GE Appliances GHDX100GM0WW User manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-4
Operating Instructions
Control Panel .................. 5, 6
Control Settings .................. 7
Features ......................... 8
Loading and Using
the Drger .................... ZO-ZZ
Reversing the Door .............. 9
Venting the Drger ............... ZZ
Troubleshooting Tips ... 12, 13
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .............. 16
Warrantg ...................... 15
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Youcan find them on a label
on the front of the drger behind the
door.
234Dl157PO02 49-90407 05/28/10 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal 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 YOU SMELL GAS:
[] Do not try to light a match, or
cigarette, or turn on any gas or
electrical appliance.
[-_ Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
[_ Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
[_ immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions carefully.
[_ Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor of California to publisha list of substances known to the state to cause
cancer,birth defects or other reproductive harm and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.
Gasappliances cancause minor exposureto four of thesesubstances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot,caused primarily bythe incompletecombustion of natural gas or LPfuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substancescan be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
%PROPERINSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
visiting GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GECARES (800.432.2737).
I Properlyground dryer to conform with all E×haust/Ducting
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
I Installor store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weather,which could cause permanent damage
and invalidate the warranty.
I Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
I Removeall sharp packing items and dispose of
all shipping materials properly.
r_Gas dryers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside.
[-_-]Useonly rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet and useonly rigid metal 4"
diameter or ULapproved transition ducting
between the dryer and the home duct. USEOF
PLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORK
CANCAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORK
CANCAUSEA FIREIFIT COLLAPSESOR
BECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEOR
DURINGINSTALLATION.
Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.
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WARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
BKeepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials,
(lint, paper,rags, etc.),gasoline,chemicals and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
I Keepall laundry aids(suchas detergents,
bleaches,etc.)out of the reach of children,
preferably in a lockedcabinet. Observeall
warnings on container labelsto avoid injury.
I Keepthe floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. I Neverclimb on or stand on the dryer top.
I Closesupervisionisnecessary ifthis appliance is
used by or near children. Donot allow children to
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
BNeverreach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Beforeloading, unloading or adding
clothes,wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
BThe laundry processcan reducethe flume
retardancy offabrics. Toavoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
care instructions.
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Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation insidethe dryer or in the room. DO
NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.
Donot wash or dry articles that hove been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosivesubstances(suchas
wax, oil,paint, gasoline, degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give
off vapors that may igniteor explode. Donot add
these substancesto the wash water. Donot use
or placethese substances around your washer
or dryer during operation.
Donot place items exposed to cooking oilsin
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a clothes load to catch fire.
Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials
(suchas cleaning 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
used in homes such asacetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene,some household cleaners,
some spot removers,turpentines, waxes, wax
removers and products containing petroleum
distillates.
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Do not dry articlescontaining rubber,plastic
or similar materials such aspadded bras,tennis
shoes,galoshes,bath mats, rugs, bibs,baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows,etc.that may melt or burn.
Somerubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances producefire by
spontaneous combustion.
Do not store plastic,paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top ofthe dryer during operation.
Garments labeled DryAway from Heat or DoNot
TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
Donot dry fiberglass articlesin your dryer.
Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
Tominimize the possibility of electricshock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the householddistribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the
lint filter).NOTE:Turning the CycleSelectorknob
to an off position or pressing PAUSEdoesNOT
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
WHEN USINGYOURDRYER(cont.)
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Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partiallg disassembled,
or has missingor broken parts,including a
damaged cord or plug.
Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe drger should be cleaned at
least once a gear bg a qualified technician. Seethe
Loading and Usingthe Dryersection.
Ifgours isa gas @get it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DONOTATTSMPTTOLIGHTWITH
A MATCH.Burnsmag result from having gour hand
in the vicinitg ofthe burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
Youmag wish to soften gour laundered fabrics
or reducethe static electricitg in them bg using
a drger-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend gou useeither a
fabric softener in the wash cgcle,according to
the manufacturer's instructions for those products,
or trg a drger-added product for which the
manufacturer gives written assurance on the
package that their product can be safelg used
in gour drger. Serviceor performance problems
caused bg useof these products are the
responsibilitg of the manufacturers ofthose
products and are not covered under the
warrantg to this appliance.
WHEN NOT USING YOURDRYER
BGraspthe plug firmlg when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Placethe cord awag from traffic areas
so itwill not be stepped on,tripped overor
subjected to damage.
I Beforediscarding a drger,or removing it from
service,remove the drger door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
I Do not tamper with controls.
BDonot attempt to repair or replaceang part of
this appliance or attempt ang servicingunless
specificallg recommended inthis Owner'sManual
or in publisheduser-repair instructionsthat gou
understand and havethe skillsto carrg out.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFUEV.
lOLl'\ _SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the dryer control panel. GEAppliances.com
Youcan locateyour model numberon the labelon thefront of thedryer behindthe door. Throughoutthismanua!,featuresand
appearancemay varyfromyour mode!.
START
PUSH TO START
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NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gasL size of load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.