Using the dryer.Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.Sorting and Loading HintsAs a general rule, if clothes are sortedproperlg for the washer,theg are sortedproperlg for the drger.Trg also to sort itemsaccording to size.For example, do not drga sheet with socks or other small items.Do not add fabric softener sheets oncethe load has become warm. They maycause fabric softener stains. Bounce ®Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets havebeen approved for use in this drger whenused in accordance with the manufacturer'sinstructions.See below for lint filter cleaning instructions.Do not overload. Thiswastes energg andcauses wrinkling.Do not drg the following items: fiberglassitems, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics,items with plastic trim and foam-filled items.Fabric Care LabelsBelow are fabric care label "sgmbols" thataffect the clothing gou will be laundering.Dry Labels,o ,or-lvFo-1 FO-1dr. Do.ord_vDly Norn/a] Peln/anent PEess/ Gentle/ Do not tun/hie dry {use_JwithwEh_kleIesJst ar_t delicate do not wash),eo, @ ® ® •setting High Medium Low No heat/oilS ecia,instructions Lithedig/ Drip dlyhang to dlyDEyflatFqhi the shade12Care and Cleaning of the DrgerDrger Interior and Duct: The interior ofthe appliance and exhaust duct should becleaned once a gear bg qualified servicepersonnel.The Exterior: Wipe or dust ang spills orwashing compounds with a damp cloth.Drger control panel and finishes mag bedamaged bg some laundrg pretreatmentsoil and stain remover products. Applgthese products awag from the drgen Thefabric mag then be washed and driednormallg. Damage to gour drger causedbg these products is not covered bg gourwarrantg.Do not touch the surface or the displagwith sharp objects.The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter beforeeach use. Remove bg pulling straight up.Run gour fingers across the filter. A waxgbuildup mag form on the lint filter fromusing drger-added fabric softener sheets.To remove this buildup, wash the lintscreen in warm, soapg water. Drgthoroughlg and replace. Do not operatethe drger without the lint filter in place.Vacuum the lint from the drger lintfilter if gou notice a change in drgerperformance.Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steelsurfaces, use a damp cloth with a mild,nonabrasive cleaner suitable for stainlesssteel surfaces. Remove the cleanerresidue, and then drg with a clean cloth.The stainless steel used to makethe drger drum provides the highestreliabilitg available in a GE drger. Ifthe drger drum should be scratched ordented during normal use, the drumwill not rust or corrode. These surfaceblemishes will not affect the functionor durabilitg of the drum.The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirrorthat the inside flaps of the hood movefreelg when operating. Hake sure thatthere is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.}nesting inside the duct or hood.