Using The Dryer; Care And Cleaning - GE Appliances GFDS175 Manual De Instrucciones

Using the dryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer.
Sorting and Loading Hints
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly
for the washer, they are sorted properly for the
dryer. Try also to sort items according to size.
For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or
other small items.
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
this dryer when used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before
each use.
Pull out the lint filter.
Moisten your fingers and remove the
captured lint. Once clean, slide the filter back
into position. Have a qualified technician
vacuum the lint from the dryer once a year.
NEVER OPERATE
THE DRYER WITHOUT ITS FILTER
IN PLACE.
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.
The stainless 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.
Drum Lamp
The drum lamp comes on automatically
when the door is opened.
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.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and
causes wrinkling.
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.
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.
The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that
the inside flaps of the hood move freely when
operating. Make sure that there is no wildlife
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or
hood.
Order replacement bulb WE4M305 on-line
at GEApplianceParts.com, by phone at
800.626.2002 during normal business hours,
or purchase appliance bulb 7C7 from your
local retailer.
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