GE Appliances GFD5140 User manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-5
Operating Instructions
Control Panels ................ 6-8
Cycle Options ................. 9-10
Dryer Features .................. 10
Reversing the Door Swing .... 11-14
Loading and Using
the Dryer ..................... 15-16
Venting the Dryer ............... 17
Connecting Inlet Hoses .......... 18
Stacking ..................... 19-22
Troubleshooting Tips .... 23-26
Consumer Support
Warranty ................... 28, 29
Consumer Support .............. 30
GFDN110
GFDN120
GFDN130
GFD5140
GFD5145
GFD5150
GFDS155
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
They are on the label on
the front of the dryer behind
the door.
49-90429 10-11GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFOR/V/AT/ON.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
Forgout safetg, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, persona/injury, or death.
•Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
• Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUSMELL GAS:
DDo not try to light a match, or cigarette, or
turn on ang gas or electrical appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
[] Cleat the room, building or area of all
occupants.
[] Immediately call gour gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions carefully.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, ca//
the fire department.
Colifornio Sofe Drinking Woter ond Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publishalist of substancesknown to the state to cause cancer,birth defects or
other reproductive harm and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances cGn cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, cGrbon monoxide, formaldehyde
and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by
properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com
PROPER INSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly instolled ond Iocoted in occordonce with the Instollotion Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive on Instollotion Instructions sheet, you con receive one by
visiting GEAppliunces.com, or bg coiling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
• Properlyground dryer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances. Followdetails in Installation
Instructions.
• Installor store where itwill not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weather.
• Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
• Removethe colored protective film from both the
control panel and the door.
• Removeall sharp packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly.
• Donot obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Donot
stack or place laundry or throw rugsagainst the
front or back of the dryer.
Exhoust/Oucting:
ri--1All MUSTbe exhausted to the outside to
dryers
prevent large amounts of moisture and lintfrom
being blown into the room.
DOse metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
only rigid
the dryer cabinet and useonly ULapproved
transition ducting between the dryer and the home
duct. USEOFPLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORKCAN CAUSEA FIRE,PUNCTURED
DUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIREIF ITCOLLAPSES
ORBECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEOR
DURINGINSTALLATION.
For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFOR/V/AT/ON.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials (lint,paper,
rags, etc.),gasoline,chemicals and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Keepthe floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reducethe possibility of slipping.
Closesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
•Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
•Keepthe area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
•Ifyou seewater on the floor around the dryer, call
for service.
•Donot spray any type of aerosol into, on or near
dryer at any time.
Keep all laundry aids (suchas detergents, bleaches,
etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observeall warnings on container
labelsto avoid injury.
WHEN USING YOURDRYER
Never reach into the dryerwhile the drum is moving.
Beforeloading, unloading or adding clothes,wait
until the drum has completely stopped.
Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation insidethe dryer or inthe room. DO
NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.
Do not wash or dry articlesthat have been cleaned
in,washed in,soaked in or spotted with combustible
or explosivesubstances (suchas wax, oil,paint,
gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene,etc.)which may ignite or explode. Do not
add these substancesto the wash water. Donot use
or place these substances around your washer or
dryer during operation.
Donot place items exposed to cooking oilsin your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oilsmay
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a
clothes load to catch fire.
Any article on which you have useda cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials (such
ascleaning cloths,mops, towels used in beauty
salons,restaurants or barber shops,etc.)must
not be placed in or near the dryer until solvents or
flammable materials have been removed. Thereare
many highly flammable items usedin homes such
asacetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
some household cleaners,some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.
Thelaundry processcan reducethe flame
retardancy offabrics. Toavoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's care
instructions.
Donot dry articles containing rubber, plastic,foam
or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis
shoes,galoshes,bath mats, rugs,bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags,pillows,etc.,that may melt or burn.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire byspontaneous
combustion.
Donot store plastic, paper or clothing that may burn
or melt on top of the dryerduring operation.
Garments labeled Dry Awag from Heat or Do Not
TumbleDry (such as lifejackets containing kapok)
must not be put inyour dryer.
Donot dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particlesthat may be picked up by clothing during
subsequent dryer uses.
To minimizethe possibilityof electric shock,unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the building'sdistribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker
beforeattempting any maintenance or cleaning
(exceptthe removal and cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE: PressingPower, Start or Lock does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER(cont.)
Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or
has missingor broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at
least once a year by a qualified technician. Seethe
Loading and Usingthe Dryersection.
Ifyours isa gas dryer, it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot
light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA MATCH.
Burnsmay resultfrom having your hand in the
vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition
turns on.
You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or
reduce the static electricity in them by using a dryer-
applied fabric softener or an anti-static conditioner.
We recommend you useeither a fabric softener in
the wash cycle,according to the manufacturer's
instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added
product for which the manufacturer gives written
assurance on the package that their product can
be safely used inyour dryer. Serviceor performance
problems caused by useofthese products are
the responsibility of the manufacturers ofthose
products and are not covered under the warranty to
this appliance.
Never attempt to use the Steam DeWrinkle cycle
without clothes in the drum.
WHEN NOT USING YOURDRYER
•Graspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Placethe cord away from traffic areas so it
will not be stepped on,tripped over or subjected to
damage.
•Beforediscarding a dryer, or removing itfrom
service,remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
•Donot tamper with controls.
•Donot attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance or attempt any servicingunless
specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Manual
or in publisheduser-repairinstructions that you
understand and havethe skillsto carry out.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the drger controlpanel.
AWARNING!
Toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANTSAFETVINSTRUCTIONSbefore
operating this appliance.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance mag varg from gour model.
You con Iocote your model number ot the top inside of the door opening.
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0Power
Pressto "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the standby mode.
NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Dry Cycles
The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry
setting with the loads.
Sensor Cycles Description
Normal Mixed Load For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
Cottons For cottons and most linens.
Bulkg Bedding For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags and similar large and bulky
(on some models) items. Large items such as blankets, comforters, jackets and small rugs.
Easg Care Forwrinkle-free and permanent press items.
(on some models)
Delicates For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be
Speed Drg used ifthe previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
Time Dry Cycles Description
Warm Up Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
(on some models)
Air Fluff/No Heat Use this feature to tumble items without heat.
DeWrinkle/Full Loads For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not
(on some models) recommended for delicate fabrics.
Steam DeWrinkle/
Full Loads
(on some models)
For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles on garments. After this
cycle, the unit will beep and display "0:00." If the unit is not turned off or if the door isnot
opened, the dryer will continue to tumble for 30 minutes. At the end of 30 minutes, it will
display "0:00" and the cycle will be complete.
Note: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included in
the cycle to achieve optimum results.
My Cycle Description
Mg Cgcle Pressto use, create or modify custom dry cycles. (Seethe My Cycle section for more
(on some models) details.)
@Time Dry
Useto set your own dry time. Time Dry is also recommended for small loads
To use Time Dry:
1.Turn dry cycle dial to Time Dry.
2. Increase the drying time by pressing the Time Dry button.
Note: This button only increases the time. When max time is reached, pressing the button again will reset the counter
to the lowest setting.
3. Select the Temp.
4. Close the door.
5. Press Start

About the dryer controlpanel.
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Sensor Drg "Level"
The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your clothes reaches your
selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
Note: Sensor dry "Level" only works for Normal Mixed Load, Cottons, Bulky Bedding, Easy Care, Delicates, and
Speed Dry.
Drg "Temp"
You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.
High Forregular to heavy cottons.
Medium Forsynthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
Low Fordelicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
E×tro Low Forlingerie and special-care fabrics.
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Start
Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer.
Press it again to resume the dry cycle.
My Cycle
Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall.
These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.
To store a My Cycle combination of settings:
1. Select your drying cycle.
2. Change DRY"Temp", and SENSORDRY"Level" settings to fit your needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONSyou want.
4. Press and hold the My Cycle pad for three seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound and the pad light will
light up.
To recall your stored My Cycle combination:
Press the My Cycle button before drying a load.
To change your stored My Cycle combination:
Follow steps 1-4 in "To store a My Cycle combination of settings".
"CLEAN LINT FILTER" (message)
(Thismessage represents only a reminder and does not always appear when filter needs cleaning. Thefilter should be
cleaned after every drying cycle iscomplete.)
This message will disappear after the Start button is pressed. Eventhough you may have already cleaned the filter
(before or after the Power button has been pressed),the "CLEAN LINT FILTER"message will still be displayed until the
Start button is activated.

About cycleoptions.
NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. GEAppliances.com
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Extended Tumble
Minimizeswrinkles byadding approximately
60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes
are dry. The beeperwill sound every two
minutes asa reminder to remove the clothes.
TheESTIMATEDTIMEREMAININGdisplay will
show 0:00.
Theextended tumble time doesnot get added
to the cycletime on the display
DelayDry Delag Dry (onsome models)
Useto delay the start ofyour dryer.
1. Chooseyour dry cycleand any options.
2. PressDelay Dry. Youcan increase
the delaytime in i hour increments using
the Delay Dry button.
3. Pressthe Start pad to start
the countdown.
NOTES:
• If the door is opened while the dryer is
in Delay Dry, the countdown time will not
restart unless the door isclosed and Start
has been pressed again.
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e-DRY
Reducesthe total energy consumption of
specific dryer cycles by adjusting certain heat
settings.
Note: Cycletimeswill change when e-DRYis
selected.
Thisfeature can be used with Delicate& Easy
Care, Normal MixedLoads and Cottons.
Signal Signal
Alertsyou that the cycle iscomplete.
Thebeeper will continue to sound every
minute for the next 5 minutes, until the
clothes have been removed. Theclothes
should be removed when the beeper goes
off sowrinkles don't set in.
PressSignal to select low, medium or high
volume, or to turn the beeper off.

About cycle options. NOTE- Not all features are available on all dryer models.
Lock
Hold3 SeconcbTo
Lock/UnlockControls
You con lock the controls to prevent any
selections from being made. You can also lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start the dryer
by touching pads with this option selected.
To lock the dryer, press and hold the lock icon
for 3 seconds.To unlock the dryer, press and
hold the lock icon for 3 seconds.
The Lockicon next to the timer will light up
when the controls are locked.
Estimated Time Remaining
Displaysthe approximate time remaining until
the end of the cycle.
Asthe cycle begins,you will seean initial
approximate total cycletime in the display.
Then lightswill "race" in the display.This
means the dryer iscontinuously monitoring
the amount of moisture in the load.
The lights will continue until the dryer sensesa
low levelof moisture in the load.Atthat point,
the dryer will calculate and display
the approximate time remaining.
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My Cycle (onsome models)
Tosave a favorite cycle,set the desired
settings and hold down the My Cycle button
for 3 seconds.A beep will sound to indicate
the cycle has been saved.
Touseyour custom cycle,press
the My Cycle button before drying a load.
Tochange the saved cycle,set the desired
settings and hold down the My Cycle button
for 3 seconds.
About dryer features.
Drum Lamp
Thedrum lamp comes on automatically when the door isopened.
Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord
or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing
the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above dryer opening
from inside the drum. Removethe bulb and replace with the same size bulb.
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Reversing the door swing. GEApUio.cescom
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Readthe instructions all the way through
before starting.
• Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching
paint.
• Set screws down by their related parts to
avoid using them in the wrong places.
• Provide a non-scratching work surface
for the door.
• Normal completion time to reverse
the door swing is 30-60 minutes.
IMPORTANT:Once you begin, do not move
the cabinet until door-swing reversal is
completed.
These instructions are for changing
the hinges from the right side to the left
side-if you ever want to switch them
back to the right side, follow these same
instructions and reverse all references
to the left and right.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips Head Screwdriver _y Knife or
j Thin-Blade
_I Screwdriver
DOOR PARTS
Hinge Assembly
Plastic Cover
5 - BeautyButtons
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5 - # 8 Screws
(door asm and front panel)
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4 - # 8 Screws
(strike plate)
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8 - # 10 Screws
(inner door, outer ring &hinge cover)
4 - # 8 Machine Screws
(inner door & hinge)
STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS
Before You Start
1. Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet.
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Reversing the door swing.
STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS(cont.)
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0Remove Door Assembly
2. Open the door to approximately 1:30degrees.
Remove
3. Remove the 4 screws starting from the bottom to the top. Hake sure the door is
supported while removing the screws.
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4. Loosen the top screw as shown. Unhook the door by lifting and pulling.
8-#10 Topplnq Screws 2 Beauty Buttons
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4-# 8 Machine Tapping Screws
5. Placethe door on osoft protected flat surface so the inner door faces upward
(door resting on handle side). Remove the 8 tapping screws located around the
perimeter of the door outlining the gasket. Remove the 4 machine screws.
Outer Door Assembly Remove Hinge and Cover
IMPORTANT:Note the location of the hinge (left or right) before removing.
Hinge AssemUy Hinge Cover
6. With the screws removed, turn the door over and separate the outer door
assembly and hinge cover of the door from the door frame and set aside.
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STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Reinstall Hinge Assembly
7. Install the hinge assembly in the opposite side of the door as shown. Push
the hinge assembly in place until the hinge holes align with the door holes.
Machine
8. Hold the hinge and door on their side with one hand and fasten the 4
machine screws as shown.
Machine _
screws
Hinge Jl
Cover
Reinstall Hinge Cover
9. Insert the hinge cover. Align the hinge cover holes with the holes in the door.
10. Secure the hinge cover with 2 taping screws.
Topping
Screws
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Reversing the door swing.
Outer Door
Inner Door
STEP-BY-STEPINSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Reassemble Door Assembly
IMPORTANT:Make sure there is no dirt or any other foreign material in between the
window panes.
11.Placethe plastic outer door onto the inner door. Make sure that the handle part
of the outer door isopposite the hinge as shown.
/2. Turn the door over and fasten the outer door to the inner door using the 6
tapping screws.
Beauty
Move Strike Bracket
13.Using a putty knife or any other flat tool, remove the 5 beauty buttons located on
the dryer where the door will be installed and install them on the opposite side.
Tapping
Screws 14.Switch the strike bracket and its cover to the opposite side by removing the
screws. Reinstall both on the opposite side.
Partially
Screw
Tighten All
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Reinstall Door Assembly
15. The door is now ready to be installed on the dryer. To ease this step,
the hinge has keyholes that allow a partially fastened screw to be used
as a hook.
Partially fasten a screw to the uppermost screw hole. Hook the door on the
partially fastened screw.
Fasten the hinge by installing the other 4 screws and tightening the partially
fastened screw above.
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Loading and using the dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
FabricCareLabels
Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
WASH LABELS
wash m
cycle Normal Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring delicate Hand wash
Front load Cotegorg
target water Tap Cold
Cold
temperature Warm
Hot
Sanitize
Target Automatic
Water Temperature Temperature Control
Inlet Water Temperature Not used
27°C/80°F Used
40°C/105°F Used
50°C/120°F Used
70°C/160°F Used
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DRY LABELS
Tumble D
dry Dry
Heat 1_
setting
Do not dry
Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not tumble dry (used with
wrinkle resistant delicate do not wash)
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High Medium Low No heat/air
Special [C_ _1 D
instructions Line dry/ Drip dry Dry flat In the shade
hang to dry
BLEACH LABELS
syrnuols Any bleach Only non-chlorine bleach Donot bleach
(when needed) (when needed)
Sorting and Loading Hints
Asa general rule, if clothes are sorted
properly for the washer, they are sorted properly
for the dryer. Try also to sort items according to size.
Forexample, do not dry a sheet with socks or other
small items.
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 Dryerswhen used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes
wrinkling.
Do not drg the following items: fiberglass items,
woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with
plastic trim and foam-filled items.
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Loading and using the drger.
Alwags follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
TheExterior: 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. Thefabric may
then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your
dryer caused by these products is not covered by
your warranty.
TheLint Filter'. Cleanthe lint
filter before each use.
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.
Follow these steps:
Pull out the lint filter.
Moisten your fingers and
remove the captured lint.
Once clean, slidethe filter
buck into position. Have a
qualified technician vacuum
the lint from the dryer once
a year.
NEVER OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT ITS FILTER
IN PLACE.
[] Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.
D Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
D Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.
TheExhaust Hood: Checkwith a mirror that the inside
flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make
sure that there isno wildlife (birds,insects,etc.)nesting
insidethe duct or hood.
Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces
use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Removethe
cleaner residue and then dry with a clean cloth.
The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum
provides the highest reliability available in a GEdryer.
If the dryer drum should be scratched or dented
during normal use, the drum will not rust or corrode.
These surface blemishes will not affect the function
or durability of the drum.
Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the
appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once
ayear by qualified service personnel.
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Venting the druer. GEApplioncescom
For the best drying performonce, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The druer will use more
energU ond run longer if it is not vented to the below specificotions. Corefull U follow the
details on E×housting in the Instollotion Instructions.
• Use only rigid metol 4" diometer ductwork inside the dryer cobinet ond use only UL opproved
tronsition ducting between the dryer ond the home duct.
• Do not use plostic or other combustible ductwork.
• Usethe shortest length possible.
• Do not crush, kink or collopse the duct.
• Avoid resting the duct on shorp objects.
•Venting must conform to Iocol building codes.
Correct
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Venting
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Connecting Inlet Hoses.
"Y" Connector
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To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold water supply. Sincethe
washer must also connect to the cold water, a "Y"connector is inserted to allow both
inlet hoses to make that connection at the same time.
NOTE:Usethe new inlet hoses provided; never use old hoses.
Connect to Cold Water Supply (on some models)
1. Turn the cold water faucet off. Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fill
valve connector (cold).
2. Ensurethe rubber flat washer is in place and screw the female coupling of the
short hose onto the washer fill valve connector. Tighten by hand until firmly
seated.
3. Attach the female end of the "Y" connector to the male coupling of the short
hose. Ensurethe rubber flat washer isin place. Tighten by hand until firmly
seated.
4. Insert the filter screen in the coupling of the washer's inlet hose. Ifa rubber flat
washer is already in place remove it before installing the filter screen. Attach
this coupling to one male end of the "Y" connector. Tighten by hand until firmly
seated.
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7.
Ensurethe rubber flat washer is in place and attach the dryer's long inlet hose to
the other male end of the "Y"connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.
Ensurethe rubber flat washer is in place and attach the other end of the dryer's
long inlet hose to the fill valve connector at the bottom of the dryer back panel.
Tighten by hand until firmly seated.
Using pliers, tighten all the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE:Do not overtighten. Damage to the couplings may result.
8. Turn the water faucet on.
9. Checkfor leaks around the "Y"connector, faucet and hose couplings.
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Stacking. GEAppliances.com
BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Readthese instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT:Savethese instructions for local
electrical inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT:Observeall governing codes and
ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions
for future reference.
•Installation must be performed by a qualified
installer.
•Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer.
FOR YOURSAFETY
AWARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before
installing. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death.
Potential Personal Injury. When stacking the
dryer, more than two people are recommended
to lift the dryer into position because of its
weight and size. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or death.
Whenstacking the dryer, ovoid tipping and
rupture of utility services. Dryer must be securely
attached to the washer. DONOTplace the
washer on top of the dryer. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury/death or property
damage.
Mobile Home or Manufactured Home Installation
- Stocking of a gas dryer is not permitted in a
mobile home or manufactured home.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION
Hinimum clearance to combustible surfaces
and for air opening are: 0" both sides, 1" front, and
3" rear. Consideration must be given to provide
adequate clearance for installation and service.
ALCOVE OR CLOSETINSTALLATION
•If your dryer is approved for installation •
in an alcove or closet, it will be stated on
a label on the dryer back.
The dryer MUSTbe vented to the outdoors. Refer
to dryer Installation Instructions for details.
Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0" either side
:S"front
3" rear
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 52".
Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise
ventilated and must contain a minimum
of 60 square inches of open area equally
distributed. If the closet contains both a washer
and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum
of 120 square inches of open area equally
distributed.
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Stacking.
KITCONTENTS(optional kit GEFLSTACK)
I
Right Hand Bracket 4 Rubber Pads
Left Hand Bracket
4 #12 × 1" Screws
A
4 #8 × 1/2" Screws
TOOLSYOUWILL NEED
Phillips Screwdriver Pliers Gloves
Open-Ended Wrench Level
INSTALLATIONPREPARATION
Remove the packaging.
Flatten the product carton to use as o pod
to lay the dryer down on its side. Continue using the
carton to protect the finished floor in front of the
installation location.
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