GE GTD72GBSN0WS, GTD72EBSN0WS Owner’s Manual

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/ESPAÑOL

DRYERS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # _________________

Serial # _________________

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

GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.

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THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME.

Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family.

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

product, and we think you will too. Among other things, registration of your appliance ensures that we

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

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 before or after each load.

• DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.

• DO 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.

• The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct 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:

SAFETY INFORMATION

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 flammable 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.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• DO NOT touch any electrical switch; DO NOT use any phone in your building.

• 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 fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

- Fire or Explosion Hazard

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Getting started

USING THE DRYER

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.

• DO NOT dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

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

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 fire.

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 notifications.

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

• Clean lint filter

• Loosely add items.

• Close door. NOTE: Dryer will not start with door open.

Step 2 Step 3

• 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.)

Step 4

• Press the Start/ Pause button.

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