove the clothes.

Ifyou are usingthe CYCLESIGNALknob

and you selectthe WRINKLECAREoption, a signal will sound at the end of the drying

time and severaltimes during the WRINKLE CAREcycle. Thiswill remind you that it istime

to remove the clothes.

If WRINKLE CARE is not on, the dryer will stop once the timer reaches the WRINKLE CARE

murk on the cycle dial.

NOTE: I Remove garments promptly at the sound

of the signal. Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won_ set in.

I Use the Cycle Signal especially when

drying fabrics like polyester knits and

permanent press. These fabrics should

be removed so wrinkles won't set in.

Automatic Cycle Signal (on some models)

Atthe end of each cycle,there is approximately !5 minutes of no-heat

tumbling after the laundry isdry.

Drum Lump (onsome models)

Before replacingthe light bulb, be sureto unplug the dryer power cord ordisconnect

the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching offthe

circuit breaker. Reachabove dryer opening from insidethe drum. Removethe bulb and

replace with the same sizebulb.

Drying Rack (on some models)

A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such aswashable sweaters.

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

A reminder signal will sound periodically during this time to remind you to remove

the laundry.

NOTE: I The drying rack must be used with the

TIMED CYCLE.

I Do not use this drying rack when there

are other clothes in the dryer.

Stainless Steel Drum (on some models)

Thestainlesssteel usedto makethe dryer drum provides the highest reliability available

in a GEdryer. Ifthe dryer drum should be scratched or dented during normal use,

the drum will not rust or corrode.These

surface blemisheswill not affect the function or durability of the drum.

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Reversing the Door Toolsneeded.

I Standard#2 I Tape-tipped

Phillipsscrewdriver putty knife

r_] open the door and remove the filler plugsopposite the hinges.With the door completelg

open,remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the drger face.Insertthese screws about halfwag intothe TOPholes,for each hinge,on the opposite side (where gou

removed the filler plugs).Applg firm pressureto get the screw started in new holes.

r2-]Loosentop screw from each hinge on the drgerface half wag. With onehand holding the

top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, removethe door from the drger bg lifting it UP and OUT.

r_] Rotatethe door 180°. Insert it on the opposite sideof the opening bg moving the door

IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are restingon the top screws inserted in step 1.

r_ Removethe remaining screws from the side of the openingfrom which the door

was removed. With these screws, secureeach hinge at the bottom. Tighten the two top screwsof each hinge.Reinsertthe plastic plugs on the sidefrom which

the door was removed.

Loading and using the dryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

Sorting and Loading Hints

Asa general rule,if clothesare sorted properly for the Do not overload.Thiswastesenergy and causes washer,they are sorted properly for the dryer, wrinkling.

Donot add fabricsoftenersheetsoncethe load has become warm. Theymay causefabric softener stains.

Bounce®FabricConditioner DryerSheetshave been approved for usein all GEDryerswhen usedin

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Careand Cleaningof the Dryer

Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens,rubber-coated items,plastics,items with

plastic trim and foam-filled items.

TheExterior'.Wipe or dust any spillsor washing

compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel and finishes may bedamaged by some laundry pretreatment soiland stain remover products.

Apply these products away from the dryer. Thefabric may then be washed and dried normally. Damage to

your dryer caused by these products isnot covered by your warranty.

TheLint Filter: Cleanthe lint filter before each use. Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter

opening. Runyour fingers acrossthefilter. Havea qualifiedtechnician vacuum the lint from the dryer

once a year.

Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces,

use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Removethe

cleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth. TheExhaust Duct: Inspectand clean the exhaust

ducting at least once a gear to prevent clogging.

A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the

drying time. Follow these steps:

r_ Turn off electricalsupply by disconnecting the

plug from the wall socket.

-2-]Disconnectthe duct from the dryer.

r_-]vacuum the duct with the hoseattachment and

reconnect the duct.

TheExhaust Hood: Checkfrom the outsidethat the

flaps of the hoodmove freelg when operating. Make

surethat there is not wildlife (birds,insects,etc.)nesting insidethe duct or hood.

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Ventingthe Dryer

Forthe best drging performance, the drger needs to be properlUvented. Thedryer will usemore energy

and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.

I Use onlg rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the drger cabinet. Use onlg rigid metal or UL listed

flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.

I Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork. I Use the shortest length possible.

I Do not crush or collapse. IIIAvoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

I Venting must conform to local building codes.

Correct Venting

Incorrect Venting

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dryer doesn't start Dryer is unplugged , Makesure the dryer plug ispushedcompletely into

the outlet.

Fuseis blown/circuit breaker , Checkthe house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

is tripped fuse or reset breaker.NOTE:Mostelectric dryers use

2fuses/breakers.

Dryer doesn't heat Fuseis blown/circuit breaker is , Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

tripped; the dryer may tumble both fusesor reset both breakers.Yourdryer may tumble but not heat ifonly one fuseis blown or one breaker tripped.

Gasservice is off , Makesure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are

fully open.

Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. , Movedryer to an even floor space,or adjust leveling legs makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even.

Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Followdirections on fabric softener package.

Drying dirty items with , Useyour dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty itemscan

clean ones stain clean items and the dryer. Clothes were not , Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the

completely clean clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing

procedures before drying.

Lint on clothes Lint filter is full , Cleanlint screen beforeeach load.

Improper sorting , Sort lint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors

(likecorduroy).

Static electricity can attract lint • Seesuggestions in this section under STATIC. Overloading , Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Paper,tissue, etc. left in pockets , Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

Static occurs Nofabric softener was used , Try a fabric softener.

, Bounce®FabricConditioner Dryer Sheetshave been

approved for use in allGEDryers when usedin accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Try a fabric softener.

Adjust setting to LESSDRYor DAMP DRY. Try a fabric softener.

, Automatic drying times will vary according to the type

of heat used(electric,natural or LPgas),sizeof load, types of fabrics,wetness of clothes and condition of

exhaust ducts.

Inconsistent

drying times

Overdrying

Synthetics, permanent press and blends can causestatic

Type of heat

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Problem Possible Causes

Clothes take too long Improper sorting to dry

Large loads of heavy fabrics

(like beach towels}

Controls improperly set

Lint filter is full Improper or obstructed

ducting

Blown fuses or tripped

circuit breaker Overloading/combining loads

Underloading

What To Do

Sep(]r(]tehe(]vg items from lightweight items (gener(]llg, (] well-sorted w(]sher Io(]d is (] well-sorted drger Io(]d).

Large,he(]vg fabrics cont(]in more moisture (]nd t(]ke longer to drg. Sep(]r(]teI(]rge,he(]vgfabrics into sm(]ller

Io(]dsto speed drging time. M(]tch control settings to the load gou (]re drging.

Cle(]nlint filter before everg load. Checkinst(]llation instructions for proper

ducting/venting.

M(]kesure ducting iscle(]n,free of kinks(]nd unobstructed.

Checkto seeifoutside w(]ll damper oper(]tese(]silg. Checkthe Inst(]ll(]tionInstructions to m(]ke surethe

drger venting iscorrect.

Repk]cefuses or reset circuit bre(]kers.Sincemost drgers use2 fuses/bre(]kers,m(]ke sureboth (]reoper(]ting.

Donot put more th(]n one w(]sher Io(]d in the drger

(]t (] time.

If gou (]re drging onlg one or two items,(]dd (] few items

to ensureproper tumbling.

Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying

Letting items sit in dryer

after cycle ends Overloading

Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink

when washed. Others can be safely washed, but will shrink

in the dryer

Select(] shorter drging time.

Removeitems while theg stillhold (] slight (]mount of moisture. Select(] LESSDRYorDAMP DRYsetting.

Removeitems when cgcleends (]ndfold or h(]ng immedi(]telg.

Sep(]r(]teI(]rge Io(]dsinto sm(]ller ones. To(]void shrink(]ge,follow g(]rment c(]reI(]belsex(]ctlg.

Some items m(]g be pressed b(]ck into sh(]pe (]fter drging.

If gou (]re concerned (]bout shrink(]ge in (] p(]rticul(]r item,do not m(]chine w(]sh or tumble drg it.

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GE D er Warrant.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care®technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call

800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year From the date of the

original purchase

What GE Will Not Cover:

I Service trips to your home to teach you how to I

use the product.

I Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. I I Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or

used for other than the intended purpose or used I commercially.

I Replacement of the light bulb. I I Products which are not defective or broken, or which

are working as described inthe Owner's Manual.

Any pert of the drger which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Duringthis limited one:veer warranty, GEwill also provide,free of charge, all labor and related service costs

to replacethe defective part.

Stapleyour receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain

support under the warranty.

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

Defects or damage due to operation in freezing

temperatures.

Ill Damage caused after delivery. Ill Product not accessible to provide required service.

Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular

i XCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited

purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not

available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or ffou may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY /40225

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Purchasea GEextended warranty and learn about specialdiscounts that areavailablewhile your warranty isstill in effect. You can purchase iton-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224during normal businesshours.

GEConsumer Home Serviceswill still bethere after your warranty expires.

Partsand Accessories

Individuals qualified to servicetheir own appliances can haveparts or accessoriessent directly to their homes (VISA,iVlasterCardand Discovercards are accepted).Order on-line today, 24 hoursevery day or

by phone at 800.626.2002during normal businesshours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper

servicing may cause unsafe operation.

If you are not satisfied with the service you receivefrom GE,contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: GeneralManager,Customer Relations

GEAppliances,Appliance Park Louisville,KY40225

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Instrucciones de seguridad ........ 2-4

Instrucciones de operuci6n

Ajustes de control ....................... 7

C6mo cambiar la puerta .................. 9

C6mo cargar g usar la secadora ...... 10, 11

Funciones ............................... 8

Toblero de control

de lu secmdoro ......................... 5, 6

Ventiloci6n de Io secodoro ............... 11

Soluci6n u problemus

comunes ......................... t2, 13

Soporte ul consumidor

Gorontia ............................... 15

Soporte ol consumidor .................. 16

Escriba los n(lmeros del modelo y de serie aqui:

No. de modelo No. de serie

Estos nOmeros se encuentran en uno etiqueto en Io porte

frontal de Io secodoro, detrds de Io puerto.

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Par su seguridad, debe seguir las indicaciones de este manual para minimizar el riesgo de incendio o explosi6n, descarga el_ctrica, o para evitar dafios a la propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte.

[] No almacene ni use gasolina u otros [] La instalaci6n y el servicio Io deben

vapores inflamables y liquidos en las Ilevar a cabo un instalador calificado, proximidades de este o cualquier otto la agencia de servicio o el proveedor

electrodom_stico, de gas.

QUE HACER S! USTED HUELE GAS:

No intente encender un f6sforo,

o un cigarrillo, o encender cualquier electrodom_stico el_ctrico o de gas.

No toque ning_n interruptor

el_ctrico; no use ning_n tel_fono en el edificio.

r_ Desocupe el habitaci6n, edificio o

area afectada.

r_ Llame inmediatamente a su

proveedor de gas usando el tel6fono de alg_n vecino. Siga /as instrucciones del proveedor de gas

cuidadosamente.

[-_ Si usted no puede ponerse en

contacto con su proveedor de gas, Ilame al departamento de

bomberos.

Decreto para hacer cumplir las leyes sabre t6xicos y agua potable de California

Este decreto requiere que el Gobernador de California publique una lista de las sustancias que el estado sabe que causan cc_ncer,defectos de nacimiento g otros dahos reproductivos g requiere que los comerciantes le adviertan a sus consumidores sabre el potencial de exposici6n a tales sustancias.

Los electrodom6sticos de gas pueden causar la exposici6n a cuatro de estas sustancias, concretamente benceno, mon6xido de carbono, formaldehido g hollin, principalmente causados par la combusti6n incompleta del gas natural o de combustibles LP.

Cuando los secadoras estc_najustadas apropiadamente, se minimiza la combusti6n incompleta. La exposici6n a estas sustancias puede minimizarse aOn mds ventilando apropiadamente la secadora

hacia el exterior.

INSTALACION APROPIADA

Antes de usarse, la secadora se debe instalar apropiadamente de acuerdo con/as Instrucciones de insta/aci6n. Si no ha recibido una hoja de Instrucciones de instalaci6n, puede obtener una copia

visitando GEAppliances.com o//amando a/800.GE.CARES (800.452.2737).

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Mantenga el @eadebajo g alrededor de

sus electrodom@sticoslibre de materiales combustibles (pelusas,papel,trapos, etc.),

gasolina, productos qu[micosg otros I[quidos g vapores inflamables.

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Mantenga el pisoalrededor de sus electrodom_sticos limpios g secospara reducir la posibilidad de un accidente.

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Supervisea losnihosen caso de que ellosusen la secadora ojueguen cercade ella durante su

operaci6n. No permita que losnihosjueguen con la secadora, en su interior,sobreella o

ningOnotro electrodom6stico.

CUANDO USE SU SECADORA

I Nunca introduzca sus manos en el interior de I

la secadora mientras el tambor giratorio est6 movi_ndose.Antes de agregar y sacar ropa, espere

hasta que el tambor giratorio sehaya detenido.

I Limpieel filtro depelusas antes de cada carga I

para evitar la acumulaci6n de pelusasen el interior de la secadora o en la habitaci6n. NO OPERELA

SECADORASINELFILTRODEPELUSASENSU LUGAR.

Nolaveo seque art[culos que se hagan limpiado,

lavado, remojado osalpicado con sustancias combustibles o explosivas (talescomo cera, aceite,

pintura, gasolina, desengrasadores, solventesde tintorer[a, kerosene).Estassustancias producen

vapores que podr[an incendiarse oexplotar. No agregue estas sustancias al agua de lavado. No

use ni coloque estas sustancias alrededor de la lavadora o secadoradurante su uso.

Nocoloque art[culos expuestos a aceite

de cocinar en la secadora. Los art[culos contaminados con aceites de cocinar podr[an

contribuir a formar unareacci6n qdmica que podr[a causar que una carga de ropas se incendie.

Cualquierart[culo sobre el cual usted us6 un solvente de limpieza oque contenga materiales inflamables (talescomo pa_osde limpieza,

trapeadores,toallas usadas en salonesde belleza, restaurantes o barber[as)no sedeben colocar en el

interior o en las proximidades de la secadora hasta que los solventeso I[quidos inflamables se hayan

removido. Existenmuchos art[culosinflamables en el hogar tales como laacetona, el alcohol, la

gasolina, el kerosene,algunos limpiadores, algunos quitamanchas, aguarrc_s,trementina, ceras,

removedores de cera y productos que contengan derivados del petr61eo.

iVlantengatodos los art[culos de limpieza

(talescomo detergentes y blanqueadores)fuera del alcance de losni_os, preferiblemente encerrados en un gabinete. Pongaatenci6n alas

advertencias en lasetiquetas de losenvases para evitar accidentes.

Nunca trepe ni se ponga de pie sobre la parte

superior de la secadora.

Elproceso de lavado puede reducir la habilidad de retardar laflamabilidad dealgunas telas.

Para evitar tal resultado,siga lasinstrucciones del fabricante de lastelas con mucho cuidado.

No sequeart[culos que contengan goma, plc_stico, espuma o materiales similarestales como sostenes

(brasieres)con relleno,ganchos de goma, alfombras de baho, baberos deniBo,pantalones de

niho,bolsas pk_sticasy almohadas quese puedan derretir o quemar. AIgunos materiales gomosos,

cuando se calientan, bajo ciertas circunstancias podr[an incendiarse por combusti6n espontc_nea.

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Durante su operaci6n, no almacene encima de la secadora plc_sticos,papel o ropa que se puedan

quemar o derretir.

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Lasprendas de vestir etiquetadas "Dryaway from heat" (Secaralejadasdel calor)o "Donot tumble dry" (Nosecar pot giro)--talescomo

chaquetas salvavidas que contienen capoc- no se deben colocar en su secadora.

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No sequeart[culos de fibra de vidrio en su secadora. Estopodr[aocasionar irritaci6n en la piel

debido alas part[culas restantes que sepodr[an adherir a la ropa durante usossubsecuentes de la secadora.

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Para minimizar la posibilidadde una descarga el6ctrica, desconecte 6ste electrodom_stico de su

tomacorriente o desconecte la secadora del panel de distribuci6n el6ctrica del edificio removiendo el

fusible o desconectando el circuito antes dedar cualquier tipo de mantenimiento o limpieza (conla

excepci6n de remover y limpiar elfiltro de la pelusa).NOTA:accionar la perillaSelectorade ciclo

a una posici6n de apagado (Off)o apretar PAUSE (PAUSA),NO desconecta el electrodom6stico de la fuente de alimentaci6n el6ctrica. 3

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CUANDO USESU SECADORA(cont.)

Nunca intente operar 6ste electrodom6stico

siest6 da_ado, si no funciona bien,si est6 parcialmente desarmado, o si lefaltan partes o 6stasest6n rotas, inclugendo dahos al cable

el6ctrico.

Elinterior de la m6quina y la conexi6n del tuba deescape en el interior dela secadora sedeben limpiar par Iomenos una vez al aho par

parte de unt_cnico calificado. Ver la secci6n COmausarla secadom.

Sisusecadora esde gas,6sta estc_equipada con un encendido el_ctrico autom6tico y no necesita

una luz piloto. NO INTENTEENCENDERLACONUN FOSFORO.Podrian resultar quemaduras por tener

su mano en las cercan[as del quemador cuando el encendido el6ctrico automdtico comience.

Esposible que usted desee suavizar su ropa

o reducir la electricidad est@icaen ella usando una toalla suavizante para secadora o un

acondicionador antiest@ico.Recomendamos que usted use un suavizante de telas en elciclo

de lavado,de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante para estos productos, o trate un

producto enel que el fabricante le proporcione una garantb escrita en el paquete especificando

que es seguro para usaren lassecadoras. Los problemas de servicioo de rendimiento causados

par estos productos son responsabilidad de los fabricantes de estosproductos g no estc_n

cubiertos par la garantia de 6ste electrodom6stico.

CUANDO NO SEENCUENTREUSANDO SU SECADORA

Cuando desconecte 6ste electrodom_stico, agarre el enchufe firmemente para evitar dahos al cable

el@ctricomientras Iohale.Coloqueel cable el6ctrico en un lugar alejado de las @easde trc_fico

para que nadie Io pise,tropiece o Io puedadahar.

Nointente hacer reparaciones o reemplazar ninguna parte de6ste electrodom6stico ni intente

Ilevar a cabo ningOntipo de servicioa no serque Iorecomiende el Manual del propietario o

instrucciones publicadas que usted entienda g tenga la habilidad de Ilevara cabo.

it Antes de desechar esta secadora o de removerla

para darle servicio,remueva la puerta de la secadora para evitar que algOnnino

seesconda en su interior.

it Nointente alterar loscontroles.

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