GE GTD72EBMNWS OWNER’S MANUAL
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SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . 3
USING THE DRYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Appliance Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
VENTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . 11
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS . . . . . . 12
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CONSUMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . 16
OWNER’S MANUAL
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS
DRYERS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # _________________
Serial # _________________
They are on the label on the front
of the dryer behind the door.
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01-20 GEA
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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 ammable 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 re. To reduce the risk of re due to
contaminated loads, the nal 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 specically recommended
in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
To reduce the risk of re, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• 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 before or after each load.
• DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint lter in place.
• DO NOT store combustible materials, gasoline or other ammable liquids near the dryer. Keep area around the
exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
• The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualied 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.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS
WARNING
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.
- DO NOT store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• DO NOT try to light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switch; DO NOT use any phone in your building.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Clear the room, building, or area of any occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.
- Fire or Explosion Hazard
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Getting started
USING THE DRYER
WARNING
WARNING
• Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
• DO NOT dry anything that has ever had anything
ammable on it (even after washing).
• No washer can completely remove oil.
• DO NOT dry anything that has ever had any type of
oil on it (including cooking oils).
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
WARNING INFORMATION before operating this appliance.
- Fire Hazard
• Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be
dried on a clothesline.
• Follow all fabric care instructions and warnings
to prevent melting of garments or damage to the
appliance.
• Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or re.
Appliance communication
WiFi Connect (For customers in the United States only - on some models)
Depending on the model, your dryer is either GE
Appliances WiFi Connect enabled, or compatible
using the optional GE Appliances ConnectPlus
module.
If enabled: Visit www.geappliances.com/connect and
enter your model number to show you the proper steps
to connect your appliance.
If compatible: To connect this appliance to the
internet you will need to purchase a GE Appliances
ConnectPlus and attach the module to your appliance
through the communication port in the appliance.
The GE Appliances ConnectPlus will allow your
appliance to communicate with your smartphone for
remote appliance monitoring, control and notications.
Please visit www.GEAppliances.com/connect to learn
more about connected appliance features, to learn
what connected appliance app’s will work with your
smartphone.
WiFi Connectivity: For assistance with the appliance
or the ConnectPlus network connectivity, please
call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES.
Visit your local authorized GE Appliances Parts
distributor or order by phone at 800.661.1616 during
normal business hours.
Part Number Accessory
PBX23W00Y0 WiFi ConnectPlus module
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
• Clean lint lter
• Loosely add items.
• Close door.
• NOTE: Dryer will not
start with door open.
• 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 the cycle
descriptions for more information.)
• Press the Start/
Pause button.
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Features and appearance will vary.
USING THE DRYER
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B F D H I
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Cycle Status:
Controls
Sensing
Drying
90 min.
Cooling
60 min.
Pause
40 min.
Damp
20 min.
20 min.
10 min.
On Damp
More Dry
Dry
Less Dry
Est. Time
Remaining
Clean
Lint Filter
High
Medium Check Vent
Low
No Heat
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Power
A
Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer into idle mode.
NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
B
Start and Pause
Press Start to begin the cycle. NOTE: The door must be closed for the dryer to start the cycle. Pressing Start
again will pause the cycle, the Start light will blink and “Pause” will display.
To continue the cycle, press Start again.
Display and Status Lights
C
The display shows the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.
In addition, this display will show the dryer status:
Pause
(on some models)
WiFi
(on some models)
Controls
Sensing
Clean Lint Filter
Check Vent
(on some models)
The Start/Pause light will ash and the message “Pause” will show in the display when the
dryer’s cycle is paused. The cycle may be re-started by pressing the Start button.
Will allow your appliance to communicate with your smartphone for remote appliance
monitoring control and notications.
The dryer is locked - will blink once if you press any button or turn the cycle knob.
Indicates the dryer is sensing the level of dampness to determine estimated cycle time
remaining.
The Clean Lint Filter light will stay on for 15 seconds after the cycle stops.
The Check Vent light indicates an issue has been found due to reduced airow from a possible
blocked or restricted vent. Checking and/or cleaning the vent system is recommended. See
the, “Check Vent” light is on in the Troubleshooting Tips section.
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Control Lock
D
You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have
started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by touching buttons with this option selected.
To lock/unlock the dryer controls, depending on model, press and hold the Less Time and Wrinkle Care or
the ecoDry and Delay Dry buttons for 3 seconds. The control lock icon will ash while locking/unlocking, stay
on when locked, and turn off when unlocked.
NOTE: The Power button can still be used when the machine is locked.
USING THE DRYER
Drying
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Cycles
STEAM
Dewrinkle
some models)
STEAM
Refresh
some models)
SANITIZE
BULKY/
Comforter
TOWELS/
Sheets
COTTONS/
Normal
MIXED LOAD
CASUALS/
ACTIVE WEAR
DELICATES
QUICK DRY
JEANS
TIMED DRY
WARM UP
AIR FLUFF
(on
Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness.
Timed cycles run for the selected time.
For use with larger loads than STEAM Refresh. Ideal for loads left in the dryer for an extended time.
(on
STEAM Dewrinkle is recommended for larger loads (9-13 garments).
NOTE: Steam cycles are not intended for use with towels.
Important - the temperature setting must be set to High and water must be turned on before
running the STEAM Dewrinkle cycle.
For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Signicantly reduces wrinkles. After the STEAM Refresh cycle,
the unit will beep (if Sound is selected) and display “00.”
STEAM Refresh is recommended for small loads (3-5 garments).
NOTE: Steam cycles are not intended for use with towels.
NOTE: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included in the
STEAM Refresh cycle to achieve optimum results.
Important - the temperature setting must be set to High and water must be turned on before
running the STEAM Refresh cycle.
This option reduces certain types of bacteria including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used
during a portion of the drying cycle; cool down also will be longer to protect you from a hot garment.
NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.
For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags, and similar large/bulky items such as
blankets, comforters, jackets, and small rugs.
For most towels and linens.
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For cottons and most linens. NOTE: ENERGY STAR
with default settings (Dry level, Low temperature and ecoDry).
For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
For wrinkle-free, permanent press and special sports items that need extra drying care.
For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.
For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sport or school uniforms. Can also be used if
the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands. NOTE: On some models,
the time remaining in the cycle will show counting down in the display.
For jeans.
Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.
Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
Provides 10 minutes of tumbling time with no heat. NOTE: On models without AIR FLUFF cycle,
select TIMED DRY and set Temp to No Heat.
models are tested on COTTONS/Normal
ecoDry
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Available for BULKY/Comforter, TOWELS/Sheets, COTTONS/Normal, MIXED LOAD, JEANS, CASUALS/
ACTIVE WEAR and DELICATES. When the ecoDry button is pressed, cycle settings change to reduce the
total energy consumption of the selected sensor cycle. NOTE: Cycle times will change when ecoDry is selected.
The ecoDry option will default to on for COTTONS/Normal. For optimal energy savings, turn ecoDry on.
For optimal drying times, turn ecoDry off. NOTE: Energy savings will vary across loads and cycles.
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Settings
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Individual settings for cycle minutes (Time), dryness level (Level) and temperature (Temp) can be set from the
minimum (lowest in column) to maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more
energy will be used. NOTE: The selected cycle set Time can be further adjusted, in one minute increments, by
pressing the More Time and Less Time buttons.
Dryness Level - Selection only used for Sensor cycles. Timed cycles run for the selected time.
More Dry Use for heavy-duty or mixed type fabrics.
Dry Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for energy savings.
Less Dry Use for lighter fabrics.
Damp For leaving items partially damp.
Temperature
USING THE DRYER
High For regular to heavy cottons.
NOTE: STEAM Dewrinkle and STEAM Refresh require the High temperature setting.
Medium For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.
Low For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.
No Heat For ufng items without heat. For use only with the AIR FLUFF cycle.
Wrinkle Care
H
Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides 1 hour of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. If
you are using the cycle Sound and you select the Wrinkle Care option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying
time and several times during the Wrinkle Care cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.
Damp Alert (on some models)
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 (but the dry cycle will keep running). Removing
clothes and hanging them when they are damp, can reduce the need to iron some items. The light beside the
button will be lit when Damp Alert is on.
Drum Light
The drum light will turn on if, the Damp Alert button or the Sound button (depending on model) is pressed for
3 seconds, or the door is opened. It will turn off when the door is shut, the Damp Alert button or Sound button
(depending on model) is pressed again for 3 seconds or after 5 minutes if the door is left open.
Delay Dry
Press the Delay Dry button to set the delay start time in 1 hour increments up to 24 hours, and then back to clear
(0 hours). After selecting the delay start time, press Start and the delay time will count down the time remaining
until the cycle starts. NOTE: To set the amount of delay time faster, you can press and hold the Delay Dry button.
Delay Dry for WiFi Connected Dryers
For more information see the Appliance Communication section.
You have two options to set Delay Dry using your smartphone.
Option 1: Follow Delay Dry instructions. You can use the GE Appliances Laundry App to adjust the amount of
time via your smartphone.
Option 2: Set your dryer to “AP” using the Delay Dry button. This allows you to use the GE Appliances Laundry
App via your smartphone to start your dryer remotely at the time of your choosing. If the dryer is set to AP with no
activity, it will start the dryer 24 hours later.
Sound
Use the Sound button to change the volume of the button presses and the end of cycle signal. Press the button
until you reach the desired volume or off. The clothes should be removed when the end of cycle signal goes off so
wrinkles do not set in.
NOTE:
• Remove garments promptly at the sound of signal. Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles will not set in.
• Use the Sound especially when drying fabrics like polyester, knits and permanent press. These fabrics should be
removed so wrinkles will not set in.
My Cycle
I
As the cycle selector knob is turned, the Time (timed dry), Level (dryness level) and Temp (temperature) settings
change to automatic pre-set default settings. If you desire a different setting, press the appropriate button(s). Then
press and hold the My Cycle button for 3 seconds and the dryer will “remember” these settings for that Knob
Selection. In the future, when you turn the selector knob to that cycle, your settings will be automatically recalled.
NOTE: Signal sound cannot be set for My Cycle.
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Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
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WARNING
• Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
• DO NOT dry anything that has ever had anything
ammable 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 re.
Drying Rack (on some models)
A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters.
To install the drying rack, hook the rack over the lint lter so the rack extends into the dryer drum.
NOTES:
• The drying rack must be used with the TIMED DRY cycle. Use with sensor cycles
may result in damp items or entended cycle times.
• Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.
• If your model did not come with a drying rack, order WE01X25160 on-line at
GEApplianceparts.com, 24 hours a day or by phone at 877.959.8688 during
normal business hours.
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Venting
Venting the Dryer
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 specications below. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
n Use only rigid metal 4” diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or UL listed exible metal
VENTING
diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
n Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
n Use the shortest length possible.
n Do not crush or collapse.
n Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
n Venting must conform to local building codes.
Correct
Venting
Incorrect
Venting
WARNING
This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
Use only 4” rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust.
DO NOT use a plastic vent.
DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or
concealed space of a building.
DO NOT nstall a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
DO NOT use duct longer than specied in the exhaust length table.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or re.
- Fire Hazard
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