GFDS355
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–5
Operating Instructions
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
Cycle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Dryer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . 11-14
Loading and Using
the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting Inlet Hoses . . . . . . . . . . 18
Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-22
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 23-26
Consumer Support
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Owner’s Manual
GFDS350
GFDS355
GFDN240
GFDN245
Dryers
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _____________
Serial # ______________
They are on the label on
the front of the dryer behind
the door.
49-90394 05/14/10 GE
234D1050P001
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.
n Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
n Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1
Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,
or turn on any gas or electrical
appliance.
2
Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
3
Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure
to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
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Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions carefully.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized
further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
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PROPER INSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
visiting GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
n Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
n Install or store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather.
n Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
n Remove the colored protective film from both
the control panel and the door.
n Remove all sharp packing items and dispose
of all shipping materials properly.
n Do not remove the vent protector from the back
of the dryer (on some models).
n Pull the protector out and down to its lowest
position and connect the exhaust duct to the dryer.
The lowered protector will prevent the duct from
getting crushed (on some models).
Exhaust/Ducting:
Dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to
1
prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.
Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside
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the dryer cabinet and use only UL approved
transition ducting between the dryer and the
home duct. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF
IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE
RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.
For complete details, follow the Installation
Instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
n Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials
(lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
n Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents,
bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings
on container labels to avoid injury.
n Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
n Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on, with or inside this or any other appliance.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
n Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding
clothes, wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
n Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the dryer or in the room.
DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT
THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.
n Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use or place these
substances around your washer or dryer during
operation.
n Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause
a clothes load to catch fire
n Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops,
etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer
until solvents or flammable materials have been
removed. There are many highly flammable items
used in homes such as acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners,
some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax
removers and products containing petroleum
distillates.
.
n Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
n Keep the area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
n Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic, foam
or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis
shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows, etc., that may melt or burn.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
n Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
n Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not
Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
n Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
n To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the building’s distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the
lint filter). NOTE: Pressing START, STOP or POWER
does NOT disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
n The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s
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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.)
n Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
n The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned
at least once a year by a qualified technician.
See the Loading and Using the Dryer section.
n If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A
MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
n You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics
n Never attempt to use the STEAM DEWRINKLE
WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
n Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas
so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
subjected to damage.
n Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from
n Do not tamper with controls.
or reduce the static electricity in them by using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend you use either
a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according
to the manufacturer’s instructions for those
products, or try a dryer-added product for which
the manufacturer gives written assurance on
the package that their product can be safely
used in your dryer. Service or performance
problems caused by use of these products
are the responsibility of the manufacturers
of those products and are not covered under
the warranty to this appliance.
or STEAM REFRESH cycles without clothes in the
drum.
service, remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
n
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual
or in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the dryer control panel.
You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening.
Model GFDN240/245
T
IME DRY
3
2
1
NORMAL /
MIXED LOAD
E
ASY CARE
ACTIVE WEAR
DELICATES
COTTONS
SPEED DRY
A
IR FLUFF
NO HEAT
D
EWRINKLE
6
8
4
5
Model GFDS350/355
1
SENSOR DRY
2
3
7
7
6
8
4
5
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About the dryer control panel.
Power
1
Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the standby mode.
NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Dry Cycles
2
The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry
setting with the loads.
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Sensor Cycles Description
COTTONS
NORMAL/MIXED LOADS
For cottons and most linens.
For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
EASY CARE
ACTIVE WEAR
DELICATES
SPEED DRY
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new
technology finishes and stretch fibers such as Spandex.
For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
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.
Timed Dry Cycles Description
WARM UP
AIR FLUFF
DEWRINKLE
(on some models)
STEAM REFRESH
(on some models)
STEAM DEWRINKLE
(on some models)
Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
Use this feature to tumble items without heat.
For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not
recommended for delicate fabrics.
For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles on up to 5 garments. After
the STEAM REFRESH Cycle, the unit will beep and display “0:00.” If the unit is not turned off
or if the door is not opened, the dryer will continue to tumble for 30 minutes. At the end of 30
minutes, it will display “0:00” and the cycle will be complete.
Note: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included in the
STEAM REFRESH cycle to achieve optimum results.
For use with larger loads than STEAM REFRESH. Ideal for loads left in dryer for an extended
time.
My Cycle Description
MY CYCLE
Timed Dry
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Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads
To use TIMED DRY:
1. Turn dry cycle dial to TIMED DRY.
2. Increase the drying time by pressing the TIMEDRY ADJUST + button.
Note: This button only increases the time. When max time is reached, pressing the button again will reset the counter to
the lowest setting.
3. Select the TEMP.
4. Close the door.
5. Press Start
Press to use, create or modify custom dry cycles. (See page 8 for more details)
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Sensor Dry “Level”
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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” only works for COTTONS, NORMAL/MIXED LOAD, ACTIVE WEAR, DELICATES, and SPEED DRY.
Dry “Temp”
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You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.
ANTI-BACTERIAL
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
EXTRA LOW
START
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Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer.
Press it again to resume the dry cycle.
My Cycle
7
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.
This option may only be used with COTTONS or NORMAL/MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces
(on some models) certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae*. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat
is used during a portion of this drying cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.
* The Anti-Bacterial Cycle is Certified by NSF International (formerly National Sanitation Foundation) to
NSF Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers.
For regular to heavy cottons.
For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
To store a MY CYCLE combination of settings:
1. Select your drying cycle.
2. Change DRY “TEMP”, and SENSOR DRY “LEVEL” settings to fit your needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONS you want.
4. Press and hold the
up.
To recall your stored MY CYCLE combination:
Press the MY CYCLE button before drying a load.
To change your stored MY CYCLE combination:
Follow steps 1–4 in “To store a MY CYCLE combination of settings”.
“CLEAN LINT FILTER” (message)
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(This message represents only a reminder and does not always appear when filter needs cleaning. The filter should be
cleaned after every drying cycle is complete.)
This message will disappear after the START button is pressed. Even though you may have already cleaned the filter
(before or after the POWER button has been pressed), the “CLEAN LINT FILTER” message will still be displayed until the
START button is activated.
pad for three seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound and the pad will light
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About cycle options.
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Extended Tumble
Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately
60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes
are dry. The beeper will sound every two
minutes as a reminder to remove the clothes.
The ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display will
show 00.
Damp Alert
The Extended Tumble time does not get
added to the cycle time on the display
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.
Delay Start
Use to delay the start of your dryer.
1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.
2. Press DELAY START. You can increase
the delay time in 1 hour increments using
the DELAY START button.
3. Press the START pad to start
the countdown.
e-DRY
Reduces the total energy consumption of
specific dryer cycles by adjusting certain
heat settings.
Removing clothes and hanging them when
they are damp can reduce the need to iron
some items.
NOTES:
n If the door is opened while the dryer is
in DELAY START, the countdown time
will not restart unless the door is closed
and START has been pressed again.
This feature can be used with DELICATES,
ACTIVE WEAR, EASY CARE, NORMAL/MIXED
LOADS and COTTONS.
Note: Cycle times will change when e-DRY is
selected.
Signal
Alerts you that the cycle is complete.
The beeper will continue to sound every
minute for the next 5 minutes, until the
clothes have been removed. The clothes
should be removed when the beeper goes
off so wrinkles don’t set in.
Press SIGNAL to select low, medium or high
volume, or to turn the beeper off.
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About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models.
Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent any
selections from being made. You can also lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start the dryer
by touching pads with this option selected.
Estimated Time Remaining
Displays the approximate time remaining until
the end of the cycle.
As the cycle begins, you will see an initial
approximate total cycle time in the display.
Then lights will “race” in the display. This means
the dryer is continuously monitoring
My Cycle
To save a favorite cycle, set the desired settings
and hold down the MY CYCLE button for 3
seconds. A beep will sound to indicate the cycle
has been saved.
To use your custom cycle, press
the MY CYCLE button before drying a load.
To lock the dryer, press the lock icon. To unlock
the dryer, press and hold the lock icon for 3
seconds.
The Lock icon next to the timer will light up
when the controls are locked.
the amount of moisture in the load.
The lights will continue until the dryer senses a
low level of moisture in the load. At that point,
the dryer will calculate and display
the approximate time remaining.
To change the saved cycle, set the desired
settings and hold down the MY CYCLE button
for 3 seconds.
About dryer features.
Drum Lamp
Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord
or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing
the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above dryer
from inside the drum. Remove the
Note: Drum lamp only (and automatically) turns on when the dryer door is open.
bulb and replace with the same size bulb.
opening
Drying Rack (on some models)
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, pull up the lint filter slightly. Insert the drying rack into
the slots, then push the filter back down.
NOTE:
n The drying rack is designed for use with the TIMED DRY cycles. Use with sensor
cycles may result in damp items or extended cycle times.
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n Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer, that are
not placed on the rack.
Reversing the door swing. GEAppliances.com
IMPORTANT NOTES:
n Read the instructions all the way
through before starting.
n Handle parts carefully to avoid
scratching paint.
n Set screws down by their related parts
to avoid using them in the wrong places.
n Provide a non-scratching work surface
for the door.
n Normal completion time to reverse
the door swing is 30–60 minutes.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Adjustable Crescent Wrench
IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move
the cabinet until door-swing reversal is
completed.
These instructions are for changing
the hinges from the right side to the left
side—if you ever want to switch them
back to the right side, follow these same
instructions and reverse all references
to the left and right.
Hinge Assembly
Hinge
Cover
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Putty Knife or
Thin-Blade
Screwdriver
DOOR PARTS
3 - # 8 Screws
(door asm and front panel)
Plastic Cover
4 - # 8 Screws
(strike plate)
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Before You Start
1. Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet.
(inner door, outer ring & hinge cover)
8 - # 8 Screws
6 - # 8 Machine Screws
(inner door & hinge)
7 - Beauty Buttons
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Reversing the door swing.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Remove Door Assembly
2. Open the door to approximately 130 degrees.
3. Remove the 2 screws starting from the bottom to the top. Make sure the door
is supported while removing the screws.
Remove
Top Screw
8-#8 Tapping Screws
6-# 8 Machine Tapping Screws
Outer Door Assembly
4 Beauty Buttons
4. Loosen the top screw as shown. Unhook the door by lifting and pulling.
5. Place the door on a soft protected flat surface so the inner door faces upward (door
resting on handle side). Remove the 8 tapping screws located around the perimeter of
the door outlining the gasket. Remove the 6 machine screws. Using a putty knife or any
other flat tool, remove the 2 beauty buttons and install them on the opposite side.
Remove Hinge and Cover
IMPORTANT: Note the location of the hinge (left or right) before removing.
6. With the screws removed, turn the door over and separate the outer door
assembly and hinge cover of the door from the door frame and set aside.
Hinge Assembly
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Hinge Cover
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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Reinstall Hinge Assembly
7. Install the hinge assembly in the opposite side of the door as shown. Push the
hinge assembly in place until the hinge holes align with the door holes.
8. Hold the hinge and door on their side with one hand and fasten the 6
machine screws as shown.
Machine
screws
Tapping
Screws
Reinstall Hinge Cover
9. Insert the hinge cover. Align the hinge cover holes with the holes in the door.
Hinge
Cover
10. Secure the hinge cover with 2 taping screws.
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Reversing the door swing.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Outer Door
Reassemble Door Assembly
IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no dirt or any other foreign material in between the
window panes.
11. Place the plastic outer door onto the inner door. Make sure that the handle part of
the outer door is opposite the hinge as shown.
Inner Door
12. Turn the door over and fasten the outer door to the inner door using the 6 tapping
screws.
Move Strike Bracket
Beauty Buttons
Tapping
Screws
Partially
Inserted
Screw
Tighten All
Screws
13. Using a putty knife or any other flat tool, remove the 3 beauty buttons located on the
dryer where the door will be installed and install them on the opposite side.
14. Switch the strike bracket and its cover to the opposite side by removing the screws.
Reinstall both on the opposite side.
Reinstall Door Assembly
15. The door is now ready to be installed on the dryer. To ease this step,
the hinge has keyholes that allow a partially fastened screw to be used
as a hook.
Partially fasten a screw to the uppermost screw hole. Hook the door on the partially
fastened screw.
Fasten the hinge by installing the other 2 screws and tightening the partially
fastened screw above.
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Loading and using the dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
Fabric Care Labels
Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
WASH LABELS
Machine
wash
cycle
Front load
target water
temperature
DRY LABELS
Normal
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Target Automatic
Category Water Temperature Temperature Control
Tap Cold Inlet Water Temperature Not used
Cold 27°C/80°F Used
Warm 40°C/105°F Used
Hot 50°C/120°F Used
Sanitize 70°C/160°F Used
Gentle/
delicate
Hand wash
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Do not wash Do not wring
Tumble
dry
Dry
Normal
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Heat
setting
High
Special
instructions
BLEACH LABELS
Line dry/
hang to dry
Medium
Drip dry
Bleach
symbols
Any bleach
(when needed)
Only non-chlorine bleach
(when needed)
Sorting and Loading Hints
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted
properly for the washer, they are sorted properly
for the dryer. Try also to sort items according to size.
For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or other
small items.
Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load
has become warm. They may cause fabric softener
stains. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets
have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not dry
Gentle/
delicate
Low
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes
wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items,
woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with
plastic trim and foam-filled items.
Do not tumble dry
No heat/air
Dry at
Do not bleach
(used with
do not wash)
In the shade
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Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control
panel and finishes may be damaged by some
laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover
products. Apply these products away from
the dryer. The fabric may then be washed and
dried normally. Damage to your dryer caused by
these products is not covered by your warranty.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint
filter before each use.
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 Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.
A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the
drying time.
Follow these steps:
Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting
1
the plug from the wall socket.
Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
2
Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment
3
and reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that
the inside flaps of the hood move freely when
operating. Make sure that there is no wildlife
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct
or hood.
The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum
provides the highest reliability available in a GE
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.
Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the
appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned
once a year by qualified service personnel.
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Venting the dryer. GEAppliances.com
For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use
more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow
the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
n Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only UL
approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
n Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
n Use the shortest length possible.
n Do not crush, kink or collapse the duct.
n Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
n Venting must conform to local building codes.
n Do not remove the vent protector from the back of the dryer (on some models).
n Flip the protector down to its lowest position and connect the exhaust duct
to the dryer. The lowered protector will prevent the duct from getting crushed
(on some models).
Correct
Venting
Incorrect
Venting
Vent protector
in place
(on some models)
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