GE GTDS855ED0MC Owner's Manual

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About loading and using the dryer. GEAppliances.cAlways follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.Sorting and Loading HintsAs a general rule, if clothes ore sorted properly forthe washer, they ore sorted properly for the dryer.Do not overload. This wastes energy and causeswrinkling.Do not add fabric softener sheets once the loadhas become warm. They may cause fabric softenerstains. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheetshave been approved for use in all GE Dryers whenused in accordance with the manufacturer'sDo not dry the following items: fiberglass items,woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items withplastic trim and foam-filled items.instructions.FabricCareLabelsBelow are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering.WASH LABELS DRY LABELSwash i icycle Nornla[ Pernlanent Press/ GenfJe--/ h Do notwash Do not wringwrinkle resistant delicate an wasWater 000 O0 •temperature Hot Waml Cold/tool(50C/120F} (40C/I05F} (30C/85F}BLEACH LABELS_,oac.A A _1symbols _j,j bj_5,& ..... qwo_iech!Oe;naeb..................Tumble D D F_ F"_dry Dry Natural Permanent P_ess/ 6entle/wrinkle _esistant delicate.eat _ ® ® •setting High Medium Low No heat/airSpecialinstructions Line dry/hang to dryD........ Nedw _° e_t_t_do not wasl_PqDrip dry Dry liar In the shadeCare and Cleaning of the DryerThe 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. Applythese products away from the dryer. The fabric maythen be washed and dried normally. Damage to yourdryer caused by these products is not covered byyour warranty.The Lint Filter'. Clean the lint filter before each use.Remove by pulling straight up. Run your fingersacross the filter. A waxy buildup may form on the lintfilter from using dryer added fabric softener sheets.To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen inwarm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Donot operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area if younotice a change in dryer performance.Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces,use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleanersuitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove thecleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth.The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaustducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. Apartially clogged exhaust can lengthen the dryingtime.To clean the duct, follow these steps:I_ Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting theplug from the wall socket.I--_ Disconnect the duct from the dryer.I--_ 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 not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)nesting inside the duct or hood.