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Safety Instructions
. . . . . . . . 2-3
Owner's Manual
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Loading and Using the Dryer . . . . . . 9
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
. . . 14-16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . 3, 20
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Write the model and serial
number here:
Model # __________________
Serial # ___________________
You can find them on a label on
the front of the dryer behind the
234D2028P005
door .
29-5834
04-13 ATS
Printed in Mexico

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Summary of Contents for GE GTMS855EDMC

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–3 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions Appliance Communication . . . . . . 10 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Loading and Using the Dryer .
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    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 Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury .
  • Page 3: Proper Installation

    Steam Water Hoses: the room . GE strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts . Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer A list of factory hoses available for purchase are listed cabinet and use only rigid metal 4″...
  • Page 4 Operating instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. WARNING WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Explosion Hazard No washer can completely remove oil . Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it from dryer .
  • Page 5 GEAppliances.com Power Press to “wake up” the display . If the display is active, press to put the dryer into idle mode . NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply . Start and Pause Press Start to begin the cycle . NOTE: The door must be closed for the dryer to start the cycle . Pressing Pause will pause the cycle, the Start will blink and “PAUSE”...
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Drying Cycles-Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Timed cycles run for the selected time. Timed Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time . Quick Fluff/ For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabric, linens and pillows . Use with No Heat . No Heat Provides 10 minutes of no-heat tumbling .
  • Page 7: Damp Alert

    GEAppliances.com Temperature High For regular to heavy cottons . NOTE: Steam Dewrinkle and Steam Refresh require the High temperature setting . Medium For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press . For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low . Extra Low For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low .
  • Page 8 The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum or dented during normal use, the drum will not provides the highest reliability available in a GE rust or corrode . These surface blemishes will not dryer . If the dryer drum should be scratched affect the function or durability of the drum .
  • Page 9: Fabric Care Labels

    . Bounce Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets plastic trim and foam-filled items . ® have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions . Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering .
  • Page 10: Appliance Communication

    About appliance communication. Energy Smart If you are part of a previously arranged electric utility In some select locations, electric utilities are beginning trial where your utility is in communication with your to run consumer trials where they communicate directly appliances, your appliance will receive energy reduction with household appliances to reduce energy consumption signals from the utility .
  • Page 11 About venting the dryer. GEAppliances.com 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 12: Reversing The Door

    About reversing the door. Reversing the Door Loosen the bottom 2 right side hinge screws . Remove the door and place it on a protected flat surface to avoid any Tools needed: damage . Remove both the Blind Plate and the Strike n Standard #2 Phillips screwdriver Plate and install them in opposite positions .
  • Page 13 GEAppliances.com Remove and swap the 2 cover caps and door handle With the cover caps and door handle in place, mount the from the outer door: inner door back into the outer door with the screws A. Squeeze the tabs on the inside of the door handle removed in step 4 .
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Tips

    No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener. • Bounce Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been ® approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions . Over-drying • Try a fabric softener. • Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp .
  • Page 15 GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Clothes take too long Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load) . Large loads of heavy fabrics • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take (like beach towels) longer to dry . Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time .
  • Page 16: Before You Call For Service

    Cannot see steam at any The steam nozzle might be • Call 800.GE.CARES to order nozzle replacement kit WE25M71 time during the cycle clogged with debris from your or to request a service technician to replace this for you .
  • Page 17 Notes. GEAppliances.com...
  • Page 18 Notes.
  • Page 19 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service.
  • Page 20: Consumer Support

    GEAppliances.com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door . Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800 . 4 32 . 2 737) during normal business hours .

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