GE 175D1807P241 User's Manual
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1. Service Telephone Numbers 16 GE Answer Center In the U S 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Canada contact Manager Consumer Relations Camco Inc 1 Factory Lane Suite 310 Moncton N B E1C 9M3 In Home Repair Service In the U S 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service 1s only a phone call away In Canada call 800 361 3400 Special Needs Service In the U S 800 626 2000 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility In the U S call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 In Canada contact Manager Consumer Relations Camco Inc 1 Factory Lane Suite 310 Moncton N B E1C 9M3 Service Contracts In the U S 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 800 461 3636 Parts and Accessories In the U S 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to gualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation2. Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following M first and you may not need to call for service Problem Dryer doesn t start Dryer doesn t heat Dryer shakes or makes noise Greasy spots on clothes Lint on clothes Static occurs Inconsistent drying times 122 Possible Causes Dryer is unplugged Fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped Fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped the dryer may tumble but not heat Gas service is off Some shaking noise is normal Dryer may be sitting unevenly Improper use of fabric softener Drying dirty items with clean ones Clothes were not completely clean Lint filter is full Improper sorting Static electricity can attract lint Overloading Paper tissue etc left in pockets Overdrying No fabric softener was used Synthetics permanent press and blends can cause static Type of heat W hat To Do Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker NOTE Most electric dryers use two fuses breakers Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs as necessary until even Follow directions on fabric softener package Use your dryer to dry onl
3. Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct Blown fuses or tripped circuit Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since most breaker dryers use 2 fuses breakers make sure both are operating Overloading combining loads Donot put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time Underloading If you are drying only one or two items add a few items to ensure proper tumbling Overdrying Select a shorter drying time Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture Letting items sit in dryer after Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang cycle ends immediately Some fabrics will naturally shrink To avoid shrinkage follow garment care labels exactly when washed Others can be safely washed but will shrink l in the dryer Ifyou are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item do not machine wash or tumble dry it Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying 3 2 NF GE Dryer Warranty For customers in the U S or an authorized Customer Care technician For service c All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of Will Replace At No Charge To You One Year Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this full From the date of the one ye
4. In Canada call 800 263 0686 Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased the U S write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 or in Canada to Director Consumer Relations Camco Inc 1 Factory Lane Suite 310 Moncton N B EIC 9M3 Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 U S only Printed in Canada
5. Service or performance problems caused by use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty to this appliance Before discarding a dryer or removing it from service remove the dryer door to prevent children from hiding inside Do not tamper with controls lt Read and follow this Safety Information carefully SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About the dryer control panel You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Models Type 453 AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC START FABRIC CARE COTTONS PERMANENT MORE DRY PRESS LESS DRY START CoTTONS PERM PRESS LESS DRY COOL REG HEAT MED HEAT DOWN o MORE DRY KNITS FLUFF e DELICATES NO HEAT 80 MIN LOW HEAT 70 DEWRINKLE DAMP DRY 40 H H so TIMED DRY Models Type 473 AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC START FABRIC CARE EXTRA CARE SIGNAL nen ERN PRESS EXTRA CARE ia iE DRY START COTTONS PERM PRESS OFF ser OFF MEPIUM koup enone COOL DOWN REG HEAT MED HEAT EXTRA CARE MORE DRY o KNITS DELICATES NO HEAT am LOW HEAT 70 A DEWRINKLE so 9 TIMED DRY DAMP DRY 40 Optional Feature on some models 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 exh
6. he drying rack must be used with the TIM ED CYCLE Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer About the reversing the door Reversing the Door Tools needed Standard 2 006 0060 Wi Needle nosed Phillips screwdriver putty knife pliers 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 n 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 ru 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 Loading and using the dryer Always follow the fabric manufacturer5 care label when laundering 1 1 1 HS Sorting and Loading Hints S2 As a
7. GE Appliances M s Type 453 473 ow Part No 175D1807P241 Pub No 49 9970 2 98 6 500A27 P 021 Safety Information 3 5 Operating Instructions 2 6 7 8 Reversing The 9 Loading and Using The Dryer 10 Venting The Dryer 1 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 12 13 Customer Service aa ET 15 Service Telephone Back Cover Congratulations You Are Now Partof the GE Family Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you II hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your dryer That s important because your new dryer will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home GE amp You A Service Partnership 3p PORTANT Staple sales slip or cancelled check here WX QN Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here 4 4 444 They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind th
8. all laundry aids such as detergents bleaches etc out of the reach of children preferably in a locked cabinet Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid injury Never climb on or stand on the dryer top Do not dry articles containing rubber plastic or similar materials such as padded bras tennis shoes galoshes bath mats rugs bibs baby pants plastic bags pillows etc that may melt or burn Some rubber materials when heated can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion Do not store plastic paper or clothing that may burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not Tumble Dry such as life jackets containing Kapok must not be put in your dryer Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disa
9. ar warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the original purchase defective part Five Years Any extra large or super capacity dryer drum which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this five year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service costs original purchase What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit product breakers Improper installation ll Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or ll Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose used commercially Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conseguential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Lo
10. aust ducts Control Settings IM PORTANT Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer 1 Fabric Care COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons REG HEAT PERM PRESS For synthetics blends delicates and items labeled permanent press MED HEAT FLUFF For fluffing items without heat Use the TIM ED DRY cycle NO HEAT KNITS For delicates synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low DELICATES LOW HEAT Drying Cycles Automatic cycles automatically determine fabric dryness Select MORE DRY for heavier fabrics LESS DRY for lighter fabrics Timed cycles run for a selected time AUTOMATIC For cottons and most linens For most loads select the Preferred Regular Setting marked with an 32 COTTONS AUTOMATIC For synthetic blends and delicates PERMANENT PRESS TIMED DRY Setthe Cycle Selector at the desired drying time DAMP DRY For leaving items partially dry DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp Start Close the dryer door Select START Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer restart the dryer close the door and select START to complete the cycle About your dryer features EXTRA CARE OFF SET OFF SIGNAL MEDIUM LOUD Extra Care 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 wi
11. e door READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dryer properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dryer You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all PROPER VEN TING For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented The dryer will use more energy and run longer 11 it is not vented to the specifications outlined in the Venting the Dryer section in this manual and the Exhausting section in the Installation Instructions IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or in the U S you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Canada call 800 361 3400 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING AWARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be follow ed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or death m Do not store or use gasoline or other m Installation and service must be performed flammable vapors and liquids in the by a qualified installer service age
12. 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 Do not overload This wastes energy and causes wrinkling Do not dry the follow ing items fiberglass items woolens rubber coated items plastics items with plastic trim and foam filled items ZE and Cleaning of the Dryer The Exterior Wipe or dust any spills or washing The Exhaust Duct Inspect and clean the exhaust compounds with a damp cloth Dryer control ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging A panel and finishes may be damaged by some partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover time products Apply these products away from the dryer The fabric may then be washed and dried Follow these steps normally Damage to your dryer caused by these Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the products is not covered by your warranty plug from the wall socket The Lint Filter Clean the lint filter before each n Disconnect the duct from the dryer use Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and opening Run your fingers across the filter Have a ed qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer The Exhaust Hood Check with a mirror that the inside flaps of the ho
13. ncy or vicinity of this or any other appliance the gas supplier WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light a match or cigarette I Immediately call your gas supplier from a turn on any gas or electrical appliance neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions carefully n Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building If you cannot reach your gas supplier call 3 Clear the room building or area of all the fire department occupants California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances namely benzene carbon monoxide formaldehyde and soot caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors PROPER INSTALLATION 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 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Properly g
14. od move freely when operating Make sure that there is not wildlife birds insects etc nesting inside the duct or hood Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label symbols that affect the clothing you will be laundering WASH LABELS DRY LABELS nme O O Ex ot dry Dry Normal Permanent Press Do not tumble dry ised with wrinkle resistant delicate not wash M gt U 0 M 2 cycle Normal Permanent Press Gentle Hand h Do not wash Do not wring wrinkle resistant delicate ang was Water eoo 00 temperature ism Coldicool 50 C 120 F 40 C 105 F 30 C 85 F High Medium No heat air BLEACH LABELS a A A X 1 j hang to dry symbols Any bleach Only Ake 2 Do not bleach when needed when neede 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 itis not vented to the below specifications Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or 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 m Venting must conform to local building codes Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 11
15. round dryer to conform with all Exhaust Ducting governing codes and ordinances Follow details in Installation Instructions NH Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside electric dryers to the outside is strongly recommended to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room Install or store where it will not be exposed to n temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather ll Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or E Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of all for exhausting to the outside USE OF PLASTIC shipping materials properly OR OTHER COM BUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION For complete details follow the Installation Instructions 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials lint paper rags etc gasoline chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children
16. ssembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug B he interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at least once a year by a qualified technician See the Loading and Using the Dryer section If yours is a gas dryer itis equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition turns on WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling Place the cord away from traffic areas so it will not be stepped on tripped over or subjected to damage Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Owner s Manual or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out gt You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by using a dryer applied fabric softener or an anti static conditioner We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle according to the manufacturer s instructions for those products or try a dryer added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer
17. th the Automatic cycles Cycle Signal 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 EXTRA CARE option the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times during the EXTRA CARE cycle This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes Drum Lamp 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 articles such as stuffed toys pillows or washable sweaters Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack extends into the dryer drum 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 itis 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 NOTE
18. to play on with or inside this or any other appliance WHEN USING YOUR DRYER Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving Before loading unloading or adding clothes wait until the drum has completely stopped Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as wax oil paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent or that contains flammable materials such as cleaning cloths mops towels used in beauty salons restaurants or barber shops etc must not be placed in or near the dryer until solvents or flammable materials have been removed There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as acetone denatured alcohol gasoline kerosene some household cleaners some spot removers turpentines waxes wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates he laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result carefully follow the garment manufacturer s care instructions Keep
19. y clean items Dirty items can stain clean items and the dryer Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet appear after drying Use proper washing procedures before drying Clean lint screen before each load Sort lint producers like chenille from lint collectors like corduroy See suggestions in this section under STATIC Separate large loads into smaller ones Empty all pockets before laundering clothes Try a fabric softener Adjust controls for less drying Try a fabric softener Try a fabric softener Automatic 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 Problem Clothes take too long to dry Clothes are wrinkled Clothes shrink Possible Causes What To Do Improper sorting Separate heavy items from lightweight items generally a well sorted washer load is a well sorted dryer load Large loads of heavy fabrics like Large heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take beach towels longer to dry Separate large heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time Controls improperly set Match control set ngs to the load you are drying Lint filter 1s full Clean lint filter before every load Improper or obstructed ducting Check installation instructions for proper ducting venting Make sure ducting is clean free of kinks and unobstructed
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