GE GTDP490GD8WS Owner's manual

Brand: GE

Model: GTDP490GD8WS

Category: Washer dryers

Type: Owner's 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, 1Z

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .............. 16

Warranty ....................... 15

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Youcan find them on a label

on the front of the dryer behind the

door.

234D2238PO02 49-90505 IO-13 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of

fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

m Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

m Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

[_ Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,

or turn on any gas or electrical [_

appliance.

_2_Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your building. [_

[] Clear the room, building or area of all

occupant.

Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas

supplier's instructions carefully.

Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the 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 exposure to

such substances.

Gasappliancescan cause minor 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.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

[]

Properlyground dryer to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Followdetails

in Installation Instructions.

[] Installor store where 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

rl1 All MUSTbe exhausted to the outside to

dryers

prevent large amounts of moisture and lintfrom

being blown into the room.

r2] 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING!

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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.

[]

Keepall laundry aids (suchas detergents,

bleaches,etc.)out of the reach of children,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observeall

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 flume

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.

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.).These substancesgive

off vapors that may ignite or explode. Do not add

these substancesto the wash water. Donot use

or placethese 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

used in 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 "DryAway from Heat"or "Do Not

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.

A WARNING!

WHEN USINGYOURDRYER(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.

[] Do not tamper with controls.

[]

Do not 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

About the dryer control panel. GEAppliances.com

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbefore

operating this appliance.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Signal Fabric Care c_,_ c_f Permanent

O_mumOry _eory Press

LessDry c_a_

Ea C_m

g_".... Cottons

Start

ALto-OruClothesCare

Time Dry

Signal Fabric Care Wdnkle Care o Permanent

More Dry Press

._,._ Cottons _ory _,_,_

Aut_ery c_mes cam

Time Dry

Start

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LPgasL size of load,

types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

About the dryer control panel.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your mode!.

Signal

Medium

Aut_ery cl_m_sCa_

Fabric Care Wrinkle Care o Permanent

._ Dry Press

Cottons _Dry _o_,

Optimum Dry

Qu_ck Fluff 10

TimeDry

Start

Signal Fabric Care Wrinkle Care Permanent

Cottons off .oreDry Press

_um Se_r

Optimum Dry

Time Dry so

S_er_ty'ClethesCa_ M_S 60 70 BOHeuwguty

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Start

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.

About the control settings.

IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

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_ Fabric (Not all features all models)

Care/Temperature

are on

Cottons For regular to heavy cottons.

Reg. Heat

EasyCare Forsynthetics, blends,delicates and items labeled permanent press.

Ned. Heat

DELICATESOn some models.Fordelicates,synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.

Low Heat

Air Fluff Forfluffing items without heat. Usethe Time Dry cycle.

No Heat

Automatic cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Select Less Dry ifyou want your clothes slightly

damp at the end of the drying cycle. Select More Dry ifyou want them to feel drier.

Timed cycles run for a selected time.

B Drying Cycles (Not are on models)

all features all

For cottons and most linens. For most loads, select Optimum Dry (on some models).

For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.

Cottons

Permanent

Press/Casuals

Delicates

Time Dry

Dewnnkle

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 FluffNo Heat. Provides10 minutes of no heat tumbling.

IEJ 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.

Match the particular color below the words

with the same color on the CycleDial.

Example: Drying a load of clothing labeled

permanent press.

D Choosethe Fabric Curesetting-for

this load itwould be the Easy CureMad.

HEAT(which isa particular color).

r_ Turnthe CycleDialto the area that has

the same color asthe Fabric Caresetting

you have chosen-for this load it would be

the Easy Cure Automatic.

About the dryer features.

Wrinkle Care

Off On

Wrinkle Care Option (on some models)

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 CycleSignal knob

and you selectthe Wrinkle Careoption,

a signalwill sound at the 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 isnot on,the dryer

will stop once the timer reaches the

Wrinkle Caremark on the cycle dial.

Signal

Medium

Cycle 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:

[] Remove garments promptly at the sound

of the signal Place clothes 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 Cycle Signal (onsome models)

At the end of each cycle,there is

approximately 15 minutes of no-heat

tumbling after the laundry isdry.

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 drying rack when there

are other clothes in the dryer.

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.

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Reversing the Door

Toolsneeded.

[] Standard #2 [] Tape-tipped

Phillipsscrewdriver putty knife

!-]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(whereyou removed the filler plugs).

Applyfirm pressureto get the screwstarted in new holes.

[] Loosentop 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.

[_ Removethe blind plate from the hinge side of the dryer by

removing its two screws.Removethe strike plate from the

opposite side of the dryer by removing its two screws.

Reinstallthe plates,on the opposite sides,usingtwo screws

in each plate.

REMOVE 4 PLUGS AND KEEP

FOR INSERTION INTO

THE OPPOSITE SIDE

REMOVE BOTTOM SCREW FROM EACH HINGE

AND INSTALL HALF WAY INTO EACH TOP OF

oPPOSiTEH NGE '

THEDOORUPANDOFF C V_ /" _ ,. .....

[_ Rotatethe door 180°. Insertit on the opposite side of the

opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top

hinge and the bottom hingeare resting on the top screws

inserted in step 1.

ROTATE DOOR 1800 AND HANG

IT ON TOP HINGE SCREWS

[_ Removethe remaining screws from the sideof the opening

from which the door was removed. With these screws,

secureeach hinge at the bottom. Tighten thetwo top screws

of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from

which the door was removed.

_ INSTALLANDTIGHTENBOTTOM INSERT PLUGS

SCREWS OPPOSITE SIDE

Loading and using the dryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

Sorting and Loading Hints

Asa general rule,if clothes are sorted properly for the Do not overload. Thiswastes energy and causes

washer,they are sorted properly for the dryer, wrinkling.

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 dry the following items: fiberglass items,

woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics,items with

plastictrim and foam-filled items.

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Careand Cleaningof the Dryer

TheExterion Wipe or dust any spillsor washing

compounds with a dump 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.

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: Inspectand cleanthe exhaust

ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.

A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the

drying time.

Follow these steps:

[_ Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the

plug from the wall socket.

-2---]Disconnectthe duct from the dryer.

[_---1Vacuum the duct with the hoseattachment and

reconnect the duct.

TheExhaust Hood: Checkfrom the outside that the

flaps ofthe hood move freely when operating. Make

surethat there isnot wildlife (birds,insects,etc.)nesting

insidethe duct or hood.

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Venting the Dryer

Forthe best drying performance, the dryer needsto be properly vented. Thedryer will usemore energy

and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in

the Installation Instructions.

[] 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.

[] Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.

[] Use the shortest length possible.

[] Do not crush or collapse.

[] Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

[] Venting must conform to local building codes.

Correct

Venting

-l

Incorrect

Venting

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Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Dryer doesnt start Dryer is unplugged , Makesure 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:Mostelectric dryers use

2fuses/breakers.

Dryer doesnt heat Fuseis blown/circuit breaker is , Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replace

tripped; the dryer may tumble both fusesor reset both breakers.Your dryer may tumble

but not heat ifonly one fuse isblown or one breaker tripped.

Gasservice is off , Makesure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are

fully open.

Dryer shakes or Someshaking/noise is normal. , Movedryer to an evenfloor space,or adjust leveling legs

makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even.

Greasyspats anclothes Improper use of fabric softener • Followdirections on fabric softener package.

Drying dirty 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

completely clean clothes are wet appear after drying. Useproper washing

procedures before drying.

Lint on clothes Lint filter isfull , Clean lint screen before each load.

Improper sorting , Sort lint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors

(likecorduroy).

Static electricity 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.

Overdrying

Synthetics, permanent press

and blends can cause static

Type of heat

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 dry

Large loads of heavy fabrics

(like beach 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.

Hatch control settings to the loadyou are drying.

Clean lintfilter before every load.

Check installation instructions for proper

ducting/venting.

Hake sure ducting isclean,free of kinksand

unobstructed.

Checkto seeifoutside wall damper operates easily.

Checkthe Installation Instructions to make sure the

dryer venting iscorrect.

Controls improperly set

Lint filter isfull

Improper or obstructed

ducting

Blown fuses or tripped _ Replacefuses or reset circuit breakers.Sincemost dryers

circuit breaker use2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating.

Overloading/combining loads _ Donot 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 ensureproper tumbling.

Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying _ Select a shorter drying time.

Removeitemswhile they still hold a slight amount of

moisture. Selecta Less Dry or Damp Dry setting.

Letting items sit in dryer * Removeitemswhen cycle endsand fold or hang

after cycle ends immediately.

Overloading * Separate large loadsinto smaller ones.

Clothes shrink Somefabrics will naturally shrink _ Toavoid shrinkage,follow garment care labelsexactly.

when washed. Others can be _ Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.

safely washed, but will shrink

in the dryer _ Ifyou are concerned about shrinkage in a particular

item,do not machine wash ortumble dry it.

Notes.

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 day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.

GE.CARES(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model

number available when calling for service.

Stapleyour receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain

support under the warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year

From the date of the

original purchase

Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

limited one:veer warranty, GEwill also provide,free of charge, all labor and related servicecosts

to replacethe defective part.

Whet GE Will Not Cover..

[] Service trips to your home to teach you how to

use the product.

[] Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

[] Failure of the product ifit is abused, misused, or

used for other then the intended purpose or used

commercially.

[] Replacement of the light bulb.

[] Products which are not defective or broken, or which

are working as described in the Owner's Manual.

[]

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

Damage to the product caused by occident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

[] Incidental orconsequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

[] Defects or damage due to operation in freezing

temperatures.

[] Damage caused after delivery.

[] Product not accessible to provide required service.

i XCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair us provided in this Limited

Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular

purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

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 GE Authorized 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 ........ 2-4

Instrucciones de operaci6n

Ajustes de control ....................... 7

C6mo cambiar la puerta .................. 9

C6mo cargar y usar la secadora....... 10, 11

Funciones............................... 8

Tablerode control

de la secadora......................... 5, 6

Ventilaci6n de la secadora .............. 11

Soluci6n u problemus

comunes ......................... t2, ts

Soporte ul consumidor

Garantk] ............................... 15

Soporte al consumidor .................. 16

Escribu los n_meros del

modelo y de serie uqu[:

No. de modelo

No. de serie

Estos nOmeros se encuentran

en una etiqueta en la parte

frontal de la secadora, detrds

de la puerta.

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INFORMACION IMPORTANTESDE SEGURIDAD.

LEA TODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.

iADVERTENCIA!

Par su seguridad, debe seguir las indicaciones de est:e manual para minimizar

el riesgo de incendio o explosi6n, descarga el_ct:rica, o para evit:ar dafios a la

propiedad, lesiones personales, o muert:e.

m No almacene ni use gasolina u ot:ros m La inst:alaciSn y el servicio Io deben

vapores inflamables y liquidos en las Ilevar a cabo un inst:alador calificado,

proximidades de est:e o cualquier ot:ro la agencia de servicio o el proveedor

elect:rodom_st:ico, de gas.

QUa" HACER S! USTED HUELE GAS:

[-_ No int:ent:e encender un f6sforo,

o un cigarrillo, o encender cualquier

elect:rodom_st:ico elect:rico o de gas.

[-2-]No toque ning(m interrupt:or

elect:rico; no use ningSn t:el_fono en

el edificio.

[] Desocupe el habit:aci6n, edificio o

6rea afect:ada.

r_ Llame inmediat:ament:e a su

proveedor de gas usando el

t:el_fono de alg_n vecino. Siga las

inst:rucciones del proveedor de gas

cuidadosament:e.

r-5-]si ust:ed no puede ponerse en

cont:act:o con su proveedor de

gas, flume al depart:ament:o de

bomberos.

Decreto para hacer cumplir las leyes sabre t6xicos y agua potable de California

Este decreto requiere que el Gobernudor de California publique una lista de las sustancias que el

estado sabe que causon c(_ncer,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 causor 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 estc_najustadas apropiodomente, se minimiza la combusti6n incompleta. La

exposici6n a estas sustancias puede minimizarse a0n mc_sventilando apropiadamente la secadora

hacia el exterior.

INSTALACION APROPIADA

Antes de usarse, la secadora se debe instalar apropiadamente de acuerdo con/as Instrucciones de

instalaci6n. Si no ha recibido una hoja de Instrucciones de instalaci6n, puede obtener una copia

visitando GEAppliances.com o Ilamando al 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

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cumplacontodoslosc6digosyordenanzasreguladoras.

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a temperaturaspar debajodelpuntodecongelaci6no

expuestaa la intemperie,Ioquepodriaocasionardar_os

permanentese invalidarlagarantia.

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apropiadosparaevitarunasobrecargael@ctrica.

Remuevatodoslosobjetosdeempaquetadoy

desh6gaseapropiadamentedetodoslosmateriales

deenvb.

[] Quite la cinta colorada de protecci6n del panel de

control.

Escape/Ductos:

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con

escape

paraimpedirquegrandesvolOmenesdehumedady

pelusaingresena lahabitaci6n.

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utiliceOnicamenteductodemetalrigidode_" de

di6metro,o conaprobaci6ndeULenelductode

transici6nentrela secadoray elductodelhogar.

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INCENDIO.LOSDUCTOSPERFORADOSPODR[AN

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ALGUNAOBSTRUCCI(_NDURANTEELUSO0

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instalaci6n.

INFORMACION IMPORTANTESDE SEGURIDAD.

LEA TODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.

GEAppliances.com

A iADVERTENCIA!

SU AREA DE SECADO

[] Mantenga el @eadebajo y alrededor de []

sus electrodom_sticos libre de materiales

combustibles (pelusas,papel,trapos, etc.),

gasolina, productos qu[micos y otros I[quidos

y vapores inflamables.

[]

Mantenga el pisoalrededor de sus

electrodom_sticos limpiosy secospara reducir

la posibilidadde un accidente.

[]

iVlantengatodos los art[culos de limpieza

(talescoma detergentes y blanqueadores)

fuera del alcance de losnihos, preferiblemente

encerrados en un gabinete. Ponga atenci6n alas

advertencias en lasetiquetas de losenvasespara

evitar accidentes.

Nunca trepe ni se ponga de piesabre la parte

superior de la secadora.

[]

Supervisea losnihosen caso de que eliasusen

la secadora ojueguen cerca de ella durante su

operaci6n. Nopermita que los nitosjueguen

con la secadora, en su interior, sabre ella o

ningOnotro electrodom6stico.

[] iVlantenga el 6rea alrededor de la salida y

las @eas 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

movi_ndose. 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, sigalas instrucciones

del fabricante de lastelas con mucho cuidado.

[]

Limpieelfiltro de pelusas antes de cada carga

para evitar la acumulaci6n depelusas 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(talescoma 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 estas sustanciasalrededor de la

lavadora o secadora durante su usa.

Nocoloque art[culos expuestos a aceite

de cocinar en la secadora. Losart[culos

contaminados con aceites de cocinar podr[an

contribuir a format una reacci6n qu[mica que

podr[a causar que una carga de ropas se incendie.

Cualquierart[culo sabreel cual usted us6

un solventede limpieza o que contenga materiales

inflamables (talescoma patios de 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 hasta

que lossolventes o I[quidosinflamables se hayan

removido. Existenmuchos art[culos inflamables

en el hogar tales coma la acetona, el alcohol, la

gasolina, el kerosene,algunos limpiadores,algunos

quitamanchas, aguarr6s, trementina, ceras,

removedores de ceray productos que contengan

derivados del petr61eo.

[]

Nosequeart[culos que contengan goma, pl6stico,

espuma o materiales similarestales coma

sostenes (brasieres)con relleno,ganchos de goma,

alfombras de bato, baberos de nito, pantalones de

nito, balsaspl6sticasy almohadas que se puedan

derretir o quemar. AIgunos materiales gomosos,

cuando secalientan, bajo ciertas circunstancias

podr[an incendiarse par combusti6n espontc_nea.

Durante su operaci6n, no almacene encima de la

secadora pl6sticos,papel o ropa que se puedan

quemar o derretir.

Lasprendas de vestir etiquetadas "Dry away

from heat" (Secaralejadasdel calor)o "Do not

tumble dry" (Nosecar par giro)--tales coma

chaquetas salvavidas que contienen capoc-

no sedeben colocar en susecadora.

Nosequeart[culos de fibra de vidrio en su

secadora. Estopodr[a ocasionar irritaci6n en la piel

debido alas part[culasrestantes que se podrian

adherir a la ropa durante usos subsecuentes

de la secadora.

Paraminimizar la posibilidad de una descarga

el6ctrica, desconecte 6ste electrodom_stico 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),/qOdesconecta el electrodom6stico de la

fuente de alimentaci6n el6ctrica. 3

INFORMACION IMPORTANTESDE SEGURIDAD.

LEA TODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.

,_ iADVERTENCIA!

CUANDO USESU SECADORA(cont.)

[]

Nunca intente operar 6ste electrodom6stico

siestc_da_ado, sino funciona bien,siest(_

parcialmente desarmado, o sile faltan partes

o 6stas est6n rotas,incluyendo dahos 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. Vet la secci6n

C6mo usar la secadora.

Sisu secadora es de gas, 6sta estc_equipada con

un encendido el_ctrico autom6tico y no necesita

una luzpiloto. NO INTENTEENCENDERLACON UN

FOSFORO.Podr[anresultar quemaduras por tener

su mano en lascercan[as del quemador cuando el

encendido el6ctrico autom@ico comience.

Esposibleque usted deseesuavizarsu ropa

o reducir la electricidad est@icaen ella usando

una toalla suavizante para secadora o un

acondicionador antiest@ico.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 garant[a 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 est6n

cubiertos por la garant[a de 6ste electrodom6stico.

Nuncaatomice cualquier tipo 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 6ste electrodom6stico, agarre

el enchufe firmemente para evitar daBosal

cable el6ctrico mientras Iohale.Coloqueel cable

el_ctrico en un lugar alejado de las@easde trc_fico

para que nadie Io pise,tropiece o Iopueda dahar.

Nointente hacer reparaciones o reemplazar

ninguna parte de 6ste electrodom6stico niintente

Ilevar a cabo ning6n tipo de servicioa no set que

Iorecomiende el Manual del propietario o

instrucciones publicadas que usted entienda

y tenga la habilidad de Ilevar a cabo.

[] Antes de desechar esta secadora o de removerla

para darle servicio,remueva la puerta de la

secadora para evitar que alg6n ni_o

seesconda en su interior.

[] Nointente alterar loscontroles.

LEAYSIGAESTAINFORMACIONDESEGURIDADCONMUCHOCUIDADO.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

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