Dry Cycles - GE GFD43 Owner's Manual

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Dry Cycles

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The dry cycle controls the cycle time for the drying process. The chart below will help you match
the dry setting with the loads.
Mixed Loads
Cottons
Delicates
Bulky/
Bedding
Bulky Items
Perm Press/
Quick Dry
Towels/
Sheets
Steam Dewrinkle
Full Loads
(on some models)
Dewrinkle
Full Loads
(on some models)
Warm Up
Air Fluff/
No Heat
Time Dry
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Power
Press to "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to turn the dryer off.
NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
For cottons and most linens. NOTE: Energy Star
default settings.
For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
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For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags, blankets, comforters, jackets,
small rugs, and similar large and bulky items.
Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new
technology finishes and stretch fibers such as Spandex. Also for clothing labeled Easy Care
Casuals
or Perma Press: For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be
used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
Use for towels OR sheets. It is not recommended to mix towels and sheets in the
same load.
Provides 20 minutes of steam drying to assist with dewrinkling clothes.
left in dryer for an extended time.
Provides 20 minutes of drying to assist with dewrinkling items that are dry or slightly
damp. This cycle is not recommended for delicate fabrics.
Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
Provides 10 minutes of tumbling time without heat.
Use to set your own dry time. Time Dry is also recommended for small loads. To use:
1. Turn dry cycle dial to Time Dry.
2. Increase the drying time by pressing the Add Time button.
NOTE: This button only increases the time. When max time is reached, pressing the
button again will reset the counter to the lowest setting.
3. Select the Temp.
4. Close the door.
5. Press Start/Pause.
Add Time
Press to add time to the Steam Dewrinkle, Dewrinkle, Warm Up, Air Fluff or Time Dry
cycles in 10 minute increments.
Temp (Temperature)
You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.
High For regular to heavy cottons.
Medium For synthetics, blends and items labeled Permanent Press.
Low For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
Extra Low For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
® models are tested on Cottons with
Ideal for loads
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