GE GTDP280GDWW 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 Dryer .................... 10-11
Reversing the Door ............... 9
Venting the Dryer ............... 11
Troubleshooting Tips... 12,is
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .............. 16
Warranty ....................... 1S
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Youcan find them on a label
on the front of the dryer behind the
door.
Printed in Mexico 234D1581PO03 49-90450 02-12 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFOR/V/AT/ON.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
For gout safetg, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent propertg damage, persona/injurg, or death.
•Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or ang other appliance.
• Installation and service must be
performed bg a qualified installer,
service agencg or the gas supplier.
WHAT TODO IF YOUSMELL 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 ang phone in gour building. F-_
E] Clear the room, building or area of all
occupant.
Immediate/g call gour gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supp/ier's instructions carefu//g.
If gou cannotreach gour gas supplier,
callthe 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 exposureto
such substances.
Gasappliancescan causeminor exposureto four of these substances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot,caused primarily bythe 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.
%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.corn 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 itwill 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.
• Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof
all shipping materials properly.
Removethe colored protective tape from the
control panel.
Exhaust/Ducting
mall MUSTbe exhausted to the outside to
dryers
prevent large amounts of moisture and lintfrom
being blown into the room.
I-_ Use metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
only rigid
the dryer cabinet and useonly rigid metal 4"
diameter or ULapproved transition ducting
between the dryer and the home duct. USEOF
PLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORK
CAN CAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORK
CAN CAUSEA FIREIFIT COLLAPSESOR
BECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEOR
DURINGINSTALLATION.
Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
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YOURLAUNDRY 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.
Keepall laundry aids (suchas detergents,
bleaches,etc.)out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet.Observe all
warnings on container labelsto avoid injury.
Keepthe floor around your appliances clean
and dryto reduce the possibilityof slipping.
Closesupervisionisnecessary if this appliance is
used byor near children. Donot 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 areasfree from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
Donot 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. Beforeloading, unloading or adding
clothes,wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics.To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
care instructions.
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.).Thesesubstancesgive
off vapors that 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 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 useda cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials
(suchas cleaning cloths, mops,towels usedin
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.
Donot dry articles containing 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 produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
Donot store plastic, paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
Garments labeled "Dry Awag from Hea(' 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
particlesthat may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
To minimizethe 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 (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the
lintfilter).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.
AWARNING!
WHEN USING YOURDRYER(cont.)
Neverattempt to operate this appliance ifit 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
Loadingand Usingthe Dryer section.
Ifyours isa gas dryer, it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and doesnot have
a pilot light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITH
A 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 reducethe static electricity in them by using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend you use either a
fabric softener inthe wash cycle,according to
the manufacturer's instructions for those products,
or try a dryer-added product for which the
manufacturer giveswritten assurance on the
package that their product can be safely used
in your dryer. Serviceor performance problems
caused by useof these products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the
warranty to this appliance.
Donot spray anytype of aerosol into, on,or near
dryer at anytime. Donot useany type of spray
cleaner when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous
fumes or electrical shock could occur.
WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
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 servicing unless
specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Manual
or in publisheduser-repair instructionsthat you
understand and havethe skillsto carry out.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the drger control panel. GEAppliances.com
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injurg to persons, read the IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbefore
operating this appliance.
Throughoutthis manual,featuresandappearancemay vary fromyour model.
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Signa_ Fabric Care o_,_ o_ Permanent
Op_m.mo_ _o_o,v Press
Less Dry ¢osu_is
_ Cottons Start
Au_OrU clott_scare TimeDry
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Signal Fabric Care Wrinkle Core o Permanent
Nore Dry Press
Medium COttons Lo_O_ _
auto.orUc_Ca_
0Ouick F(uffI0
Time Dry
Start
nim io--
NOTE: Drging times will varg according to the tgpe of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load,
tgpes of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

About the drger controlpanel.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Signal Fabric Care Wrink)e Care o Permanent
.o_ory Press
_.m Cottons Lo_ory _o_
Optimum Dry
A_O_ao_esCa_ 0Ou_ck Fluff 10
TimeDry
Start
nmILl--
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Signal Fabric Core Wrinkle Care Permanent
Cottons o_ MoteDry Press
M_ium sew LessDry c_
_ S_tD_ _ cIo_s Ca_
Optimum Dry o_
°"1 !.....
OuickFluff 10 Delicates
Start
nmILl--
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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About the control settings. GEAppliances.com
IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time gou use the drger.
_Fabric (Not all features all models)
Care/Temperature are on
Cottons For regular to heavy cottons.
Reg.Heat
EasgCare Forsynthetics, blends,delicates and items labeled permanent press.
Mad. Heat
DELICATESOn some models.Fordelicates,synthetics and items labeledtumble dry low.
Low Heat
Air Fluff For fluffing items without heat. Use the Time Dry cycle.
No Heat
Automatic cgclesautomaticallg determine fabric drgness.SelectLess Dry ifgou want gour clothesslightlg
damp at theend of thedrying cycle.SelectMore Dry ifyou want them to feeldrier.
Timedcycles run for a selectedtime.
_l_ Drying Cycles (Not are on models)
oil features all
Forcottons and most linens.For most loads,select Optimum Dry (onsome models).
Forwrinkle-free, permanent pressand delicate items, and knits.
Cottons
Permanent
Press/Casuals
Delicates
Time Dry
Dewrinkle
Quick Fluff
Fordelicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.
Setthe CycleSelectorat the desireddrying time.
Forremoving wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp.
Forfreshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabrics, linensand pillows. Usewith
Air Fluff No Heat. Provides10 minutes of no heat tumbling.
_-_Start-Close the dryer door.SelectStart. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer.
To restart the dryer, close the door and selectStart to complete the cycle.
Color Logic (onsome models)
Selectthe correct Fabric Caresetting.
Hatch the particular color below the words
with the same color on the CycleDial.
Example: Drying a load of clothing labeled
permanent press.
r_ Choosethe Fabric Caresetting--for
this load itwould be the Easy Care Mad
HEAT(which isa particular color).
r21 Turnthe CycleDialto the area that has
the same color asthe Fabric Care setting
you have chosen-for this load it would be
the Easy CareAutomatic.
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About the drger features.
Wrinkle Care
0Wrinkle Care Option (onsomemodels)
Usethis option to minimize the wrinkles
in clothes. It provides approximately
15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after
the clothes are dry.
Thisoption can only be usedwith the Cottons
and Easy Care cycles.
Ifyou are usingthe Cycle Signal knob
and you selectthe Wrinkle Careoption,
a signalwill sound atthe end of the drying
time and several times during the Wrinkle
CAREcycle. Thiswill remind you that it istime
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.
Signal
Medium
0Cycle Signal Option (on some models)
Thissignalwill soundjust before the end
of the cycle to remind you to remove the
clothes. On some models,the signalsound
levelcannot be adjusted.
If you selected the Wrinkle Care option, the
signalwill sound at the end of the drying
time and will sound several times during the
Wrinkle Care cycle.Thiswill remind you that
it istime to remove the clothes.
NOTE:
•Removegarments promptly at the sound
of the signal. Placeclothes 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.
Automatic Cgcle Signal (onsomemodels)
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.
Drum Lamp (onsome 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. Reachabove dryer opening
from insidethe drum. Removethe bulb and
replace with the same sizebulb.
Drying Rack (on some models)
A handy drying rack may be usedfor drying
delicate items such aswashable sweaters.
Hook the rack over the lintfilter sothe rack
extends into the dryer drum.
NOTE:
• Thedrying rack must be used with the
Time Dry cycle.
•Do not use this drging rack when there
are other clothes in the drger.
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Stainless Steel Drum (on some models)
Thestainlesssteel 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 blemisheswill not affect the function
or durability of the drum.

About reversing the door. GEAppliances.com
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Reversing the Door
Toolsneeded:
•Standard#2 • Tape-tipped
Phillipsscrewdriver putty knife
rl] open the door and remove the filler plugsopposite the hinges.With the door completely
open,remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insertthese screws
about half way into the TOPholes,for each hinge, on the opposite side(whereyou
removed the filler plugs).Applyfirm pressureto get the screw started in new holes.
r_ Loosentop screw from each hinge on the dryerface 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 UPand OUT.
[-3-1Rotatethe door 180°.Insert it onthe opposite side ofthe opening by moving the door
/N and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws
inserted in step 1.
[] Removethe remaining screws from the sideof 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.Reinsertthe plasticplugs on the sidefrom which
the door was removed.

Loading and using the drger.
Alwags follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
Asageneral rule,if clothes are sorted properly for the
washer,they are sorted properly for the dryer.
Donot add fabric softener sheets oncethe load has
become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains.
Bounce®Fabric Conditioner DryerSheets have been
approved for use in all GEDryerswhen used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not overload. Thiswastes energy and causes
wrinkling.
Do not drg the following items:fiberglass items,
woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics,items with
plastictrim and foam-filled items.
Careand Cleaningof the Orger
TheExterior'.Wipe or dust any spillsor washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control
panel and finishes may be damaged bysome 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 by these products isnot covered by
your warranty.
TheLint Filten Cleanthe lint filter before each
use. Moistenyour fingers and reach into the filter
opening. Runyour fingers acrossthe filter.Havea
qualifiedtechnician vacuum the lintfrom the dryer
once a year.
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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.
TheExhaust Duct: Inspect and cleanthe exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.
A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the
drying time.
Follow these steps:
IT1 Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.
I-_ Disconnectthe duct from the dryer.
[-3-1Vacuum the duct with the hoseattachment and
reconnect the duct.
TheExhaust Hood: Checkfrom the outside that the
flaps ofthe hood move freely when operating. Hake
surethat there isnot wildlife (birds,insects,etc.)nesting
insidethe duct or hood.
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Venting the Dryer
Forthe best drying performonce, the dryer needsto be properly vented. Thedryer will use more energy
and run longerifit isnot vented to thebelow specifications. Carefully follow thedetails on Exhausting in
the InstallationInstructions.
•Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or ULlisted
flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
• Donot useplastic or other combustible ductwork.
• Usethe shortest length possible.
• Donot crush or collapse.
• Avoid restingthe duct on sharp objects.
•Ventingmust conform tolocalbuilding codes.
Correct
Venting
Incorrect
Venting
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Savetime and moneg! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit
GEAppliances.com. You mug not need to call for service.
Before you call for service...
_Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn't start Drger is unplugged • Hakesure the dryer plug is pushedcompletely into
the outlet.
Fuseis blown/circuit breaker • Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped fuse or reset breaker. NOTE:Host electric dryers use
2fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuseis blown/circuit breaker is • Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replace
tripped; the drger mug tumble both fusesor reset both breakers.Your dryer may tumble
but not heat ifonly one fuse isblown or one breaker tripped.
Gasservice is off • Hake sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
Dryer shakes or Someshaking/noise is normal. • Hove dryer to an evenfloor space,or adjust leveling legs
makes noise Drger mug be sitting unevenlg as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Followdirections on fabric softener package.
Drging dirtg items with • Useyour 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 seenwhen the
completelg clean clothes are wet appearoffer drying. Useproper washing
procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter isfull • Clean lintscreen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors
(likecorduroy).
Static electricitg can attract lint • Seesuggestions inthis section under Static occurs.
Overloading • Separate large loadsinto smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • Emptyall pockets before laundering clothes.
Static occurs Nofabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener.
• Bounce®FabricConditioner Dryer Sheetshave been
approved for usein all GEDryerswhen usedin
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Try a fabric softener.
Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp Dry.
Try a fabric softener.
Overdrging
Sgnthetics,permanentpress •
and blendscan causestatic
Tgpeofheat •
Inconsistent
drying times Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used(electric,natural or LPgas),sizeof load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts.
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Problem Possible Causes
Clothes take too long Improper sorting
to drg
Large loads ofheavg fabrics
(likebeach towels)
What To Do
• Separate heavy itemsfrom lightweight items(generally,
a well-sorted washer load isa well-sorted dryer load).
• Large,heavyfabrics contain more moisture and take
longer to dry. Separate large,heavy fabrics into smaller
loadsto speed drying time.
• Match control settings to the loadyou are drying.
• Clean lintfilter before every load.
• Check installation instructions for proper
ducting/venting.
• Makesure ducting isclean,free of kinksand
unobstructed.
• Checkto seeif outside wall damper operates easily.
• Checkthe Installation Instructions to make sure the
dryer venting iscorrect.
Controls improperlg set
Lint filter isfull
Improper or obstructed
ducting
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 • Ifyou are drying only one or two items, add a few items
to ensure proper tumbling.
Clothes are wrinkled Overdrging • Select a shorter drying time.
• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of
moisture. Select a Less Drg or Damp Drg setting.
Letting items sit in drger • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang
after cgcle ends immediately.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturallg shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
when washed. Others can be • Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
safelg washed, but will shrink
in the drger • Ifyou are concerned about shrinkage in a particular
item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
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GE Dryer Warranty.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a dog, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.
GE.CARE5(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model
number available when calling for service.
Staple gout receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain
support under the warrants.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year
Fromthe date of the
original purchase
Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Duringthis
limited one-year warranty, GEwill also provide,free of charge, all labor and related servicecosts
to replacethe defective part.
What GE Will Not Cover..
• Service trips to sour home to teach SOUhow to
use the product.
• Improper installation, delivers or maintenance.
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used
commerciallg.
• Replacement of the light bulb.
• Products which are not defective or broken, or which
are working as described in the OwneCs Manual.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible
defects with this appliance.
• Defects or damage due to operation in freezing
temperatures.
• Damage caused after deliverg.
• Product not accessible to provide required service.
IXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for u particular
purpose, ore limited to one gear or the shortest period allowed by low.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GEAuthorized Servicer is not
available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General
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Instrucciones de seguridad ........ _-4
Instrucciones de operaci6n
Ajustes de control ....................... 7
C6mo cambiar Impuertm .................. 9
C6mo cargar y usar la secadora ....... 10, 11
Funciones ............................... 8
Tmblero de control
de la secadora ......................... 5, 6
Ventilaci6n de la secadora .............. 11
Soluci6n a problemas
comunes ......................... 1_,is
Soporte al consumidor
Garantia ............................... 15
Soporte al consumidor .................. 16
Impreso en Mexico
Escriba los n6meros del
modelo yde serie aqui:
No. de modelo
No. de serie
Estos nQmeros se encuentran
en una etiqueta en la parte
frontal de la secadora, detr6s
de la puerta.
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INFORMACION IMPORTANTESDE SEGURIDAD.
LEA TODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.
iADVERTENCIA!
Par su seguridad, debe seguir las indicaciones de este manual para minimizar
el riesgo de incendio o e×plosi6n, descarga el_ctrica, o para evitar dafios a la
propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte.
•No almacene ni use gasolina u otros • La instalaci6n Uel servicio Io deben
vapores inflamables U liquidos en las Ilevar a cabo un instalador calificado,
pro×imidades de este o cualquier otro la agencia de servicio o el proveedor
electrodom_stico, de gas.
QUE HACER SI USTED HUELE GAS:
F_ No intente encender un f6sforo,
oun cigarrillo, oencender cualquier
electrodom_stico el_ctrico o de gas.
F_No toque ning_n interruptor
el_ctrico; no use ning_n tel_fono en
el edificio.
r_ Desocupe el habitaci6n, edificio o
6rea afectada.
r-_ Llame inmediatamente a su
proveedor de gas usando el
tel_fono de alg_n vecino. Siga las
instrucciones del proveedor de gas
cuidadosamente.
r-_si usted no puede ponerse en
contacto con su proveedor de
gas, Ilame al departamento de
bomberos.
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Decreto para hacer cumplir los leyes sabre t6xicos yagua potable de California
Este decreto requiere que el Gobernador de California publique una lista de las sustancias que el
estado sabe que causan c6ncer, defectos de nacimiento y otros dahos reproductivos y requiere que
los comerciantes le adviertan a sus consumidores sabre el potencial de exposici6n a tales sustancias.
Los electrodom6sticos de gas pueden causar la exposici6n a cuatro de estas sustancias,
concretamente benceno, mon6xido de carbono, formaldehfdo y hollfn, principalmente causados par
la combusti6n incompleta del gas natural o de combustibles LP.
Cuando las secadoras est6n ajustadas apropiadamente, se minimiza la combusti6n incompleta. La
exposici6n a estas sustancias puede minimizarse aOn m6s ventilando apropiadamente la secadora
hacia el exterior.
INSTALACI(3N APROPIADA
Antes de usarse, la secadora se debe instalar apropiadamente de acuerdo con las Instrucciones de
instalaci6n. Si no ha recibido una hoja de Instrucciones de instalaci6n, puede obtener una copia
visitando GEAppliances.com o Ilamando a1800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
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INFORiVlACIONIivlPORTANTESDE SEGURIDAD.
LEA TODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR. GEAppliances.com
,tlLiADVERTENCIA!
SU AREA DE SECADO
• Mantenga el 6rea debajo y alrededor de •
sus electrodom6sticos libre de materiales
combustibles (pelusas,papel,trapos, etc.),
gasolina, productos qu[micos y otros I[quidos
y vapores inflamables.
Mantengael pisoalrededor de sus
electrodom6sticos limpiosy secospara reducir
la posibilidadde un accidente.
IVlantengatodos los articulos de limpieza
(talescomo detergentes y blanqueadores)
fuera del alcance de losniBos,preferiblemente
encerrados en un gabinete. Pongaatenci6n alas
advertencias en lasetiquetas de losenvasespara
evitar accidentes.
Nunca trepe ni se ponga de piesobre la parte
superior de la secadora.
Supervisea losniBosen caso de que ellosusen
la secadora ojueguen cerca de ella durante su
operaci6n. Nopermita que los niBosjueguen
con la secadora, en su interior, sobre ella o
ningOnotro electrodom6stico.
• Mantenga el 6rea alrededor de la salida y
las 6reas cercanas libres de acumulaci6n de
pelusas, polvillo y suciedad.
CUANDO USESU
• Noobstruya el flujo del aire ventilado. No apile,
no coloque ropa, no eche alfombras al frente o al
respaldo de la secadora.
SECADORA
Nunca introduzca sus manos en el interior de
la secadora mientras el tambor giratorio est6
movi6ndose. Antes de agregar y sacar ropa,espere
hasta que eltambor giratorio se haya detenido.
Elproceso de lavado puede reducir la habilidad
de retardar laflamabilidad de algunas telas.
Paraevitar tal resultado,siga las instrucciones
del fabricante de lastelas con mucho cuidado.
Limpieelfiltro de pelusas antes de cada carga
para evitar la acumulaci6n de pelusas en el interior
de la secadora o en la habitaci6n. NOOPERELA
SECADORASINELFILTRODEPELUSASENSU
LUGAR.
Nolaveo sequeart[culos que se hayan limpiado,
lavado, remojado o salpicado con sustancias
combustibles o explosivas(talescomo cera,aceite,
pintura, gasolina,desengrasadores, solventes de
tintorer[a, kerosene).Estassustancias producen
vapores que podr[an incendiarse o explotar. No
agregue estassustancias al agua de lavado. No
use ni coloque estassustancias alrededor de la
lavadora o secadora durante su uso.
Nocoloque art[culos expuestos a aceite
de cocinar en la secadora. Losart[culos
contaminados con aceites de cocinar podr[an
contribuir a formar una reacci6n quimica que
podr[a causar que una carga de ropas se incendie.
Cualquierart[culo sobreel cual usted us6
un solventede limpieza o que contenga materiales
inflamables (tales como paBosde limpieza,
trapeadores, toallas usadas en salones de belleza,
restaurantes o barber[as)no se deben colocar en el
interior o en las proximidades de la secadora basra
que lossolventes o liquidos inflamables se hayan
removido. Existenmuchos art[culos inflamables
en el hogar tales como la acetona, el alcohol, la
gasolina, el kerosene,algunos limpiadores,algunos
quitamanchas, aguarr6s, trementina, ceras,
removedores de ceray productos que contengan
derivados del petr61eo.
Nosequearticulos que contengan goma, pl6stico,
espuma o materiales similarestales como
sostenes (brasieres)con relleno,ganchos de goma,
alfombras de baBo,baberos de niBo,pantalones de
niBo,bolsas pl6sticasy almohadas que se puedan
derretir o quemar. Algunos materiales gomosos,
cuando secalientan, bajo ciertas circunstancias
podr[an incendiarse por combusti6n espont6nea.
Durante su operaci6n, no almacene encima de la
secadora pl6sticos,papel o ropa que se puedan
quemar o derretir.
Lasprendas de vestir etiquetadas "Dry awag
from hear' (Secaralejadasdel calor)o "Do not
tumble dry" (Nosecar por giro)--tales como
chaquetas salvavidas que contienen capoc-
no sedeben colocar en susecadora.
Nosequearticulos de fibra de vidrio en su
secadora. Estopodr[a ocasionar irritaci6n en la piel
debido alas part[culas restantes que se podrian
adherir a la ropa durante usos subsecuentes
de la secadora.
Paraminimizar la posibilidad de una descarga
el6ctrica, desconecte 6ste electrodom6stico de su
tomacorriente o desconecte la secadora del panel
de distribuci6n el6ctrica del edificio removiendo el
fusible o desconectando el circuito antes de dar
cualquier tipo de mantenimiento o limpieza (con
la excepci6n de remover y limpiar el filtro de la
pelusa).NOTA:accionar la perilla Selectorade ciclo
a una posici6n de apagado (Off)o apretar PAUSE
(PAUSA),NOdesconecta el electrodom6stico de la
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INFORiVlACIONIivlPORTANTESDE SEGURIDAD.
LEA TODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.
_kiADVERTENCIA!
CUANDO USE SU SECADORA (cont.)
Nunca intente operar 6ste electrodom6stico
siest6 daflado, sino funciona bien,si est6
parcialmente desarmado, o sile faltan partes
o 6stas est6n rotas,incluyendo daflos al cable
el6ctrico.
Elinterior de la m6quina y la conexi6n
del tubo de escape en el interior de la secadora
sedeben limpiar por Io menos una vez al aho por
parte de un t6cnico calificado. Ver la secci6n
C6mo usar la secadora.
Sisu secadora es de gas, 6sta est6 equipada con
un encendido el6ctrico autom6tico y no necesita
una luzpiloto. NO INTENTEENCENDERLACON UN
FOSFORO.Podr[anresultar quemaduras por tener
su mano en lascercanias del quemador cuando el
encendido el6ctrico autom6tico comience.
Esposibleque usted deseesuavizarsu ropa
o reducir la electricidad est6tica en ella usando
una toalla suavizante para secadora o un
acondicionador antiest(Xico.Recomendamos
que usted use un suavizante de telas en elciclo
de lavado,de acuerdo con lasinstrucciones
del fabricante para estosproductos, o trate un
producto en el que elfabricante le proporcione
una garantia escrita en el paquete especificando
que esseguro para usar en las secadoras. Los
problemas de servicio o de rendimiento causados
por estosproductos son responsabilidad de
losfabricantes de estos productos y no est(_n
cubiertos por la garantia de 6ste electrodom6stico.
Nuncaatomice cualquiertipo de aerosolen,
sobreo cerca de la secadora.No useningun tipo
de limpiador aerosolal limpiar elinterior de la
secadora.Humospeligrososo choque el6ctrico
pueden ocurrir.
CUANDO NO SE ENCUENTRE USANDO SU SECADORA
Cuando desconecte _ste electrodom_stico, agarre
el enchufe firmemente para evitar dahos al
cable el6ctrico mientras Iohale.Coloqueel cable
el6ctrico en un lugar alejado de las6reas de tr6fico
para que nadie Io pise,tropiece o Iopueda dahar.
Nointente hacer reparaciones o reemplazar
ninguna parte de 6ste electrodom6stico ni intente
Ilevar a cabo ning0n tipo de servicioa no serque
Iorecomiende el Manual del propietario o
instrucciones publicadas que usted entienda
y tenga la habilidad de Ilevar a cabo.
• Antesde desechar esta secadora o de removerla
para darle servicio,remueva la puerta de la
secadora para evitar que alg0n niflo
seesconda en su interior.
• No intente alterar los controles.
LEAVSIGAESTAINFORMACIONDESEGURIDAOCONMUCHOCUIDADO.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
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