GE DCVH485EKMS Use and Care Manual - Page 10
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dryer. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Sorting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Try also to sort items according to size. For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or other small items. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in this dryer when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. See below for lint filter cleaning instructions. Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling. Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with plastic trim and foam-filled items. Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering. Dry Labels Tumble dry Dry Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Do not dry Do not tumble dry (used with do not wash) Heat setting High Medium Low No heat/air Special instructions Line dry/ hang to dry Drip dry Dry flat In the shade Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and Cleaning of the Dryer Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of operate the dryer without the lint filter the appliance and exhaust duct should be in place. cleaned once a year by qualified service Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint personnel. filter if you notice a change in dryer The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or performance. washing compounds with a damp cloth. Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel Dryer control panel and finishes may be surfaces, use a damp cloth with a mild, damaged by some laundry pretreatment nonabrasive cleaner suitable for stainless soil and stain remover products. Apply steel surfaces. Remove the cleaner these products away from the dryer. The residue, and then dry with a clean cloth. fabric may then be washed and dried The stainless steel used to make normally. Damage to your dryer caused the dryer drum provides the highest by these products is not covered by your reliability available in a GE dryer. If warranty. the dryer drum should be scratched or Do not touch the surface or the display dented during normal use, the drum with sharp objects. will not rust or corrode. These surface The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use. Remove by pulling straight up. blemishes will not affect the function or durability of the drum. Open the filter and run your fingers across The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror the filter. A waxy buildup may form on the that the inside flaps of the hood move lint filter from using dryer-added fabric freely when operating. Make sure that softener sheets. To remove this buildup, there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) 10 wash the lint screen in warm, soapy water. nesting inside the duct or hood.