Loading Andusingthedryer - GE 495 Series Owner's Manual

Loadingand usingthe dryer.
Always foflow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sortingand LoadingHints
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly tbr the washer, they are sorted properly tbr the &yer.
Donot addfabricsoftener s heetsoncetheloadhasbecome warm.They maycausefabricsoftener s tains.
Donot overload. This wastesenergy andcauseswrinkling.
Donot dry the following items: fiberglass items,woolens, r ubber-coated items,plastics,itemswith plastictrimand
foam- f illeditems.
Careand Cleaningof the Dryer
The Exterior:Wipe or dust an?." spills or washing
compounds wid_ a damp clod_. D1).'er control
panel and finishes may be damaged by some
lmmd U pretreatment soil and stain remover
products. Apply these products away fi'om the duet.
The fabric may then be washed and (kie(t naturally.
Damage m your duet caused by these products is
not covered by your warran V.
The Lint Filter: (;lean dm lint filter befbre each
use. Moisten your fingers and reach into tt_e filter
opening. Run your fingers across the filter. Have a
qualified technician vacuum the lint fi'om the duet
once a year.
TheExhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhm.lst
&rating at least once a year m prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the d@ng
time.
Follow these steps:
[7] Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug fi'om tt_e wall socket.
[2-] Disconnect dm duct fi'om the d_yer.
[-_ Vacuum the duct urith the hose attachment and
reconnect dm duct.
The Exhaust Hood:Check with a milTor that the inside
flaps of the hood move fi'eely when operaung. Make
sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesOng inside the duct or hood.
FabricCareLabels
Below are fabric care label "s)qmbols" tt_at affect the cladding you will be laundering.
WASH LABELS BRY LABELS
wash __ __
cycle Normal PermanentPress/ G entle--/ Do notwash Do notwrin_
wr_,_k_e res_sta,_t delicate an wash
Water • • • • • •
temperature
Hot Warm Cold/cool
(50°C/120°F) (40°C/105°F) (30°C/85°F)
BLEACH LABELS
_,eacb A /'iX :W,-.
symbols _"J,,_,l_ ..... i '_,',l_,_",_f,';;_l ..................
Tumble D
dry
Dry
Ib--I Ib--I Ib--1 I2
-- DO not dry
Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not tl_mble dry (used with
wrinkle resistant delicate do not wash}
.eat e ® ® •
setting
High Medilml Low No heat/air
Special _1
instructions
Line dry/
hang to dry
m D Fq
Dril} dry Dry flat In the shade
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