GE HTDP120ED0WW 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFOR/V/AT/ON.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Ai,WARNING!
For sour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the
risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, persona/
injury, 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 TO DO IF YOUSMELL GAS:
[_ Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,
or turn on ang gas or electrical
appliance.
F_ Do not touch ang electrical switch; do
not useang phone in gout building.
r_ Clear the room, building or urea of
oil occupants.
F_ Immediately call sour gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions carefullg.
r-_ If gou cannot reach gour gas supplier,
call the fire department.
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California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publisha list of substancesknown to the state to causecancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
Gasappliances can causeminor exposureto 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 substances can be minimized
further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
PROPERINSTALLATION
This drger must be properlg installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If Sou did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet, Sou con receive one bg
visiting GEAppliunces.com or bg coiling 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 exposed to
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.
Exhoust/Ducting:
r-1-1Alldryers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside to
prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.
D Useonly 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. GEAppliances.com
YOURLAUNDRY AREA
• 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.
Closesupervisionis necessaryif this appliance is
used near children. Donot allow children to play
on,with or insidethis or anyother appliance.
AWARNING!
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 rugs against 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 reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. Toavoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
care instructions.
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 substancesaround your washer or
dryer during operation.
Do not 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 on which 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 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.
Donot store plastic,paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryerduring operation.
Garments labeled DryAwag from Heat or Do Not
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 off the 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 PAUSEdoes NOT
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
if it isdamaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled,or hasmissing or 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
Loading and Usingthe Dryer section.
Ifyours isa gasdryer, itis equippedwith an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a
pilot light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITH A
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 inthe 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 safelyused
inyour 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 shock could 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 loads may 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'sManual
or in publisheduser-repair instructionsthat you
understand and havethe skillsto carry out.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the control panel GEAppliances.com
• Clean lint filter
2
• Add clothes
• Shut door • Select drging cgcle
Step 4
• Push Start
AWARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injurg to persons, read the IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbefore operating
this appliance.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance mag varg from gour model.
Perm. Press Mixed Loads
Delicates Cottons
Towels/Sheets _ _
Antibacterial
mc_l_lad
Speed Dry
Steam Refresh _
Extra Dry
More Dry
Dry
Less Dry Start
• _mp O On Pause
Quick Fluff Dewrinkle _ _ _ _1
reSa_C_mC_e
Power
Controls
Drging Cgcles-Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness.
Timed cycles run for the selected time.
Cottons Forcottons and most linens.
Perm.Press Forwrinkle-flee, permanent press, delicate items and knits.
Delicates Fordelicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.
Mixed Loads Forloadsconsisting ofcottons and poly-blends.
Timed Dry Setthe CycleSelectorat 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
Sanitization Performance of
Residential Clothes Dryers
Thisoption reduces certain types of bacteria by99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa and Klebsiellapneumoniae*. Theanti-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 P154Sanitization Performance of ResidentialClothesDryers.

About the control panel
Towels/Sheets Formost towels and linens.
Speed Dry
Energy Saver
Steam Refresh
(onsome models)
Steam Dewrinkle
(on some models)
Forsmallloadsthat are neededina hurry,suchas sport or schooluniforms.Canalsobe usedifthe previous
cycleleft some itemsdamp, such ascollarsor waistbands.NOTE:Onsome models,thetime remainingin
the cyclewillshow counting down in thedisplay.
Forcottons and most linens.Thecycleoffersa reduction inenergyusewhen comparedto the Cottons
cycle.Thedryer automaticallysetsthe mostenergyefficientsettings and onlychangesto the Dryness Level
are allowedbythe user.
Forslightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles.After the Steam Refresh cycle,
the unit will beep (ifSignal isselected)and display "00."
Steam Refresh is recommended for 1-2 garments
NOTE:Steam cycles are not intendedfor usewith towels.
NOTE:A singleextremely light fabric item may need to havean additional item included in
the Steam Refresh cycleto achieve optimum results.
Important -the temperature setting must be set to HIGH and water must be turned on
before running the Steam Refresh cycle.
Forusewith larger loadsthan Steam Refresh. Idealfor loads left in the dryerfor an extended time.
Steam Dewrinkle is recommended for 8-13 garments
NOTE:Steam cycles are not intended for use with towels.
Important - the temperature setting must be set to HIGH and water must be turned on
before running the Steam Refresh cycle.
Options
Dewrinkle Tumble
Usethis option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides 30 minutes ofno-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. Ifyou
are usingthe cycle Signal and you selectthe Dewrinkle Tumble option, a signalwill sound at the end of the drying time and
severaltimes during the Dewrinkle Tumble cycle.Thiswill remind you that it istime to remove the clothes.
Extended Tumble
Usethis option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides i hour of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. Ifyou
are usingthe cycle Signal and you selectthe Extended Tumble option, a signal will sound at the end ofthe drying time and
severaltimes during the Emended Tumble cycle.Thiswill remindyou that it istime to remove the clothes.
Damp Alert
Thisoption causesthe dryer to beep when clothes have dried to a damp level.Removeitems that you wish to hang dry. The
Damp Alert will only beepwhen this option isselected(butthe dry cyclewill keeprunning).Removingclothes and hanging
them when they are damp, can reduce the need to iron some items.The light besidethe pad will be litwhen Damp Alert is
on.
Delay Dry
Onmodels with a TimeRemainingdisplay,as the Delay Dry pad is repeatedly pressed,the delay time setsto 30 minutes, 1_
hour,2 hours, 4 hours,8 hours,and back to clear (0 minutes).After selectingthe delay time, pressStart and the delay time will
count down the time remaining until the cyclestarts.
On modelswithout a Time Remainingdisplag,as the Delay Dry pad is repeatedly pressed,the delay time setsto 2 hours, 4
hours, 8 hours, and back to clear (0hours).
Forall models,if the Delay Dry pad ispressed for 3 seconds,it clears (regardlessofthe delay time).
Signal
Usethe Signal pad to change the volume of the end of cyclesignal. Pressthe pad untilyou reach the desiredvolume or off.
Theclothes should be removed when the beeper goes offsowrinkles do not set in.
NOTE:
• Removegarments promptly at the sound of signal. Placeclothes on hangers sowrinkles will not set in.
• Usethe Signal especiallywhen drying fabrics likepolyester,knitsand permanent press.Thesefabrics should be removed so
wrinkleswill not set in.
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About the control panel GEAppliances.com
QSettings
Individual settings for dryness level (Level),temperature (Temp),and Timed Dry cycle minutes (Time)can be set from
the minimum (lowest in column) to maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more
energy will be used.
Dryness Level-Selection only used for Sensor cycles. Timed cycles run for the selected time.
Extra Dry Usefor heavy-dutyfabricsor itemsthat should bevery dry,such astowels.
More Dry Usefor heavy-duty or mixed type fabrics.
Dry Usefor a normal dryness levelsuitable for most loads.This isthe preferred cycle for energy savings.
Less Dry Usefor lighter fabrics.
Damp Forleaving items partially damp.
Temperature
High Forregular to heavy cottons.
NOTE:Steam Dewrinkle and Steam Refresh require the Hightemperature setting.
Medium Forsynthetics, blends,delicatesand items labeled permanent press.
Low Fordelicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble drg low.
Extra Low Fordelicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble drg low.
No Heat Forfluffing items without heat. Foruseonly with the Timed Dry cycles.
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My Settings (onsome models)
Asthe cycleselector knob isturned, the Level (DrynessLevel),Tamp (Temperature)and Time (TimedDry)settings change to
automatic pre-set default settings. Ifyou desirea different setting, press the appropriate pad(s).Thenpress and hold the My
Settings pad for 3 seconds and the dryer will "remember" these settings for that Knob Selection.Inthe future, when you turn
the selector knob to that cycle,your settings will be automatically recalled.NOTE;Signalvolume cannot be set for My Settings.
Power
Press to "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer into idle mode.
NOTE:Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Start
PressStart to begin the cycle. NOTE:Thedoor must be closedfor the dryer to start the cycle. PressingStart again will Pause
the cycle and the cgcleIndicator Lightwill blink.
Tocontinue the cycle, pressStart again. Tostop the cycle,hold the pad for 3 seconds.
eDrg (onsome models)
When the eDry pad ispressed,cycle settings change to reduce the total energy consumption of the selected sensorcycle.
NOTE:Cgcletimes will changewhen eDry isselected.
Display Ionsomemodels)
Thedisplay showsthe approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.
In addition, this displag will, "scroll" the drger status:
•PAUSE Themessage"PAUSE"will scrollacross the display when the dryer's cycle ispaused.Thecycle may be
re-started by pressingthe Start pad.
• door Themessage"door" will be displayed when the door isopened during the dryer's cycle.
TheeMonitor lights display the relative energy useofyour selected cycleand options.They are provided as an energy guide
and range from Good (1light)to Better (5lights).Cycle(time),dryness level,temperature, and additional tumble options can
increase or decrease your energy efficiency. Somespecial cycles will not provide a display.
Indicator lights
Five LEDlights indicate the current dryer status moving from left to right as the cycle progresses.
DSM Demand Side Management (onsome models) - When connected to your power company's rate monitoring system, the
dryer will automatically delay starting if the rates are high/critical. An "ES"will be displayed and the selected cycle will
start after/4 hours or when the rates drop to low/medium, whichever comes first. If the rates are not high/critical, the
selected cycle will start immediately.
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About the dryer features.
Sensor Dry
Sensor Dry (on some models)
This feature is only activated in the Cottons,
Easy Care and Oelicates cycles.
The Sensor Dry provides greater
drying accuracy than standard machines,
resulting in shorter dry times and better
clothes care. Asthe clothes tumble, they
touch a moisture sensor. The sensor will
stop the heating cycle as soon as the
clothes have reached the selected dryness.
drying time of the sensor dry cycles as it
"learns" its installation and usage profile.
Pleaseallow several weeks for the dryer to
customize itself to "you".
This dryer will adjust the initial estimated
Drum Lamp
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. Removethe bulb and
replace with the same size bulb.
Drying Rack Ionsomemodels)
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
Timed Cgcle.
• Do not use this drying rack when there
are other clothes in the dryer.
Stainless Steel Drum (onsomemodels)
Thestainlesssteel usedto make the
dryer drum provides the highest reliability
available in a GEdryer. Ifthe 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.
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About reversing the door. GEApplionces.com
Reversing the Door
Tools needed:
•Standard #2
Phillips screwdriver • Tape-tipped puttg knife
rl1 open 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 TOPholes, for each hinge, on the
opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs). Apply firm pressure to get
the screw started in new holes.
[] Loosen 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 UPand OUT.
r-_lRotate the door 180°Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by moving
the door IN and DOWNuntil the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting
on the top screws inserted in step 1.
Ir41 Remove 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.

About loading and using the drger.
Alwags 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 properly for the dryer. Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.
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
GEDryers when used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Do not drg the following items: fiberglass items,
woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with
plastic trim and foam-filled items.
FabricCareLabels
Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
WASH LABELS DRY LABELS
wash i I
cycle l_orr_al PermanentPress/ GeNder/ an was Donotwash Donotwr_ng
wrinkle resistant de[ic ate h
Water 000 O0 •
temperature Hot Waml gold/cool
(50C/120F} (40C/I05F} (30C/85F}
BLEACH LABELS
symbols [vA_leynbneea__d) ..... roo_eChIrOer_r_leb)...................
Tumble r_
dry Dry bqbqbq _
No_mal Permanent P_ess/ 6enfle/ Do not tumNe dW {used with
wrinkle _esistant delicate do not wasl
.eat _ ®
setting
High Medium
Special
instructions
Line dry/
hang to dry
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Low No heat/air
D Pq
Drip dry Dry liar Inthe shade
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Care and Cleaning of the Drger
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. Runyour fingers acrossthe filter. Have a
qualified technician vacuum the lint from 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. 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:
I-_ Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting
the plug from the wall socket.
I--_ Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
I--_ Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment
and reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood: Checkfrom 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.