GE GTX22GASKWW User Manual
SAFETY INFORMATION .........3
USING THE DRYER ................4
Controls ............................ 5
Settings ..............................6
LOADING ..........................7
VENTING ..........................7
CARE AND CLEANING ...........8
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS .......9
LIMITED WARRANTY ........... 11
CONSUMER SUPPORT ..........12
OWNER’S MANUAL
ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL
DRYERS
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numbers here:
Model # _________________
Serial # _________________
They are on the label on
the front of the dryer
behind the door.
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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 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
Medium
Low
Regular
Casuals
Time Dry
Cottons
Delicates
Casuals
Delicates
Cottons
Temperature
M
or
e Dry
More Dry
Less Dry
Optimum Dry
80 M
in.
70
50
40
30
20
Less Dry
C
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C
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60
Start
Push to S
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M
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Less Dry
End of Cycle Signal
USING THE DRYER
WARNING
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
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.
on it (including cooking oils).
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
A B C
A B C
A B C
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Cool D
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Getting started
Features and appearance will vary.
A B C
USING THE DRYER
IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.
Drying Cycles (Not all features are on all models)
A
Cottons For cottons and most linens. For most loads, select Optimum Dry (on some models).
Casuals/
Permanent Press
Delicates
(on some models)
Time Dry/
Timed Dry
Quick Fluff/
Air Fluff
For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.
For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.
Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.
For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabrics, linens and pillows. Use with
Air Fluff No Heat (on some models). Provides 10 minutes of no heat tumbling.
Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Select Less Dry if you want your clothes slightly damp at
the end of the drying cycle. Select More Dry if you want them to feel drier.
Timed cycles run for a selected time.
Temperature (Not all features are on all models)
B
Cottons Regular/
HIGH
Casuals Medium/
Medium
Delicates/Low
(on some models)
Air Fluff
No Heat
(on some models)
—
Start
C
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.
Close the dryer door. Select Start. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer.
To restart the dryer, close the door and select Start to complete the cycle.
For regular to heavy cottons.
For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.
For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.
For fluffing items without heat. Use the Time Dry/Timed Dry cycle.
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Loading/Venting
Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
LOADING/VENTING
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.
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 fire.
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:
1. Lift the lint filter slightly. (Do not remove the lint filter completely).
2. Place the rack in the dryer and lower its front legs and hook them in the slots.
3. Press the rack down flat and lower the lint filter back down in position.
• The drying rack must be used with the Time Dry/Timed Dry cycle. Use with sensor cycles
may result in damp items or extended 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.
Lift filter and hook front
rack legs in slots
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 specifications below. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.
• Use only rigid metal 4” (10.2 cm) diameter ductwork inside the dryer
cabinet. Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4” (10.2 cm)
diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
• Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
• Use the shortest length possible.
• Do not crush or collapse.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• Venting must conform to local building codes.
WARNING
- Fire Hazard
This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4”
(10.2 cm) rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
Use only 4” (10.2 cm) 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 install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
DO NOT use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
Correct
Venting
Incorrect
Venting
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Care and cleaning
Interior and Duct
The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel.
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:
1
Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket.
2
Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
3
Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that the inside flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make sure
that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood.
Exterior
CARE AND CLEANING
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.
Lint Filter
Clean the lint filter before each use.
Remove by pulling straight up. Run your fingers across the filter. A waxy buildup may
form on the lint filter from using dryer added fabric softener sheets.
To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly
and replace.
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area if you notice a change in dryer
performance.
NEVER OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT ITS FILTER IN PLACE.
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.
Alloy Steel Drum (on some models)
The alloy steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE Appliances dryer.
If the 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.
Drum Light (on some 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.
Reach above dryer opening from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace with the
same size bulb.
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