GE GFT14ESSM1WW, GFT14ESSM0WW Owner’s Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION ..........3

USING THE DRYER

Getting Started ...................... 4

Loading ..............................8

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

OWNER’S MANUAL &

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GFT14

CARE AND CLEANING ...........9

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS .....................12

Stacking (Optional) .....................20

Reversing The Door Swing (Optional). . . . . 22

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ..... 24

LIMITED WARRANTY ...........27

CONSUMER SUPPORT ..........28

ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/

ESPAÑOL

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DRYERS

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They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door.

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We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances

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can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them.

Consumer Support section of this Owner’s Manual. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration

card included in the packing material.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

DO 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.

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 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.

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

appliance is used near children.

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

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

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

DO NOT tamper with controls.

DO NOT climb or stand on this unit.

DO 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.

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

DO NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the

fabric softener or product.

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

Clean lint screen and clean and empty the condenser before or after each load.

DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter and condenser in place.

D O N O T store combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable liquids near the dryer. Keep area around the air

intake vent on the front of the dryer and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

The interior of the appliance should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker before servicing. Pressing the Power or Start/Pause button DOES

NOT disconnect power.

DO NOT operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or

broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

DO 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

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

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Getting started

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION before operating this appliance.

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

Step 1

Step 2 Step 3

Power

• If the screen is dark, press the Power button

USING THE DRYER

• Loosely add items.

• Close door. NOTE: Dryer will not start

with door open.

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.)

Timed

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.

Temp

Controls

L AKBM

DRY DAMP COOL

Ex Dry

High

Medium

Low

No Heat

Level

Temp eDry

Clean Filter

Empty Tank

Dry

Damp Timed

Damp Alert

D E F H I J

Damp DelayDamp

Timed Dry

Est Time Remaining

My Cycle

Hold to Set

Tumble

Ext Tumble

Delay Dry

Mixed Loads

Cottons

Heavy Duty

To w e l s

Casuals

Active Wea r

Sanitize

Quick Dry

Delicates

Dewrinkle

Rack Dry

Warm Up

Start

Pause

Power

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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.

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.

USING THE DRYER

Mixed Loads or Normal

(Depending on

model)

Cottons For cottons and most linens. NOTE: Energy Star

Heavy Duty For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags, blankets, comforters, jackets,

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

Sanitize Reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.6%, including: Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas

Quick Dry For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be

Delicates For lingerie and special-care fabrics. Dewrinkle For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not recommended

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

For loads consisting of cottons and poly blends.

models are tested on Cottons with

default settings.

small rugs, and similar large and bulky items.

finishes and stretch fibers such as Spandex. Also for clothing labeled Easy Care or Perma Press: For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

aeruginosa. The antibacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of this drying cycle.

used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.

for delicate fabrics.

drying rack such as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat.

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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.

Getting started

USING THE DRYER

Level

Damp

Alert

Timed

Dry

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.

Damp 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.

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.

eDry

My Cycle

Hold to Set

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.

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.

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.

Ext

Tumble

Extended 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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USING THE DRYER

Delay

Temp

Dry

Start

Pause

Level

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.

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.

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.

Damp

Alert

DRY DAMP COOL

Ex Dry

High

Medium

Dry

Low

No Heat

Clean Filter

Empty Tank

Damp Timed

Damp DelayDamp

Timed

Dry

Est Time Remaining

My Cycle

Signal

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.

Display and Status Lights

The display shows the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.

In addition, this display will show the dryer status:

Tumble

Status

Clean Filter Time to clean the filter. See the Care and Cleaning section. Empty Tank Time to empty the water tank. See the Care and Cleaning section.

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

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

Est Time

Remaining

My Cycle Indicates the My Cycle feature is set.

Ext Tumble Indicates the Extended Tumble feature is set.

DRY DAMP COOL

Controls locked on. End of cycle signal on.

dryness level.

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

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

Heat

USING THE DRYER

Dry

Normal

setting

High Medium Low No heat/air

Special instructions

Line dry/

hang to dry

Sorting and Loading Hints

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Drip dry

Dry flat

Gentle/

delicate

Do not tumble dry

In the shade

Do not dry (used with

do not wash)

WARNING

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

• DO NOT dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).

• No washer can completely remove oil.

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.

- Fire Hazard

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

on it (including cooking oils).

• Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline.

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

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:

The drying rack is designed for use with the Timed Dry cycle. Use with sensor cycles

may result in damp items or extended cycle times.

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

The 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

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

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.

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

Disconnect power supply before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

WARNING

Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing.

Service personnel – DO NOT contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: motor start capacitor, motor metal holder, and drum wheel shaft.

- Electrical Shock Hazard

- Shock Hazard

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