If the dryer is not drying clothes completely, consider the following reasons and solutions:
The dryer may stop mid-cycle due to various fault conditions:
Yes, the dryer requires external venting. If installed in an alcove or closet, the dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. The blower wheel also ensures that warm moist air is blown outside through the vent duct.
Common fault codes and their meanings are:
To operate the basic functions of the dryer:
To lock/unlock the dryer controls, press and hold the Light pad for 3 seconds. The control lock icon will flash while locking/unlocking, stay on when locked, and turn off when unlocked.
The Sanitize cycle utilizes anti-bacterial process with high heat to reduce certain types of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. A longer cool-down period protects garments from high heat.
Yes, the dryer can be stacked with a matching washer. You will need to order Stacking Kit number GFA28KITN. It is important to stack the dryer only on the washer, and not the washer on the dryer, or either unit on itself.
Yes, there are specific settings for delicates and bulky items:
Pressing Start again will pause the cycle. The Start light will blink and "Pause" will display.
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