I,Oading And Using The D_Yer - GE EGD4500 Owner's Manual

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Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. wvvw.GEAppliances.com
SortingandLoadingHints
_s a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for
the washe_; they are sorted properly tor the dryer:
Do not add fabricsoftener sheets once the load has
become warm. Theymay cause fabric softener stains.
Bounce®FabricConditionerDryer Sheetshave been
approvedfor use in aft GEDryerswhen used in
accordancewith the manufacturer# instructions.
Donot overload.Thiswastes energy andcauseswrinkhbg.
Donot drythe followingitems:f/7)erg/ass items,woolens,
rubber-coated items,plastics, i temswith plastictnmand
foam-filled items.
Careand Cleanh)g of the Dryer
The Exterior:Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compomMs with a damp ch)th. Dryer control
panel and finishes may be damaged by some
latmdry pretreannent soil and st;fin remover
products. Apply these products away ti'om the (h'ye_:
Tile ti_bfic may then be washed and dried nommllv:
Damage to yore" (h)'er caused by these products is
not covered bv VO/li"_%'_lI'I'}lIllA/.
The tintRIter:
Clean the lint filter befi)re each
use. Moisten p)ur finge_ and reach into the filter
opening. Rml yore" finge_ across tile filte_, Hme a
qualified technician vactltlill the lint ti'om the dryer
once a veaE
Stainless Steel:To clean stainless steel surfi_ces,
use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive
cleaner suitable for stainless steel sudhces.
Remove the cleaner residue, and then dry
with a clean cloth.
TheExhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year m prevent clogging.
A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the
(hying time.
Follow these steps:
[_ Tm'n off electrical supply b} dis(onnecting the
i)lug ti'om the wall socket.
_ Disc(mnect the duct fl'om the (ha'e_:
_ Vac[l[li//the duct with the hose attachment and
rec(mnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood: Check fl'om the outside that the
flails _ffthe hood move fl'eely when operating. Make
sm'e that there is no wildlite (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.
Fabric CareLabels
Below are fi_bric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be latmdering.
WASH LABELS
Machine
wash
cycle
=
Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash I?o not wring
wrinkle resistant de_[cate }land wash
Water
temperature
000 O0 •
Hot Warm Cold/cool
150°0/12UFI 1_0°0/105FI 130_0_5_FI
BLEACH LABELS
Bleach A
symbols Anv h _o_,,_,
(when neededl
Only non-cNodne Neaeh Do not bleach
(when needed}
DRY LABELS
dr_ oo oot _,v
Dry Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not tumble dry {_sed with
wrinkle r esistant delicate do notwash}
,eat ® ®
setting
High Medium Low No beat/air
Line dry/ Drip dry Dry flat In the shade
hangtodry
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