Loading And Using The Dryer - GE GTMP280EDWW Use And Care Manual

Loading and using the dryer

Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
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 si e. 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
been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control
panel and nishes may e damaged y some
laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover
products. Apply these products away from the
dryer. The fa ric may then e washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer caused y
these products is not covered y your warranty.
The Lint Filter: Clean the
lint lter efore each use.
Pull out the lint lter.
oisten your ngers and
remove the captured lint.
Once clean, slide the lter
ack into position. Have a
uali ed technician vacuum
the lint from the dryer once a year.
Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have
®
Wipe or dust any spills or washing
This wastes energy and causes
wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items: berglass items
woolens rubber coated items plastics items with
plastic trim and foam lled items.
Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces,
use a damp cloth with a mild, non-a rasive cleaner
suita le for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the
cleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth.
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:
Turn off electrical supply y disconnecting
1
the plug from the wall socket.
Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
2
Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment
3 and reconnect the duct.
Check with a mirror that
the inside aps of the hood move freely when
operating. ake sure that there is no wildlife
irds, insects, etc. nesting inside the duct or hood.
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