GE PTDS855GM0MS and 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 .......... s4
Consumer Support
Warranty (U.S.)................. 36
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 11/10/10 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
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:
mDo 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.
r41 immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions carefully.
r-5-]lf you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publisha list ofsubstancesknown to the stateto cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential exposureto
such substances.
Gasappliances can cause minor exposureto four ofthese substances,namelg benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehgde and soot, caused primarilg bg 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.

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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 GEAppliunces.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.27Y).
I Properlgground drger to conform with all
governing codesand ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
I Installor store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposedto
the weather.
I Connectto a properlg rated, protected and sized
power supplgcircuit to avoid electrical overload.
I Removethe colored protective film from both the
control panel and the door.
I Removeall sharp packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properlg.
I Donot remove the vent protector from the buck of
the drger (onsome models).
I Pullthe protector out and down to its lowest
position and connect the exhaust duct to the drger.
Thelowered protector will prevent the duct from
getting crushed (onsome models).
I Keeparea around the exhaust opening and
adjacent surrounding areas freefrom the
accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
Exhaust/Ducting:
r_ DrgersMUSTbe exhausted to the outside to
prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.
r2] useonlg rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
the drger cabinet and useonlg ULapproved
transition ducting between the drger and the
home duct. USEOFPLASTICOROTHER
COMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIRE.
PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIREIFIT
COLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.
Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
BKeepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials
(lint, paper,rags, etc.),gasoline,chemicals
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
I Keepall laundry aids(suchas detergents, bleaches,
etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably ina
locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container
labelsto avoid injury.
I Keepthe floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. I Neverclimb on or stand on the dryer top.
I Closesupervisionisnecessary ifthis appliance
isused by or near children. Donot allow childrento
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
BNeverreach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Beforeloading, unloading or adding
clothes,wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
The laundry processcan reducethe flume
retardancy offabrics. Toavoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
care instructions.
B
B
B
B
Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation insidethe dryer or in the room. DO
NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.
Donot wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances (suchaswax,
oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.)which may ignite or
explode. Donot add these substances to the
wash water. Do not useor placethese substances
around your washer or dryer during operation.
Donot place items exposed to cooking oilsin your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause
a clothesload to catch fire.
Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials (such
as cleaning cloths,mops, towels used in beauty
salons,restaurants or barber shops,etc.)must not
be placed inor near the dryer until solvents or
flammable materials have been removed.There
are many highly flammable items usedin homes
such as acetone,denatured alcohol, gasoline,
kerosene,some household cleaners,some spot
removers,turpentines, waxes,wax removersand
products containing petroleum distillates.
Do not dry articlescontaining 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.
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 dryer during operation.
Garments labeled DryAway from Heat or DoNot
TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing kapok)
must not be put in your 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 possibility of electricshock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the building'sdistribution 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 POWER
doesNOTdisconnect the appliance from the power
supply.
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AWARNING!
WHEN USINGYOURDRYER(cont.)
BNeverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missingor broken parts,including a
damaged cord or plug.
BTheinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at
least once a gear by a qualified technician. See
the Loading and Usingthe Dryersection.
BIfyours isa gas dryer,it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DONOTATTEIWPTTOLIGHTWITHA
MATCH.Burnsmay result from having your hand
in the vicinity ofthe burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
BDonot open the dryer door during steam cycles.
Thesteam isvery hot and itwill continue to
exhaust from the part for severalseconds after
opening. Donot touch the steam part after a
steam cycle.
I Donot usesteam cycle with items such aswool,
leather,silk,lingerie,foam products or electric
blankets.
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contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause
a load to catch fire.
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 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 safely used
in your dryer. Serviceor performance problems
caused by useof these products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers ofthose
products and are not covered under the
warranty to this appliance.
B
B
Donot use heat to dry articles containing foam
rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
Donot place items exposed to cooking oilsin your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oilsmay
WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
BGraspthe 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.
I Do not tamper with controls.
BDonot attempt to repairor replaceany part
of this appliance or attempt ang servicingunless
specificallg recommended in this Owner'sManual
or in publisheduser-repairinstructionsthat gou
understand and havethe skillsto carrg out.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the dryer control panel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Control Panel
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
*Applied Model •PTDS850/PTDS855
START
POWER
SENSOR DRY COTTONS
MIXED LOADS
DELICATES
JEANS-
TOWELS &,
SHEETS
SPEEDORY
TIHEDRV "_TEAN
WARM UP TIHEE DEWRINKLE
DRY
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*Applied Model •PTDN8OO/PTDN805
SENSOR DRY MIXED LOADS
ACTIVE WEAR _o.M_
DEEICATES COTTONS
START JEANS •
PAUSE TOWELS &
SHEETS"
BULKY/.
HEAVY DUTY
POWER SPEED DRY
TIHE DRY TINED DRY
WARN UP DEWRff,
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Power
Press to "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the idle mode.
NOTE:Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
START
Press to 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 Forslightly 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.
COMFORTORSTEAMUseto refresh comforters and sheets with a steam cycle to reduce odor.
REFRESH Do not use this cycle 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 Forcottons and mostlinens.
MIXEDLOAD Forloadsconsistingof cottons and polg-blends.
DELICATES Forlingerieand special-carefabrics.
JEANS Forusewith jeans,to changethe desiredlevelof dampnessremaininginjeansat the end ofthe cgcle,
pressdrgnessLEVELbutton.
TOWELS&SHEETS Fortowels and sheets.
SPEEDDRY Forsmallloadsthat are neededina hurrg,such assportsor schooluniforms.Canalsobe
usedifthe previouscgcleleft someitemsdamp,suchas collarsor waistbands.
ACTIVEWEAR Forclothingworn for activesportsexerciseandsome casualwear.Fabricsincludenewtechnologg
finishesandstretch fibers such asspandex.
BULKY/HEAVYDUTY ForBulkgor Heavgdutg itemssuchas sheets,bedlinensor throw rugs.
Time Dry Cycles
AIRFLUFF Usethisfeature to tumble itemswithout heat.
WARMUP Uses!0 minutesofwarming time to warm up clothes.
TIMEDDRY Setthe desiredheatingtime and temperature manuallg.
DEWRINKLE a short cgcleto flup up itemsthat needto loosenup wrinkles.
My Cycle
MY CYCLE Press to 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 Z
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 TffMP button.
4. Close the door.
5. Press the START/PAUSE button.
Dry Level
The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your clothes reaches
your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
EXTRADRY Use for heavy fabrics.
HaRE DRY 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 and jeans 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 cycle with delicate fabrics.
*The Anti-Bacterial temperature setting is Certified by NSFInternational (formerly National
Sanitation Foundation) to NSF Protocol P!54 Sanitization Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers.
NSF Protocol P154
Sanitization Perfbrmance of"
Residential Clothes DoTers
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 cycle options.
NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models.
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.
Tostore a MYCYCLEcombination of settings:
1. Select your drying cycle.
2. Change TEMPand DRYLEVELsettings to fit your needs.
& Select any drying OPTIONSyou want.
4. Press and hold the _ pod for three seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound
and the pad will light up.
To recall your stored MYCYCLEcombination:
Press the MYCYCLE button before drying a load.
To change your stored MY CYCLE combination:
Follow steps !-4 in "To store aMYCYCLEcombination of settings".
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Add Water
When illuminated this indicates that your steam tank is low and it istime to add water to the tank. Pleasefollow
the instructions on page 11.
About cycle options.
NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models.
My Cycle
Tosave a favorite cycle, set the desired
settings and hold down the HYCYCLE button
for 3 seconds.A beep will sound
to indicate the cycle has been saved.
Touseyour custom cycle, press the 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 SIGNAL to 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.
Tolock the dryer, pressthe LOCI<button.To
unlock the dryer,press and hold the LOCI<
button for :3seconds.
When the lock function isenabled,the red
lock icon will appear in the upper display.
Eventhough the controls are locked,
the POWERbutton isstillactive
in case you haveto turn the unit off.

About cycle options(cong.NOTE: Not all features ore available on all dryer models.
rE×TENDED
0 L TUMBLE )
0[ 1
ALERT
Estimated Time Remaining
Displagsthe approximate time remaining
until the end ofthe cgcle.
Asthe cgcle begins, gou will seean initial
approximate total cgcle time in the displag.
Then lights will "race" in the displag.This
means the drger iscontinuouslg monitoring
Extended Tumble
the amount of moisture inthe loud.Thelights
will continue until the drger sensesa low level
of moisture inthe load.At that point, the
drger will calculate and displagthe
approximate time remaining.
Minimizeswrinkles by adding briefperiods of
tumbling after cgcle ends. Thedrger will
tumble without heat for 10 secondsfollowed
bg no tumbling for 5 minutes and repeat for
up to 3 hours after clothes are drg.Thedrger
isinEXTENDEDTUMBLEwhenthe
ESTIHATEDCYCLETIMEdisplag is
illuminated in a circular pattern.
Thelight besidethe button will light up when
EXTENDEDTUMBLEison.
NOTE:It isnormal for the drum to pause
for short periods of time during EXTENDED
TUMBLE.
Damp Alert
Thisoption causesthe drger to beep when
clothes havedried to a dump level.Remove
items that gou wish to hang drg.TheDAMP
ALERTwillonlg beepwhen this option is
selected(drg cgcle keeps running).
Thelight besidethe button will light up when
DAMPALERTison.
NOTE:Only for LESSDRY,DRY,MOREDRY
and EXTRADRYsensor dry selections.
Removingclothes and hanging them when
theg are damp can reducethe need to iron
some items.
r DELAY ]
0 [ START J
Delay Start
Useto delag the start of gour drger.
1. Choosegour drg cgcle and ang options.
2. Pressthe DELAYSTARTbutton. You
can change the delag time in 1-hour
increments (up to 2/4hours)eachtime
gou pressthe DELAYSTARTbutton. Stop
pressingthe button when gour desired
time isdisplaged.
3. Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to start
the countdown.
Thecountdown time will be shown inthe
ESTIMATEDTIMEREMAININGdisplag.
Thelight besidethe button will light up when
DELAYSTARTison.
NOTES:
IIf the door is opened while the dryer isin
DELAY,the countdown time will continue
to count down the delay time. If the door
is not closed and the countdown time
expires, the cycle will not start until the
door is closed and the START/PAUSE
button is pressed.
BYou can delay the start of a dryer cycle
up to 24 hours.
Rack Dry
Usethe RACKDRYfeature to drg shoes and
hats.
1. Insertthe drging rack (referto page 11 for
the correct placement).
2. Placegarment in the center of the rack
and close the door.
& Pressthe RACKDRYbutton.
4. SetTIME.(referto page 8 for instructions).
5. Pressthe STARTPAUSEbutton.
Thelight besidethe button will light up when
RACKDRYison.
NOTES:
it Do not use the drging rack without
selecting the RACK DRY cgcle,
II Do not change the cycle setting off the
timed dry cycle.
it When the RACK DRY feature is selected
no other cgcle setting can be chosen,An
invalid tone will sound if the cgcle knob
is turned.
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Duct Sensing
Theduct blockage system automatically
monitors, detects and alerts you to
blockagesin the ductwork. Blocked
ductwork can degrade dryer performance by
reducing airflow from the dryer. If you
observe the displag window with the
message,"CLg"it istime to clean your
exhaust ducting in order to increase
efficiency and reducedry times.
Screw
F_ i s
Changing the Drum Lamp
Beforereplacingthe drum lamp, be sureto
unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect
the dryer at the householddistribution panel
by removing the fuse or switching off the
circuit breaker.
Thedrum lamp islocated at the top left of
the door frame.
1 Removethe screw holding the drum lamp
shield in place.
2 Slidethe shield up and remove.
3 Removethe bulb and replacewith a
15-watt, 120-volt candelabra-base bulb.
4 Replacethe lamp shieldand screw.
Using the Drying Rack
A handy drying rack may be usedfor drying
delicate items such as washable sweaters.
Hookthe rack over the lint filter sothe rack
extends into the dryer drum.
NOTE:
Thedrying rack shouldonly be usedwith
the TIMEDRYcycle. It isalsostrongly
recommended when drying sneakers.
Donot usethis drying rack when there
are other clothes in the dryer.
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_; Water
Water ONLY
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Using the Steam Cycles
Add Water
Beforeusinga Steam Cycle,the water tank
must be filled with water up to the MAXline.
If not, the ADDWATERlight will blink. Make
sure that the water tank isfilled with water
and the cartridge iscompletely connected.
Turnthe dryer off and then restart the Steam
Cycle.
1. Turnthe dryer off by pressingthe POWER
button.
2. Open the lid.
3. Movethe leverto open.
4. Liftout the water tank and open the tank
lid.
5. Fillthe tank to the MAXwater line with
water.
6. Placethe water tank back into the barrel
and move the leverto close.
7. Closethe lid,press the POWERbutton and
selectthe cycles desired.
NOTES
Only usewater. Do notfill the water tank
with foreign substances,rinse agents,or
detergents.
Beforemoving the dryer, make sure the
water tank isempty.
Donot usedistilledwater; the water level
sensor in the steam generator will not work.
Becareful while filling the water tank to
avoid overflow and spilling.
Wipe up any spilledwater around the water
tank and the drawer before starting the
dryer.
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Loading and Using the Dryer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
As(] gener(]l rule,ifclothes (ire sorted
properlg for the w(]sher,theg (]resorted
properlg for the drger.Trg (]lsoto sort items
(]ccording to size.Forex(]mple, do not drg (]
sheetwith socks or other sm(]llitems.
Donot odd f(]bric softener sheetsonce
the Io(]d h(]s become worm. Theg m(]g
c(]usefabric softener st(]ins.Bounce®
F(]bricConditioner Drger Sheetshove
been (]pproved for usein (]11GEDrgerswhen
used in (]ccord(]ncewith the m(]nuf(]cturer's
instructions.
Do not overload. This w(]stes energg (]nd
c(]uses wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items:
fibergl(]ss items,woolens, rubber-co(]ted
items, pl(]stics,itemswith pl(]stictrim (]nd
fo(]m-filled items.
Fabric Cure Labels
Belowore f(]bric core I(]bel"sgmbols"th(]t
(]ffect the clothing gou will be I(]undering.
Dry Labels
Tumble D I_
dry Dry Normal Do not dry
Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not tumble dry (used with
wrinkle resistant delicate do not wash)
Heat __Q0
setting High Medium Low No heat/air
S ecia,D Iml
instructions Line dry/ Drip dry
hang to dry Dry flat Pq
In the shade
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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of
the appliance and exhaust duct should be
cleaned once a year by qualified service
personnel.
The Exterior'.Wipe or dust any spillsor
washing compounds with a damp cloth.
Dryer control panel and finishes mug be
damaged by some laundry pretreutment
soiland stain remover products. Apply these
products away from the dryer. Thefabric
mug then be washed and dried normally.
Damage to your dryer caused by these
products isnot covered by your warranty.
Donot touch the surface or the display with
sharp objects.
TheLint Filter: Cleanthe lint filter before
each use. Removeby pulling straight up. Run
your fingers acrossthe filter. A waxy buildup
mug form on the lint filter from usingdryer-
added fabric softener sheets.Toremove this
buildup, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy
water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Donot
operate the dryer without the lintfilter in
place.
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lintfilter area
if you notice a change indryer performance.
Stainless Steel'.To clean stainless steel
surfaces,use a damp cloth with a mild,
nonabrasive cleaner suitable for stainless
steel surfaces. Removethe cleaner residue,
and then dry with a clean cloth.
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.
TheExhaust Hood: Checkwith a mirror that
the insideflaps of the hood move freely when
operating. Make surethat there isno wildlife
(birds,insects,etc.)nesting insidethe duct or
hood.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT-savetheseinstructionsforlocal
electrical inspector's use.
•IMPORTANT-ObserveaUgoverning codesand
ordinances.
• Installthe clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's
instructions and local codes.
• Note to Installer - Besure to leave these instructions
with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future
reference.
• Clothesdrger installation must be performed bg a
qualified installer.
• This drger must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Beforethe old drger isremoved from service or
discarded, remove the drger door.
• Service information and the wiring diagram are located
in the control console.
• Do not allow children on or in the @pliance. Close
supervision of children is necessarg when the appliance
isused near children.
• Proper installation isthe responsibilitg of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warrantg.
• Install the drger where the temperature is above 50°F
for satisfactorg operation of the drger control sgstem.
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct
and replace with UL-listed duct.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Use onlg rigid metal or flexible metal 4-inch
diameter ductwork for exhausting to the
outdoors. Never use plastic or other combustible
easg-to-puncture ductwork.
This appliance must be properlg grounded and
installed as described in these instructions.
Do not install or store appliance in an area where
it will beexposed to water and/or weather.
The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations
of gas appliances in garages. Theg must be 18
inches off the ground and protected bg a barrier
from vehicles.
.Install the drger where the temperature is above
50°F for satisfactorg operation of the drger
control sgstem.
FOR GAS HODELS ONLY:
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer must
be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
, This product must be installed by
a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
, When using ball-type gas shut-offvalves,
they shall be T-handle-type.
, A flexible gas connector, when used,
must not exceed 3feet.
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Instollotion Instructions
UNPACKING YOUR DRYER
Tilt the dryer sideways and remove the foam
shipping pads by pulling at the sides and breaking
them away from the dryer legs. Be sure to remove
all of the foam pieces around the legs.
Remove the bag containing the drying rack,
literature and serial cable.
LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER
IMPORTANT: Gas dryers are not approved for
mobile home installation.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and
for air openings are:
, 1 inch clearance both sides
, 1 inch front
o 5 inches rear
Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for proper operation and service.
DRYER DIMENSIONS
Front View
27"
(68.6 cm)
Side View
)
51"
_ (129.5 cm)
29 v'
I-" (73.7 cm)
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Installation Instructions
LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER Icont.)
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION
,, Your drger is approved for installation in an
alcove or closet, as stated on a label on the
drger back.
. The drger HUST be vented to the outdoors.
See the EXHAUST INFORHATION section.
Hinimum clearance between drger cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
1" either side
5" front and rear
,, Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 52".
. Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise
ventilated and have at least 60 square inches
of open area equallg distributed. If the closet
contains both a washer and a drger, doors must
contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open
area equallg distributed.
. No other fuel-burning appliance shall be
installed in the same closet with the drger
(gas models onlg).
. The closet should be vented to the outdoors
to prevent gas pocketing in case of gas in the
supplg line.
BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
INSTALLATION
,, The drger MUST be vented to the outdoors.
See EXHAUST INFORMATION.
. The installation must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICALCODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 (for electric
drgers) or NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223
(for gas drgers).
MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION
, The installation must conform to the
MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY
STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART32-80 or, when such
standard is not applicable, with AHERICAN
NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME,
NO. 50lB.
, The drger MUST be vented to the outdoors with
the termination securelg fastened to the mobile
home structure. (See EXHAUSTING THE DRYER.)
, The vent HUST NOT be terminated beneath a
mobile or manufactured home.
, The vent duct material HUST BE HETAL.
, FOR GAS HODELS ONLY: KIT 14-D346-33 HUST be
used to attach the drger securelg to the structure.
, FOR GAS HODELS ONLY: The vent HUST NOT be
connected to ang other duct, vent or chimneg.
, Do not use sheet metal screws or other
refustening devices which extend into the interior
of the exhaust vent.
, Provide an opening with o free area of at least
25 sq. in. for introduction of outside air into the
drger room.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING A GAS DRYERIskip
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
FOR CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY
O Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (mag be
needed for cord strain relief)
El Flexible stainless steel or plastic-coated brass
connecting tube (if allowed bg building code)
CIOpen-end wrenches for flexible tube and
connector
OAdjustable pliers (to adjust leveling legs)
ClPipe wrench for holding drger gas inlet while
attaching adapter elbow
CIAdjustable wrenches (2} for tightening
connections
t_Gloves
t_Safetg glasses
for electric dryers}
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
--&WARNING
Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit
breaker(s) or remove the drger's circuit fuse(s} at the
electrical box. Be sure the drger cord is unplugged
from the wall.
Turn the drger's gas shutoff valve in the supplg line
to the OFF position.
Shutoff
Valve
Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER Icont.)
GAS REQUIREMENTS
- WARNING
Installation must conform to local codes and
ordinances, or in their absence, the NATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.
o This gas drger is equipped with a Valve and
Burner Assemblg for use onlg with natural gas.
Using conversion kit WE25X10014, gour local
service organization can convert this drger for
use with propane (LP)gas. ALL CONVERSIONS
MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLYTRAINED AND
QUALIFIED PERSONNELAND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
o The drger must be disconnectedfrom the gas
supplg pipingsgstem duringong pressuretesting
of that sgstem at a test pressure in excess of
0.5 PSI(3.4 KPa).
The drger must be isolated from the gas supplg
piping sgstem bg closing the equipment shut-off
valve during ang pressure testing of the gas
supplg piping of test pressure equal to or less
than 0.5 PSI(3.4KPo).
GAS SUPPLY
, A 1/8" National Pipe Taper thread plugged
tapping, accessible for test gauge connection,
must be installed immediatelg upstream of the
gas supplg connection to the drger. Contact gour
local gas utilitg should gou have questions on the
installation of the plugged tapping.
, Supplg line is to be 1/2" rigid pipe and equipped
with an accessible shutoff within 6 feet of, and in
the same room with, the drger.
, Use pipe compound appropriate for natural or LP
gas or use Teflon ®tape.
, Connect flexible metal connector to drger and
gas supplg.
IN THE COMMONWEALTH
OF MASSACHUSETTS
This product must be installed bg a licensed
plumber or gas fitter.
, When using ball-tgpe gas shut-off valves, theg
shall be the T-handle tgpe.
, A flexible gas connector, when used, must not
exceed 3 feet.
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
|
3¼" _ /r_-,.j !
(8.2cm) 1
23A " (6 cm) 3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
NOTE: Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION
Gas clothes drgers input ratings are based on
sea level operation and need not be adjusted
for operation at or below 2000 ft. elevation.
For operation at elevations above 2000 ft., input
ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4 percent
for each i000 ft. above sea level.
Installation must conform to local codes and
ordinances or, in their absence, the NATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY
rA1 Install a female 3/8" NPT elbow at the end of
the drger gas inlet.
Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to the female
elbow.
IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securelg hold
on to the end of the drger gas inlet to prevent
twisting the inlet.
NOTE: Applg pipe compound or Teflon ®tape to
the threads of the adapter and drger gas inlet.
Dryer Gas Inlet /
Y
Apply Pipe Compound
r_ Attach the flexible metal gas line connector
to the adapter.
/,
/
r_ Tighten the flexible gas line connection using
two adjustable wrenches.
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE
GAS SUPPLY (cont.)
r_ Install a 1/8" NPT plugged tapping to the drger
gas line shut-off valve for checking gas inlet
pressure.
Install a flare union adapter to the plugged
tapping.
NOTE: Applg pipe compound or Teflon ®tape to
the threads of the adapter and plugged tapping.
Apply pipe compound or
Teflon_tape to all male
threads.
Shut-off Valve
Tapping
r_ Tighten all connections using two adjustable
wrenches. Do not overtighten.
r_ open the gas shutoff valve.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)
TEST FOR LEAKS
_i, WARNING - Never useclnopen
flame to test for gas leaks.
Check all connections for leaks with soupg solution
or equivalent.
Applg a soap solution. The leak test solution must
not contain ammonia, which could cause damage
to the brass fittings.
If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten the joint
and repeat the soap test.
Open Gas
Valve
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS
ELECTRICAL REOUIREMENTS
FOR GAS DRYERS
This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz,
and connected to a properlg grounded branch
circuit, protected bg a 15- or 20-amp circuit
breaker or time-delag fuse.
If electrical supplg provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
-& WARNING - Thisdrger is
equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for
gour protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directlg into a properlg grounded
three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove
the grounding terminal from this plug.
Ensure proper Jill I! /}
ground exists .....
before use.
WARNING -70reducetheriskof
fire, electric shock and personal injury:
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug
with this appliance.
The drger must be electricallg grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or
in the absence of local codes, in accordance with
the NATIONAL ELECTRICALCODE, ANSI/NFPA
NO. 70.
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