Operating Instructions; Dryness Level - GE GTMS855EDMC Owner's Manual

Operating instructions

Drying Cycles-Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness.
D
Timed Dry
Quick Fluff/
No Heat
Quick Dry
Bulky Items
Towels/Sheets*
Cottons*
Normal/Mixed
Loads*
Jeans*
Normal
Mixed Loads
Cottons Jeans
Casuals/
Casuals
Normal
Permanent Press* Permanent Press
Mixed Loads
Cottons Jeans
Casuals
Active Wear
Active Wear
Permanent Press
Delicates
Active Wear
Delicates
Steam Refresh
Delicates
Steam Refresh
Normal
Mixed Loads
Cottons Jeans
Casuals
Steam Dewrinkle
Steam Refresh
Permanent Press
Normal
Mixed Loads
Jeans
Steam Dewrinkle
Active Wear
Casuals Steam Dewrinkle
STEAMselect
Permanent Press
STEAMselect
Delicates
1 to 2 3 to 5 6 to 7 8 to13
Active Wear
STEAMselect
Select Steam Cycle and PUSH "STEAMselect" for garment amount
1 to 2 3 to 5 6 to 7 8 to13 Steam Refresh
Delicates
Steam Cycle ( & ) Notes:
Steam Dewrinkle
Steam Refresh
• Important - The temperature setting must be set to HIGH and water must be turned on before running the steam cycles.
STEAMselect
Steam Dewrinkle
• The Extended Tumble option will be turned on.
• After the steam cycle, the unit will beep (if Variable Signal is on) and display "00" .
1 to 2 3 to 5 6 to 7 8 to13
STEAMselect
• Do not use a steam cycle with items such as wool, leather, silk, lingerie, foam products or electric blankets.
3 to 5 6 to 7 8 to13
• Do not use steam cycles on new clothes without first washing.
• Steam cycles are not intended for use with towels.
Sanitize
aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae . The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of the
drying cycle .
*Cycles available with Sanitize option .
Settings
E
Individual settings for Timed Dry cycle minutes (Time), dryness level (Level), and temperature (Temp) can be set from
the minimum (lowest in column) to maximum (highest in column) . In general, the higher up the column, the more
energy will be used .
- Selection
Time
minimum 10 minute to a maximum 99 minute dry time (10, 20, 30, 40, . . . 80, 90, 99, 10 . . . )

Dryness Level

Extra Dry
More Dry
Dry
Less Dry
Damp
6
Timed cycles run for the selected time.
Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time .
For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabric, linens and pillows . Use with No Heat .
Provides 10 minutes of no-heat tumbling .
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 .
For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags and similar large/bulky items such as
blankets, comforters, jackets, and small rugs .
For most towels and linens .
For cottons and most linens .
For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends .
Drum
For jeans .
For wrinkle-free, permanent press, delicate items and knits .
90 ~ 99 Extra Dry
70 ~ 80 More Dry
For sports and exercise wear .
ESTIMATED TOTAL CYCLE TIME
90 ~ 99 Extra Dry
DRYING 50 ~ 60 Dry
CLEAN
LINT FILTER
For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits .
DAMP
70 ~ 80 More Dry
30 ~ 40 Less Dry
ESTIMATED TOTAL CYCLE TIME
COOL
DOWN
DRYING 50 ~ 60 Dry
For slightly wrinkled dry garments . Significantly reduces wrinkles . CLEAN
DELAY Drum
LINT FILTER 10 ~ 20 Damp
Energy Smart DRY
DAMP
Less Dry
30 ~ 40
COOL
NOTE: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included in
DOWN
Time Level
DELAY
10 ~ 20 Damp
DRY Drum
Energy Smart
the Steam Refresh cycle to achieve optimum results .
90 ~ 99 Extra Dry
Time Level
Damp
Delay Extended
For use with larger loads than Steam Refresh. Ideal for loads left in the dryer for an extended time .
Dry Tumble 70 ~ 80 More Dry Alert
ESTIMATED TOTAL CYCLE TIME
Hold 3 seconds
to CANCEL 90 ~ 99 Extra Dry High
DRYING 50 ~ 60 Dry
CLEAN
The STEAMselect button is used in conjunction with Steam Refresh and Steam Dewrinkle . As you Good
Delay Extended Damp
LINT FILTER
DAMP
Alert
Dry Tumble
Dry e
70 ~ 80 More Dry Medium monitor
30 ~ 40 Less Dry
COOL
ESTIMATED TOTAL CYCLE TIME Hold 3 seconds
press the button, it defines how many articles are in the dryer and adjusts the steam and cool down
DOWN
to CANCEL
DELAY
50 ~ 60 Dry Good Low
DRYING
CLEAN 10 ~ 20 Damp
DRY
Energy Smart
LINT FILTER Dry
DAMP times accordingly .
30 ~ 40 Less Dry Extra Low
COOL
Time Level
DOWN
DELAY
10 ~ 20 Damp No Heat
DRY
Energy Smart
Time Level Damp Temp
Delay Extended
Alert
Dry Tumble
Hold 3 seconds
to CANCEL
Good
Delay Extended Damp Rack
Dry e
Alert monitor
Dry Tumble Dry
Hold 3 seconds
to CANCEL
Good Best
Dry
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monitor
This option reduces certain types of bacteria by 99 . 9 %, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas
NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics .
only for Timed cycles.
Each "setting" allows you to specify a lower (1 tap) or an upper (2 taps) time working your way from a
- Selection only used for
Use for heavy-duty fabrics or items that should be very dry, such as towels .
Use for heavy-duty or mixed type fabrics .
Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads . This is the preferred cycle for energy savings .
Use for lighter fabrics .
For leaving items partially damp .
Drum
High
Medium
High
Low
Medium
Extra Low
Low
No Heat
Extra Low
Temp
No Heat
High
Temp
Rack
Use Timed Dry
Medium Dry
Cycles Only
Low
Best
Rack
Use Timed Dry
Dry Cycles Only
Extra Low
Best
No Heat
e
monitor
Temp
Rack
Use Timed Dry
Dry Cycles Only
Best
Use Timed Dry
Cycles Only
Sensor cycles. Timed cycles run for the selected time.