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GE GTMS855EDMC manual

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  • Page 1

    GEAppliances.com Dryers 234D2028P005 29-5834 04-13 ATS Safety Instructions ........ 2–3 Operating Instructions Appliance Communication ...... 10 Features ......................... 8 Loading and Using the Dryer ...... 9 Operating Instructions ......... 4-7 Reversing the Door ........... 12, 13 Venting the Dryer ............... 11 Troubleshooting T[...]

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    2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol aler ts 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 ar e defined as: Indicates a ha[...]

  • Page 3

    n Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions. n Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather. n Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. n Remove all sharp pa[...]

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    4 Operating instructions •Clean lint filter •Select drying cycle •Push Start Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 •Add clothes •Shut door To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. WARNING! WA RNING WA RNING Explosion [...]

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    5 GEAppliances.com A B C Cycle status lights Shows whether the washer is in the DRYING, DAMP, or COOL DOWN cycle. Featur e status lights indicate: The M y Settings feature is on for this cycle. The dryer is locked - will blink once if you press any button or turn the cycle knob . The signal is on. See the Variable Signal description. The Energy Sma[...]

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    6 E Operating instructions Settings Individual settings for Timed Dry cycle minutes ( Time ), dryness level ( Lev el ), and temperature ( Temp ) can be set from the minimum (lowest in column) to maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more energy will be used. Time - Selection only for Timed cycles. Each “setting”[...]

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    7 H F My Settings As the cycle selector knob is turned, the Time (Timed Dry), Level (Dryness Level) , and Temp (Temperature) settings change to automatic pre-set default settings. If you desire a different setting, press the appropriate button(s). Then press and hold the My Settings button for 3 seconds. The status heart and button lights will turn[...]

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    Sensor Dry Time Dry Steam Cycle This feature is activated in Timed Dry & Quick Fluff cycles. The time (10, 20, 30, 40, . . . 80, 90, 99) is specified via the Time button. This feature is activated in Steam Refresh & Steam Dewrinkle cycles. Use STEAMselect to indicate the number articles. This feature is activated in all but the Timed ( Time[...]

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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 [...]

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    About appliance communication. 10 Energy Smart TM In some select locations, electric utilities are beginning to run consumer trials where they communicate directly with household appliances to reduce energy consumption during periods of high energy costs. T o communicate with an electric utility, your home would need to be equipped with a Smart Ele[...]

  • Page 11

    About venting the dryer. GEAppliances.com 11 Correct Venting Incorrect Venting For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. n Use only rigid metal 4”[...]

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    About reversing the door. 3 Loosen the bottom 2 right side hinge screws. Remove the door and place it on a protected flat surface to avoid any damage. Remove both the Blind Plate and the Strike Plate and install them in opposite positions. 4 Remove the 4 door hinge screws, 4 edge screws, and 8 inside screws. Lift the inner door upwards using a flat[...]

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    5 Remove and swap the 2 cover caps and door handle from the outer door: A. Squeeze the tabs on the inside of the door handle clips. Push clips through the outer door. B. Squeeze the tabs on the inside of the cover caps. Push caps through the outer door. C. Push the door handle clips into the openings on the opposite side of the outer door making su[...]

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    Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com . You may not need to call for service. Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged  • Makesure the dryerplug is pushedcompletely into theo[...]

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    15 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Clothes take too long Improper sorting  • Separateheavy items fromlightweight items (generally, to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy fabrics  • Large, heavy fabricscontain more moistureand take  (like bea[...]

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    Before you call for service… 16 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[...]

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    Notes. GEAppliances.com 17[...]

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    Notes. 18[...]

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    GE Dryer Warranty. 19 What GE Will Not Cover: n Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. n  Improperinstallation, delivery ormaintenance. n  Failureof the productif it isabused, misused, or usedfor other than the intended purpose or used commercially. n Replacement of house f[...]

  • Page 20

    20 Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. Schedule Service GEAppliances.com Exp[...]