Control Lock - GE GTD72GBPNDG Owner's Manual

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Control Lock

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You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have
started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by touching buttons with this option selected.
To lock/unlock the dryer controls, depending on model, press and hold the Less Time and Wrinkle Care or
the ecoDry and Delay Dry buttons for 3 seconds. The control lock icon will flash while locking/unlocking, stay
on when locked, and turn off when unlocked.
NOTE: The Power button can still be used when the machine is locked.
Drying Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness.
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Cycles
Timed cycles run for the selected time.
STEAM For use with larger loads than STEAM Refresh. Ideal for loads left in the dryer for an extended time.
Dewrinkle (on
STEAM Dewrinkle is recommended for larger loads (9-13 garments).
some models)
NOTE: Steam cycles are not intended for use with towels.
Important - the temperature setting must be set to High and water must be turned on before
running the STEAM Dewrinkle cycle.
STEAM For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles. After the STEAM Refresh cycle,
Refresh (on the unit will beep (if Sound is selected) and display "00."
some models)
STEAM Refresh is recommended for small loads (3-5 garments).
NOTE: Steam cycles are not intended for use with towels.
NOTE: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included in the
STEAM Refresh cycle to achieve optimum results.
Important - the temperature setting must be set to High and water must be turned on before
running the STEAM Refresh cycle.
SANITIZE This option reduces certain types of bacteria 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; cool down also will be longer to protect you from a hot garment.
NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.
BULKY/ For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags, and similar large/bulky items such as
blankets, comforters, jackets, and small rugs.
Comforter
TOWELS/ For most towels and linens.
Sheets
COTTONS/ For cottons and most linens. NOTE: ENERGY STAR
Normal with default settings (Dry level, Low temperature and ecoDry).
MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
CASUALS/ For wrinkle-free, permanent press and special sports items that need extra drying care.
ACTIVE WEAR
DELICATES
For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.
QUICK DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sport or school uniforms. Can also be used if the
previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands. NOTE: On some models, the time
remaining in the cycle will show counting down in the display.
JEANS
For jeans.
TIMED DRY
Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.
WARM UP Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
AIR FLUFF Provides 10 minutes of tumbling time with no heat. NOTE: On models without AIR FLUFF cycle,
select TIMED DRY and set Temp to No Heat.
ecoDry
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Available for BULKY/Comforter, TOWELS/Sheets, COTTONS/Normal, MIXED LOAD, JEANS, CASUALS/
ACTIVE WEAR and DELICATES. When the ecoDry button is pressed, cycle settings change to reduce the
total energy consumption of the selected sensor cycle. NOTE: Cycle times will change when ecoDry is selected.
The ecoDry option will default to on for COTTONS/Normal. For optimal energy savings, turn ecoDry on.
For optimal drying times, turn ecoDry off. NOTE: Energy savings will vary across loads and cycles.
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models are tested on COTTONS/Normal
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