GE GTDP280GDWW, GTDP490EDWW Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-4

Operating Instructions

Control Panel ................. 5, 6

Control Settings .................. 7

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

Loading and Using

the Dryer .................... 10-11

Reversing the Door ............... 9

Venting the Dryer ............... 11

Troubleshooting Tips... 12,is

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .............. 16

Warranty ....................... 1S

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

Youcanfind them on a label
on the front of the dryer behindthe

door.

Printed in Mexico 234D1581PO03 49-90450 02-12 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFOR/V/AT/ON.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING!

For gout safetg, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent propertg damage, persona/injurg, or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or ang other appliance.

• Installation and service must be
performed bg a qualified installer,

service agencg or the gas supplier.

WHAT TODO IF YOUSMELL GAS:

[_ Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,

or turn on any gas or electrical []
appliance.

[] Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use ang phone in gour building. F-_

E] Clear the room, building or area of all

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publisha list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential exposure to

such substances.
Gasappliancescan cause minor exposureto four of these substances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide,

formaldehyde and soot,caused primarily bythe incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels.

Properlyadjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substancescan be minimized

further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

occupant.

Immediate/g call gour gas supplier from

a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supp/ier's instructions carefu//g.

If gou cannot reach gour gas supplier,

callthe fire department.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation

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Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can
receive one by visiting GEAppliances.corn or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

Properlyground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Followdetails
in Installation Instructions.

• Installor store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weather, which could cause permanent damage

and invalidate the warranty.

• Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

• Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof
all shipping materials properly.

Removethe colored protective tape from the

control panel.

Exhaust/Ducting

dryers

mall MUSTbe exhausted to the outside to

prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.

I-_ Use metal 4" diameter ductwork inside

Forcomplete details, follow the Installation
Instructions.

only rigid

the dryer cabinet and useonly rigid metal 4"

diameter or ULapproved transition ducting
between the dryer and the home duct. USEOF

PLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORK
CAN CAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORK

CAN CAUSEA FIREIFIT COLLAPSESOR
BECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEOR

DURINGINSTALLATION.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING!

YOURLAUNDRY AREA

Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances free of combustible materials,
(lint,paper,rags, etc.),gasoline,chemicals and

other flammable vapors and liquids.
Keepthe floor around your appliances clean

and dry to reduce the possibilityof slipping.
Closesupervisionisnecessary if this appliance is

used byor near children. Donot allow children to
play on,with or inside this or any other appliance.

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Beforeloading, unloading or adding

clothes,wait until the drum has completely
stopped.

Keepall laundry aids (suchas detergents,
bleaches,etc.)out of the reach of children,

preferably in a locked cabinet.Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid injury.

Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

Keepthe area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areasfree from the

accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
Donot obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not

stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the

front or back of the dryer.

The laundry process can reduce the flame

retardancy of fabrics.To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's

care instructions.

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Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the dryer or inthe room. DO

NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.

Do not wash ordry articlesthat have been

cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (suchas
wax, oil, paint, gasoline,degreasers, dry-cleaning

solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstancesgive
off vapors that may ignite orexplode. Do not add

these substances to the wash water. Donot use

or place these substances around your washer
or dryer during operation.

Donot 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 loadto catch fire.

Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent or that contains flammable materials
(suchas cleaning cloths, mops, towels usedin

beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops,etc.)
must not be placed in ornear the dryer until

solvents or flammable materials have been
removed.There are many highly flammable items

usedin homes such asacetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline,kerosene,some household cleaners,
some spot removers,turpentines, waxes, wax

removers and products containing petroleum
distillates.

Donot dry articles containing rubber,plastic
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.
Somerubber materials, when heated, can under

certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.

Donot store plastic, paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.

Garments labeled "Dry Awag from Hea(' or "DoNot
TumbleDry" (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)

must not be put in your dryer.
Donot dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.

Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particlesthat may be picked up by clothing

during subsequent dryer uses.

To minimizethe possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect

the dryer at the household distribution panel by

removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or

cleaning (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the
lintfilter). NOTE'.Turning the Cycle Selectorknob

to an off position or pressingPAUSEdoesNOT

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING!

WHEN USING YOURDRYER(cont.)

Neverattempt to operate this appliance ifit is

damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.

Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at

least once a year by aqualified technician. Seethe

Loadingand Usingthe Dryer section.
Ifyours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and doesnot have
a pilot light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHT WITH

A MATCH.Burnsmay resultfrom having your hand
in the vicinity of the burnerwhen the automatic
ignition turns on.

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

Graspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling. Placethe cord away from traffic areas
so itwill not be stepped on, tripped over or

subjected to damage.

Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part of

this appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Manual

or in publisheduser-repair instructions that you
understand and havethe skillsto carry out.

• Beforediscarding a dryer, or removing itfrom

• Donot tamper with controls.

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics
or reduce the static electricity inthem by using

a dryer-applied fabric softener oran anti-static
conditioner. We recommend you use either a

fabric softener inthe wash cycle,according to
the manufacturer's instructions for those products,

or try a dryer-added product for which the
manufacturer giveswritten assurance on the

package that their product can be safely used
in your dryer. Serviceor performance problems

caused by use of these products arethe
responsibility of the manufacturers of those

products and are not covered under the
warranty to this appliance.

Donot spray anytype of aerosol into, on,or near

dryer at anytime. Do not use any type of spray
cleaner when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous

fumes or electrical shock could occur.

service,remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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About the drger control panel. GEAppliances.com

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injurg to persons, read the IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbefore
operating this appliance.

Throughoutthis manual,featuresandappearancemay vary fromyour model.

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Signa_ Fabric Care o_,_ o_ Permanent

_ Cottons

Au_OrU clott_scare

Op_m.mo_ _o_o,v Press

Less Dry ¢osu_is

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Signal Fabric Care Wrinkle Core o Permanent

Medium COttons Lo_O_ _

Nore Dry Press

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Time Dry

Start

Start

NOTE: Drging times will varg according to the tgpe of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load,

tgpes of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

About the drger controlpanel.

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

Signal Fabric Care Wrink)e Care o Permanent

_.m Cottons Lo_ory _o_

Optimum Dry

.o_ory Press

Start

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Signal Fabric Core Wrinkle Care Permanent

M_ium sew LessDry c_

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Cottons o_ MoteDry Press

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Optimum Dry o_

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TimeDry

Start

Delicates

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas),
size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

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IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time gou use the drger.

_ Fabric (Not all features all models)

Automatic cgclesautomaticallg determine fabric drgness.SelectLess Dry ifgou want gour clothes slightlg

damp at theend of thedrying cycle.SelectMore Dry if you want them to feel drier.
Timedcycles run for a selectedtime.

_l_ Drying Cycles (Not are on models)

Press/Casuals

Care/Temperature

Cottons For regular to heavy cottons.

Reg.Heat
EasgCare For synthetics, blends,delicates and items labeled permanent press.

Mad. Heat

DELICATESOn some models.For delicates,synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.

Low Heat

Air Fluff For fluffing items without heat. Use the Time Dry cycle.

No Heat

oil features all

Cottons

Permanent

Delicates

Time Dry

Dewrinkle

Quick Fluff

Forcottons and most linens.For most loads,select Optimum Dry (onsome models).
Forwrinkle-free, permanent pressand delicate items, and knits.

Fordelicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.
Setthe Cycle Selectorat the desired drying time.

Forremoving wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp.
Forfreshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabrics, linensand pillows. Usewith

Air Fluff No Heat. Provides10 minutes of no heat tumbling.

are on

_-_Start-Close the dryer door.SelectStart. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer.

To restart the dryer, close the door and selectStart to complete the cycle.

Color Logic (onsome models)

Selectthe correct Fabric Care setting.

Hatch the particular color below the words

with the same color on the CycleDial.
Example: Drying a load of clothing labeled

permanent press.

r_ Choosethe Fabric Care setting--for

this load itwould be the Easy Care Mad

HEAT(which isa particular color).

r21 Turnthe CycleDialto the area that has

the same color as the Fabric Care setting
you have chosen-for this load it would be

the Easy Care Automatic.

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About the drger features.

Wrinkle Care

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Signal

Medium

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Wrinkle Care Option (onsomemodels)

Usethis option to minimize the wrinkles
in clothes. It provides approximately

15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after
the clothes are dry.

Thisoption can only be used with the Cottons
and Easy Care cycles.

Cycle Signal Option (on some models)

Thissignalwill soundjust before the end
of the cycle to remind you to remove the

clothes. On somemodels,the signalsound
levelcannot be adjusted.

If you selected the Wrinkle Care option, the
signalwill sound at the end of the drying

time and will sound several times during the
Wrinkle Care cycle.Thiswill remind you that
it istime to remove the clothes.

Ifyou are using the Cycle Signal knob

and you selectthe Wrinkle Careoption,
a signal will sound atthe end of the drying

time and several times during the Wrinkle
CAREcycle. Thiswill remind you that it is time

to remove the clothes.

If Wrinkle Care is not on, the dryer
will stop once the timer reaches the

Wrinkle Care mark on the cycle dial.

NOTE:

• Removegarments promptly at the sound
of the signal. Place clothes on hangers so

wrinkles won't set in.

• Use the Cycle Signal especially when
drying fabrics like polyester knits and

permanent press. These fabrics should

be removed so wrinkles won't set in.

Automatic Cgcle Signal (onsomemodels)

At the end of each cycle, there is
approximately 15 minutes of no-heat

tumbling after the laundry is dry.

Drum Lamp (onsome models)

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. Reachabove dryer opening
from inside the drum. Removethe bulb and

replace with the same sizebulb.

Drying Rack (onsome models)

A handy drying rack may be usedfor drying
delicate items such aswashable sweaters.

Hook the rack over the lintfilter sothe rack
extends into the dryer drum.

A reminder signal will sound periodically
during this time to remind you to remove

the laundry.

NOTE:

• Thedrying rack must be used with the
Time Dry cycle.

• Do not use this drging rack when there
are other clothes in the drger.

Stainless Steel Drum (on some models)
Thestainlesssteel used to make the dryer

drum provides the highest reliabilityavailable
in a GEdryer.If the dryer drum should be

scratched or dented during normal use,

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the drum will not rust or corrode.These

surface blemisheswill not affect the function
or durability of the drum.

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Reversing the Door
Toolsneeded:

• Standard#2 • Tape-tipped
Phillipsscrewdriver putty knife

rl] open the door and remove the filler plugsopposite the hinges.With the door completely

open,remove the bottom screw from each hingeon the dryer face. Insert these screws
about half way into the TOP holes,for each hinge, on the opposite side(whereyou

removed the filler plugs).Applyfirm pressureto get the screw started in new holes.

r_ Loosentop screw from each hinge on the dryerface half way. With one hand holding the

top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door from the dryer
by lifting it UP and OUT.

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[-3-1Rotatethe door 180°.Insert it on the opposite side ofthe opening by moving the door

/N and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws
inserted in step 1.

[] Removethe remaining screws from the sideof the opening from which the door

was removed. With thesescrews,secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the
two top screws of each hinge.Reinsertthe plasticplugs on the side from which

the door was removed.

Loading and using the drger.

Alwags follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

Sorting and Loading Hints

Asa general rule,if clothes are sorted properly for the
washer,they are sorted properly for the dryer.

Donot add fabric softener sheets once the load has

become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains.

Bounce®Fabric Conditioner DryerSheets have been

approved for use in all GEDryerswhen used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Careand Cleaningof the Orger

TheExterior'.Wipe or dust any spillsor washing

compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control
panel and finishes may be damaged bysome laundry

pretreatment soiland stain remover products. Apply
these products away from the dryer. Thefabric may

then be washed and dried normally. Damageto your
dryer caused by these products isnot covered by

your warranty.
TheLint Filten Cleanthe lint filter before each

use. Moistenyour fingers and reach into the filter
opening. Runyour fingers acrossthe filter. Havea

qualifiedtechnician vacuum the lint from the dryer
once a year.

Do not overload. Thiswastes energy and causes

wrinkling.

Do not drg the following items:fiberglass items,

woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics,items with

plastictrim and foam-filled items.

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.
TheExhaust Duct: Inspect and cleanthe exhaust

ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.

A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the

drying time.
Follow these steps:

IT1 Turn off electrical supplyby disconnecting the

plug from the wall socket.

I-_ Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
[-3-1Vacuum the duct with the hoseattachment and

reconnect the duct.

TheExhaust Hood: Checkfrom the outside that the

flaps of the hood movefreely when operating.Hake

surethat there isnot wildlife (birds,insects,etc.)nesting
insidethe duct or hood.

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Venting the Dryer

Forthe best drying performonce, the dryer needs to be properly vented. Thedryer will use more energy
and run longerifit isnot vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow thedetails on Exhausting in

the InstallationInstructions.

• Useonly rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or ULlisted
flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.

• Donot use plastic or other combustible ductwork.

• Usethe shortest length possible.

• Donot crush or collapse.

• Avoid restingthe duct on sharp objects.

• Ventingmust conform to localbuilding codes.

Correct

Venting

Incorrect
Venting

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Before you call for service...

Savetime and moneg! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit

_ Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn't start Drger is unplugged • Hake sure the dryer plugis pushedcompletely into

Dryer doesn't heat Fuseis blown/circuit breaker is • Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replace

Dryer shakes or Someshaking/noise is normal. • Hove dryer to an even floor space,or adjust leveling legs
makes noise Drger mug be sitting unevenlg as necessary until even.

Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Followdirections on fabric softener package.

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the outlet.

Fuseis blown/circuit breaker • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

is tripped fuse or reset breaker. NOTE:Host electric dryers use

2fuses/breakers.

tripped; the drger mug tumble both fuses or resetboth breakers.Yourdryer may tumble
but not heat ifonly one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.

Gasservice is off • Hake sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are

fully open.

Drging dirtg items with • Useyour dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can

clean ones stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seenwhen the

completelg clean clothes are wet appearoffer drying. Useproper washing

procedures before drying.

Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lintscreen before each load.

Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors

(likecorduroy).

Static electricitg can attract lint • Seesuggestions inthis section under Static occurs.
Overloading • Separate large loadsinto smaller ones.

Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • Emptyall pocketsbefore laundering clothes.

Static occurs Nofabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener.

• Bounce®FabricConditioner Dryer Sheetshave been
approved for usein all GEDryers when used in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Try a fabric softener.

Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp Dry.
Try a fabric softener.

Automatic drying times will vary according to the type
of heat used(electric,natural or LPgas),sizeof load,

types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts.

Inconsistent
drying times

Overdrging

Sgnthetics,permanentpress •
and blendscancausestatic

Tgpeofheat •

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Problem Possible Causes
Clothes take too long Improper sorting

to drg

Large loads of heavg fabrics

(likebeach towels)

Controls improperlg set

Lint filter isfull
Improper or obstructed

ducting

Blown fuses or tripped • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers

circuit breaker use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating.
Overloading/combining loads • Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer

Underloading • Ifyou are drying only one or two items, add a few items

What To Do

• Separate heavy itemsfrom lightweight items(generally,
a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).

• Large, heavyfabrics contain more moisture and take

longer to dry. Separate large,heavy fabrics into smaller
loadsto speed drying time.

• Match control settings to the loadyou are drying.

• Clean lintfilter before every load.

• Check installation instructions for proper
ducting/venting.

• Makesure ducting is clean,free of kinks and

unobstructed.

• Checkto seeif outside wall damper operates easily.

• Checkthe Installation Instructionsto make sure the
dryer venting is correct.

at a time.

to ensure proper tumbling.

Clothes are wrinkled Overdrging • Select a shorter drying time.

• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of

moisture. Select a Less Drg or Damp Drg setting.

Letting items sit in drger • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang

after cgcle ends immediately.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturallg shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.

when washed. Others can be • Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
safelg washed, but will shrink

in the drger • If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular

item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.

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GE Dryer Warranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care®technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a dog, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.

GE.CARE5(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model
number available when calling for service.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year

Fromthe date of the

original purchase

What GE Will Not Cover..

• Service trips to sour home to teach SOU how to
use the product.

• Improper installation, delivers or maintenance.

• Failure of the product ifit is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used

commerciallg.

• Replacement of the light bulb.

• Products which are not defective or broken, or which
are working as described in the OwneCs Manual.

Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Duringthis
limited one-year warranty, GEwill also provide,free of charge, all labor and related servicecosts

to replacethe defective part.

Staple gout receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain

support under the warrants.

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

• Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible
defects with this appliance.

• Defects or damage due to operation in freezing
temperatures.

• Damage caused after deliverg.

• Product not accessible to provide required service.

Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for u particular

I XCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited

purpose, ore limited to one gear or the shortest period allowed by low.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GEAuthorized Servicer is not
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
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Instrucciones de seguridad ........ _-4

Instrucciones de operaci6n

Ajustes de control ....................... 7

C6mo cambiar Impuertm .................. 9

C6mo cargar y usar la secadora ....... 10, 11

Funciones ............................... 8

Tmblero de control

de la secadora ......................... 5, 6

Ventilaci6n de la secadora .............. 11

Soluci6n a problemas

comunes ......................... 1_,is

Soporte al consumidor

Garantia ............................... 15

Soporte al consumidor .................. 16

Escriba los n6meros del
modelo y de serie aqui:

No. de modelo
No. de serie

Estos nQmeros se encuentran
en una etiqueta en la parte

frontal de la secadora, detr6s
de la puerta.

Impreso en Mexico

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INFORMACION IMPORTANTESDE SEGURIDAD.
LEA TODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTESDE USAR.

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Par su seguridad, debe seguir las indicaciones de este manual para minimizar
el riesgo de incendio o e×plosi6n, descarga el_ctrica, o para evitar dafios a la
propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte.

• No almacene ni use gasolina u otros • La instalaci6n U el servicio Io deben

vapores inflamables U liquidos en las Ilevar a cabo un instalador calificado,
pro×imidades de este o cualquier otro la agencia de servicio o el proveedor
electrodom_stico, de gas.

QUE HACER SI USTED HUELE GAS:

F_ No intente encender un f6sforo,

o un cigarrillo, o encender cualquier

electrodom_stico el_ctrico o de gas.

F_No toque ning_n interruptor

el_ctrico; no use ning_n tel_fono en
el edificio.

r_ Desocupe el habitaci6n, edificio o

6rea afectada.

Decreto para hacer cumplir los leyes sabre t6xicos y agua potable de California

Este decreto requiere que el Gobernador de California publique una lista de las sustancias que el
estado sabe que causan c6ncer, defectos de nacimiento y otros dahos reproductivos y requiere que

los comerciantes le adviertan a sus consumidores sabre el potencial de exposici6n a tales sustancias.
Los electrodom6sticos de gas pueden causar la exposici6n a cuatro de estas sustancias,

concretamente benceno, mon6xido de carbono, formaldehfdo y hollfn, principalmente causados par
la combusti6n incompleta del gas natural o de combustibles LP.

Cuando las secadoras est6n ajustadas apropiadamente, se minimiza la combusti6n incompleta. La
exposici6n a estas sustancias puede minimizarse aOn m6s ventilando apropiadamente la secadora

hacia el exterior.

r-_ Llame inmediatamente a su

proveedor de gas usando el
tel_fono de alg_n vecino. Siga las
instrucciones del proveedor de gas

cuidadosamente.

r-_si usted no puede ponerse en

contacto con su proveedor de
gas, Ilame al departamento de

bomberos.

INSTALACI(3N APROPIADA

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Antes de usarse, la secadora se debe instalar apropiadamente de acuerdo con las Instrucciones de
instalaci6n. Si no ha recibido una hoja de Instrucciones de instalaci6n, puede obtener una copia

visitando GEAppliances.com o Ilamando a1800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

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INFORiVlACIONIivlPORTANTESDE SEGURIDAD.
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,tlLiADVERTENCIA!
SU AREA DE SECADO

• Mantenga el 6rea debajo y alrededor de •
sus electrodom6sticos libre de materiales

combustibles (pelusas,papel, trapos, etc.),
gasolina, productos qu[micos y otros I[quidos

y vapores inflamables.

Mantengael pisoalrededor desus

electrodom6sticos limpiosy secospara reducir
la posibilidad de unaccidente.

Supervisea los niBosen caso de que ellosusen
la secadora ojueguen cerca de ella durante su

operaci6n. No permita que los niBosjueguen
con la secadora, en su interior,sobre ella o

ningOnotro electrodom6stico.

CUANDO USESU

Nunca introduzca sus manosen elinterior de

la secadora mientras eltambor giratorio est6
movi6ndose. Antes deagregar y sacar ropa,espere

hasta que eltambor giratorio se haya detenido.

Limpieelfiltro de pelusas antes de cada carga

para evitar la acumulaci6n de pelusas en el interior
de la secadora o en la habitaci6n. NOOPERELA

SECADORASINELFILTRODEPELUSASEN SU
LUGAR.

Nolave o sequeart[culos que se hayan limpiado,

lavado, remojado o salpicadocon sustancias
combustibles o explosivas(talescomo cera,aceite,

pintura, gasolina,desengrasadores, solventes de
tintorer[a, kerosene).Estassustancias producen

vapores que podr[an incendiarseo explotar. No
agregue estas sustancias al agua de lavado. No

use ni coloque estassustancias alrededor de la
lavadora o secadora durante su uso.

Nocoloque art[culos expuestos a aceite

de cocinar en la secadora. Losart[culos
contaminados con aceites de cocinar podr[an

contribuir a formar una reacci6n quimica que
podr[a causar que una carga de ropas se incendie.

Cualquierart[culo sobre el cual usted us6
un solvente de limpieza o que contenga materiales
inflamables (tales como paBosde limpieza,

trapeadores, toallas usadas en salones debelleza,
restaurantes o barber[as)no se deben colocar en el

interior o en las proximidades de la secadora basra
que los solventes oliquidos inflamables se hayan

removido. Existenmuchos art[culos inflamables
en el hogar tales como la acetona, elalcohol, la

gasolina, el kerosene,algunos limpiadores,algunos
quitamanchas, aguarr6s, trementina, ceras,

removedores de cera y productos que contengan
derivados del petr61eo.

SECADORA

IVlantengatodos los articulos de limpieza

(talescomo detergentes y blanqueadores)
fuera del alcance de los niBos,preferiblemente

encerrados en un gabinete. Pongaatenci6n alas
advertencias en lasetiquetas de losenvasespara

evitar accidentes.

Nunca trepe ni se ponga de piesobre la parte

superior de la secadora.

• Mantenga el 6rea alrededor de la salida y
las 6reas cercanas libres de acumulaci6n de

pelusas, polvillo y suciedad.

• Noobstruya el flujo del aire ventilado. No apile,

no coloque ropa, no eche alfombras al frente o al
respaldo de la secadora.

Elproceso de lavado puede reducir la habilidad

de retardar laflamabilidad de algunas telas.

Paraevitar tal resultado, siga las instrucciones

del fabricante de lastelas con mucho cuidado.

Noseque articulos que contengan goma, pl6stico,

espuma o materiales similarestales como
sostenes (brasieres)con relleno,ganchos de goma,

alfombras de baBo,baberos de niBo,pantalones de
niBo,bolsas pl6sticasy almohadas quese puedan

derretir o quemar. Algunos materiales gomosos,
cuando secalientan, bajo ciertas circunstancias

podr[an incendiarse por combusti6n espont6nea.

Durante su operaci6n, no almacene encima de la

secadora pl6sticos, papel o ropa quese puedan
quemar o derretir.

Lasprendas de vestir etiquetadas "Dry awag

from hear' (Secaralejadasdel calor)o "Do not
tumble dry" (Nosecar por giro)--tales como

chaquetas salvavidas que contienen capoc-
no se deben colocar en susecadora.

Noseque articulos de fibra de vidrio en su

secadora. Estopodr[a ocasionar irritaci6n en la piel
debido alas part[culas restantes quese podrian

adherir a la ropa durante usossubsecuentes
de la secadora.

Paraminimizar la posibilidad de una descarga

el6ctrica, desconecte 6steelectrodom6stico de su
tomacorriente o desconecte la secadora del panel

de distribuci6n el6ctrica del edificio removiendo el
fusible o desconectando el circuito antes de dar

cualquier tipo de mantenimiento o limpieza(con
la excepci6n de removery limpiar el filtro de la

pelusa).NOTA:accionar la perilla Selectorade ciclo
a una posici6n de apagado (Off)o apretar PAUSE

(PAUSA),NOdesconecta elelectrodom6stico de la

fuente de alimentaci6n el6ctrica. 3

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CUANDO USE SU SECADORA (cont.)

Nunca intente operar 6ste electrodom6stico

siest6 daflado, si no funciona bien, si est6
parcialmente desarmado, o si le faltan partes
o 6stas est6n rotas,incluyendo daflos al cable

el6ctrico.

Elinterior de la m6quina y la conexi6n
del tubo de escapeen elinterior de lasecadora
sedeben limpiar por Io menos una vez al aho por

parte de un t6cnico calificado.Ver lasecci6n
C6mo usar la secadora.

Sisu secadora es de gas, 6sta est6equipada con
un encendido el6ctrico autom6tico y no necesita

una luz piloto. NO INTENTEENCENDERLACONUN
FOSFORO.Podr[anresultar quemaduras por tener

su mano en las cercanias del quemador cuando el
encendido el6ctrico autom6tico comience.

Esposible que usteddeseesuavizarsu ropa

o reducir la electricidad est6tica en ella usando
una toalla suavizante para secadora o un

acondicionador antiest(Xico. Recomendamos
que usted use un suavizante detelas en elciclo

de lavado,de acuerdo con lasinstrucciones
del fabricante para estosproductos, o trate un

producto en el que elfabricante le proporcione
una garantia escrita en el paquete especificando

que es seguro para usar enlas secadoras. Los
problemas de servicio o de rendimiento causados

por estos productos son responsabilidad de
losfabricantes de estos productos y no est(_n

cubiertos por la garantia de 6ste electrodom6stico.

Nuncaatomice cualquiertipo de aerosolen,

sobreo cerca de la secadora.No useningun tipo
de limpiador aerosolal limpiar elinterior de la

secadora.Humos peligrososo choque el6ctrico
pueden ocurrir.

CUANDO NO SE ENCUENTRE USANDO SU SECADORA

Cuando desconecte _ste electrodom_stico, agarre
el enchufe firmemente para evitar dahos al

cable el6ctrico mientras Iohale. Coloque el cable
el6ctrico en un lugar alejado de las 6reas de tr6fico

para que nadie Io pise,tropiece o Iopueda dahar.

Nointente hacer reparaciones o reemplazar
ninguna parte de 6ste electrodom6stico ni intente

Ilevar a cabo ning0n tipo de servicioa no ser que
Iorecomiende el Manual del propietario o

instrucciones publicadas que usted entienda
y tenga la habilidad deIlevar acabo.

• Antesde desechar esta secadora o de removerla
para darle servicio,remueva la puerta de la

secadora para evitar que alg0n niflo
seesconda en su interior.

• No intente alterar los controles.

LEAVSIGAESTAINFORMACIONDESEGURIDAOCONMUCHOCUIDADO.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

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