GE DPVH880GJWW Owners Manual - Page 12
Using the dryer.
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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 Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel. thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter if you notice a change in dryer performance. 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 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. 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 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 Do not touch the surface or the display with sharp objects. 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 will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect the function or durability of the drum. 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. 12 screen in warm, soapy water. Dry