
About the dryer features.
Drum Lump (on some models)
Beforereplacing the light bulb, be sureto unplug
the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the
household distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
Reachabove dryer opening from insidethe drum.
Removethe bulband replace with the same size bulb.
Drying Rack (on some models)
A handy drying rack may be usedfor drying delicate
items such as washable sweaters.
Hook the rack over the lint filter sothe 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.
Stainless Steel Drum (on some models)
Thestainless steel usedto make the dryer drum
provides the highest reliability available in a GEdryer.
Loading and using the dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
As a general rule,if clothes are sorted properly for the
washer, they are sorted properlyfor the dryer.
Do not add fabric softener sheetsonce the loud has
become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains.
Bounce®FabricConditioner Dryer Sheetshave been
approved for usein all GEDryerswhen used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Ifthe dryer drum should be scratched or dented
during normal use,the drum will not rust or corrode.
Thesesurface blemisheswill not affect the function or
durability of the drum.
Do not overload. Thiswastes 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.
Careand Cleaningof the Dryer
The E_erion Wipe or dust any spillsor washing
compounds with a dump cloth. Dryercontrol
panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment soiland stain remover products. Apply
these products away from the dryer.Thefabric may
then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your
dryer caused bythese products isnot covered by
your warranty.
TheLint Filter'.Cleanthe lint filter before each
use.Moistenyour fingers and reach into the filter
opening. Runyour fingers acrossthefilter.Havea
qualifiedtechnician 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. Removethe
cleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth.
Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the
appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once
ayear by qualified service personnel.
TheExhaust 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:
[_ Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.
-2-]Disconnectthe duct from the dryer.
[_ Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.
JTheExhaust Hood: Checkfrom the outside that the
flaps of the hood move freelywhen operating. Make
surethat there isnotwildlife (birds,insects,etc.)nesting
insidethe duct or hood.