GE GFDR485 Owner's Manual

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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer. GEAppliances.comThe Exterion Wipe or dust any spills orwashing compounds with a dump cloth.Dryer control panel and finishes may bedamaged by some laundry pretreatmentsoil and stain remover products. Apply theseproducts away from the dryer. The fabricmay then be washed and dried normally.Damage to your dryer caused by theseproducts is not covered by your warranty.The Lint Filter'. Clean the lint filter beforeeach use.Pull out the lint filter.Moisten your fingers and remove thecaptured lint. Once clean, slide the filter backinto position. Have a qualified technicianvacuum the lint from the dryer once a year.NEVER OPERATETHE DRYER WITHOUT ITS FILTERIN PLACE.Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steelsurfaces use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steelsurfaces. Remove the cleaner residue andthen dry with a clean cloth.The stainless steel used to make the dryerdrum provides the highest reliability availablein a GE dryer. If the dryer drum should bescratched or dented during normal use, thedrum will not rust or corrode. These surfaceblemishes will not affect the function ordurability of the drum.Drver Interior and Duct: The interior ofthe appliance and exhaust duct should becleaned once a year by qualified servicepersonnel.The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean theexhaust ducting at least once a year toprevent clogging.A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen thedrying time.The Exhaust Hood: Check with o mirror thatthe inside flops of the hood move freely whenoperating. Make sure that there is no wildlife(birds,insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct orhood.Drum Lump (on models GFDS250, GFDS255, GFDS260 and GFDS265 only)NOTE:The drum lamp is not consumerreplaceable on models GHDS360, GHDS365,GFDS370,GFDS375,GFDR480 and GFDR485.If this light should ever stop working, call forservice.Before replacing the light bulb, be sure tounplug the dryer power cord or disconnectthe dryer at the household distribution panelby removing the fuse or switching off thecircuit breaker. Reach above dryer openingfrom inside the drum. Remove the bulb andDrum lamp only (and automatically) turns onwhen the dryer door is open.Order replacement bulb WE4M305 on-lineat GEApplianceParts.com, by phone at800.626.2002 during normal business hours,or purchase appliance bulb 7C7 from yourlocal retailer.replace with the same size bulb.11