GE GFD14ESSN0WW Owner’s Manual

DRYERS
	SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . .	. .3
	USING THE DRYER
	Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
	Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.8
	Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.8
	CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . .	.9
	INSTALLATION
	INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 11
	Stacking (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
	Reversing The Door Swing (Optional). . . . .	26
	TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. . . . . .	28
	LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . .	31
	CONSUMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . .	32
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	They are on the label on the front
	of the dryer behind the door.

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OWNER’S MANUAL &

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

GFD14

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

		To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,
	WARNING
		follow basic precautions, including the following:

ŶRead all instructions before using the appliance.

ŶDO NOT dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

ŶDO 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 load to catch fire. To reduce the risk of fire due to contaminated loads, the final part of the tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down period). Avoid stopping a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

ŶDO NOT allow children to play on or in this appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when this appliance is used near children.

ŶBefore the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

ŶDO NOT reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

ŶDO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

ŶDO NOT tamper with controls.

ŶDO NOT climb or stand on this unit.

ŶDO NOT repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

ŶFollow all fabric care instructions and warnings to prevent melting of garments or damage to the appliance.

ŶDO NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

ŶDO NOT dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

ŶClean lint screen before or after each load.

ŶDO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.

ŶDO NOT store combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable liquids near the dryer. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

ŶThe interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

ŶUnplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker before servicing. Pressing the Power or Start/Pause button DOES NOT disconnect power.

ŶDO NOT operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

ŶDO NOT spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer at any time. DO NOT use any type of spray cleaner when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.

ŶSee “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION” located in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.

INFORMATION SAFETY

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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		To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
	WARNING
		INFORMATION before operating this appliance.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

•Loosely add items.

•Close door.

NOTE: Dryer will not start with door open.

Power

•If the screen is dark, press the Power button to “wake up” the display.

•Select a dry cycle. (Defaults are set for each dry cycle. These default settings can be changed. See control settings for more information.)

	OR
Timed	Temp
Dry

•Press Timed Dry button, rotate knob to adjust time, and press Temp button to set your own temperature.

Step 4

Start

Pause

•Press the Start/Pause button.

Controls
L	M			N					B
DRY	DAMP	COOL						Mixed Loads	Quick Dry
								Cottons	Delicates
High	Ex Dry	Clean Filter			Est Time Remaining
								Heavy
Medium									Dewrinkle
								Duty
Low	Dry							Towels	Warm Up
		Low Air	eDry
No Heat	Damp	Damp	TimedDamp		My Cycle	Tumble	Delay	Casuals
								Active	Rack Dry
								Wear
Temp	Level	Damp	Timed	eDry	My Cycle	Ext	Delay	Sanitize
		Alert	Dry			Tumble	Dry
					Hold to Set
C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J

KA

Start Power

Pause

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A Power

Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to turn the dryer off.

NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

B Dry Cycles

The dry cycle controls the cycle time for the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads.

	Mixed Loads			For loads consisting of cottons and poly blends.
	or Normal
	(Depending on
	model)
	Cottons			For cottons and most linens. NOTE: Energy Star® models are tested on Cottons with
				default settings.
	Heavy Duty			For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags, blankets, comforters, jackets,
				small rugs, and similar large and bulky items.
	Towels			Use for towels OR sheets. It is not recommended to mix towels and sheets in the same load.
	Casuals			For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.
	Active Wear			Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new technology
				finishes and stretch fibers such as Spandex. Also for clothing labeled Easy Care or Perma Press:
				For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
	Sanitize			Reduces certain types of bacteria by 96.7%, including: Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas
				aeruginosa. The antibacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of this
				drying cycle.
	Quick Dry			For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be
				used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
	Delicates			For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
	Dewrinkle			For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not recommended
				for delicate fabrics.
	Warm Up			Provides 25 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
	Air Fluff			Provides 30 minutes of tumbling time without heat.
	Rack Dry			For drying delicate items without tumbling, use drying rack accessory. Place items flat on the
				drying rack such as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat.
C		Temp		Temp (Temperature)
				You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.
				High	For regular to heavy cottons.
				Medium	For synthetics, blends and items labeled Permanent Press.
				Low	For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
				No Heat	This option may only be used with Air Fluff and Timed Dry, in which items are
					tumbled without heat.

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D	Level		Level
			The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in
			your clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
			NOTE: Sensor dry Level can be used with all cycles except Timed Dry, Air Fluff, Rack
			Dry, Warm Up and Dewrinkle.
			Ex Dry	Use for heavy-duty fabrics or items that should be very dry, such as towels.
			Dry	Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for energy saving.
			Damp	For leaving items partially damp.
E	Damp		Damp Alert
	Alert		This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes have dried to a damp level. Remove
			items that you wish to hang dry. The Damp Alert will only beep when this option is selected,

and the dryer will continue to dry.

Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron some items.

F	Timed
	Dry

Timed Dry

1.Press Timed Dry button. Lights around the knob will flash. Select the drying time by rotating the knob to increase or decrease the time in 10-minute increments up to 2 hours and 30 minutes.

2.Select the dry Temp.

3.Close the door.

4.Press Start/Pause.

G	eDry	eDry (on some models)
		Reduces total energy consumption of specific dryer cycles by adjusting certain heat settings.
		NOTE: Cycle times will change when eDry is selected.
		Energy Star® models are tested on Cottons cycle with default settings to determine energy
		use rating of this dryer. The eDry option will default to on for Cottons. Temperature settings
		on High and dryness level setting on Dry are specifically designed for this cycle to reduce
		energy consumption. For optimal energy savings, turn eDry on. For optimal drying times,
		turn eDry off. Energy savings will vary across loads and cycles.
		The eDry selection can be used with Mixed Loads, Cottons, Heavy Duty, Towels,
		Casuals, Active Wear and Delicates.

HMy Cycle

Hold to Set

My Cycle

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 My Cycle combination of settings:

1.Select your drying cycle.

2.Change Temp and Level settings to fit your needs.

3.Select any drying options you want.

4.Press and hold the My Cycle button for 3 seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound and the button will light up.

To recall your stored My Cycle combination:

Press the MY CYCLE button before drying a load.

To change your stored My Cycle combination:

Repeat steps 1–4.

I	Ext	Extended Tumble
	Tumble	Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 2 hours of no-heat tumbling after clothes are
		dry.
		The estimated time remaining display will show “END”.
		The extended tumble time does not get added to the cycle time on the display.

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J Delay

Dry

Delay Dry

Use to delay the start of your dryer.

1.Choose your dry cycle and any options.

2.Press Delay Dry. You can change the delay time in 1 hour increments, using the Delay Dry button.

3.Press the Start/Pause button to start the countdown.

NOTE: If the door is opened while the dryer is in Delay Dry, the countdown time will not restart unless the door is closed and Start/Pause button has been pressed again.

K

Start

Pause

Start/Pause

Press to start a cycle. If the dryer is running, pressing it once will pause the dryer and unlock the door. This function can be used to add garments during a cycle. Press again to restart the cycle.

NOTE: If the dryer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 15 minutes, the current cycle will be cancelled.

L	Temp		Level		Lock
					You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock or
					unlock the controls after you have started a cycle.
					Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by touching pads with this option selected.
					To lock the dryer, press and hold the Temp and Level buttons together for 3 seconds.
					To unlock the dryer controls, press and hold the Temp and Level buttons together for 3
					seconds. A sound is made to indicate the lock/unlock status.
					The control lock icon on the display will light up when it is on.
					NOTE: The Power button can still be used when the machine is locked.
M	Damp		Timed		Signal
	Alert		Dry		When the light is on, the dryer will beep at the end of the cycle and every time you press a
					button on the control panel.
					To turn the signal off, press and hold the Damp Alert and Timed Dry buttons together for 3
					seconds. A sound is made to indicate the lock/unlock status.

NDisplay and Status Lights

DRY	DAMP COOL				The display shows the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.
Medium	Ex Dry Clean Filter		Est Time Remaining
High
No Heat	Damp Damp	TimedDamp	My Cycle Tumble Delay In addition, this display will show the dryer status:
Low	Dry
	Low Air	eDry
	Status			DRY		DAMP	COOL

Controls locked on.

End of cycle signal on.

Clean Filter Time to clean the filter. See the Care and Cleaning section.

Low Air Indicates decrease in performance of the dryer and increase risk of lint accumulation in the ducts and dryer.

eDry Shows eDry setting selected.

Temp Shows High, Medium, Low or No Heat temperature setting selected.

Level Shows Extra Dry, Dry or Damp dryness setting selected.

Damp Alert Indicates Damp Alert is set and will sound when the clothes have dried to a damp dryness level.

Timed Indicates that a Timed Dry cycle is set. Will turn off after cycle is finished.

Est Time Display shows the estimated time remaining until set cycle is completed.

Remaining

My Cycle Indicates the My Cycle feature is set.

Ext Tumble Indicates the Extended Tumble feature is set.

Indicates Delay Dry is set time is selected.

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Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Fabric Care Labels

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

Dry Labels

Tumble

dry

Do not dry

Dry

Normal

Permanent Press/

Gentle/

Do not tumble dry (used with

wrinkle resistant

delicate

do not wash)

Heat

setting

High

Medium

Low

No heat/air

Special

instructions

Line dry/

Drip dry

Dry flat In the shade

hang to dry

Sorting and Loading Hints

WARNING

- Fire Hazard

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

• DO NOT dry anything that has ever had any type of oil

gasoline, away from dryer.

on it (including cooking oils).

• DO NOT dry anything that has ever had anything

•

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried

flammable on it (even after washing).

on a clothesline.

• No washer can completely remove oil.

•

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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 this dryer when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Drying Rack

A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters. Place items flat on the drying rack and block such items as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat.

To install the drying rack, extend the drying rack into the dryer drum and rest the front two legs on the front angled ledge.

NOTES:

ŶThe drying rack is designed for use with the Timed Dry cycle. Use with sensor cycles may result in damp items or extended cycle times.

ŶDo not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer, that are not placed on the rack.

ŶThe drying rack, WE01X26416, is available as an accessory. Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com, 24 hours a day or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours.

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Care and cleaning

Interior and Duct

The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel.

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.

The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that the inside flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make sure that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood.

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.

Lint Filter

Clean the lint filter before each use.

Pull out the lint filter. Moisten your fingers and remove the captured lint. Once clean, slide the filter back into position. Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer once a year.

NEVER OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT ITS FILTER IN PLACE.

Stainless Steel

To clean stainless steel surfaces use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the cleaner residue and then dry with a clean cloth.

The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE Appliances dryer. If the dryer drum should be scratched or dented during normal use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect the function or durability of the drum.

CLEANING AND CARE

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Care and cleaning

Drum Lamp

NOTE: The drum lamp is not consumer replaceable on models where there is a flat cover over an LED bulb. If this light should ever stop working, call for service.

For models that have a domed cover over the bulb secured by a screw:

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 to locate the light.

Remove the screw and the plastic cover to access the bulb. Replace with the appropriate bulb and then reaffix the cover and screw.

Order replacement bulb WE11X26351 on-line at GEApplianceparts.com, by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours, or purchase appliance bulb 7C7 from your local retailer.

When the door is opened, the drum lamp automatically turns on and remains on for 2 minutes. When the door is closed, the drum lamp will remain on for 30 seconds.

WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power supply before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

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