GE Profile PTDN850GM0WW Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 2-s
Operating Instructions
Controls ........................... 6-8
Cycle Options .................... 9-10
Dryer Features ...................... 11
Loading and Using
the Dryer ........................ 12, 13
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin ............... 14-16
Connecting a Gas Dryer ........ 17-20
Connecting an
Electric Dryer ................... 21-23
Exhausting the Dryer ........... 24-30
Final Setup .......................... 31
Reversing the Door Swing ....... 32-33
Troubleshooting Tips .......... 34
Consumer Support
Warranty (U.S.) ................. B6
Warranty (Canada) ............. 37
Consumer Support .............. 38
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
They are on the label on the front
of the dryer behind the door. 3828EL2001D
49-90403-1 04/11 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For gour 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 ang other appliance.
,, installation and service must be
performed bg a qualified installer,
service agencg or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS"
[_ Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,
or turn on ang gas or electrical
appliance.
[] Do not touch ang electrical switch;
do not use ang phone in gour building.
r31Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
r-411mmediatelg call gour gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions carefully.
[_] If gou cannot reach gour gas supplier,
call the fire department.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publish a list of substancesknown to the stateto cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
Gasappliances can cause minor exposure to 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 properlyventing the dryerto the outdoors.

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PROPERINSTALLATION
This drbter must be properlbt installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If btou did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, btou can receive one bbt
visiting GEAppliunces.com, or bbt calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.27Y).
I Properlyground dryer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances. Followdetails
in Installation Instructions.
I Installor store where it will not be exposedto
temperatures below freezing or exposedto
the weather.
I Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electricaloverload.
I Removethe colored protective film from both the
control panel and the door.
I Removeall sharp packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly.
I Do not removethe vent protector from the buck of
the dryer (on some models).
I Pullthe protector out and down to its lowest
position and connect the exhaust duct to the dryer.
Thelowered protector will prevent the duct from
getting crushed (onsome models).
I Keep area around the exhaust opening and
adjacent surrounding areas freefrom the
accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
Exhaust/Ducting:
r-_ DryersMUSTbe exhausted to the outside to
prevent large amounts of moisture and lintfrom
being blown into the room.
r_] use only rigid metal 413diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet and useonly ULapproved
transition ducting between the dryer and the
home duct. USEOFPLASTICOROTHER
COMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIRE.
PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIREIFIT
COLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDINUSEORDURINGINSTALLATION.
Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials
(lint, paper,rags, etc.),gasoline,chemicals
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
I Keep all laundry aids (suchasdetergents, bleaches,
etc.)out ofthe reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observeall warnings on container
labelsto avoid injury.
I Keepthe floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reducethe possibilityof slipping. I Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
I Closesupervisionisnecessary ifthis appliance
isused by or near children. Donot allow children to
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
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.
BThelaundry process can reducethe flume
retardancy of fabrics.To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
care instructions.
Cleanthe lint filter beforeeach load to prevent lint
accumulation insidethe dryer or in the room. DO
NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.
Do not wash or dry articles that 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.)which may ignite or
explode. Donot add these substances to the
wash water. Donot useor place these substances
around 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.
Anyarticle on which you have useda cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials (such
ascleaning 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 highlyflammable items used in homes
such as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline,
kerosene,some household cleaners,some spot
removers,turpentines, waxes,wax removersand
products containing petroleum distillates.
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Do not 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.
Somerubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances producefire by spontaneous
combustion.
Do not store plastic,paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryerduring operation.
Garments labeled DrgAwa_lfrom Heat or Do Not
TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particlesthat may be picked up byclothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the building's 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:PressingSTART,PAUSEor
POWERdoesNOT disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.
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AWARNING!
WHEN USING YOURDRYER(cont.)
I Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, a load to catch fire.
or has missingor broken parts,including a I
damaged cord or plug.
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The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at
least once a year bya qualified technician. See
the Loading and Usingthe Dryer section.
If yours isa gas dryer,it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA
MATCH.Burnsmay result from havingyour hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
Do not open the dryer door during steam cycles.
Thesteam isvery hot and it will continue to
exhaust from the part for several secondsafter
opening. Donot touch the steam part after a
steam cycle.
Youmay 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 useeither a fabric
softener in the wash cycle, according to the
manufacturer's instructionsfor those products,
or try a dryer-added product for which the
manufacturer giveswritten assuranceon 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.
Do not usesteam cyclewith items such as wool,
leather,silk,lingerie,foam products or electric
blankets.
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Do not use heatto dry articles containing foam
rubber or similarlytextured rubber-like materials.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oilsin your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oilsmay
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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 overor
subjected to damage.
I Beforediscarding a dryer,or removing it from
service,remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
Ill Do not tamper with controls.
Donotattempt to repair or replaceany part
of this applianceor attempt anyservicingunless
specificallyrecommended in this Owner'sManual
or in publisheduser-repairinstructionsthat you
understand and havethe skillsto carry out.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the drger control panel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Control Panel
Throughout this manual, features and appearance mag varg from gout model.
*Applied Model •PTDS850/PTDS855
START
POWER
SENSOR DRY
MIXED LOADS
DELICATES
JEANS,
TOWELS &
SPEED DRY "
TIME DRY
COTTONS _ORTER 0
WARM UP STEAN
DEWRINKLE
*Applied Model •PTDN8OO/PTDN805
-_ SENSOR DRY
DELICATES
START JEANS.
_% PAUSE TOWELS &
SHEETS"
BULKY/.
HEAVY DUTY
POWER SPEED DRY
TIME DRY
ACTIVE WEAR M)_ED LOADScoTTONS
WARM UP DEWRIN
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Power
Pressto "wake up" the display. If the display isactive, press to put the dryer in the idle mode.
NOTE:Pressing POWERdoes not disconnect the appliance from the power supplg.
START
Pressto start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer. Pressit again to restart
the dryer cycle.
Cycles
The cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you match the
dry setting with the loads.
Note: Steam and Time Dry cycles do not sense the dryness level of the clothing. Adjust the Time and Heat in
order to achieve the desired level of dryness left in your clothing at the end of a cycle.
Steam Cycles
STEAMREFRESH For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Refreshes garments by reducing odor and de-wrinkling
1-5 garments. It brings new life to clothes that have been stored for extended period.
CONFORTORSTEAMUse to refresh comforters and sheets with a steam cycle to reduce odor.
REFRESH Do not use this cgcle with delicate fabrics.
STEAMDEWRINLKLEFor 1-5 wrinkled garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles on garments. Ideal for loads left in
the dryer for an extended time.
Sensor Cycles
COTTONS For cottons and most linens.
MI×ED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
JEANS For use with jeans, to change the desired level of dampness remaining in jeans at the end of the cycle,
press dryness LEVELbutton.
TOWELS&SHEETS For towels and sheets.
SPEEDDRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be
used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
ACTIVE WEAR For clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new technology
finishes and stretch fibers such as spandex.
BULl(W/HEAVYDUTY For Bulky or Heavy duty items such as sheets, bed linens or throw rugs.
Time Dry Cycles
AIR FLUFF Use this feature to tumble items without heat.
WARN UP Uses 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
TIMED DRY Set the desired heating time and temperature manually.
DEWRINKLE a short cycle to flup up items that need to loosen up wrinkles.
My Cycle
MY CYCLE Pressto use, create or modify custom dry cycles.

About the dryer control panel (cont.).
Time Dry
Use to set your own dry time. TIME DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIME DRY:
1. Turn dry cycle dial to TIME DRY.
2. Select the drying time by pressing the TIME button. You can increase the time in 10 minute increments up to 1
hr and 40 min. Each time you press the Time button, observe the segment display at the top of the control
increase by 10 minutes increments. The upper display shows the actual dry time. The lower display shows the
dry time range. E.G. the lower display shows 50 - 60 the upper display will show :50, if you press the TIME
button again the lower display remains at 50 - 60 and the upper display will change to :60 minutes. The dry
time will be 60 minutes.
3. Select temperature by pressing the TEMP button.
4. Close the door.
5. Press the START/PAUSE button.
Dry Level
The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the loud. When the moisture inyour clothes reaches
your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
EXTRADRY Use for heavy fabrics.
MOREDRY Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics.
DRY Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle
for energy saving.
LESSDRY Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).
DAMP For leaving items partially damp.
TEMP
You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.
ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with mixed load, towels and sheets andjeans cycles. This option
reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.9%: The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used
during a portion of this drying cycle. When the option is selected, dryness level is automatically
changed to Very Dry.
Do not use this cgcle with delicate fabrics.
*The Anti-Bacterial temperature setting is Certified by NSF International (formerly National
Sanitation Foundation) to NSFProtocol PlB4 Sanitization Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers.
NSF Protocol P154
Sanifization Perfbrmance of
Residential Clothes I)ryers
HIGH For regular to heavy cottons.
MEDIUM For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
LOW For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
EXTRALOW For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
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About cycleoptions.
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My Cycle
Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall.
These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.
To store u MY CYCLE combination of settings:
1. Select your drying cycle.
2. Change TEMPand DRYLEVELsettings to fit your needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONSyou want,
4. Press and hold the _ pad for three seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound
and the pad will light up.
To recall your stored MY CYCLE combination:
Press the MYCYCLE button before drying a load.
To change your stored PlY CYCLE combination:
Follow steps 1-4 in "To store aPlY CYCLE combination of settings".
Add Water
When illuminated this indicates that your steam tank is low and it is time to add water to the tank. Please follow
the instructions on page 11.
About cycle options.
NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models.
trig Cycle
Tosave a favorite cycle,set the desired
settings and hold down the MYCYCLEbutton
for 3 seconds.A beepwill sound
to indicate the cyclehas been saved.
Touseyour custom cycle,pressthe MY
CYCLEbutton before drying a load.
Tochange the saved cycle, set the desired
settings and hold down the MYCYCLE
button for 3 seconds.
Seepage 8 for more details.
Signal
Alerts you that the cycle is complete.
The clothes should be removed when the
beeper goes off so wrinkles don't set in.
Press SIGNALto select low or high volume,
or to turn the beeper off.
The beeper will continue to sound every
2 minutes (maximum of 4 times).
Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent any
selectionsfrom being made. Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start the dryer
by touching pads with this option selected.
To lockthe dryer,pressthe LOCKbutton. To
unlock the dryer, pressand hold the LOCK
button for 3 seconds.
When the lock function isenabled,the red
lock icon will appear in the upper display.
Eventhough the controls are locked,
the POWER button isstill active
in caseyou have to turn the unit off.

About cycle options(cong.NOTE: Not oil features ore available on oil dryer models.
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ALERT
Estimated Time Remaining
Displaysthe approximate time remaining
until the end ofthe cycle.
Asthe cyclebegins,you will seean initial
approximate total cycle time in the display.
Thenlights will "race" in the display.This
means the dryer iscontinuously monitoring
Extended Tumble
the amount of moisture in the load.Thelights
will continue until the dryer sensesa low level
of moisture inthe load.At that point, the
dryer will calculate and display the
approximate time remaining.
Minimizeswrinkles byadding brief periodsof
tumbling after cycle ends. Thedryer will
tumble without heat for !O secondsfollowed
by no tumbling for 5 minutes and repeat for
up to 3 hours after clothes are dry. Thedryer
isinEXTENDEDTUMBLEwhenthe
ESTIMATEDCYCLETIMEdisplay is
illuminated in a circular pattern.
Thelight besidethe button will light up when
EXTENDEDTUMBLEison.
NOTE:It is normal for the drum to pause
for short periods o1:time during EXTENDED
TUMBLE.
Damp Alert
This option causesthe dryerto beep when
clothes havedried to a damp level.Remove
items that you wish to hang dry. TheDAMP
ALERTwillonly beep when this option is
selected(drycycle keepsrunning).
The light besidethe button will light up when
DAMPALERTison.
NOTE:Onlg for LESSDRY,DRY,MOREDRY
and EXTRADRYsensor drg selections.
Removingclothes and hanging them when
they are damp can reduce the need to iron
some items.
DELAY ]
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Delag Start
Useto delay the start of your dryer.
I.Chooseyour dry cycle and any options.
2. Pressthe DELAYSTARTbutton. You
can change the delay time in !-hour
increments (upto 2/4hours)each time
you pressthe DELAYSTARTbutton. Stop
pressingthe button when your desired
time isdisplayed.
3. Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start
the countdown.
Thecountdown time will be shown in the
ESTIMATEDTIMEREMAININGdisplay.
Thelight besidethe button will light up when
DELAYSTARTison.
NOTES:
IIf the door is opened while the drger is in
DELAY,the countdown time will continue
to count down the delabltime. If the door
is not closed and the countdown time
expires, the cgcle will not start until the
door is closed and the START/PAUSE
button is pressed.
BYou can delag the start of a dryer cgcle
up to 24 hours.
Rack Drg
Usethe RACKDRYfeature to dry shoesand
hats.
1. Insertthe drying rack (referto page 11 for
the correct placement).
2. Placegarment in the center of the rack
and closethe door.
3. Pressthe RACKDRYbutton.
4. SetTIME.(referto page 8 for instructions).
5. Pressthe STARTPAUSEbutton.
The light besidethe button will light up when
RACKDRYison.
NOTES:
I Donot usethe drying rack without
selectingthe RACKDRYcycle.
IDo not change the cgcle setting off the
timed dry cgcle.
I When the RACKDRY feature is selected
no other cycle setting can be chosen.An
invalid tone will sound if the cycle knob
isturned.
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