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Before you call for service…

Problem 

Possible Causes 

What To Do

Small amount of water 

 

Inadequate load size for steam

 

•  If using the 

Steam Dewrinkle

 cycle, manually reduce  

on floor in front of dryer

 

cycle selected, excess steam

 

  time. If using the 

Steam Refresh

 cycle, add more  

 

 

condenses inside cabinet and

 

 

garments 

to 

the 

load. 

     

 

leaks out

Water on floor in back

 

Loose water hose connection to

 

 

• 

Tighten 

connection. 

     

of dryer

 

valve

 

Hose missing rubber washer at 

  •  Install rubber washer provided with hose. 

 

 

 

connection with valve

Water drips from door 

 

Steam condenses on inner door

 

• 

This 

is 

normal.      

when opened after

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

a Steam Cycle
Cannot see steam at 

 

Steam released at different 

 

• 

This 

is 

normal.      

beginning of cycle

 

time in cycle

Cannot see steam at any

 

The steam nozzle might be 

 • 

Call 

800.GE.CARES

 to order nozzle replacement kit  

time during the cycle

 

clogged with debris from your

 

 

WE25M71

 or to request a service technician to replace this  

 

water supply

 

   for you.

Garments still wrinkled 

 

Too many garments

 

•  Load fewer garments; manually increase time.   

 

after steam cycle
Dryer continues to 

 

Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble

 • 

Ensure 

Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble

 option is not selected.  

tumble after display 

 

was selected

  

For 

the 

Steam Refresh

 cycle, 

Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble

  

says complete

 

 

  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 

 

moisture in the clothes

  

remaining.

Time Remaining 

  

The estimated time may change

   •  This is normal. 

jumped to a 

 

when a smaller load than usual

    

lower number

 

is drying

Dryer is running but 

 

The Extended/Dewrinkle

   

•  This is normal. During 

Extended/Dewrinkle Tumble

, the  

00 is displayed in  

 

Tumble option was chosen

  

  time remaining is not displayed. The extended tumbling  

Time Remaining 

 

 

  option lasts approximately 60 minutes; dewrinkle 60 minutes.

Clothes are still wet

 

The door was opened mid-cycle. 

  •  A dry cycle must be re-selected each time a new load 

and dryer shuts off 

 

The load was then removed from

    is put in. 

after a short time

 

the dryer and a new load put in

 

 

 

without selecting a new cycle

 

 

Small load

 

•  When drying 3 items or less, choose 

Speed Dry 

or  

 

 

 

Timed Dry

.

 

Load was already dry except 

 • 

Choose 

Speed Dry 

or 

Timed Dry 

to dry damp collars  

 

for collars and waistbands

 

  and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with 

  

 

  collars and waistbands, choose 

More Dry

.

 

Dryer is not level

 

•  Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs  

 

 

  as necessary until even.

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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