Damp Alert - GE GFD43 Owner's Manual

Getting started
Level
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The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in
your clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
NOTE: Sensor dry Level only works with Cottons, Normal, Perm Press, Delicates,
Quick Dry, Bulky, Towels/Sheets, Dewrinkle and Steam Dewrinkle cycles.
Start/Pause
F
Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer.
Press it again to resume the dry cycle.
Steam Refresh Cycle (on some models)
G
For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles on up to 5 garments. After
the Steam Refresh Cycle, the unit will beep and display "0:00." If the unit is not turned off or
if the door is not opened, the dryer will continue to tumble for 30 minutes. At the end of 30
minutes, it will display "0:00" and the cycle will be complete.
NOTE: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included to
achieve optimum results.
Sanitize
H
This option reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.8%, including: Staphylococcus aureus,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The anti-bacterial process occurs when
high heat is used during a portion of the drying cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.
Delay Dry
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Use to delay the start of your dryer.
1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.
2. Press Delay Dry. You can change the delay time in 1 hour increments, using the Delay Dry
3. Press the Start/Pause button to start the countdown.
NOTE: If the door is opened while the dryer is in Delay Dry, the countdown time will not
restart unless the door is closed and Start/Pause button has been pressed again.

Damp Alert

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This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes have dried to a damp level. Remove
items that you wish to hang dry. The Damp Alert will only beep when this option is selected,
and the dryer will continue to dry.
Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron some
items.
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More Dry Use for heavy-duty fabrics or items that should be very dry, such as towels.
Dry Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred
cycle for energy saving.
Less Dry Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).
Damp For leaving items partially damp.
button.
Ext Tumble
Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 1 hour of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry.
The estimated time remaining display will show "END".
The extended tumble time does not get added to the cycle time on the display.
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