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Safety Information ............. 3-5
Operating Instructions
Control Panel ..................... 6
Controls Features ................. 10
Cycle Options .................... 11
Cycle Status ...................... 12
Duet Features ................. 8-13
Duing Cycles ...................... 8
Duness [,evels ..................... 9
Heat Settings ...................... 9
Loading and Using
the D_Ter . ....................... 15
One Touch Cycles ............... 6, 7
Reversing The Door. .............. 14
Timed D_T Only Cycles ............. 9
Venting The Dryer . ............... 16
Troubleshooting Tips ........ 17-19
Customer Service
Product Registration ......... 2, 21,22
Se,vice Telephone
Numbers .............. 2, Back Cover
Warranty ........................ 23
Models. Type591
592
Profile Performance
Secheuses
TypesdemodOle:
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592
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Profile Performance
Secadoras
Moddos tipo:
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592
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GE& You,A ServicePartnership.
IMPORTANT!
Fill out the Consumer Product Registration (ard.
Two easy ways to register your appliance!
Through the internet at _w.geappliames.com
Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card
FORYOURRECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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They are on the label on the tiont of the (hTer behind the door.
READTHISMANUAL
Inside you will find many helpfifl hints on how to use and maintain your (hyer properly.Just a little
preventive (are on your part (an save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your duet.
PROPERVENTING
For the best duing performance the duet needs to be properly vented. The duet xdll use more energy
and nm longer ifit is not vented to the specifications outlined in the Venting the Dryer section in this
manual and the Exhausting section in the Installation Instructions.
IFYOUNEEDSERVICE
You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before YouCall For Service section. If you review
our chart of Troubleshooting 77psfirst, you may not need to call for se_x'ice at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away, A list of toll4iee customer
service numbers is included in the back se(tion. Or, intheU.S.,you can ahvays (all the (;E Answer
(enter <"at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400.
OR
Visit our Website at www.geappliances.com
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMAtiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING
.4,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.
[] Do notstoreor usegasoline orother
flammable vaporsandliquids in the
vicinityofthis or anyother appliance.
[] Installation and servicemust beperformed
by a qualified installer,service agencyor
the gassupplier.
WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:
]Do nottryto lighta match,or cigarette, or
turnon anygas or electrical appliance.
]Do nottouchany electrical switch; donot
useanyphone in yourbuilding.
[] Clear the room,building orarea ofall
occupants.
[]Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbors phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions carefully.
[] ff youcannot reach yourgassupplier,call
the fire department.
California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act
This act requires tile governor of California to publish a list of substances ka_o;_aato the state to cause cancer,
birth deie( ts or other reprodu(five hnrm nnd requires businesses u) wmn (ust omers of poteminl exposure
10 Stlth subslall(es.
( ;as applian(es (an (a!lse minor exposure 1oi()'tn of these substan( es, namely benzene, (aabon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot (aused primarily by the in( omplete ( ombustion of natural gas or IJ_ fimls.
Properly adjusted (hyers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure U)dlese substances can be
minimized fllrdler by properly vetoing tile (hyer u) llle 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
calling us toll-free at the GEAnswer Center ®, 800.626.2000.
[] Properly ground ohyet to coniorm with all
gox erning (odes and ordinan(es. Follow derails in
Installation InstI_.lctJons.
[] Install or store _dlere it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed u) die
we_l[hel.
[] Conne( t to a properly rated, prote( ted and sized
power supply circuit u) moid elect1ical overload.
[] Remox e tile colored protecdve film fiom tlle
control panel.
[] Remo,, e all shmp pacldng items and dispose of all
shipping malerials properly.
Exhaust/Ducting:
[_ (;as (hTers MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside.
[_ Exhmlsting electric (hyers to tile outside is
strong/)/recommended u) prex em large amounts
of moistme and lin[ from being blown in[o [lie
I'OOlll.
_]Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"
diameter duct_vork inside [lie d_yer cabinet or
for exhausting u_ tile outside. USEOFPLASTIC
OROTHERCOMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN
CAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTURED BUCTWORK CAN
CAUSEA FIREIF IT COLLAPSESOR BECOMES
OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USE ORDURING
iNSTALLATiON.
For ( omplete details, follow the Installalion
Inst,7.1( tions.
iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
Keep the area underneath and m()und your
appliances fiee of combustible materials (lint,
paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals, and other
flmnmable vapors and liquids.
Keep the floor ar()und your appliances clean and
dU to reduce the possibilib_ of slipping.
(lose supecvision is necess_ny if this appliance is
used by or nero chiMren. Do not allow chiMren to
play on, with, or inskle this or any other appliance.
Keep all lmm&y aids (such as detergents,
bleaches, etc.) out of the reach ofchiMren,
preterably in a locked cabinet. Obsevve all
wanfings on container labels to avoid in juU.
Never climb on or stand on the duet top.
WHENUSINGYOURDRYER
Never reach into the &yet while the dram is
m(Mng. Beii)re loading, unloading or ad(fing
clothes, w:tit until the dram has completely
stopped.
Clean the lint fiher befine each load to prevent
lint acommlation inside the &yet or in the room.
DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE
Do not wash or cityarticles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such as
w_Lx,oil, paint, gasoline, deg_easers, &)_cleaning
solven/s, kerosene, etc.) which mW ignite or
explode. Do not add these substances/o the
wash water. Do not use or place these substances
mound your washer or duet during operation.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
y{nn"cl_)'er.Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cm_se a clothes load to catch fire.
Any mticle on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
bemny salons, restmmm/s, or bmber shops, etc.)
nmst not be placed in or nero the duet until
solvents or flammable mamfials have been
rem()ved. There me many highly flmnmable
items used in homes such as acetone, denatured
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household
cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines,
waxes, wax rem()vers and products containing
petroleum distillates.
The lmmd U process can reduce the flmne
tetradam T offitbfics. To avoid such a result,
cmefiflly fi)llow the gmment manufimmrer's
cme instructions.
Do not dU mficles containing robber, plastic,
ti_nn, or similm materials such as padded bras,
tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, nags, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc., that m W meh or
burn. Some robber materials, when heated, can
under certain dr(umstances produce fire by
spontane_)us combustion.
Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
bum or melt on top of the duet &ning operation.
Gmments labeled DryAway from Heator Do
Not Tumble Dry (sm h aslife jackets containing
Kapok) must not be put in your &yet.
Do not &7 fiberglass articles in your &yet.
Skin initadon couM resuh fiom the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
(hn'ing subsequent (ityer uses.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplug this appliance tiom the power supply
or disconnect the titter at the househoM
distribution panel by rem(Mng the tuse or
switching offthe circuit breaker before
attempting aW maintenance or cleaning
(except the removal and cleaning of the lint
fiher). NOTE"Pressing PAUSEor STOP/CANCEL
does NOTdisconnect the appliance fiom the
p()wer supply.
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Never attempt to operate this appliance if
it is dmnaged, maltm_ctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or broken proIs,
including a damaged cord or plug.
The interior of the machine and the exhm_st duct
connection inside the dryer sh{)uM be cleaned at
least once a yem by a qualified technician. See the
Loadingand Usingthe Dryersection.
Ifyoms is a gas (hTer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a
pilot light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA
MATCH.Burns may resuh flom having y(nn hand
in the xidni/y of the burner when the mnomafic
ignition turns on.
You may wish to soften your laundered fitbfics
or reduce the s/adc electficib_ in them by using
a due>applied titbfic softener or an anfi-slafic
conditioner. We recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash _Tcle,according to
the mamdhcturer's instructions fin those
producls, or uTa due>added product ti)r
which the mantflhclurer ,givesx_Tittenassurance
on the package that their pro(h_ct can be satbly
used in y{nn &yet. Service or perli)mlance
problems cm_sed by use of these pro&_cts are
the responsibili U of the manufitcmrers of those
producls and are not c()vered under the wanan/y
to this appliance.
WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER
Grasp the plug firefly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid (hmage/o the cord while
pulling, Place the cord away fiom traffic areas so
it will not be stepped on, uipped {)vet or
subjected to ¢hmage,
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this ()_mer's Manual
or in published user-repair insuucdons that you
understand and have the skills to canT out.
Befi)re discmding a duet, or feraL)x-ingit fiom
service, rem_)ve the (hTer door to prevent
chil&en flom hiding inside.
Do not/amper with controls.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
EasyONETOUCHCycles.
Your new dryeF offers tile convenience of stardng your dryer loads xdth oux easy ONETOUCH(ycles. Make one simple
sele( fion, and your DRYNESS LEVELand HEATSETTINGare automatically set. Then all you have to do is press START.
ONETOUCH
QuickStart Guide
=Cleanlintfilter
Addclothes
ONETOUCH
= Select dry cycle
= Check dryness level
= Check heat setting
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=Closedoor
PushSTART
Dryer controlpanel.
Youcan locate your model number on the labelon the front of the dryer, behind the door.
Model Type 592
Model Type591
.s_,**so*" D*_p C:_,ezes DRYNESS HEAT
LEVEL TBIWED DRY ONtY SETTING OPTNONS
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MORE 8D 40 H{_H B_EPER
DRY I_{R MIN (REGULAR) "i_
DRY 70 3_} EXTEN#
I_R ;[ IvIl_ [ _aEDlUM TUMBLE
LESS 61) 2[} LOW i: ADD
DRY (_{R MIN Tr_E
WRIRKLE DRy DAMP 50 _ EXTRA
NOTE:Any time you makea selection that is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice.
ONETOUCHselection&
ONE TOUCHcycles llse the Sensor Dryfe'4mre, which continuously monitors tt_e amount of moisture
in tt_e load and stops tt_e (h)Ter when tt_e c|od_es are (h)_.
PRESS... AUTOMATICALLYSELECTS... THENPRESS...
For cottons and most linens.
DRYNESS HEAT
LEVEL SETTING
DRY
Forloads consisting of cottons and
poly-blends.
DRY
{REGULAR)
DRY
Forwrinkle-free and permanent press items.
LESS
DRY
Forknits and sweaters with fabric care labels
that say "Machine Dry'[
Low
i
LESS
DRY
Forlingerie and special care fabrics.
EXTRA
Low
DRY
Forsmall loads that are needed ina hurry,
such as sport or school uniforms. Canalso
be used if theprevious cycle left some
items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
NOTE:During SPEEDDRY
you will see:
EST,TINE RENNN{NG
Changing the automatic settings.
You can (hange any of {he automa{i_ setdngs by simply pressing {he desired pads
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Aboutdryingcycles.
BRYEL'M(on some models)
This teamre is designed ior use widl tile DRYEI/" "dry clean only" iilbric care system.
See product pa( kage for directions.
For questions or issues related to d_e use and performance of DRYEIU", call
1-800-214-8913, or visit tile DRYEI ]" websit e at www.d*Te].(om.
Automatic BRYEL'_settings:
DE
WRIN(LE
BEWR/NKLE
Use d_is feature to remove wrinkles from items dmt are dry or s]ighdy damp.
Automatic BEWRINKLEsettings:
H EAT
SETTING
MEBNM
........................................EST TIMERENAN[NG
AIR
DRY
AIR DRY
Use d_is feature to tumble items widmm heat.
Automatic AIR ORg settings:
EST.T[NE RENNNING
CUSTOM CUSTOM
1 2
PBES8 8 8EC TO STORE
CUSTOM I and CUSTOM2 (on some models)
Set up your im'oriie combination of settings and save them here fi)r one-touch recall.
These tuslom settings can be set while a Q'(le is in progress.
Tostore a custom combination ofsettings:
1. Sele_ t a ONE TOUCHsetting.
2. Change DRYNESSLEVELand HEATSETTINGto fit your needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONSyou warn.
4. Press and hold the CUSTOMI or cusrOM2pad for three seconds to store
your selection. A beep will sound and tlle pad will light up.
Torecall yourstored combination:
Press tlle CUSTOMI or CUSTOM2pad, dmn press START/PAUSE.
Toreprogramthe CUSTOMsettings:
Repeatsteps 1-4above.
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Aboutdrynesslevels.
MORE
DRY
DRY
LESS
DRY
DANP
MORE DRY
Use for heavy-duty ihbrics.
DRY
Use %r a normal d_ness level suilable %1 mosl loads. This is llle preferred cy(le %r
energy saving.
tESS DRY
Use %r liglEler ihbri( s.
DAMP
For leax ing items partially damp.
Abouttimed dryonlycyc/es.
TI#IEBDRYONLY
80 40
MtN [_lN
Touse TIMED DRYONLY'.
1. Sele(t dEe drying time.
2. Sele(t d_e HEAT SETTING.
3. Select any OPTIONS. (NOTE:The ANTI BACTERIAL option is not available _ddE
TIMED DRY ONtYcy( les.)
4. Close door.
5. Push START
Aboutheat settings.
H,GH
Low
EXTR_
LOW
HIGH (Regular)
For regular m heavy (oUons.
MEDIUM
For symlEefi( s, blends and items labeled peEmanem press.
tOW
For dell(ares, syntheti( s and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
EXTRALOW
For lingerie and special-care t_brics.
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About controls features.
START/PAUSE
[] Press twi(e to select the last (y( ]e you used and start tile dryer.
[] If you have sele(ted a new cycle, press once to start the cycle.
[] If the (hTer is running, press on(e to interrupt the (y( le; press again to (ontinue
the (y( le.
STOP/CANCEL
[] This pad should notbe used to interrupt or pause a (y(le.
[] Pressing this pad will (an(el the (urrent settings and the settings -,,,ill be lost.
EST.TIbK REMAINING
Estimated Time Remaining
Ea(h time the dxTer is used, it "learns" v,hat types of loads you dry most oiien.
It takes this data and determines the approximate time it ",*,,illtake the load to dry.
As the cycle begins, you will see the approximate total cycle time in the display.
Then "racetrack lights" will flash in the display, in a clockwise direction, and the
SENSING light will flash. This means the duer is ( ontinuously monitoring the amount
of moisture in the load. The racetrack lights will ( ontinue until the dryer senses a low
level of moisture in the load. At that point, the dryer will cal(ulate and display the
approximate time remaining.
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Aboutcycle options.
BEEPER
BEEPER
Alerts you that the cycle is complele. Tile beeper will ( ontinue t() sound every two
minutes for tile next 6 minutes, until tile clodles are removed. The cloflles should
be removed when tile beeper goes off so wrinkles won't set ii1.
EXTEND TUMBLE
Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 20 minutes of no-heat rambling after
(lothes are diT. The beeper will sound every 90 set onds to remind you to remove
tile (lodles. The EST. TIMEREMAININGdisplay will show 00.
ADD
TiNE
ADD TIME
This opdon tan be used t() extend (hTing time at tile end of any (y(le l0 minutes is
added each time die pad is pressed.
ANT{
BACTERIAL
ANTI BACTERIAL (on some models)
This opdon tan only be used _ddl die COTTONSor MIXEDLOADScy(les.
This option redu(es certain types of bncteria by 99.9 rye,in( luding: Slaph)'loro_'_s
aura,us, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsidla pneu moniae* Tile and-bacterial process
occurs when high heat is used during a pordon of tlle drying cycle.
NOTE:Do not use tllis cycle on delicateihbrics.
The Anti-Bacterial Cycleis Certified byNSF International (formerly National Sanitation
Foundation)to NSFProtocol P9Sanitization Performance of Residential ClothesDryers.
NSFProtocol P9
Sanitization Performance of
Residential Clothes Dryers
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Aboutcycle status.
These cycle status indicator lights display what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to clean the lint filter
SENSORDRY TINEDDRY EXTENDEDTNNOLE CLEANUNTFILTER SENSING
SENSORDRY
SENSORDRY
This light comes on when a ONE_UCHSensorD_ Cycleis selected.
TINEDDRY
TIMED DRY
This light _omes on when AiR DRY,BEWBINKLE,BRYEL(onsome mode/s)or TIMEDDRY
ONLYiNselected.
EXTENDEDTNNBLE
EXTENDED TUMBLE
This light (omen on when tile EXTENDTUMBLEoption is selected.
(;LEANLINT FILTER
CLEANLINT FILTER
This light iNa reminder to Elean the lint fiber. It comes on at the end of a cycle and
goes offwhen the door is opened.
SENSING
EST.T_MENENAINiN6
"Racetrack lights"
SENSING
Sensoi Dry Cycles provide greater duing accuracy than standard maE:hines,
resulting in shorter dU times axed better clothes (are. Tile SENSINGlight will
flash axed "ra_ etrack lights" will flash in the display while the dryer is monitoiing
the amount of moisture remaining in the clothes. When dee SENSINGlight goes
out, the duet will _al(ulate and display the approximate time remaining.
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Aboutdryerfeatures.
Drum Lamp
Befine replacing the light bulb, be sure to
unplug tile &Ter power cord or disconnect
the &Ter at the household disuibufion panel
by removing the ruse or s_dtching offthe
circuit breaker. Reach above duet opening
flom inside the drum. Remove the bulb and
repla_ e xdth the same size bulb.
Drying Rack-on some models
A hancb, ch)_ing_'ackmay lyeused fi)r &)_ing
articles such as stuffed toys, pillows or
washable sweateis.
Hook tile rack over tile lint fiher so tile rack
extends into the &Ter &urn.
NOTE"
The &)_ng rack must lyeused _th tile
TIMEDDRYONLY_)_des.
Do not use this &)_ing rack when there are
other clothes in the &Ter.
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Aboutreversingthe door.
Reversing the Door
Toolsneeded
Standard#2 Tape-tipped
Phillipsscrewdriver puttyknife
Needle-nosed
pliers
[_ Open the door and remove the fillet plugs opposite the hinges. With tile door
_ompletely open, remove the botton_ s{rewfiom earl1 hinge on tlle &yer thee. Insert
these s_rews about halfway into the TOPholes, fi)r eadl hinge, on the opposite side
(where you removed the fillet plugs). Apply firm pressure to get the s_rew started in
untapped holes.
[_I,oosen top screw iiom each hinge on the &ver filce halfwav. With one hand holding
the top of the door and the othei hand hokfing the bottom_ remove the door fiom tile
&yer by lifting it UPand OUT
[_ Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side of the opening bv moving the door
/Nand DOWNuntil the top hinge and the bottOln hinge are resting im the top screws
inserted in step 1.
_] Remove dmfemaining screws flom tlle side of tile opening fiom which the door was
removed. "v\.iththese s_rm_s secure ea(h hinge at tile bottom. Tighten the two top
screws of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side flom which the door was
I'elIloved.
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Loadingandusing thedryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
FabricCareLabels
Below are fhbri( (are label "symbols" dlat afle(t the (lothing you _dll be laundering.
WASH LABELS
DRYLABELS
OentlsJ _1, mscycle Normal pemlanent press/ Bo]]ot wash Oo not wring
wrinHe resistant delicate h
Water
temperature Hot W ..... Cold/cool
(50 'C/120' F) (40' C/105'F) (30' C/85"F)
BLEACHLABELS
-- Bo i1_ dry
BB' Normal Pefrllanent Pfe_sJ gentle/ Do not tmllble dry _tlsed with
wrinkle reeistarlt delicate do iiot wash_
setting
High Medium Low Noheat/air
[] [] Pq
Unedr_J gripdry Dryfla_ h,the s_de
h_ngtodry
BleachA
symbols _11_b]8_ Only non chlom,e bleach Be not bleach
Iwhen needed} [wh ell i1eeded)
SortingandLoadingHints
As a general rule, if clothes me sorted properly lot tile washer, tile} me sorted properly lot tile (hyer.
TU also to sort items according to size. For example, do not dU a sheet with socks or other small items.
Donotaddfabricsoftenersheetsoncetheloadhasbecomewarm.Theymaycausefabricsoftenerstalbs.
Bounce_FabncConditionerDryerSheetshavebeenapprovedforuseinaftGEDryerswhenusedinaccordancewith the
rnanufacturer#instructions.
Donotoverload.Thiswastesenergyandcauseswrink/tbg.
Donotdrythefollowing#ems:fl#erg/ass/terns,woolen&rubber-coated/tern&plastic&/ternswithplastictnmand
foam-filled/terns.
CareandCleaningof theDryer
TheExterior:Wipe or dust any spills or w,Mling
compounds _dth a dmnp cloth. D_Terconu'ol
panel and finishes IIlay be damaged bySOIlle
lmmd U preueatment soil and stain remover
pro(h_cls. Apply these products axva}fiOlil the
duet. The Ltbric mW then be washed and dried
normally. Dmnage to your &Ter cm_sed by these
products is not c()vered by your warran U.
TheLintFilter:Clean the lint fiher beiore each
use. Moisten your fingers and reach into the fiher
opening. Run y()ur fingers across the filmr. Have a
qualified technidan x_ltuum tile lint flom tile (hyer
OllCe a year.
TheExhaustDuct:Inspect and clean tile exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent (logging. A
partially ch)gged exhaust can lengthen the (h):ing
time.
Follow these steps:
[_ Turn off electrical mpplv bv disconnecting tile
plug ][i'OlIltile wall socket.
[_ Disconnect tile duct fiom tile (hTer.
[_ Vacuum the (lt](7[with tile hose attachment and
reconne( t the duct.
TheExhaust Hoe&Check xdth a mirror that tile inside
flaps of the hood move fleely when operating. Make
sure that there is not xdldlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside tile duct or hood.
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Ventingthedryer.
Fox"tile best dxTing perfinmance tile chTer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy
and runlongerif it is not vented tothebelow specifications.Carefullyfollow the detailsonExhaustingin the
InstallationInstructions.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter
ductwork inside the chTer cabinet or fin exhausting
to the outside.
Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
Use the shortest length possible.
Do not crush, kink, or collapse the duct.
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
Ventingmustconformtolocalbuildingcodes.
Correct
Venting
t (
I
Incorrect
Venting
IC
Beforeyou call forservice...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money] Review the charts on the following
pages first and you maynot need to carl for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Controlpads not Controls accidentally put in * Press STOP/CANCEL
responding service mode
Dryer doesn't start Control panel is "asleep" Tiffs is normal. Press START t_dce to choose tim last (Tcle
y()1_used and to st;11"tthe (hyer.
Dryer is unplugged * Make sure tile (hyer plug is pushed completely into
the oudet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is * Check the house filse/dr(uit breaker box and
tripped replace rise or resel breaker./VOTE'. Most electric
dQ'ers use/w() filses/breakers.
Oryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is * Check the house filse/drcuit breaker box and
tripped, the dryer may tumble replace filse ol reset breaker.
but not heat
Gas service is off * Make sure gas shutofla[ (hyer and main slmtoffare
fiflly open.
Dryer shakes ormakes Some shaking/noise is normal. M()ve dlyer to an even floor space, ol a(!just
noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessmy until even.
Inconsistent drying times Type of heat * Duing time will Why accor(fing to tile type of heat used.
If you recently changed iiom an elecuic to a gas
(nann'al or I_P) dlyer, or vice versa, tile dD_ing time
could be different.
Type of load and Tile load size, types oftitbric, wetness of ch)thes, and tile
drying conditions length and condition of the exhaust system xdll affect
thying times.
No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously monitoring * This is normal. When the (hyer senses a h)w level of
during cycle, only the amount of moisture in moisture in the h)ad, the (hTer will (fisplay tile 1113-
"racetrack" lights the clothes time remaining.
Est. Time Remaining The estimated time may change * This is normal.
jumpedto a when a smaller load than usual
lower number is drying
Clothes are still wet The door was opened mid-cycle. * A (hy (Tcle must be reselected each time a new load
and dryer shut off after The load was then removed from is put in.
a short time the dryer and a new load put in
without selecting a new cycle
Small load * When cluing only a tew items, (hoose SPEED DRY.
Load was already dry except for * Choose SPEED DRY to &y dmnp collms and waislbands.
collars and waistbands In the filune, when (h)qng a load with collms and
waistbands, choose MOREDRY.
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! Possible Causes What To Do
TheDRYdryness level Load consists of a mixture When combining hem Tand light fabrics in a load,
was choseobutloadis of heavy and fight fabrics dloose MOREDRY.
Exhaust system is blocked * lnspe(t and (lean exhaust system.
Cannotmakea The DRYNESSLEVEL,HEAT This is noxmal.
selectionandthe SE7TINGor OPTIONthat
dryerbeepstwice you are trying to select is
incompatible with the chosen
dry cycle
Dryerisrunningbut The EXTENDTUMBLE
OOisdisplayedin option was chosen
Est.TimeRemaining
This is noxmal. During extended tumbling, tlle time
remaining is not displayed. The extended rambling
option lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Clothesare wrinkled
Possible Causes What ToDo
Overdrying
Select a shorter (hying time.
Remove items while dmy still hoM a slight amount of
moismre.
Letting items sit in dryer after Rem_)ve items when Q'cle ends and fi)ld or hang
cycle ends immediately, or use the EXTENDTUMBLEoption.
Clothesshrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink To avoid shrinkage, tidlow garment cme labels exnct ly.
when washed. Others can be Some items m Wbe pressed back into shape after dD_ing.
safelywashed, but will shrink
in the dryer Ifyou ;tl'econcerned ab(nl[ shrinkage in a pmficul,u item,
do not machine wash or tumble (hy it.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener Follow directions on labile softener package.
Drying dirtyitems with clean ones Use your &yet to dU only clean items. Dirty items can
slain clean items and the (liTer.
Clothes were not completely clean Sometimes s/:tins which cannot be seen when the
clothes me wet app0arafier duing. Use proper
washing proce&nes betore &)qng.
Linton clothes Lint filter is full Clean lint screen betine eacll load.
Improper sorting Sort lint producers (like cllenille) fiom lint collectors
(like corduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets Empty all pockets betine laundering clothes.
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Possible Causes What ToDo
Static occurs No fabric softener was used * TU a lid)tic sotiener.
Bounce (' Fabric Conditioner Duer Sheets have
been appr_)ved ti)r use in all (;E Dlyers when used in
accordance wi/h/he manuLicmrer's insmwfions.
Overdrying TU a tilbric softener.
At!jusl con/rols ii)r less (h)_ing.
Synthetics, permanent press and Try a fabric sof/ener,
blends can cause static
Collarsand waistbands The dryness monitor senses that Choose SPEEDDRYto (hy damp collars and w;fistbands.
Mill wet at end of cycle the body of the clothes is dry In the fimne, when &ying a load with collars and
waistbands, (hoose MOREDRY,
Clothestaketoolong Improper sorting Sepma/e hemy items flom liglmveight items (generally,
todry a well-sor/ed washer load is a well-sorted (hyer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics (like
beach towels)
Controls improperly set
Lint filter is full
Improper or obstructed ducting
I_mge, hemy tabrics contain more moisture and take
longer to &y. Separate large, hemy tilbrics into smaller
loads m speed duing time.
Match conuol settings to the load you are duing.
(lean lint fiher befi)re eveU load.
Check ins/allation instructions fi)r proper
ducting/venfing.
Make sure ducting is clean, flee of kinks and
unobstructed.
(heck u) see if ou/side wall dmnper opera/es easily.
(heck the Installation Instructions to make sure the &yet
venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit Replace fi_ses or reset circuit breakers. Since most
breaker duets use 2 fi_ses/breakers, make sure both are
operating.
Overloading/combining loads Do not put more than one washer load in the &yet at
a/ilne.
Underloading If y_)u_ue (hying only one or/wo items, add a tew items to
ensure proper rambling.
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