GE Dura Drum GTDX180GDWW9OUTLT User manual

Owner’s Manual
Dryers
234D2238P002 49-90505 10-13 GE
Safety Instructions........ 2–4
Operating Instructions
ControlPanel ................. 5,6
ControlSettings..................7
Features.........................8
Loading and Using
theDryer ....................10–11
Reversing the Door...............9
VentingtheDryer...............11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . 12, 13
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..............16
Warranty .......................15
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # _________________
You can find them on a label
on the front of the dryer behind the
door.

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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.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,
or turn on any gas or electrical
appliance.
2Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
3Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
4Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions carefully.
5If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized
further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
Install or 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.
Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of
all shipping materials properly.
Remove the colored protective tape from the
control panel.
Exhaust/Ducting
1All dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to
prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.
2Use only rigid metal 4ļdiameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet and use only rigid metal 4ļ
diameter or UL approved transition ducting
between the dryer and the home duct. USE OF
PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.
For complete details, follow the Installation
Instructions.
PROPER INSTALLATION
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.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Safety Instructions
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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.
Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on, with or inside this or any other appliance.
Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents,
bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid injury.
Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
Keep the area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not
stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the
front or back of the dryer.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding
clothes, wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO
NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.
Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give
off vapors that may ignite or explode. Do not add
these substances to the wash water. Do not use
or place these substances around your washer
or dryer during operation.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
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
(such as 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. There are many highly flammable items
used in homes such as acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners,
some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax
removers and products containing petroleum
distillates.
The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s
care instructions.
Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic
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 by spontaneous
combustion.
Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat” or “Do Not
Tumble Dry” (such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the
lint filter). NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an off position or pressing PAUSE does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas
so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
subjected to damage.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual
or in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from
service, remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
Do not tamper with controls.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING!
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.)
Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at
least once a year by a qualified technician. See the
Loading and Using the Dryer section.
If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH
A MATCH. Burns may result from 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 use either 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
in your dryer. Service or performance problems
caused by use of these products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the
warranty to this appliance.
Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on, or near
dryer at any time. Do not use any type of spray
cleaner when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous
fumes or electrical shock could occur.
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
About the dryer control panel. GEAppliances.com
Easy Care
Medium Heat
Cottons
Regular Heat
Delicates
Low Heat
Air Fluff
No Heat
Time Dry Only
Loud
Off
Signal Fabric Care
Cot
tons
Off
Off
Off
More Dry
More Dry
Quick Fluff 10
Less Dry
Optimum Dry
80
min
70
60
50
40
30
20 Time Dry
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uto-Dry Clothes Care
Start
Less Dry
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Cool Down
Cool Down Permanent
Press
Casuals
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
Easy Care
Medium Heat
Cottons
Regular Heat
Delicates
Low Heat
Air Fluff
No Heat
Time Dry Only
Loud
Off
Cottons
Off
Off
Off
More Dry
More Dry
Quick Fluff 10
Less Dry
Optimum Dry
80
min
70
60
50
40
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Dewrinkle 20 Time Dry
Auto-Dry Clothes Care
Start
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Wrinkle Care
Cool Down
Wrinkle Care
Permanent
Press
Casuals
Signal Fabric CareWrinkle Care
On
Off
Medium
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
About the dryer control panel.
NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas),
size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
Easy Ca
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Medium Heat
Cottons
Regular Heat
Delicates
Low Heat
Air Fluff
No Heat
Time Dry Only
Loud
Off
Cottons
Off
Off
Off
More Dry
More Dry
Quick Fluff 10
Less Dry
Optimum Dry
80
Heavy Duty
70
60
50
40
30
Dewrinkle 20 Time Dry
Auto-Dry Clothes Care
Start
Less Dry
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Cool Down
Wrinkle Care
Permanent
Press
Casuals
Signal Fabric CareWrinkle Care
On
Off
Medium
Minutes
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SensorDry
™
Clothes Care
Off
Off
Off
More Dry
More Dry
Quick Fluff 10
Less Dry
Less Dry
80 Heavy Duty
70
60
50
40
30
Dewrinkle 20
Optimum Dry
Delicates
Permanent
Press
Casuals
Cool Down
Wrinkle Care
Wrinkle Care
More Dry
Less Dry
Wrinkle Care
Start
Time Dry
Minutes
Cottons
Sensor
Easy Care
Medium Heat
Cottons
Regular Heat
Delicates
Low Heat
Air Fluff
No Heat
Time Dry Only
Loud
Off
Signal Fabric CareWrinkle Care
On
Off
Medium
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IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.
Fabric Care/Temperature (Not all features are on all models)
Cottons For regular to heavy cottons.
Reg. Heat
Easy Care For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.
Med. Heat
DELICATES On some models. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.
Low Heat
Air Fluff For fluffing items without heat. Use the Time Dry cycle.
No Heat
Automatic cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Select Less Dry if you want your clothes slightly
damp at the end of the drying cycle. Select More Dry if you want them to feel drier.
Timed cycles run for a selected time.
Drying Cycles (Not all features are on all models)
Cottons For cottons and most linens. For most loads, select Optimum Dry (on some models).
Permanent For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.
Press/Casuals
Delicates For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.
Time Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.
Dewrinkle For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp.
Quick Fluff For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabrics, linens and pillows. Use with
Air Fluff No Heat. Provides 10 minutes of no heat tumbling.
Start³&ORVHWKHGU\HUGRRU6HOHFWStart. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer.
To restart the dryer, close the door and select Start to complete the cycle.
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Color Logic (on some models)
Select the correct Fabric Care setting.
Match the particular color below the words
with the same color on the Cycle Dial.
Example: Drying a load of clothing labeled
permanent press.
1Choose the
Fabric Care setting ³IRU
this load it would be the Easy Care
Med.
HEAT (which is a particular color).
2Turn the Cycle Dial to the area that has
the same color as the Fabric Care setting
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the Easy Care Automatic.
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Stainless Steel Drum (on some models)
The stainless steel used to make the dryer
drum provides the highest reliability available
in a GE dryer. 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.
Wrinkle Care Option (on some models)
Use this option to minimize the wrinkles
in clothes. It provides approximately
15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after
the clothes are dry.
This option can only be used with the Cottons
and Easy Care cycles.
If you are using the Cycle Signal knob
and you select the Wrinkle Care option,
a signal will sound at the end of the drying
time and several times during the Wrinkle
CARE cycle. This will remind you that it is time
to remove the clothes.
If Wrinkle Care is not on, the dryer
will stop once the timer reaches the
Wrinkle Care mark on the cycle dial.
Wrinkle Care
On
Off
Cycle Signal Option (on some models)
This signal will sound just before the end
of the cycle to remind you to remove the
clothes. On some models, the signal sound
level cannot be adjusted.
If you selected the Wrinkle Care option, the
signal will sound at the end of the drying
time and will sound several times during the
Wrinkle Care cycle. This will remind you that
it is time to remove the clothes.
NOTE:
Remove garments promptly at the sound
of the signal. Place clothes on hangers so
wrinkles won’t set in.
Use the Cycle Signal especially when
drying fabrics like polyester knits and
permanent press. These fabrics should
be removed so wrinkles won’t set in.
Drum Lamp (on some models)
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. Remove the bulb and
replace with the same size bulb.
Drying Rack (on some models)
A handy drying rack may be used for drying
delicate items such as washable sweaters.
Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack
extends into the dryer drum.
NOTE:
The drying rack must be used with the
Time Dry cycle.
Do not use this drying rack when there
are other clothes in the dryer.
Automatic Cycle Signal (on some models)
At the end of each cycle, there is
approximately 15 minutes of no-heat
tumbling after the laundry is dry.
A reminder signal will sound periodically
during this time to remind you to remove
the laundry.
About the dryer features.
Loud
Off
Signal
Medium

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Reversing the Door
Tools needed:
Standard #2 Tape-tipped
Phillips screwdriver putty knife
1Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the
hinges. With the door completely open, remove the bottom
screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these
screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge,
on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs).
Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in new holes.
2Loosen top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half
way. With one hand holding the top of the door and the
other hand holding the bottom, remove the door from the
dryer by lifting it UP and OUT.
3Remove the blind plate from the hinge side of the dryer by
removing its two screws. Remove the strike plate from the
opposite side of the dryer by removing its two screws.
Reinstall the plates, on the opposite sides, using two screws
in each plate.
4Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side of the
opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top
hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws
inserted in step 1.
5Remove the remaining screws from the side of the opening
from which the door was removed. With these screws,
secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the two top screws
of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from
which the door was removed.
INSTALL AND TIGHTEN BOTTOM
SCREWS AND TIGHTEN TOP
SCREWS
INSERT PLUGS
INTO HOLES ON
OPPOSITE SIDE
REMOVE BOTTOM SCREW FROM EACH HINGE
AND INSTALL HALF WAY INTO EACH TOP OF
OPPOSITE HINGE HOLES
REMOVE 4 PLUGS AND KEEP
FOR INSERTION INTO
THE OPPOSITE SIDE
LOOSEN EACH TOP HINGE
SCREW HALF WAY AND LIFT
THE DOOR UP AND OFF
FRONT PANEL
SWITCH
STRIKE
PLATE
BLIND
PLATE
ROTATE DOOR 180º AND HANG
IT ON TOP HINGE SCREWS

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Sorting and Loading Hints
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
accordance with 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 and foam-filled items.
The Exterior: 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. The fabric may
then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your
dryer caused by these products is not covered by
your warranty.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each
use. Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter
opening. Run your fingers across the filter. Have a
qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer
once a year.
Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces,
use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the
cleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth.
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:
1Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.
2Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
3Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood: Check from the outside that the
flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make
sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting
inside the duct or hood.
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
Loading and using the dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

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For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy
and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in
the Installation Instructions.
Use only rigid metal 4” diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or UL listed
flexible metal 4” diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
Use the shortest length possible.
Do not crush or collapse.
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
Venting must conform to local building codes.
Venting the Dryer
Correct
Venting
Incorrect
Venting
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use
2 fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn’t heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
tripped; the dryer may tumble both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble
but not heat if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. • Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
clean ones stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
completely clean clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing
procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
(like corduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint • See suggestions in this section under Static occurs.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
Static occurs No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener.
• Bounce®Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Overdrying • Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp Dry.
Synthetics, permanent press • Try a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Inconsistent Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to the type
drying times of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts.
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes take too long Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
(like beach towels) longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller
loads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you are drying.
Lint filter is full • Clean lint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructed • Check installation instructions for proper
ducting ducting/venting.
• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and
unobstructed.
• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.
• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the
dryer venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers
circuit breaker use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating.
Overloading/combining loads • Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer
at a time.
Underloading • If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items
to ensure proper tumbling.
Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying • Select a shorter drying time.
• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of
moisture. Select a Less Dry or Damp Dry setting.
Letting items sit in dryer • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang
after cycle ends immediately.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
when washed. Others can be
safely washed, but will shrink • Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
in the dryer • If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular
item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
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Notes.

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For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
From the date of the limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs
original purchase to replace the defective part.
What GE Will Not Cover:
Service trips to your home to teach you how to
use the product.
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
Replacement of the light bulb.
Products which are not defective or broken, or which
are working as described in the Owner’s Manual.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
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defects with this appliance.
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temperatures.
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Manual del
propietario
Secadoras
Instrucciones de seguridad........2–4
Instrucciones de operación
Ajustesdecontrol....................... 7
Cómo cambiar la puerta .................. 9
Cómo cargar y usar la secadora.......10,11
Funciones ............................... 8
Tablero de control
de la secadora......................... 5,6
Ventilación de la secadora .............. 11
Solución a problemas
comunes......................... 12,13
Soporte al consumidor
Garantía ............................... 15
Soportealconsumidor .................. 16
GEAppliances.com
Escriba los números del
modelo y de serie aquí:
No. de modelo _________
No. de serie ___________
Estos números se encuentran
en una etiqueta en la parte
frontal de la secadora, detrás
de la puerta.
234D2238P002 49-90505 10-13 GE

Conecte la secadora a tierra de manera apropiada que
cumpla con todos los códigos y ordenanzas reguladoras.
Siga con cuidado las Instrucciones de instalación.
Instálela o almacénela donde no esté expuesta
a temperaturas por debajo del punto de congelación o
expuesta a la intemperie, lo que podría ocasionar daños
permanentes e invalidar la garantía.
Conecte a un tomacorriente del tamaño y del calibre
apropiados para evitar una sobrecarga eléctrica.
Remueva todos los objetos de empaquetado y
deshágase apropiadamente de todos los materiales
de envío.
Quite la cinta colorada de protección del panel de
control.
Escape/Ductos:
1
Las secadoras DEBEN contar con escape al exterior
para impedir que grandes volúmenes de humedad y
pelusa ingresen a la habitación.
2
Utilice únicamente ducto de metal rígido de 4ļde
diámetro en el interior del gabinete de la secadora y
utilice únicamente ducto de metal rígido de 4ļde
diámetro, o con aprobación de UL en el ducto de
transición entre la secadora y el ducto del hogar.
.EL USO DE DUCTOS PLÁSTICOS U OTROS DUCTOS DE
MATERIALES COMBUSTIBLES PODRÍA CAUSAR UN
INCENDIO. LOS DUCTOS PERFORADOS PODRÍAN
CAUSAR UN INCENDIO SI COLAPSAN O SI OCURRE
ALGUNA OBSTRUCCIÓN DURANTE EL USO O
DURANTE LA INSTALACIÓN.
Para los detalles completos, siga las Instrucciones de
instalación.
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD.
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR.
¡ADVERTENCIA!
Por su seguridad, debe seguir las indicaciones de este manual para minimizar
el riesgo de incendio o explosión, descarga eléctrica, o para evitar daños a la
propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte.
QUÉ HACER SI USTED HUELE GAS:
1No intente encender un fósforo,
o un cigarrillo, o encender cualquier
electrodoméstico eléctrico o de gas.
2No toque ningún interruptor
eléctrico; no use ningún teléfono en
el edificio.
3Desocupe el habitación, edificio o
área afectada.
4Llame inmediatamente a su
proveedor de gas usando el
teléfono de algún vecino. Siga las
instrucciones del proveedor de gas
cuidadosamente.
5Si usted no puede ponerse en
contacto con su proveedor de
gas, llame al departamento de
bomberos.
Decreto para hacer cumplir las leyes sobre tóxicos y agua potable de California
Este decreto requiere que el Gobernador de California publique una lista de las sustancias que el
estado sabe que causan cáncer, defectos de nacimiento y otros daños reproductivos y requiere que
los comerciantes le adviertan a sus consumidores sobre el potencial de exposición a tales sustancias.
Los electrodomésticos de gas pueden causar la exposición a cuatro de estas sustancias,
concretamente benceno, monóxido de carbono, formaldehído y hollín, principalmente causados por
la combustión incompleta del gas natural o de combustibles LP.
Cuando las secadoras están ajustadas apropiadamente, se minimiza la combustión incompleta. La
exposición a estas sustancias puede minimizarse aún más ventilando apropiadamente la secadora
hacia el exterior.
INSTALACIÓN APROPIADA
Antes de usarse, la secadora se debe instalar apropiadamente de acuerdo con las Instrucciones de
instalación. Si no ha recibido una hoja de Instrucciones de instalación, puede obtener una copia
visitando GEAppliances.com o llamando al 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
No almacene ni use gasolina u otros
vapores inflamables y líquidos en las
proximidades de este o cualquier otro
electrodoméstico.
La instalación y el servicio lo deben
llevar a cabo un instalador calificado,
la agencia de servicio o el proveedor
de gas.
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Instrucciones de operación Instrucciones de seguridadSoporte al consumidor Solución a problemas
comunes

Soporte al consumidor
Solución a
problemas comunes
Instrucciones de operaciónInstrucciones de seguridad
¡ADVERTENCIA!
SU ÁREA DE SECADO
Mantenga el área debajo y alrededor de
sus electrodomésticos libre de materiales
combustibles (pelusas, papel, trapos, etc.),
gasolina, productos químicos y otros líquidos
y vapores inflamables.
Mantenga el piso alrededor de sus
electrodomésticos limpios y secos para reducir
la posibilidad de un accidente.
Supervise a los niños en caso de que ellos usen
la secadora o jueguen cerca de ella durante su
operación. No permita que los niños jueguen
con la secadora, en su interior, sobre ella o
ningún otro electrodoméstico.
Mantenga todos los artículos de limpieza
(tales como detergentes y blanqueadores)
fuera del alcance de los niños, preferiblemente
encerrados en un gabinete. Ponga atención a las
advertencias en las etiquetas de los envases para
evitar accidentes.
Nunca trepe ni se ponga de pie sobre la parte
superior de la secadora.
Mantenga el área alrededor de la salida y
las áreas cercanas libres de acumulación de
pelusas, polvillo y suciedad.
No obstruya el flujo del aire ventilado. No apile,
no coloque ropa, no eche alfombras al frente o al
respaldo de la secadora.
CUANDO USE SU SECADORA
Nunca introduzca sus manos en el interior de
la secadora mientras el tambor giratorio esté
moviéndose. Antes de agregar y sacar ropa, espere
hasta que el tambor giratorio se haya detenido.
Limpie el filtro de pelusas antes de cada carga
para evitar la acumulación de pelusas en el interior
de la secadora o en la habitación. NO OPERE LA
SECADORA SIN EL FILTRO DE PELUSAS EN SU
LUGAR.
No lave o seque artículos que se hayan limpiado,
lavado, remojado o salpicado con sustancias
combustibles o explosivas (tales como cera, aceite,
pintura, gasolina, desengrasadores, solventes de
tintorería, kerosene). Estas sustancias producen
vapores que podrían incendiarse o explotar. No
agregue estas sustancias al agua de lavado. No
use ni coloque estas sustancias alrededor de la
lavadora o secadora durante su uso.
No coloque artículos expuestos a aceite
de cocinar en la secadora. Los artículos
contaminados con aceites de cocinar podrían
contribuir a formar una reacción química que
podría causar que una carga de ropas se incendie.
Cualquier artículo sobre el cual usted usó
un solvente de limpieza o que contenga materiales
inflamables (tales como paños de limpieza,
trapeadores, toallas usadas en salones de belleza,
restaurantes o barberías) no se deben colocar en el
interior o en las proximidades de la secadora hasta
que los solventes o líquidos inflamables se hayan
removido. Existen muchos artículos inflamables
en el hogar tales como la acetona, el alcohol, la
gasolina, el kerosene, algunos limpiadores, algunos
quitamanchas, aguarrás, trementina, ceras,
removedores de cera y productos que contengan
derivados del petróleo.
El proceso de lavado puede reducir la habilidad
de retardar la flamabilidad de algunas telas.
Para evitar tal resultado, siga las instrucciones
del fabricante de las telas con mucho cuidado.
No seque artículos que contengan goma, plástico,
espuma o materiales similares tales como
sostenes (brasieres) con relleno, ganchos de goma,
alfombras de baño, baberos de niño, pantalones de
niño, bolsas plásticas y almohadas que se puedan
derretir o quemar. Algunos materiales gomosos,
cuando se calientan, bajo ciertas circunstancias
podrían incendiarse por combustión espontánea.
Durante su operación, no almacene encima de la
secadora plásticos, papel o ropa que se puedan
quemar o derretir.
Las prendas de vestir etiquetadas “Dry away
from heat” (Secar alejadas del calor) o “Do not
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no se deben colocar en su secadora.
No seque artículos de fibra de vidrio en su
secadora. Esto podría ocasionar irritación en la piel
debido a las partículas restantes que se podrían
adherir a la ropa durante usos subsecuentes
de la secadora.
Para minimizar la posibilidad de una descarga
eléctrica, desconecte éste electrodoméstico de su
tomacorriente o desconecte la secadora del panel
de distribución eléctrica del edificio removiendo el
fusible o desconectando el circuito antes de dar
cualquier tipo de mantenimiento o limpieza (con
la excepción de remover y limpiar el filtro de la
pelusa). NOTA: accionar la perilla Selectora de ciclo
a una posición de apagado (Off) o apretar PAUSE
(PAUSA), NO desconecta el electrodoméstico de la
fuente de alimentación eléctrica. 3
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD.
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR. GEAppliances.com

CUANDO NO SE ENCUENTRE USANDO SU SECADORA
Cuando desconecte éste electrodoméstico, agarre
el enchufe firmemente para evitar daños al
cable eléctrico mientras lo hale. Coloque el cable
eléctrico en un lugar alejado de las áreas de tráfico
para que nadie lo pise, tropiece o lo pueda dañar.
No intente hacer reparaciones o reemplazar
ninguna parte de éste electrodoméstico ni intente
llevar a cabo ningún tipo de servicio a no ser que
lo recomiende el Manual del propietario o
instrucciones publicadas que usted entienda
y tenga la habilidad de llevar a cabo.
Antes de desechar esta secadora o de removerla
para darle servicio, remueva la puerta de la
secadora para evitar que algún niño
se esconda en su interior.
No intente alterar los controles.
LEA Y SIGA ESTA INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD CON MUCHO CUIDADO.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
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¡ADVERTENCIA!
CUANDO USE SU SECADORA (cont.)
Nunca intente operar éste electrodoméstico
si está dañado, si no funciona bien, si está
parcialmente desarmado, o si le faltan partes
o éstas están rotas, incluyendo daños al cable
eléctrico.
El interior de la máquina y la conexión
del tubo de escape en el interior de la secadora
se deben limpiar por lo menos una vez al año por
parte de un técnico calificado. Ver la sección
Cómo usar la secadora.
Si su secadora es de gas, ésta está equipada con
un encendido eléctrico automático y no necesita
una luz piloto. NO INTENTE ENCENDERLA CON UN
FÓSFORO. Podrían resultar quemaduras por tener
su mano en las cercanías del quemador cuando el
encendido eléctrico automático comience.
Es posible que usted desee suavizar su ropa
o reducir la electricidad estática en ella usando
una toalla suavizante para secadora o un
acondicionador antiestático. Recomendamos
que usted use un suavizante de telas en el ciclo
de lavado, de acuerdo con las instrucciones
del fabricante para estos productos, o trate un
producto en el que el fabricante le proporcione
una garantía escrita en el paquete especificando
que es seguro para usar en las secadoras. Los
problemas de servicio o de rendimiento causados
por estos productos son responsabilidad de
los fabricantes de estos productos y no están
cubiertos por la garantía de éste electrodoméstico.
Nunca atomice cualquier tipo de aerosol en,
sobre o cerca de la secadora. No use ningun tipo
de limpiador aerosol al limpiar el interior de la
secadora. Humos peligrosos o choque eléctrico
pueden ocurrir.
Instrucciones de operación Instrucciones de seguridadSoporte al consumidor Solución a problemas
comunes
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD.
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR.