Fabric Care Labels; Sorting And Loading Hints - GE GTMS855EDMC Owner's Manual

About loading and using the dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

Sorting and Loading Hints

As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for
the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer .
Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load
has become warm . They may cause fabric softener
stains . Bounce
have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when
used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions .

Fabric Care Labels

Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering .
WASH LABELS
Machine
wash
cycle
Water
temperature
BLEACH LABELS
Bleach
symbols
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 .
Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets
®
Normal
Permanent Press/ Gentle/
Hand wash
wrinkle resistant delicate
Hot Warm Cold/cool
(50C/120F) (40C/105F) (30C/85F)
Any bleach
Only non-chlorine bleach Do not bleach
(when needed)
(when needed)
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes
wrinkling .
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items,
woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with
plastic trim and foam-filled items .
DRY LABELS
Tumble
dry
Do not wash Do not wring
Heat
setting
Special
instructions
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:
1
Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket .
2
Disconnect the duct from the dryer .
3
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 .
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Dry Normal
Permanent Press/ Gentle/
wrinkle resistant delicate
High
Medium Low No heat/air
Line dry/ Dry flat
Drip dry
hang to dry
Do not dry
Do not tumble dry (used with
do not wash)
In the shade
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