GE DSXH43EF Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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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® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordancewith the manufacturer’s instructions.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 andfoam-filled items.8Loading and using the dryer.Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.Sorting and Loading HintsThe Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washingcompounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control paneland finishes may be damaged by some laundrypretreatment soil and stain remover products.Apply these products away from the dryer. Thefabric may then be washed and dried normally.Damage to your dryer caused by these products isnot covered by your warranty.The Lint Screen: Clean the lint screen before eachuse. Lint buildup in the screen restricts air flow,which causes longer drying times. The screen islocated at the bottom of the door opening. Removeby pulling straight up. Remove the lint and replacethe screen.A waxy buildup may form on the lint screen fromusing dryer-added fabric softener sheets. To removethis buildup, wash the lint screen in warm, soapywater. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operatethe dryer without the lint screen in place.The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaustducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. Apartially clogged exhaust can lengthen the dryingtime.Follow these steps:Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting theplug from the wall socket.Disconnect the duct from the dryer.Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment andreconnect the duct.The Exhaust Hood: Check from the outside that theflaps of the hood move freely when operating. Makesure that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)nesting inside the duct or hood.321Care and Cleaning of the DryerConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsTroubleshooting Tips Installation InstructionsSafety InstructionsOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting Tips Installation InstructionsSafety InstructionsOperating Instructions