GE GFDR485GFRR Installation Instructions - Page 11
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer.
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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer. GEAppliances.com The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Apply these products away from the dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your dryer caused by these products is not covered by your warranty. The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use. Pull out the lint filter. Moisten your fingers and remove the captured lint. Once clean, slide the filter back into position. Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer once a year. NEVER OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT ITS FILTER IN PLACE. Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces use a damp cloth with a mild, nonabrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the cleaner residue and then dry with a clean cloth. The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer. If the dryer drum should be scratched or dented during normal use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect the function or durability of the drum. Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel. The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time. The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that the inside flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make sure that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood. Drum Lamp (on models GFDS250, GFDS255, GFDS260 and GFDS265 only) NOTE: The drum lamp is not consumer replaceable on models GHDS360, GHDS365, GFDS370, GFDS375, GFDR480 and GFDR485. If this light should ever stop working, call for service. Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above dryer opening from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb. Drum lamp only (and automatically) turns on when the dryer door is open. Order replacement bulb WE4M305 on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours, or purchase appliance bulb 7C7 from your local retailer. 11