Dryer Contents Appliance Registration Automatic Drying 2 5 Care and Cleaning Consumer Services 13 15 Controls Setting Guide Dryer Exhaust 6, 7 13 End-of-Cycle Signal Energy-Saving Tips 5 g Knits Drying Tips Lint Filter 5, 11 9, 13 Loading Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions Perm. Press Drying Tips Problem Solver Safety Instructions Sorting Storing Dryer 5,9 2 5 5, 11, 12 10-12 3,4 5,8 13 Timed Drying 5 User Maintenance Instructions 13 Warranty GEAnswer Centerm 80&626.
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~PO~~T SMETY INSTRUCTIONS - Readallinstructions before usi~thkappliance. ~PORTANT SMETY NOTICE 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 customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Important Safety Imtructiom (continu~) To minimbe the possibility of iq”ury. ● Never reach into the dryer while the drum is motig. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped. ● Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appbces and shipping or packing materials properly.
How to opemte your dryer — WmING—TO reduce the risk of fire, eleetric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating the appliance. Five Cvcie Automatic Dqer had Your Dryer Properly Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. Always be sure the lint filter is in place. Don’t use the dryer without it. ~ Fabric Care Selections Push a button to select the proper heat for your load. ● c Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer.
Controk Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Fabric Care/ Drying Selection* bad Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons & Linens Cottons High Heat Automatic Regular Cycle or Timed Cycle Set at LIGHT, MEDIUM or HEAVY FABRICS depending on load** Set at 45 minutes for dry; at 10 minutes for ironing. Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cotton Perm Press Medium Heat Automatic Perm Press and Knits Cycle Timed Cycle Set at MEDIU,M.
SWcial Instructions Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items. Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling. Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling. Dry silks and wools in your dryer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
How to sort the clothes Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing, you will also have properly sorted drying loads. Sort by surface te~ure Sort by fabric Separate from Sort by color L ~. ., .) Cottons& / ‘,, Linens ) \, m from from LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLE~RS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint, and must be dried separately.
How to load the clothes Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily wrin~ed. Loads should look like this: Clean the lint filter before dryiW every load. Clean lint filter (see shaded area) by putting your moistened fingers at the corner of filter and wiping in a downward motion all the way across to the other corner. Drum with Permanent Press Load Drum with Cottons & Linens For additional information on lint filter, see page 13.
m - Questiom? ~ ~ UseThis Roblem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DRYER WON’T STAW ● Dryer unplu~ed. Make sure power cord is plugged in. ● No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting current. Most electric dryers use two. ● Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and START switch is pushed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. Tore-start, close the door and push the START switch. ● Dryer door is open.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SHUNKAGE, KNITS ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretchd and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. ● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradudly removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been S-ewe. laundered many times without pmious -e.
The fioblem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WMNKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS (continued) ● Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent, ● Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric sofiener will minimize wrintiing. ~ remove wrinMes: . Retumble on “Permanent Press” setting. . Rerinse and dry on “Permanent Press” setting. .
Care and Cleating USER M~TENANCE ~STRU~IONS God dryer care The Drum. Porcelain enamel drum is rust-resistant and requires no special care. The Exterior. Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sha~ objects. The Lint Filter. Wipe lint filter before every use as described on page 9. Periodically lint filter should be removed and suction hose from vacuum cleaner should be inserted into the opening. See below.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER ‘1 WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any pan of the dryer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
