GE Appliances GTD45EBMR Top Load Electric Dryer Owner’s Manual

GE Appliances GTD45EBMR Top Load Electric Dryer

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill you or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” , “WARNING” , “CAUTION”. These words are defined as:

DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the
• DO NOT dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or
• DO NOT place items exposed to cooking oils in your  Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
• DO NOT allow children to play on or in this  Close supervision of children is necessary when this appliance is used near children. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.
• DO NOT reach into the appliance if the drum is
• DO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the
• DO NOT tamper with controls, repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry
• DO NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or
• DO NOT use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like
• Clean lint screen before or after each  DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.
• Do not store combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable liquids near the  Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt. Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
• The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service
• Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker before  Pressing the Power __ or  Start/Pause __ button DOES NOT disconnect power.
• DO NOT operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or
• DO NOT spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer at any  Do not use any type of spray cleaner when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
• See “Electrical Connection” located in the Installation Instructions for grounding

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS

• ****DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELLGAS:
  • DO NOT try to light any
  • DO NOT touch any electrical switch; DO NOT use any phone in your
  • Clear the room, building, or area of any
  • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
  • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas

Operating Instructions

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.
DO NOT dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air dry cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Quick Start Guide

IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

A. Temperature (Not all features are on all models)

• Cottons
  Regular For regular to heavy cottons.

• Casuals
  Medium**** For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.

• Delicates
  Low**** On some models. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.

• Air Fluff For fluffing items without heat. Use the Time Dry cycle.
  No Heat****

B. Drying Cycles (Not all features are on all models)

• Casuals For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.

• Cottons For cottons and most linens. For most loads, select Optimum Dry (on some models).

• Time **Dry ** Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.

• Delicates **** For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.

• Quick Fluff / For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabrics, linens and pillows. Use with Air Fluff No Heat.

• DE wrinkle **** For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp.

• Light Provides 10 minutes of no heat tumbling.
  Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Select  Less **Dry ** if you want your clothes slightly damp at the end of the rying cycle. Select More **Dry ** if you want them to feel drier. Timed cycles run for a selected time.

• Sani Fresh **** (Not all features are on all models)
  This option reduces certain types of bacteria including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The anti bacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of the drying cycle.

NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics

C. Start Start. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the door and select Start to complete the cycle.

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts

D. Extended Tumble Option (on some models)

• Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry.
• This option can only be used with the Cottons and Casuals/Easy Care cycles.
• If you are using the cycle S ignal ** knob and you select the  Extended ****Tumble ** option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying time and several times during the Extended **Tumble ** cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.
• If Extended Tumble is not on, the dryer will stop once the timer reaches the Extended Tumble mark on the cycle dial

E. Cycle Signal Option (on some models).

• This signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes. On some models, the signal sound level cannot be adjusted.
• If you selected the  Extended **Tumble ** option, the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times during the Extended **Tumble ** cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.

NOTE:

• Remove garments promptly at the sound of the signal. Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won’t set in.
• Use the cycle Signal especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits and permanent press. These fabrics should be removed so wrinkles won’t set in.

Automatic Cycle Signal (on some models)

At the end of each cycle, there is approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the laundry is dry. A reminder signal will sound periodically during this time to remind you to remove the laundry.

About the Dryer Features

Sensor Dry

This feature is active in all cycles except Timed Dry , Warm Up and Air Fluff.
The Sensor Dry provides greater drying accuracy than standard machines, resulting in shorter dry times and better clothes care. As the clothes tumble, they touch a moisture sensor. The sensor will stop the heating cycle as soon as the clothes have reached the selected dryness. This dryer will adjust the initial estimated drying time of the sensor dry cycles as it “learns” its installation and usage profile. Please allow several weeks for the dryer to customize itself to “you”.

Drum Lamp (Not all features are on all models)
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.

Drying Rack (Not all features are on all models)
A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters.
Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack extends into the dryer drum.

NOTE :

• The drying rack must be used with the Timed Cycle.
• Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.

Alloy Steel Drum (Not all features are on all models)

The alloy 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.

About Loading and Using the Dryer

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..

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 to prevent clogging A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time.

Follow these steps:
Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket.

1. Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
2. 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

About Venting the Dryer

For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.

• Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
• Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
• Use the shortest length possible.
• Do not crush or collapse.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• Venting must conform to local building codes.

WARNING Fire Hazard

• This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4″ rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
• Use only 4″ rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust. DO NOT use a plastic vent.
• DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or concealed space of a building.
• DO NOT install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
• DO NOT use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service.

GE Dryer Warranty

All warranty support provided by our authorized service centers. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.ca or call 1.800.561.3344 during normal business hours. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service.

For The Period Of: One Year
From the date of the original purchase

GE Will Replace:

Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one – year warranty , GE will also provide, free of charge , all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part.

What GE Will Not Cover:

• ****Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
• Improper installation, delivery or
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
• Replacement of the light
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this
• Damage caused after
• Product not accessible to provide required
• Defects or damage due to operation in freezing temperatures.
• Products which are not defective or broken, or which are working as described in the Owner’s

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in Canada for home use within Canada. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not avail- able, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location. Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or provincial consumer affairs office

Consumer Support

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Extended Warranties
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Parts and Accessories
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes. Visit your local authorized GE parts distributor or call 1.800.661.1616.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

Contact Us
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, MC Commercial Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

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