GE GTX18GSSJ0WW, GTX18ESSJ0WW, GTV21ESSJ1WW, GTD18ESSJ2WW, GTD18GSSJ2WW 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 ....................... 15

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

Youcanfindthemon a label onthefrontofthedryerbehindthe

door.

Printedin Mexico 234D2238PO04 49-90532 09-24 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

_j_ This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER","WARNING", or "CAUTION".These words are defined as:

_ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or seriousinjury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates o hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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

basic precautions, including the following:

[] Readall instructionsbeforeusing theappliance. [] DONOTdry 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.

[] DONOTallow 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.

[] DONOTreach into the appliance if the drum is moving. [] DONOTinstall or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

[] DONOTtamper with controls, 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 skillsto carry out.

[] DONOTuse fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric

softener or product.

[] DONOTuse heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. [] Clean lint screen before or after each load. DONOToperate the dryer without the lint filter in place.

[] Donot 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. Keep dryer area clear and free

from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

[] The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. [] DONOTplace 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.

[] Keepthe floor around your appliancesclean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. [] Unplugthe appliance or turn offthe circuit breaker before servicing. Pressingthe Power or Stort/Pouse button DOESNOT

disconnect power.

[] DONOToperate this appliance if it isdamaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or has missing or broken parts,

including a damaged cord or plug.

[] DO NOTspray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer at any time. Donot useany type of spray cleanerwhen cleaning dryer

interior. Hazardousfumes or electrical shock could occur.

[] See "Electrical Connection" located in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ADDITIONAL GAS DRYERWARNINGS

Foryour safety, the information in this manual must befollowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion 1

or to prevent damage, personal injury, or death.

- DONOTstore or usegasolineor other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity ofthis or any other appliance.

- WHATTODOIFYOUSHELLGAS:

• DONOTtry to light any appliance.

• DONOTtouch any electrical switch; DONOTuseany phone inyour building.

• Clearthe room, building, or area of any occupants.

• Immediately call your gassupplier from a neighboCsphone.Followthe gassupplier'sinstructions.

• Ifyou cannot reachyour gas supplier, call the fire department.

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

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

TheCaliforniaSafe DrinkingWater and Toxic EnforcementAct requiresthe governor of Californiato publish a list of substances

known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductiveharm andrequires businessestowarn of potential exposureto such substances.

Thisproduct contains one or more chemicals known to the Stateof Californiato causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Gasappliances can cause low-level exposureto some ofthesesubstances,including benzene,carbon monoxide,formaldehyde and soot,causedprimarilyby the incomplete combustion of natural gasor LPfuels. Exposureto these substances can be

minimizedby properlyventing the dryerto the outdoors.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dryer control panel.

A WARNING!

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

operating this appliance.

Explosion Hazard

Keepflammablematerialsand vapors,suchasgasoline,

away from dryer. DONOTdry anything that haseverhad anything flammable

on it (evenafter washing). Failureto do socan result in death, explosion,orfire.

Nowashercan completely remove oil. Donot dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it

(including cooking oils). Items containing foam, rubber,or plastic must bedriedon a

clotheslineorby usinganairdry cycle. Failureto follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

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

Signal

Fire Hazard

Cottons _,_o o_

Optimum Dry

Casuals

Start

Time Dry

Signal

Medium

Temperature

ExtendedTumble

Cottons LessDry

Optimum DI

More Dry i

o_Mo_eOry Casuals

Less Dry Easy Core

30 to so Time Dry

Start

IMPORTANT'. Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

_ Temperature (Not all features are on all models)

Cottons Forregal(Jrto he(ivy cottons.

High Heat

Casuals/ Forsynthetics, blends,delic(]tes (]nd items I(]beled perm(]nent press.

EasyCare

Medium Heat

DELICATESOn some models.Fordelic(]tes,synthetics (]nd items I(]beledtumble dry low.

Low Heat

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Air Fluff

Forfluffing items without he(It. Usethe Time Dry cycle.

No Heat

Automatic cyclesautomatically determine fabric dryness.SelectLessDry if you want your clothesslightly damp at theend of

the drying cycle.SelectMore Dry if you want them to feeldrier. Timedcyclesrun for a selectedtime.

l_ Drying Cycles (Not all features are on all models)

Cottons Forcottons (]nd most linens. For most loads, select Optimum Dry (onsome models).

Casuals/ For wrinkle-free, perm(]nent press (]nd delic(]te items, (]nd knits.

Easy Care

Delicates Time Dry

Dewrinkle

Fordelic(]te items, speci(]l-c(]ref(]brics(]nd knits.

Setthe CycleSelector(it the desired drying time.

Forremovingwrinkles from items th(]t (]re cle(]n (]nd dry or th(]t (]revery lightly d(]mp.

Air Fluff Forfreshening or fluffing up (]lre(]dy dry clothing, fabrics, linens(]nd pillows.Usewith Air FluffNo Heat.

Provides 10 minutes of no he(]t tumbling.

Start-Close the dryer door. SelectStart. Openingthe door during oper(]tion will stop the dryer.

To rest(]rt the dryer, close the door (]nd selectStart to complete the cycle.

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.

About the dryer features.

Extended Tumble

Off On

Signal

Medium

off

Loud

Extended Tumble Option (on some models)

Usethis option to minimize the wrinkles

in clothes. It provides approximately

15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after

the clothesare dry. Thisoption can only be usedwith the Cottons

and Casuals/Easy Carecycles.

Cycle Signal Option (onsome models)

Thissignal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the

clothes. On some models,the signalsound levelcannot be adjusted.

Ifyou selected the Extended Tumble option,

the signalwill sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times during the

Extended Tumble cycle.This will remind you that it istime to remove the clothes.

Ifyou are using the cycle Signal knob

and you selectthe Extended Tumble option, a signalwill sound at the end of the drying

time and several times during the Extended

Tumble cycle.Thiswill remind you that it is

time to remove the clothes.

If Extended Tumble is not on,the dryer will

stop once the timer reachesthe Extended

Tumble murk on the cycle dial.

NOTE:

[] Removegarments promptly at thesound

of the signal. Placeclothes 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 Cycle Signal (on some models)

At the end of each cycle,there is approximately !5 minutes of no-heat

tumbling after the laundry isdry.

Drum Lump (onsome models)

Beforereplacing the light bulb, be sure to

unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the householddistribution panel

by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reachabove dryer opening

from insidethe drum. Removethe bulb and replace with the same size bulb.

Drying Rack (onsome models)

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

Hookthe rack over the lint filter so the rock

extends into the dryer drum.

A reminder signalwill sound periodically during this time to remind you to remove

the laundry.

NOTE:

[] The drying rack must be used with the

Time Dry cycle.

[] Do not use this drying rack when there

are other clothes in the dryer.

Stainless Steel Drum (on some models)

Thestainlesssteelusedto make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available

in a GEdryer. Ifthe 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.

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Reversing the Door Toolsneeded.

[] Standard #2 [] Tape-tipped

Phillipsscrewdriver putty knife

r-_ 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 TOPholes,for each hinge, on the opposite side (whereyou removed the filler plugs).

Applyfirm pressureto get the screw started in new holes.

[] 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 UPand OUT.

REMOVE 4 PLUGS AND KEEP FOR INSERTION INTO

__THEOPPOSITE SIDE

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LOOSEN EACH TOP HINGE __I__""A'_"-_ _

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

oPPOSiTEH NGEHOLES

[] Removethe blind plate from the hinge side of the dryer by

removing itstwo screws. Removethe strike plate from the opposite side of the dryer by removing its two screws.

Reinstallthe plates,onthe opposite sides,usingtwo 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.

[_ Removethe remaining screws from the sideof the opening

from which the door was removed. With these screws, secureeach hinge at the bottom. Tightenthe two top screws

of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the door was removed.

STRIKE BLIND

PLATE PLATE

ROTATE DOOR 280 ° AND HANG IT ON TOP HINGE SCREWS

_N SCREWSANDTIGHTEN TOP

INSTALL AND TIGHTEN BOTTOM

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INSERTPLUGS INTOHOLES ON

Loading and using the dryer,

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

Sortingand Loading Hints

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

Donot add fabric softener sheets once the loadhas become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains.

Bounce®FabricConditionerDryerSheetshave been approved for use in all GEDryerswhen used in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Careand Cleaningof the Dryer

TheExterion Wipe or dust any spillsorwashing compounds with a damp cloth. Dryercontrol

panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Apply

these products away from the dryer.Thefabric may then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your

dryer caused by these products is not covered by

your warranty.

TheLint Filter'.Cleanthe lint filter before each use.Moistenyour fingers and reach into the filter

opening. Runyour fingers acrossthefilter. Havea qualifiedtechnician vacuum the lint from the dryer

once a year.

Do not overload. Thiswastes energy and causes wrinkling.

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

plastic trim and foam-filled items.

Stainless Steel: Toclean 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: Inspectand clean the exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.

A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time.

Follow these steps:

F_ Turnoff electrical supply by disconnecting the

plug from the wall socket.

-2---]Disconnectthe duct from the dryer.

F3] vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and

reconnect the duct.

TheExhaust Hood: Checkfrom the outside that the flaps of the hood move freelywhen operating. Make

surethat there is not wildlife (birds,insects,etc.)nesting insidethe duct or hood.

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Venting the Dryer

Forthe best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properlyvented. Thedryer will use more energy

and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in

the Installation Instructions.

[] Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Useonly rigid metal or UL listed

flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.

[] Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork. [] Usethe shortest length possible.

[] Do not crush or collapse. [] Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

[] Venting must conform to local building codes.

Correct

Venting

Incorrect Venting

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