PRESS TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time. Start— Close the dryer door. Select START. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the door and select START to complete the cycle. 7 3 Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips About your dryer features. EXTRA CARE OFF SET Extra Care 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 Automatic cycles. If you have a Cycle Signal knob and you select the EXTRA CARE option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying time and several times during the EXTRA CARE cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes. Cycle Signal Option—On some models SIGNAL This signal will sound just before the end NOTE: MEDIUM of the cycle to remind you to remove the OFF LOUD n Remove garments promptly at the sound clothes. On some models the signal sound of the signal. Place clothes on hangers level cannot be adjusted. so wrinkles won’t set in. If you selected the EXTRA CARE option the n Use the Cycle Signal especially when signal will sound at the end of the drying drying fabrics like polyester knits and time and will sound several times during permanent press. These fabrics should the EXTRA CARE cycle. This will remind be removed so wrinkles won’t set in. you that it is time to remove the clothes. Automatic Cycle Signal—On some models At the end of each cycle there is A reminder signal will sound periodically approximately 15 minutes of no-heat during this time to remind you to remove tumbling after the laundry is dry. the laundry. Drum Lamp—On some 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—On some models A handy drying rack may be used for drying NOTE: articles such as stuffed toys, pillows or n The drying rack must be used with the washable sweaters. TIMED CYCLE. Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack n Do not use this drying rack when there extends into the dryer drum. are other clothes in the dryer. SensorDry—On some models SensorDry This feature is only activated in the automatic cycles. As the clothes tumble they touch a large sensor. The SensorDry feature will stop the heating cycle as soon as the clothes have reached the selected dryness. 8 About reversing the door. Reversing the Door Tools needed: n Standard #2 n Tape-tipped Phillips screwdriver putty knife n Needle-nosed pliers 1 2 3 4 Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the filler plugs). Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in untapped holes. Loosen top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half way. With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT. Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 1. Remove the remaining screws from the side of the opening from which the door was removed. With these screws secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the two top screws of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the door was removed. Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions 9 Loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Safety InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions 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. 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...