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GE GFMN100ELWW Use And Care Manual

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Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Electric Dryer
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Gas Dryer
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Rough-In Dimensions
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Operating Instructions

Control Panels
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Cycle Options
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Dryer Features
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Loading and Using the Dryer
Reversing the Door
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Venting the Dryer
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Stacking
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Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support
Warranty
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Consumer Support
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model#
Serial #
They are on the label on the
front of the dryer behind the
door.
2-5
6-21
6-12
13-20

Use and Care

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With Installation Instructions.
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Note to Consumer:
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This product was verified to be
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has been damaged during transit
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  • Page 1: Safety Instructions

    www.GEAppliances.ca Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 6-21 Electric Dryer 6-12 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Gas Dryer 13-20 Use and Care • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rough-In Dimensions •...

  • Page 2: What To Do If You Smell Gas

    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 Installation and service must be flammable vapors and liquids in the performed by a qualified installer,...

  • Page 3: Proper Installation

    www.GEAppliances.ca PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used, present in this manual. Exhaust/Ducting: Properly ground dryer to conform to all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to Installation Instructions section.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep the area underneath and around your Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, appliances free of combustible materials (lint, bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children, paper, rags, etc), gasoline, chemicals, and other preferably in a locked cabinet.
  • Page 5 www.GEAppliances.ca WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or reduce the static electricity in them by using or has missing or broken parts, including a a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static damaged cord or plug.

  • Page 6: Electric Dryer

    Electric Dryer WARNING! PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS - RISK OF FIRE (comes with individual installation FOR YOUR SAFETY: instructions) Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter ductwork for exhausting to Available models: -SBSD227F the outdoors. Never use plastic or other combustible, easy-to-puncture -SBSD137H ductwork.

  • Page 7: Electrical Connection Information

    Electric Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 cm (0 in.) clearance both sides and 2.5 cm (1 in.) rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service. PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF NEW DRYER...

  • Page 8: Exhaust Information

    Electric Dryer EXHAUST INFORMATION EXHAUST CONNECTION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE U.S., THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: 4 in (102mm). DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

  • Page 9: Leveling And Stabilizing Your Dryer

    Electric Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca STANDARD REAR EXHAUST (Vented above floor level) ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION TO MINIMIZE EXHAUST BLOCKAGE. ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND COLLAPSING. LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR DRYER Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust the 4 leveling legs, at the corners, to ensure that the dryer is level from side to side and front to rear.

  • Page 10: Alcove Or Closet Installation

    Electric Dryer USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS EXHAUSTING If rigid all-metal duct cannot be used, then flexible all-metal A CLOTHES DRYER PRODUCES COMBUSTIBLE LINT. FOR ducting can be used, but it will reduce the maximum ALL INSTALLATIONS, THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED recommended duct length.
  • Page 11 Electric Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR ADDING NEW DUCT BOTTOM CABINET FIXING HOLE WARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING PORTION “A” THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET.
  • Page 12 Electric Dryer DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR SERVICING BOTTOM CABINET WARNING - LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR • Insert the elbow through the rear opening and connect it to the TO DISCONNECTING WHEN SERVICING dryer internal duct. CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE •...

  • Page 13: Gas Dryer

    Gas Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca WARNING! PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS (comes with individual installation instructions) FOR YOUR SAFETY: Available models: -SBSD227F Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 10 cm (4 in.) diameter -SBSD137H ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use plastic -SBSD107H or other combustible, easy-to-puncture ductwork.

  • Page 14: Gas Requirements

    Gas Dryer Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 cm (0 in.) clearance both sides and 2.5 cm (1 in.) rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service. PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam...
  • Page 15 Gas Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca RECONNECTING GAS Listed connector ANSIZ21.24 / CSA 6.10 FLARE APPLY PIPE COMPOUND TO ALL MALE THREADS. ADAPTER 0.3 cm (1/8") NPT PIPE PLUG FOR NEW METAL CHECKING GAS FLEXIBLE GAS LINE INLET PRESSURE CONNECTOR SHUT-OFF ADAPTER VALVE 0.9 cm (3/8") NPT ELBOW...
  • Page 16 Gas Dryer ELECTRICAL CONNECTION EXHAUST INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING - USE ONLY METAL 10 cm (4in.) DUCT. DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE. ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY: Using exhaust longer than specified length will: DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN •...
  • Page 17 Gas Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca EXHAUST CONNECTION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. • Use only metal duct. • Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED vent, under an enclosed floor (crawl space), or into an attic.
  • Page 18 Gas Dryer USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS EXHAUSTING A CLOTHES DRYER PRODUCES COMBUSTIBLE LINT. FOR If rigid all-metal duct cannot be used, then flexible all-metal venting can be used, but it will reduce the maximum ALL INSTALLATIONS, THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED recommended duct length.
  • Page 19 Gas Dryer www.GEAppliances.ca DRYER EXHAUST TO LEFT OR BOTTOM ADDING NEW DUCT CABINET FIXING HOLE WARNING - PROTECT YOUR PORTION “A” HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET. REMOVE RIGHT OR SCREW LEFT SIDE AND SAVE. EXHAUST Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower housing.
  • Page 20 Gas Dryer ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST SERVICING THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET WARNING - LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR • Insert the elbow through the rear opening and connect it to the TO DISCONNECTING WHEN SERVICING dryer internal duct. CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE •...

  • Page 21: Rough-In Dimensions

    Rough-In Dimensions www.GEAppliances.ca...

  • Page 22: About The Dryer Control Panel

    About the dryer control panel Find the illustration that closely matches your model and see the cycle descriptions starting on page 23 for details.

  • Page 23: Dry Cycles

    www.GEAppliances.ca Power Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the standby mode. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Dry Cycles The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads.
  • Page 24 About the dryer control panel Dry Temp You can change the temperature of your dry cycle. This option may only be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces ANTI-BACTERIAL certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas (on some models) aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae*.

  • Page 25: Delay Start

    About cycle options www.GEAppliances.ca NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. Extend Tumble Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The beeper will sound every 2 minutes to remind you to remove the clothes. The ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display will show 00.

  • Page 26: Estimated Time Remaining

    About cycle options NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. Control You can lock the controls to prevent To lock the dryer, press and hold the lock icon any selections from being made. Or for 3 seconds. To unlock the dryer, press and you can lock the controls after you hold the lock icon for 3 seconds.

  • Page 27: Drum Lamp

    About dryer features www.GEAppliances.ca 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 opening from inside the drum.

  • Page 28: Loading And Using The Dryer

    Loading and using the dryer Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering. WASH LABELS Machine wash cycle Normal Do not wash Do not wring Permanent Press/ Gentle/...

  • Page 29: Care And Cleaning Of The Dryer

    www.GEAppliances.ca Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Care and Cleaning of the Dryer The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.

  • Page 30: Reversing The Door Swing

    Reversing the door swing BEFORE YOU START IMPORTANT NOTES: Read the instructions all the way through before starting. Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet. Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places.
  • Page 31 www.GEAppliances.ca REMOVE DOOR ASSEMBLY (cont.) REMOVE HINGE Lay the door down on a soft protected flat surface so that IMPORTANT: Note the location of the hinge (left or right) the inner part faces upward (door resting on the handle before removing. side).
  • Page 32 Reversing the door swing (cont.) REINSTALL HINGE ASSEMBLY REINSTALL NUTS AND HINGE COVER Place the hinge assembly in the opposite side of the door. Place the door on its edge. Assemble the 2 machine Align the hinge holes with the door holes. screws (#8), washers and nuts.
  • Page 33 www.GEAppliances.ca REASSEMBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY MOVE STRIKE BRACKET IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no dirt or any other Using a putty knife or any other flat tool, remove the 5 foreign material in between the window panes. plastic screw caps located on the dryer where the door will be installed and install them on the opposite side.

  • Page 34: Venting The Dryer

    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 below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.

  • Page 35: Alcove Or Closet Installation

    Stacking www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for electrical inspector’s use. future reference. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and Installation must be performed by a qualified ordinances.

  • Page 36: Kit Contents

    Stacking KIT CONTENTS RIGHT HAND BRACKET 4 #12 X 1" SCREWS 4 RUBBER PADS 4 #8 X 1/2" SCREWS LEFT HAND BRACKET TOOLS YOU WILL NEED PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER GLOVES PLIERS LEVEL OPEN-ENDED WRENCH INSTALLATION PREPARATION Remove the packaging. Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to lay the dryer down on its side.

  • Page 37: Installing The Stack Bracket Kit

    www.GEAppliances.ca INSTALLING THE STACK BRACKET KIT 1. Remove the Dryer Leveling Legs A. Carefully lay the dryer on its side. Use the packing material so you don’t scratch the finish on the dryer. B. Use an open-end wrench or pliers to remove the dryer leveling legs.

  • Page 38: Finalize The Installation

    Stacking INSTALLING THE STACK BRACKET KIT, cont. 4. Prepare the Washer and Dryer A. Place the washer in the approximate D. Reverse dryer door swing if desired. location. See dryer Installation Instructions for details. B. Make sure the washer is level. Refer to washer Installation Instructions for NOTE: The washer door swing is not details.

  • Page 39: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service... www.GEAppliances.ca Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service. PROBLEM Possible Causes What To Do Control pads not Controls accidentally put in •...
  • Page 40 Before you call for service... PROBLEM Possible Causes What To Do Clothes are still wet and The door was opened mid-cycle. • A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load is put dryer shut off after a The load was then removed from short time the dryer and a new load put in...
  • Page 41 www.GEAppliances.ca LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What To Do Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying • Select a shorter drying time. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. Select a LESS DRY or DAMP setting. Letting items sit in dryer after •...

  • Page 42: What Is Not Covered

    GE Dryer Warranty (For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase Centers, or an authorized Customer Care technician. To ® date is needed to obtain service schedule service, call 1-800-561-3344, 24 hours a day, 7 under the warranty.
  • Page 43 Notes www.GEAppliances.ca...

  • Page 44: Consumer Support

    Consumer Support GE Appliances Website GEAppliances.ca Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line.

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