GE GTD86ESSJWS Use and Care Manual - Page 9
About loading and using the dryer., Care and cleaning of the dryer
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About loading and using the dryer. GEAppliances.com Always follow the 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. 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 all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer's 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. WASH LABELS DRY LABELS Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Hand wash Do not wash Do not wring Water temperature Hot (50C/120F) Warm (40C/105F) Cold/cool (30C/85F) BLEACH LABELS Tumble dry Dry Heat setting High Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Do not dry Do not tumble dry (used with do not wash) Medium Low No heat/air Special instructions Line dry/ hang to dry Drip dry Dry flat In the shade Bleach symbols Any bleach (when needed) Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed) Do not bleach Care and cleaning of the dryer 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. Remove by pulling straight up. Run your fingers across the filter. A waxy buildup may form on the lint filter from using dryer added fabric softener sheets. To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area if you notice a change in dryer performance. Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the cleaner residue, and then dry with a clean cloth. 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 by a qualified technician to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time. To clean the duct, follow these steps: 1 Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket. 2 Disconnect the duct from the dryer. 3 Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and reconnect the duct. The Exhaust Hood: Check from the outside that the flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood. 9