GE GTX42GASJWW, GTD45GASJWS, GTD45EASJWS, GTX42EASJWW Maintance Manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2–4

Operating Instructions

Control Panel ................. 4, 5

Control Settings .................. 5

Features ......................... 6

Loading and Using

the Dryer ........................6

Reversing the Door ............... 7

Venting the Dryer ................ 8

Troubleshooting Tips .... 9, 10

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .............. 12

Warranty ....................... 11

Owner’s Manual

Dryers

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ________________

Serial # _________________

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

234D2431P002

49-90543 02-15 GE Printed in Mexico

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill you 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:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

 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,

recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.

 DO NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric

softener or product.

 DO NOT use heat to 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.

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.

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:

repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically

Keep area around the exhaust

.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS

WARNING

- 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.

• 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.

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion

or to prevent damage, personal injury, or death.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement 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 of potential
exposure to such substances.

WARNING

Gas appliances can cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde
and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

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About the dryer control panel.

WARNING!

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

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

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).

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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

No washer can completely remove oil.
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 or by using an air dry cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

D B EA C

WARNING

Fire Hazard

B EA C

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