GE GTDS560GFWS User Manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2–4

Operating Instructions

Control Panels .................5-7

Dryer Features ...................8

Loading and Using the Dryer .....10

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

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

Troubleshooting Tips . . . 12, 13

Consumer Support

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

Warranty ....................... 15

Owner’s Manual

Dryers

Write the model and serial number here:

Model # __________________

Serial # ___________________

You can find them on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door.

234D2241P003 49-90508 10-13 GE

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.

 Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

 Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL 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 any phone in your building.

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.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions carefully.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

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).

 Properly ground dryer to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

 Install or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

 Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

 Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of

all shipping materials properly.

 Remove the colored protective tape from the

control panel.

Exhaust/Ducting:

All dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to

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

Use only rigid metal 4ļ diameter ductwork inside

the dryer cabinet and use only rigid metal 4ļ diameter or 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com

YOUR LAUNDRY 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.

 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.

 Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

 Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is

used near children. Do not allow children to on, with or inside this or any other appliance.

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WARNING!

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

 Never reach into the dryer while the drum is

moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.

 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.

 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.). These substances give off vapors that 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.

 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

 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. 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.

 Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.  Keep the area around the exhaust opening

and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

 Do not 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.

 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.

 Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may

burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.

 Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not

Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing Kapok)

must not be put in your dryer.

 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.

 To minimize the 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 (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter). NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an off position, or pressing PAUSE does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.)

 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.

 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.

 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.

 You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics

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.

 If you see water on the floor around the dryer, call

for service.

 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.

 Never attempt to use the Steam Dewrinkle or

Steam Refresh cycles without clothes in the drum. It is highly recommended to select the appropriate load size for best results. Selecting large load cycles for small loads may result in clothes being wet, and selecting small load cycles for large loads may result in poor dewrinkling performance.

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

 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.



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.

 Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from

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

 Do not tamper with controls.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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• Clean lint filter

Step 1 Step 2

• Add clothes

• Select drying cycle • Push Start

Step 3

Step 4

• Shut door

Quick Start Guide

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

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

GHI

Damp

Cool Down

Dry

Delicates

Towels/Sheets

Antibacterial

Speed Dry

Steam Refresh

Steam Dewrinkle

Perm. Press

Quick Fluff

Mixed Loads

Dewrinkle

Cottons

Dewrinkle

Tumble

Extended

Tumble

Damp

Alert

Timed Dry

nsing

Dela

Delay Dry

Hold 3 secs

to Cancel Delay

Signal

Good Better

monitor

Extra Dry

More Dry

Dry

Less Dry

Damp

Level TimeTemp

High

Medium

Low

Extra Low

No Heat

Dry

Settings

Hold 3 secs

To Save Current Cycle

Power

Start

Pause

Controls

B C

Drying Cycles-Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness.

Timed cycles run for the selected time.

Cottons For cottons and most linens.

Perm. Press For wrinkle-free, permanent press, delicate items and knits. Delicates For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.

Mixed Loads Timed Dry

Dewrinkle For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp. Quick Fluff For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabric, linens and pillows. Use with No Heat.

Provides 10 minutes of no-heat tumbling. Anti-Bacterial This option reduces 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

NSF Protocol P154

during a portion of the drying cycle.

Sanitization Performance of

Residential Clothes Dryers

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 loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends. Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.

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Towels/Sheets For most towels and linens.

Speed Dry 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.

Energy Saver For cottons and most linens. The cycle offers a reduction in energy use when compared to the Cottons cycle. The dryer automatically sets the most energy efficient settings and only changes to the Dryness Level are allowed by the user.

Steam Refresh For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles. After the Steam Refresh cycle, (on some models) the unit will beep (if Signal is selected) and display “00.” Steam Refresh is recommended for 1-2 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. Steam Dewrinkle For use with larger loads than Steam Refresh. Ideal for loads left in the dryer for an extended time.

(on some models) Steam Dewrinkle is recommended for 8-13 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 Refresh cycle.

Options

Dewrinkle Tumble

Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides 30 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. If you are using the cycle Signal and you select the Dewrinkle Tumble option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying time and several times during the Dewrinkle Tumble cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.

Extended Tumble

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 Signal and you select the Extended Tumble option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying time and several times during the Extended Tumble cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.

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 (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 pad will be lit when Damp Alert is on.

Delay Dry

On models with a Time Remaining display, as the Delay Dry pad is repeatedly pressed, the delay time sets to 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, and back to clear (0 minutes). After selecting the delay time, press Start and the delay time will count down the time remaining until the cycle starts.

On models without a Time Remaining display, as the Delay Dry pad is repeatedly pressed, the delay time sets to 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, and back to clear (0 hours).

For all models, if the Delay Dry pad is pressed for 3 seconds, it clears (regardless of the delay time). Signal

Use the Signal pad to change the volume of the end of cycle signal. Press the pad until you reach the desired volume or off. The clothes should be removed when the beeper 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 Signal especially when drying fabrics like polyester, knits and permanent press. These fabrics should be removed so

wrinkles will not set in.

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Settings

Individual settings for dryness level (Level), temperature (Temp), and Timed Dry cycle minutes (Time) 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.

Dryness Level-Selection only used for Sensor cycles. Timed cycles run for the selected time.

Extra Dry Use for heavy-duty fabrics or items that should be very dry, such as towels. 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

Temperature

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.

Extra Low No Heat For fluffing items without heat. For use only with the Timed Dry cycles.

My Settings (on some models)

As the cycle selector knob is turned, the Level (Dryness Level), Temp (Temperature) and Time (Timed Dry) settings change to automatic pre-set default settings. If you desire a different setting, press the appropriate pad(s). Then press and hold the My Settings pad 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 volume cannot be set for My Settings.

Power

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.

Start

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 and the cycle Indicator Light will blink.

To continue the cycle, press Start again. To stop the cycle, hold the pad for 3 seconds.

eDry (on some models)

When the eDry pad is pressed, cycle settings change to reduce the total energy consumption of the selected sensor cycle.

NOTE: Cycle times will change when eDry is selected.

Display (on some models)

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

In addition, this display will, “scroll” the dryer status:

• PAUSE The message “PAUSE” will scroll across the display when the dryer’s cycle is paused. The cycle may be re-started by pressing the Start pad.

• door The message “door” will be displayed when the door is opened during the dryer’s cycle.

The eMonitor lights display the relative energy use of your selected cycle and options. They are provided as an energy guide and range from Good (1 light) to Better (5 lights). Cycle (time), dryness level, temperature, and additional tumble options can increase or decrease your energy efficiency. Some special cycles will not provide a display.

Indicator lights

Five LED lights indicate the current dryer status moving from left to right as the cycle progresses.

For leaving items partially damp.

For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.

Demand Side Management (on some models) - When connected to your power company’s rate monitoring system, the

DSM

dryer will automatically delay starting if the rates are high/critical. An “ES” will be displayed and the selected cycle will start after 4 hours or when the rates drop to low/medium, whichever comes first. If the rates are not high/critical, the selected cycle will start immediately.

About the dryer features.

Sensor Dry (on some models)

Sensor Dry

This feature is only activated in the Cottons, Easy Care and Delicates cycles.

The Sensor Dry provides greater drying accuracy than standard machines, resulting in shorter dry times and better clothes care. As the clothes tumble, they touch a moisture sensor. The sensor will stop the heating cycle as soon as the clothes have reached the selected dryness.

This dryer will adjust the initial estimated

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 replace with the same size bulb.

drying time of the sensor dry cycles as it “learns” its installation and usage profile. Please allow several weeks for the dryer to customize itself to “you”.

opening

bulb and

Drying Rack (on some models)

A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters.

Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack extends into the dryer drum.

Stainless Steel Drum (on some models)

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

NOTE:

 The drying rack must be used with the

Timed Cycle.

 Do not use this drying rack when there

are other clothes in the dryer.

use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect the function or durability of the drum.

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Reversing the Door

Tools needed:

 Standard #2  Tape-tipped

 Phillips screwdriver  putty knife

Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the

hinges. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs). Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in new holes.

REMOVE 4 PLUGS AND KEEP FOR INSERTION INTO THE OPPOSITE SIDE

REMOVE BOTTOM SCREW FROM EACH HINGE AND INSTALL HALF WAY INTO EACH TOP OF OPPOSITE HINGE HOLES

Loosen top screw from each hinge on the dryer face 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.

Remove the blind plate from the hinge side of the dryer by

removing its two screws. Remove the strike plate from the opposite side of the dryer by removing its two screws. Reinstall the plates, on the opposite sides, using two screws in each plate.

Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side of the

opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 1.

LOOSEN EACH TOP HINGE SCREW HALF WAY AND LIFT THE DOOR UP AND OFF

SWITCH

STRIKE

PLATE

FRONT PANEL

BLIND PLATE

ROTATE DOOR 180º AND H ANG IT ON TOP HINGE SCREWS

Remove the remaining screws from the side of the opening

from which the door was removed. With these screws, secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the two top screws of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the door was removed.

INSTALL AND TIGHTEN BOTTOM SCREWS AND TIGHTEN TOP SCREWS

INSERT PLUGS INTO HOLES ON OPPOSITE SIDE

About loading and using the dryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Sorting and Loading Hints

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

Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner

Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with

plastic trim and foam-filled items. Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Fabric Care Labels

Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.

WASH LABELS

Machine wash cycle

Water temperature

Normal

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Hot

(50C/120F)

BLEACH LABELS

Bleach symbols

Any bleach

(when needed)

Only non-chlorine bleach

delicate

(40C/105F)

(when needed)

Gentle/

Warm

Do not wash Do not wring

Hand wash

Cold/cool

(30C/85F)

Do not bleach

DRY LABELS

Tumble dry

Heat setting

Special instructions

Dry

High

Normal

Medium

Line dry/

hang to dry

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Low

Drip dry

Gentle/

delicate

No heat/air

Dry flat

Do not tumble dry

do not wash)

In the shade

Do not dry (used with

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. Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter opening. Run your fingers qualified

technician vacuum the lint from the dryer

across the filter. Have a

once a year.

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:

2 3

The Exhaust Hood: Check from the outside that

the flaps of the hood move freely when operating.

Make sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects,

etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood.

Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting

the plug from the wall socket. Disconnect the duct from the dryer. Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment

and reconnect the duct.

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