Care And Cleaning Of The Dryer - GE GTUP270EMWW Technical Service Manual

About the Dryer features.
Stainless Steel Drum
The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the
highest reliability available in a GE dryer. If the dryer drum
should be scratched or dented during normal use, the drum

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer.

The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel
pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Apply
these products away from the dryer. The fabric may
then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your
dryer caused by these products is not covered by your
warranty.
The Lint Filter:
sheets. To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen
in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do
from the dryer once a year.
*On some models
Note: 27-in. models utilize a standard fi lter located in front of the air plenum.
will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect
the function or durability of the drum.
The Exhaust Duct: 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:
1. Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug
from the wall socket .
2. Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
3. Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct .
The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that the
Make sure that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.
*Clean lint from mesh
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