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Operating Instructions, Tips

Automatic Drying ...........................................7

Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9

Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................6

Drying Selections Guide ...............................7

Energy-Savi~g Tips .........................................5

Knits Drying Tips .....................................6, 13

Lint Filter
Loading

Operating the Dryer ..................................6, 7

Timed Drying

Permanent Press Drying Tips ........6, 13, 14

Sorting Clothes ........................................6, 10

Care and Cleaning

Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Repair Service

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YOU...

Read this book carefully. Save time and money.

It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your
new dryer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number)

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language
version of this book, call
GE Answer

800.626.2000
consumer information service.

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safety the

or explosion or to prevent property damage,

Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

If you received a
damaged dryer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the dryer.

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espafiol

GE Answer

inforrnaci6n
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de

800.626.2000.

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manual, name a

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consumidor,

in this manual must be

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persomd

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the
front of the drver behind the door.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your dryer. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Setial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your dryer.

fo~owed

i~ury or loss of

to

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not store

flammable vapors and

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All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If you need service

To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

First, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details—including
your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

your

gas suppHer

Foflow

the gas

your gas

from a

suppMer’s

suppher,

must be performed

agency or

FINALLY, if your problem
is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

2

I~ORTANT

The

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

SAFETY NOTICE

Enforcement 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 dryers
to the outdoors.

A

Warning—To

electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic

reduce the risk of fire,

precautions, including the following:

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Use this appliance only for

iti

intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

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before it is used.

installed and located in accordance

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with the Installation Instructions

If you did not receive an

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This dryer must be properly

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Installation Instructions sheet with your dryer,
you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the
GE Answer Center”, 800.626.2000.

—Properly ground to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances.

detiils

in

hstallation

Instructions.

—Locate where the temperature is above

(lO°C.)

for satisfactory operation of the dryer

Follow

50°F.

control system. Do not instill or store the

dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected

and sized power supply circuit

to avoid

electrical overload.

—Exhausting to the

RECOMMENDED

oubide

is STRONGLY

to prevent large amounts
of moisture and lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the Exhausting Details
in the Installation Instructions.

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Do not repair or replace any

part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing

udess

specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you

undershnd

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and have the skills to

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When disconnecting this appliance

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by the plug rather than the

carry

out.

cord to avoid damage to the cord
or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that
the cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.

To Minimbe the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard

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Exhaust

Use only rigid
diameter ductwork
or for exhausting to the

PLASTIC OR OTHER
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
OTHER
CAN CAUSE A
BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN
USE OR DURING

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Do not use heat to dry

plastic, or similar materials

bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials
may melt or bum. Also, some rubber materials,
when heated, can under certain
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

●

Do not store items that may bum or melt

(such as clothing, paper material, plastics
or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer
during the operation.

Duct+ee

metil

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PUNCTURED DUCTWORK

Instillation Instructions.

or flexible

inside

the dryer cabinet

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4“

USE OF

COMBUS~BLE

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IT COLLAPSES OR

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articlw

containing rubber,

(such as padded

circumsmnces

(continued next page)

OR

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WORTANT SAFEW ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

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Garments labeled

(such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.

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J’t

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soaked in,

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Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in,

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

●

Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent, or which 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 all
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and
their fumes have been removed. There
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.

“Dry

Away from Heat”

orspotted

with

degreasers,

antior

are

many

To Minimize the Possibility of Injury

●

Never reach into the dryer while the

drum is moving.

or adding clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.

●

Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.

Skin irritation could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.

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To avoid such a result, the garment

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appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer compartment.

The laundry process can reduce

the flame

manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.

●

Close

this appliance is used by or near

,

children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on, or with this
appliance or any discarded

Before loading, unloading

retirdancy

of fabrics.

supervision is necessary if

●

Clean the lint filter before each load

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the dryer or in the room. DO NOT

to prevent lint accumulation inside

OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.

●

Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the accumulation
of combustible materials,

such as lint, paper,

rags, chemicals, etc.

●

The interior of the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.

●

Keep all laundry aids (such

as detergents, bleaches, fabric

m
m

n

softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children,

preferably in a locked

cabinet. Observe all warnings on

container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

●

To minimize the possibility of electric

J

B

shock,

power supply before attempting any

unplug this appliance from the

maintenance or cleaning (except the removal
and cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector

knob to an OFF position does NOT

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Do not tamper with the controls.

disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

4

. M not operate this appliance if it is

m~unctioning,

partially disassembled, or has

damaged>

missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.

Q

Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

M

yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an

.

automatic electric ignition and does not have
a

pflot

light.

Wm

A MATCH. Bums may result from having

your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the

automatic ignition may turn on.

DO NOT ATTEM~ TO LIGHT

Dryer-applied Fabric

SoReners

or

Anti-static Conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered
fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.

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
the use of these products are the responsibility
of the manufacturers of those products and are
not covered under

tie

warranty of this appliance.

SAW TmSE

~STRUCTIONS

● Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to run an extra cycle for one

or two heavier, slower-drying items.

● Do not overload your dryer. For efficient drying, clothes need

to tumble freely.

● Use Automatic Cycles whenever possible to help prevent overdying and

to save energy.

● To help prevent ironing, use

(Medium Heat). Remove garments promptly at end of drying cycle and
place on hangers.

● Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer

will save energy.

● Clean the dryer lint filter each time you dry.

● Clean the dryer exhaust

exhaust can lengthen drying time.

KnitsiDelicates

ducting

at least once a year. A partially clogged

(Low Heat) or

Perm.

Press

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HOW TO

OPEMTE

YOUR DRYER

WARNIN&To

persons when

INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

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reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or

using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY

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injury

to

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Check the Lint Filter

Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. Always be sure the lint filter

is in place. Don’t use the dryer without it. See the Care and Cleaning section.

Sort and Load the Clothes

Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer. Generally, if clothes are
sorted right for washing, they’re sorted right for drying. See the How to
Sort the Clothes section. If you do mix various types of fabrics in your
set the controls for the lighter-weight fabrics and remove when dry. Reset
controls for the remaining heavier fabrics.

load,

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Set the Controls.

See the Controls Setting Guide.

@Drying Selections.

Push a button to select the proper heat for your load.

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Cycle Selector.

Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting.

The selector may be turned in either direction.

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Start Button.

Press the Push to Start button to start the dryer.
(Opening the door during operation stops the

dryer. To restart, close the door and press the

Push to Start button.)

Polyester

● DO NOT OVERLOAD—

Garments being dried or

dewrinkled should tumble freely.

Kni@

&

Pemanent

Press Drying Tips

● REMOVE CLOTHES

PROMPTLY—To help prevent
wrinkling, remove clothes from

the dryer promptly at the end of
the drying cycles.

Drying
Selections

Cottons
High Heat

Perm.

Press

Medium Heat

Knits~elicates

Low Heat
Fluff

No Heat

Should be used with cycles indicated ●

Automatic

Perm.

Automatic

Regula

1

cycle Knits Cycles Cycles

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Press and Timed

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1

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PLACE ON HANGERS—

Permanent press and polyester

knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.

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The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying

Automatic Drying

When using the Automatic Cycles, the

Automatic Dry Control system continually senses

the temperature of the air in the dryer drum. Wet

Timed Drying

When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number
of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at

the end of this time period.
laundry keeps the air cool. When laundry is dry
enough ( and the drum air warm enough) the heat
turns off. When the air cools, the heat turns back on.
This off and on cycling may happen a number of
times (depending on the fabric, load size and cycle
Selector setting). The Cycle Selector advances (when
the heat is

of~ until it automatically turns off dryer.

Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles

Set to

NOWAL

● For most normal loads.

Position

Set toward More Dry

“

For loads that include

heavy-weight fabrics.

● If you desire to remove

more moisture.

Set toward Less Dry

1

● For light weight fabric loads.

● If you desire to remove

less moisture.

● For very small loads.

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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE

Load

Cottons & Linens

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy

Delicate

Silks and
including

Rayon and Acetate

Down-filled garments,
if machine washing and drying

are recommended.
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,

Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
See Special Instructions.

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies
DO NOT MACHINE DRY

~BERGLASS.

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.

Bathmats and Rugs

Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.

Wools, Blends
Silks

and Wools

For Different Fabrics and Loads

Drying
Selection*

Cottons
High Heat

Perm. Press
Medium Heat

Perm. Press
Medium Heat

Knits~elicates

Low Heat

Knits~elicates

Low Heat

Knits~elicates

Low Heat

Cottons
High Heat

Cottons
High Heat

Knits~elicates

Low Heat
Cottons

High Heat

Cottons
High Heat

Cottons
High Heat

Fluff
No Heat

Cottons
High Heat

Permanent Press
Medium Heat

Cycle

Automatic Regular Cycle
or
Timed

Cycle

Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Timed Cycle

Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle

Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits Cycle

Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits

Automatic Regular

Automatic Regular Cycle

Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits Cycle

Timed Cycle Set at 20 to 25 minutes.

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle

TimedCycle

Timed

Timed

Cycle

Cycle

Cycle

Cycle

Cycle Setting

See the Drying Selections Guide.

Set at Normal for dry; at Damp Dry for Ironing.
See the Drying Selections Guide.

De-Wrinkle setting to de-wrinkle garments
that have not been washed.

See the Drying Selections Guide.

Set toward Less Dry. See the Drying Selections Guide,

Set toward Less Dry. See the Drying Selections Guide.

Set toward Less Dry

For first setting, set at 20
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.

First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

Set for time desired.

First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes

First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes

minutes;.

Pillows—Feather and
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See the
Special Instructions.

*The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results,

NOTE: The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as a guide.
You may find that best results are obtained by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.

Polyester-

Cottons
High Heat

Timed Cycle Set at 70 minutes.

follow

your fabric care labels.

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Special Instructions

Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items.

Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.

Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.

Dry silks and wools in your dryer

Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor and prevent mildewing. Place two
dryer to improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT. If children’s
fabrics. Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.

See above instructions.

Place in dryer with
25 minutes. Do only one blanket at a time. Remove blanket at end of cycle and block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with
warm iron. Allow

Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are still wet, reset for 15 minutes and check again. Items should be removed while
still damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and
check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

Tumble dry on

3

or 4 dry towels which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than

to dry before storing.

Fluff (No Heat) setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of such articles.

only

if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.

large,

dry towels in the

sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble dry only on LowKnits temperature. Normal Heat can damage these

Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

Special

precautian.$

again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not fill drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in
dryer, but as they dry and fluff
dryer, finish drying on line. Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times without checking.
have room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked which
cannot be dried in home size dryers. DO NOT tumble dry jackets containing Kapok. (See

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape. Dry no more than one pillow at a time and set dryer for
maximum time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to redistribute filling for more even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time.
If they are not completely dry, return them to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried

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completely to prevent mildewing. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing Kapok.

must be taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes

up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills

could

result in scorching your valuable items. Many

fhen

check carefilly. Set 15 minutes for second setting, check

CA~ON:

large

filter cleaning instructions above.)

If large items do not

items, like shag rugs,

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,

D.C.

20402.

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Sort by Sutiace Texture

HOW TO SORT

CLOTmS

Separate

Sort by Fabric

Separate

Sort by Color

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
chenille—give up lint.

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and

napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract
lint. These must be dried separately.

construction together
whenever possible.

Sort by Weight

Separate

HOW TO LOAD

Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry
efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily wrinkled.

Loads should look like this:

Cottons & Linens

For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.

Tm CLOTmS

Drum with rum with

Permanent

Press Load

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User Maintenance Instructions

CAUTION: If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it connected

in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician confirms that

the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate.

Dryer Exterior

Wipe off any spills or washing

compounds. Wipe or dust with

a damp cloth. Try not to strike
the surface with sharp objects.

Dryer Drum

The porcelain enamel drum

is rust-resistant and requires
no special care.

Lint Filter

Before every dryer
use,

clean the lint filter.

fit

your moistened
fingers at the corner of
the filter and wipe in a
downward motion all
the way across to the

other corner.

Dryer control panel and finishes Apply these pretreatment products
may be damaged by some laundry away from the dryer. The fabric
pretreatment soil and stain remover may then be washed and dried
products if such products are
sprayed on or have direct contact caused by pretreatment products
with the dryer. is not covered by your warranty.

norrndly. Damage to your dryer

Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage

Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a

shofi

exhaust
a year.

ducting

at least once

Periodically,

remove the lint

filter and insert
the suction hose
from your vacuum
cleaner into
the opening.

period of time, disconnect
the power supply and clean the
lint filter.

Air Circulation

Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T START

CLOTHES TAKE TOO
LONG TO DRY

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.

● No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is

getting current. Most electric dryers use two.

● Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and the Start button is

pressed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To resin, close
the door and press the Push to Start button.

● Dryer door is open. Close door

. Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on

outlet or circuit while the dryer is

● Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly

set for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.

● Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean

area under lint

● Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the

Installation Instructions.

● Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of

obstruction; make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible
ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to
the Installation Instructions.

● Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit

breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or
tripped and the dryer still tumble without heat.

. Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to dry items with lightweight articles.

● Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long

time to remove moisture.

s

Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine

loads.

● Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles,

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

filer with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section,

securely+er

ovrating.

will not run with door open.

tie

same electrical

SHRINKAGE, GENERAL

● Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or

washed by hand and drip dried; others maybe safely washed but will shrink
in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly. If in doubt,
do not machine wash or tumble dry.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Relmation

shrinkage can

occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may
be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.

●

Progressive or delayed shrinkage is

fabrics) is

gradudly

removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments

caused when starch or sizing (in some

that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
Relaxation Shrinkage above.

● Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have

been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the
temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected,
but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.

W~W~G

PE~ANENT

~

PRESS

AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

● Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and

hang them immediately.

● Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not

combine

● Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar

loads.

ardcles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

● Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work

clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses. do not
wash or dry Permanent Press with regular laundry.

● Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely.

Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regular loads .,.
no more than medium loads.

● Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press wash cycle

which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use Permanent
Press (Medium) drying cycle.

. Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level

or half full for small load.

● Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with

plenty of detergent.

● Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must

use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent.

● Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will

minimize wrinkling.

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eventu~ly

which is
performance will result.

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bang

immediately.

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If

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on normal temperature for 10-12 minutes

for

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good

wri&ed,

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and a brochure to assist in planning a
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WHAT IS COVERED

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WHAT IS NOT

COVERED

WARRANTY

canceiled

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

any pan of

because of a manufacturing

defect.

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll free:

GE Answer

800.626.2000
consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation

problem, contact your dealer

instaIler.You

or

for providing adequate electrical,

exhausting and other connecting

facilities.

the

dyer

that fails

Cente@

are responsible

check to establish warranty period.

the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

D.C.

and Washington,
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay

Shiu

the

to
shop or for ’the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be

provided by our Factory
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
normal working hours.

Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.

“ Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Droduct

Care” servicers during

In Alaska the

to the service

Sewice

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Some

states

do

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

This

book is printed on recycled paper.

Pati No. 113 D5497P224

Pub

No.

49-9704

6-92 CG

not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

Manager<onsumer

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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from state to state.

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