Loading And Using The Dryer - GE GTDS855ED0MC Owner's Manual

About loading and using the dryer. GEAppliances.c
Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
As a general rule, if clothes ore sorted properly for
the washer, they ore sorted properly for the dryer.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes
wrinkling.
Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load
has become warm. They may cause fabric softener
stains. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets
have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when
used in accordance with the manufacturer's
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items,
woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with
plastic trim and foam-filled items.
instructions.
FabricCareLabels
Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
WASH LABELS DRY LABELS
wash i i
cycle Nornla[ Pernlanent Press/ GenfJe--/ h Do notwash Do not wring
wrinkle resistant delicate an was
Water 000 O0 •
temperature
Hot Waml Cold/tool
(50C/120F} (40C/I05F} (30C/85F}
BLEACH LABELS
_,oac. A A _1
symbols _j,j bj_5, &
..... qwo_iech!Oe;naeb ..................
Tumble D D F_ F" _
dry
Dry Natural Permanent P_ess/ 6entle/
wrinkle _esistant delicate
.eat _
® ® •
setting
High Medium Low No heat/air
Special
instructions
Line dry/
hang to dry
D........ Nedw _° e_t_t_
do not wasl_
Pq
Drip dry Dry liar In the shade
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
The Exterior'. Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel
and finishes may be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Apply
these products away from the dryer. The fabric may
then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your
dryer caused by these products is not covered by
your warranty.
The Lint Filter'. Clean the lint filter before each use.
Remove by pulling straight up. Run your fingers
across the filter. A waxy buildup may form on the lint
filter from using dryer added fabric softener sheets.
To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen in
warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do
not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area if you
notice a change in dryer performance.
Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces,
use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the
cleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth.
The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying
time.
To clean the duct, follow these steps:
I_ Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.
I--_ Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
I--_ Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood: Check from the outside that the
flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make
sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.