GE EGD5600G8WW, EGD5600G6WW, EGD5600G5WW, EGD5600G4WW, EGD5600G3WW Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Control Panel ................. S,6

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

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

Loading and Using

the Dryer ................... 10-11

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

Venting the Dryer .............. 11

Troubleshooting Tips ... 12, 13

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Warranty ..................... 15

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

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

dooE

175D1807P596 49-90328 04-07 JR

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 end service must be
performed by o 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

This act requiresthe governor of Californiato publish alist of substances known to the state to cause cancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposureto
such substances.

Gasappliances cancause minor exposureto four ofthesesubstances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot,causedprimarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto thesesubstances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

[] 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.

PROPERINSTALLATION

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

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before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
visiting ge.com or bg calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

[] Properlyground dryer to conform with all

[] Installor store where it will not be exposed to

[] Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

[] Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof

governing codesand ordinances. Followdetails
in Installation Instructions.

temperatures below freezingor exposed to the
weather,which could causepermanent damage

and invalidatethe warranty.

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

all shipping materials properly.

Exhaust/Ducting

]Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.
]Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside

the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or flexible
metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the

outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER

COMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE
A FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA
FIREIFITCOLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE

RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.

Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.

WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

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• Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials,

(lint, paper,rags,etc.),gasoline,chemicals and
other flammable vapors and liquids.

• Keepthefloor around your appliances clean
and dry to reducethe possibilityof slipping.

• 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 beforeeach load to prevent lint

accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO

NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or dry articles that have been

cleaned in,washed in,soakedin or spotted
with combustible or explosivesubstances(such as

wax, oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give

off vapors that may ignite orexplode. Donot add
these substances to the wash water Donot use

or placethese substancesaround your washer
or dryer during operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oilsin

your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could

cause a clothesload to catch fire.

• Any article onwhich you have used acleaning

solvent or that contains flammable materials
(suchas cleaning cloths,mops,towels used in

beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops,etc.)
must not be placedin ornear the dryer until

solvents or flammable materials have been
removed.Thereare many highly flammable items

used in homes suchasacetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline,kerosene,somehousehold cleaners,some
spot removers,turpentines, waxes, wax removers

and products containing petroleum distillates.

• Keepall laundry aids(suchas detergents,
bleaches,etc.)out of the reach of children,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observeall
warnings on container labelsto avoid injury.

• Neverclimb on or stand onthe dryer top.

• Thelaundry processcan reduce the flame

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

care instructions.

• Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic

or similarmaterials such aspadded bras,tennis
shoes,galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,baby pants,

plastic bags, pillows,etc.that may melt or bum.
Somerubber materials,when heated, can under

certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.

• Do not store plastic, paper orclothing that may

burn or melt on top ofthe dryer during operation.

• Garments labeled Dry Away from Heotor DoNot

TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryeE

• Do not dry fiberglass articles inyour dryer

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

during subsequent dryer uses.

• Tominimizethe 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 offthe circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or

cleaning (exceptthe removal and cleaning ofthe
lint filter).NOTE:Turningthe CycleSelectorknob

to an off positionor pressingPAUSEdoesNOT
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER(cont.)

• Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,

or has missing or brokenparts, including a
damaged cord or plug.

• Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should becleaned at

leastonce a year by a qualified technician. Seethe

Loading and Usingthe Drblersection.

• Ifyours is a gas dryer,it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have

a pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITH
A MATCH.Burnsmay result from having your hand

in the vicinity ofthe burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

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

pulling.Place the cord away from traffic areas

soit will not bestepped on,tripped over or
subjected to damage.

• Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part of
this appliance orattempt any servicingunless

specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Manual
or inpublisheduser-repairinstructionsthat you

understand and have the skillsto carry out.

• Beforediscarding a dryer, or removing it from

• Do not tamper with controls.

Youmay wish to soften your laundered fabrics
or reducethe static electricity in them by using

a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioneEWe 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 giveswritten assurance on the

package that their product can be safely used
in gour drgen Serviceor performance problems

caused bg useof these products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers of those

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

service,remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.

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..,.__ READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

/_\'_ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the drger control panel, ge.com

You can locate _qourmodel number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door, Throughout this manual, features and
appearance may vary from _jourmodel.

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tgpes of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.