GE GTDN550GD5WW User manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-4
Operating Instructions
Control Panels ................. 5-7
Dryer Features ................... 8
Loading and Using the Dryer ..... 10
Reversing the Door ............... 9
Venting the Dryer ............... 11
Troubleshooting Tips... 12,13
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .............. 16
Warranty ....................... 15
Write the model and serial
number here:
Model #
Seriol #
You can find them on a label
on the front of the dryer
behind the door.
234D2241PO03 49-90508 10-13 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
ik 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.
_-_ If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publishalist of substancesknownto the state to causecancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto worn customers of potential exposureto
such substances.
Gasappliancescan cause minor exposure to four of thesesubstances, namely benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels.
Properlyadjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substancescan be minimized
further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
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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.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
[] Properlyground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Followdetails
in Installation Instructions.
[] Installor store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposedto
the weather.
[] Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
[] Removeall sharp packing items and dispose of
all shipping materials properly.
[] Removethe colored protective tape from the
control panel.
Exhaust/Ducting:
r_AII dryers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside to
prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.
F1Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet and use only rigid metal 4"
diameter or ULapproved transition ducting
between the dryer and the home duct. USEOF
PLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORK
CANCAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORK
CANCAUSEA FIREIF ITCOLLAPSESOR
BECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEOR
DURINGINSTALLATION.
Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliunces.com
YOURLAUNDRY AREA
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Keepthe 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.
Closesupervision isnecessary ifthis appliance is
used near children. Donot allow children to play
on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
AWARNING!
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Keepall laundry aids(such asdetergents, bleaches,
etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container
labelsto avoid injury.
Neverclimb 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.
Donot obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Donot
stack or place laundry or throw rugsagainst the
front or back of the dryer.
WHEN USING YOURDRYER
[] Neverreach intothe dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading,unloading or adding
clothes,wait until the drum hascompletely
stopped.
Thelaundry processcan reducethe flame
retardancy of fabrics. 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.
DONOT OPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUT
THELINTFILTERIN PLACE.
Donot 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.).Thesesubstances give
off vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add
these substances to the wash water. Do not use
or placethese substances around your washer or
dryer during operation.
Donot place items exposed to cooking oils inyour
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oilsmay
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause
a clothes load to catch fire.
Any article onwhich you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials (such
as cleaning cloths, mops,towels usedin beauty
salons,restaurants or barber shops,etc.)must not
be placed in or near the dryer. Thereare many
highly flammable items usedin homes such as
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline,kerosene,
some household cleaners,some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.
Donot dry articles containing rubber, plastic,
foam or similar materials such aspadded 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.
Donot store plastic, paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryerduring operation.
Garments labeled DryAway from Heat or DoNot
Tumble Dry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)
must not be put inyour dryer.
Donot dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing during
subsequent dryer uses.
Tominimize the possibilityof electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching offthe circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the
lint filter).NOTE:Turning the CycleSelector knob
to an off position, or pressing PAUSEdoesNOT
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
WHEN USING YOURDRYER(cont.)
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Neverattempt to operate this appliance
if it isdamaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled,or hasmissing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord or plug.
Theinterior ofthe machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at
least once a year by a qualified technician. Seethe
Loading and Usingthe Dryer section.
Ifyours isa gasdryer, itis equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a
pilot light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA
MATCH.Burnsmay result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
You may wish to softenyour 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
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manufacturer gives written assurance on the
package that their product can be safelyused
in your dryer. Serviceor performance problems
caused by use ofthese products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the warranty
to this appliance.
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. Donot useany type of spray
cleanerwhen cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous
fumes or electrical shockcould occur.
Never attempt to usethe Steam Dewrinkleor
Steam Refreshcycles without clothes in the drum.
It is highly recommended to selectthe appropriate
load sizefor best results.Selecting large load cycles
for small loadsmay result in clothes being wet,
and selectingsmall load cycles for large loads may
result in poor dewrinkling performance.
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 itwill 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 replaceany part of
this appliance or attempt any servicingunless
specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Manual
or in publisheduser-repair instructionsthat you
understand and havethe skillsto carry out.
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About the control panel GEAppliances.com
, Cleon lint filter
2
•Add clothes
• Shutdoor
, Select drying cycle
Step 4
, Push Start
AWARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbefore operating
this appliance.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Controls
Pern% Press
Delicates
Towels/Sheets
Antibecteriol
Speed Dry
Steam Refresh ®
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MixedLoads
Cot_ons emon_or
QuickRuff Dewrinkle
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Drying Cycles-Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness.
Timed cycles run for the selected time.
Cottons Forcottons and most linens.
Perm. Press Forwrinkle-free, permanent press, delicate items and knits.
Delicates Fordelicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.
Mixed Loads Forloadsconsisting of cottons and poly-blends.
Timed Dry Setthe CycleSelector at the desired drying time.
Dewrinkle Forremoving wrinklesfrom items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp.
Quick Fluff Forfreshening or fluffing up already dry clothing,fabric, linensand pillows.Usewith NoHeat.
Provides10 minutes of no-heat tumbling.
Anti-Bacterial
NSF Protocol P154 ]
Sanitizotion Performance of J
Residential Clothes Dryers
Thisoption reduces certain types of bacteria by99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa and Klebsiellapneumoniae*. The anti-bacterial processoccurs when high heat isused
during a portion of the drying cycle.
NOTE:Donot usethis cycleon delicate fabrics.
*The Anti-Bacterial CycleisCertified by NSFInternational (formerly National Sanitation
Foundation)to NSFProtocol P!54 Sanitization Performance of ResidentialClothes Dryers.