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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
instructions

Line dry/

hang to dry

Drip dry

Dry flat

In the shade

DRY LABELS

Bleach

symbols

Any bleach

(when needed)

Only non-chlorine bleach

(when needed)

Do not bleach

BLEACH LABELS

About loading and using the dryer.

 

Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

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 dried 

normally. Damage to your dryer caused by these 

products is not covered by your warranty.

The Lint Filter: 

Clean the lint filter before each use. 

Remove by pulling straight up. Run your fingers 

across the filter. A waxy buildup may form on the 

lint filter from using dryer added fabric softener 

sheets.
To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen in 

warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace. 

Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in 

place.
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 

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.

Follow these steps:

1

  Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting  

the plug from the wall socket.

2

  Disconnect the duct from the dryer.

3

  Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment 

and reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hood: 

Check from the outside that  

the flaps of the hood 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.

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Summary of Contents for GTD65EBSJWS

Page 1: ...e Dryer 10 Venting the Dryer 11 Troubleshooting Tips 12 13 Consumer Support Consumer Support 16 Warranty 15 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 234D2431P001 49 90536 01 15 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: ...y from dryer DO NOT dry anything that has ever 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 instruc...

Page 5: ...arted by pressing the Start button Controls The dryer is locked will blink once if you press any button or turn the cycle knob Sensing Indicates the dryer is sensing the level of dampness to determine estimated cycle time remaining Clean Lint Filter The Clean Lint Filter light will stay on for 15 seconds after the cycle stops Control Lock You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from be...

Page 6: ...iella pneumoniae The anti bacterial process occurs when high heat is used depending during a portion of the drying cycle on model NOTE Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics Bulky Items For large coats bed spreads mattress covers sleeping bags and similar large bulky items such as blankets comforters jackets and small ruga Towels Sheets For most towels and linens Cottons For cottons and most li...

Page 7: ... keep running Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron some items The light beside the button will be lit when Damp Alert is on Drum Light The drum light will turn on if the Damp Alert button is pressed for 3 seconds or the door is opened It will turn off when the door is shut the Damp Alert button is pressed again for 3 seconds or after 5 minutes if the doo...

Page 8: ...itself to you Drying Rack on some models A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters Hook the rack over the lint filter so the rack extends into the dryer drum NOTE The drying rack must be used with the Timed Cycle Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer Alloy Steel Drum on some models The alloy steel used to make the dryer drum...

Page 9: ...9 Notes GEAppliances com ...

Page 10: ...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 The Lint Filter Clean the lint filter before each use Remove by pulling straight up Run your fingers across the filter A waxy buildup may form on the lint filter from using dryer added fabric softener sheets To remo...

Page 11: ...gth possible Do not crush or collapse Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects Venting must conform to local building codes About venting the dryer GEAppliances com 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 pl...

Page 12: ...ith clean ones stain clean items and the dryer Clothes were not Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes completely clean 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...

Page 13: ... shorter drying time Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture Select a Less Dry or Damp Dry setting Letting items sit in dryer Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang after cycle ends immediately Overloading Separate large loads into smaller ones Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink To avoid shrinkage follow garment care labels exactly when washed Others ca...

Page 14: ...plete will automatically be turned on and cannot be turned off Garments are wet after Lint filter not clean Clean lint filter Steam cycle Load is children infant garments Use the Steam Refresh cycle No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously This is normal When the dryer senses a low level of during cycle only lights monitoring the amount of moisture in the load the dryer will display the dry time...

Page 15: ...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 16: ... 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...

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