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and Using the Dryer
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and
Cleaning
of
the Dryer
Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of file
appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned
once a year by qualified service pe,_onnel.
The Exterior:
Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds
wkh a damp cloth. D_yer conuol
panel
and finishes may be damaged
by some
laundI T pretreatment
soil and stain remover
products.
Apply these products
away f]om the
dryer
The fabric may then be washed
and dried
nomm/ly:
Damage
to your dryer caused
by these
products
is not covered
by your warranty:
Do not touch the surface or the Touch Screen
with sharp objects.
The Lint F'flter: Clean file lint filter before
each
use. Remove
by pulling
smdght
up. Run your
finget_ across the filter. A waxy buildup
may
form on the lint filter fiom using dryer-added
fhb*Jc softener
sheets.
To remove
this buildup,
wash the lint screen
in warm, soapy water
Dt T
thoroughly
and replace.
Do not operam
the
dryer without
the lint filmr in place.
\4_cuum the lint flom file 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, nonabrasive
cleaner suitable for stainless smel surfaces.
Remove the cleaner residue, and then &T with
a clean cloth.
The stainless steel used to make file 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 flmcfion
or durability
of the drum.
The Exhaust
Hood:
Check widl a mirror
dmt
the inside flaps of the hood move f]eely when
operating.
Make sure that there is no wildlife.
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting
inside
the duct
or hood.
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