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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”, or “CAUTION”. These words 

are defined as:

   

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

will

 result in death or serious injury.

   

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

could 

result in death or serious injury.

   

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

could 

result in minor or moderate injury.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

   

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

precautions, including the following:

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Read all instructions before using the appliance.

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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 explode.

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DO NOT place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a 

chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

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DO NOT allow children to play on or in this appliance. 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.

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DO NOT reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

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DO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

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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 out.

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DO NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric 

softener or product.

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 DO NOT use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

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Clean lint screen before or after each load. DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.

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Do not store combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable liquids near the dryer.

 

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.

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The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

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Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker before servicing. Pressing the 

Power

 or 

Start/Pause

 button DOES NOT 

disconnect power.

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DO NOT operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a 

damaged cord or plug.

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DO NOT spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer at any time. Do not use any type of spray cleaner when cleaning dryer 

interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.

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See “Electrical Connection” located in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.

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WARNING

Summary of Contents for GTD45GASJWS

Page 1: ...e Dryer 8 Care and Cleaning 7 Troubleshooting Tips 9 10 Consumer Support Consumer Support 12 Warranty 11 Write the model and serial number here Model __________________ Serial ___________________ You can find them on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door Owner s Manual 234D2431P003 49 90550 1 03 16 GE Printed in Mexico ...

Page 2: ...he drum is moving DO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather 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 out DO NOT use fabric softeners or products to...

Page 3: ...d service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING State of California Proposition 65 Warnings The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement 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 of potential exposure t...

Page 4: ...had anything flammable on it even after washing Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire 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 th...

Page 5: ...d time Temperature Not all features are on all models Cottons For regular to heavy cottons Regular Casuals For synthetics blends delicates and items labeled permanent press Medium Delicates On some models For delicates synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low Low Air Fluff On some models For fluffing items without heat Use the Time Dry cycle No Heat Start ORVH WKH GU HU GRRU 6HOHFW Start Openin...

Page 6: ...tures Alloy Steel Drum on some models Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press wrinkle resistant Gentle delicate Hand wash Do not wash Do not wring Water temperature Hot 50C 120F Warm 40C 105F Cold cool 30C 85F WASH LABELS Tumble dry Dry Normal Permanent Press wrinkle resistant Gentle delicate Do not tumble dry Do not dry used with do not wash Heat setting High Medium Low No heat air Special inst...

Page 7: ...lace 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 qu...

Page 8: ...g the duct on sharp objects Venting must conform to local building codes About venting the dryer Correct Venting Incorrect Venting Fire Hazard WARNING 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 ...

Page 9: ...stains which cannot be seen when the completely clean clothes are wet appear after drying Use proper washing procedures before drying Lint on clothes Lint filter is full Clean lint screen before each load Improper sorting Sort lint producers like chenille from lint collectors like corduroy Static electricity can attract lint See suggestions in this section under Static occurs Overloading Separate ...

Page 10: ...he dryer venting is correct Blown fuses or tripped Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since most dryers circuit breaker use 2 fuses breakers make sure both are operating Overloading combining loads Do not 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 Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying Select a s...

Page 11: ...calls to your home Some states 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 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 Al...

Page 12: ... are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards...

Page 13: ...y limpieza 7 Consejos para la solución de problemas 9 10 Soporte al consumidor Garantía 12 Soporte al consumidor 11 Escriba el número de modelo y de serie aquí No de modelo _____________ No de serie _______________ Estos números se encuentran en una etiqueta en la parte delantera de la secadora detrás de la puerta Manual del propietario Impreso en México 234D2431P003 49 90550 1 03 16 GE ...

Page 14: ...odoméstico donde quede expuesto a los factores climáticos NO manipule indebidamente los controles reparar ni reemplazar cualquier parte del electrodoméstico o realizar cualquier otro trabajo técnico a menos que esto sea específicamente recomendado en las instrucciones de mantenimiento del usuario o en instrucciones publicadas sobre reparaciones del usuario que entienda y para las cuales posea las ...

Page 15: ...s o el proveedor de gas 3 GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES Advertencias de la Proposición 65 del Estado de California La Ley sobre Agua Potable Inocua y Tratamiento de Residuos Tóxicos de California California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act solicita al Gobernador de California que publique una lista de sustancias que el estado reconoce que producen cáncer defectos de nacimiento u otros da...

Page 16: ... luego de lavar Si no se cumple con esto se podrá producir muerte explosión o incendio Ninguna lavadora puede eliminar el aceite por completo No seque nada que alguna vez haya tenido algún tipo de aceite incluyendo aceites de cocina Lasprendascongomaespuma goma oplásticodeberánsersecadas en un tendedero o utilizando un ciclo de Air Dry Secado con Aire Si no se siguen estas instrucciones se podrá p...

Page 17: ...e ejecutan durante un período determinado de tiempo Temperatura No todas las características están en todos los modelos Cottons Algodones Para telas de algodón de normales a pesadas Regular Casuals Casuals Para telas sintéticas tejidos de mezcla y artículos etiquetados como de Medium Medio permanent press planchado permanente Delicates Delicadas En algunos modelos Para artículos delicados de tela ...

Page 18: ...ora Siempre siga las instrucciones del fabricante de la ropa cuando lave Ideas para la clasificación y carga de la ropa Como regla general si la ropa es clasificada apropiadamente para la lavadora estará clasificada apropiadamente para la secadora No agregue toallitas suavizantes una vez la ropa se haya calentado Esto podría causar que la ropa se manche Las toallitas suavizantes acondicionadoras B...

Page 19: ...en sus correspondientes lugares Si observa un cambio en el funcionamiento de la secadora aspire la pelusa del área del filtro de pelusas de la secadora El acero inoxidable Para limpiar las superficies de acero inoxidable use un trapo húmedo con un limpiador suave no abrasivo apropiado para superficies de acero inoxidable Remueva el residuo del limpiador y luego seque con un trapo limpio Interior y...

Page 20: ... La ventilación debe complir con los códigos de construcción locales Ventilación de la secadora Ventilación adecuada Ventilación inadecuada ADVERTENCIA Riesgo de incendio Esta secadora DEBE tener una ventilación al exterior Use sólo un conducto de metal rígido de 4 para la ventilación de salida doméstico Use sólo un conducto de transición de la secadora de metal rígido de 4 o de la lista de UL par...

Page 21: ... las completamente limpias prendas están mojadas aparecen después del secado Utilice procedimientos apropiados de lavado antes del secado Pelusa en las prendas El filtro de pelusa está lleno Limpie el filtro antes de cada carga Clasificación incorrecta Clasifique las prendas que producen pelusa como la felpilla de las que juntan pelusa como la pana La electricidad estática puede Consulte las suger...

Page 22: ...os Reemplace los fusibles o reconecte los cortacircuitos cortacircuitos desconectado Ya que la mayoría de secadoras utilizan 2 fusibles cortacircuitos asegúrese de que ambos se encuentren funcionando Carga excesiva No coloque más de una carga de la lavadora en la combinación de cargas secadora al mismo tiempo Carga reducida Si está secando sólo uno o dos artículos añada varios artículos para asegu...

Page 23: ...estados no permiten la exclusión o limitación de daños imprevistos Esta garantía le da sus derechos legales específicos y es posible que usted tenga otros derechos legales que varian de estado a estado Para informarse de cuáles son sus derechos legales consulte a su oficina de asuntos del consumidor local o estatal o póngase en contacto con la Oficina de su Procurador General Garante General Elect...

Page 24: ... para que vengan a realizar una reparación Solicite una reparación GEAppliances com El servicio de expertos GE está a tan sólo un paso de su puerta Entre en línea y solicite su reparación cuando le venga bien 24 horas al día cualquier día del año O llame al 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 durante horas normales de oficina RealLifeDesignStudio Estudiodediseñoparalavidareal GEAppliances com DSR D HO FRQFH...

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