GE GFDR485 (01) PDF Document

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your GE GFDR485 dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

■ Read all instructions before using the appliance.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ DO NOT reach into the appliance if the 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 eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

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

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

■ 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.

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

■ 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.

■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

■ Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker before servicing. Pressing the Power or Start/Pause button DOES NOT disconnect power.

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

■ 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.

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

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent damage, personal injury, or death.

– DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• DO NOT try to light any appliance.

• DO NOT touch any electrical switch; DO NOT use any phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building, or area of any occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the 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 instructions can result in death or fire.

1. Press the Power button. If the screen is dark, a press of the Power button will “wake up” the display.

2. Select a dry cycle. (Defaults are set for each cycle. These default settings can be changed. See Control settings for more information.)

3. Press the Start/Pause button.

The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads.

1. Power: Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to turn the dryer off. NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

2. Dry Cycles: The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process.

3. Add Time: Press to add time to the Steam Dewrinkle, Warm Up, Air Fluff or Time Dry cycles.

4. Dry Temp: You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.

5. Sensor Dry Level: The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop. NOTE: Sensor dry Level only works with Cottons, Normal, Active Wear, Delicates, Speed Dry, Bulky, Towels/Sheets, Sanitize and Steam Dewrinkle cycles.

6. Start/Pause: Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer. Press it again to resume the dry cycle.

7. My Cycle: Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall. These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.

To store a My Cycle combination of settings:

1. Select your drying cycle.

2. Change Temp and Level settings to fit your needs.

3. Select any drying options you want.

4. Press and hold the My Cycle button for 3 seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound and the button will light up.

To recall your stored My Cycle combination:

Press the MY CYCLE button before drying a load.

To change your stored My Cycle combination:

Repeat steps 1-4.

8. Steam Refresh Cycle: For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles on up to 5 garments. After the Steam Refresh Cycle, the unit will beep and display “0:00.” If the unit is not turned off or if the door is not opened, the dryer will continue to tumble for 30 minutes. At the end of 30 minutes, it will display “0:00” and the cycle will be complete. NOTE: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included to achieve optimum results.

9. Detangle (on some models): Activates reverse tumbling to reduce tangling, dry more evenly, and improve drying times. Typical loads such as bed and bath mixed loads, where sheets, towels and pillow cases are laundered together, benefit from this capability. When the dryer reverses direction, there will be a slight pause and sound change. This is normal.

10. eDry: Reduces the total energy consumption of specific dryer cycles by adjusting certain heat settings. NOTE: Cycle times will change when e-Dry is selected. This cycle can be used with Cottons, Normal, Active Wear, Delicates, Speed Dry, Bulky, Towels-Sheets, Sanitize and Steam Dewrinkle.

11. Extended Tumble: Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The beeper will sound every five minutes as a reminder to remove the clothes. The estimated time remaining display will show “0:00”. The extended tumble time does not get added to the cycle time on the display.

12. Damp Alert: This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes have dried to a damp level. Remove items that you wish to hang dry. The Damp Alert will only beep when this option is selected. Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron some items.

13. Delay Dry: Use to delay the start of your dryer.

1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.

2. Press Delay Dry. You can change the delay time in 1 hour increments, using the Delay Dry button.

3. Press the Start/Pause button to start the countdown.

NOTE: If the door is opened while the dryer is in Delay Dry, the countdown time will not restart unless the door is closed and Start/Pause button has been pressed again.

14. Light (on some models): Press the button to turn on the light in the dryer. Press the button again to turn the light off. This only controls the light when the door is shut. NOTE: The light will turn off by itself after one minute when the door is shut.

15. Volume: Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The beeper will continue to sound every minute for the next 5 minutes, until the clothes have been removed. The clothes should be removed when the beeper goes off so wrinkles don’t set in. Press Volume to select low, medium or high volume, or to turn the beeper off.

16. Lock Control: You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock or unlock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by touching buttons with this option selected.

• To lock the dryer, press and hold the Lock Control button for 3 seconds.

• To unlock the dryer controls, press and hold the Lock Control button for 3 seconds.

A sound is made to indicate the lock/unlock status. The indicator light above the button will illuminate when the controls are locked. NOTE: The Power button can still be used when the machine is locked.

17. eMonitor (on some models): The eMonitor lights display the relative energy use of your selected cycle and options. They are provided as an energy guide and range from Good (1 light) to Better (5 lights). Cycle (time), dryness level, temperature, and additional tumble options can increase or decrease your energy efficiency. Some cycles will not provide a display.

18. Clean Filter Message: This message represents only a reminder and does not always appear when the filter needs cleaning. The filter should be cleaned after every drying cycle is complete. This message will disappear after the Start/Pause button is pressed. Even though you may have already cleaned the filter (before or after the Power button has been pressed), the “Clean Filter” message will still be displayed until the Start/Pause button is activated.

19. Display: Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle. As the cycle begins, you will see an initial approximate total cycle time in the display. Then lights will “race” in the display. This means the dryer is continuously monitoring the amount of moisture in the load. The lights will continue until the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the load. At that point, the dryer will calculate and display the approximate time remaining.

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. 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.

■ Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters. Place items flat on the drying rack and block such items as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat.

To install the drying rack, extend the drying rack into the dryer drum. Rest the front two legs on the front angled ledge and then rest the rear two legs on the rear angled edge.

NOTES:

■ The drying rack is designed for use with the Time Dry cycles. Use with sensor cycles may result in damp items or extended cycle times.

■ Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer, that are not placed on the rack.

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. 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.

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.

1. LEVEL THE DRYER: Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust the four leveling legs at the corners to ensure that the dryer is level from side to side and front to rear.

2. PLUG DRYER IN: Ensure proper ground exists before use.

3. DRYER START-UP: Press the Power button. NOTE: If the dryer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing for an extended period of time, allow it to warm up before pressing Power. Otherwise, the display will not come on. The dryer is now ready for use.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Read the instructions all the way through before starting.

• Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.

• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places.

• Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors.

• Normal completion time to reverse the door swing is 30–60 minutes.

• Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.

BEFORE YOU START: Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet.

1. REMOVE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY

A. Open the door to fully.

B. Remove 2 screws (#10 x 5/8”) from the hinge, starting with the bottom screw. The door will tilt away from the front panel, but will come to rest in place.

C. Lift the door slightly and unhook it from the front panel.

D. Place the door on a soft and flat surface.

2. RE-LOCATE THE HINGE STRIKER AND FRONT PANEL PLUGS

A. Remove 2 screws (#10 x 5/8”) and front panel plugs from the front panel.

B. Re-install front panel plugs and screws on the opposite side of the door opening.

C. Remove 2 screws (#8 x 1/2”) and hinge striker from the front panel.

D. Rotate hinge striker 180 degrees and re-install with screws on the opposite side of the door opening.

3. DISASSEMBLE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY

A. Place door on a soft and flat surface with the inner door frame facing upward.

B. Remove 10 screws (#8 x 7/8”) from the perimeter of the door frame.

C. Separate the inner door frame from the chrome door cover. Set the inner door frame aside on a soft and flat surface.

4. RE-LOCATE THE DOOR MASK

A. Place the chrome door cover on a soft and flat surface so that the door mask is facing upwards.

B. Remove 2 screws (#8 x 1/2”) that secure the door mask in place.

C. Rotate the door mask 180 degrees and re-install screws to secure door mask.

D. Re-location is complete. Set chrome door cover aside.

5. RE-LOCATE HINGE ASSEMBLY AND HANDLE SPACER

A. Place the inner door frame on a soft and flat surface so that the inner door gasket is facing upwards.

B. Remove 6 screws (#8 x 1/2”) that secure the hinge assembly and handle spacer.

C. Separate the hinge assembly and handle spacer from the inner door frame.

D. Rotate hinge assembly 180 degrees and re-locate on the opposite side of the inner door frame.

E. Rotate the handle spacer 180 degrees and re-locate on the opposite side of the inner door frame.

F. Re-install screws securing hinge assembly and handle spacer.

6. RE-ASSEMBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY

A. Place the chrome door cover on a soft flat surface with the plastic outer protect cover facing down.

B. Lower the inner door frame onto the chrome door cover.

C. Ensure that all screw holes are aligned and re-install 10 screws (#8 x 7/8”).

7. RE-LOCATE HINGE PIN SCREW

A. Remove the hinge pin screw from the hole labeled “D”.

B. Re-install the hinge pin screw into the hole labeled “W”.

8. RE-INSTALL DOOR ASSEMBLY

A. Install the door assembly by guiding the hinge pin screw head through the key hole on the front panel and lowering the door assembly into place.

B. Open the door approximately 140 degrees to provide access to the screw hole locations.

C. Starting with the top screw, re-install the 2 screws (#10 x 5/8”) which secure the door to the front panel.

■ If the dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.

■ The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.

■ Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:

0” either side

3” front

3” rear

1” top

52” from floor to overhead cabinets

■ Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.

■ Closet ventilation openings required: 2 louvers each 60 square inches (387 square cm), located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of door.

Gas Dryers Only:

■ No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet as a gas dryer.

■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during pressure testing at pressures greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa).

■ A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.

■ Installation must conform to the MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 32–80 or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH, or, when such standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME, ANSI/NFPA NO. 501B.

■ The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a non-combustible portion of the mobile home.

■ The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or manufactured home.

■ The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.

■ KIT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the dryer securely to the structure.

■ The vent MUST NOT be connected to any other duct, vent or chimney.

■ Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.

■ Provide an opening with a free area of at least 25 square inches for introduction of outside air into the dryer room.

Some shaking/noise is normal. The dryer may be sitting unevenly. To fix this, move the dryer to an even floor space, or adjust the leveling legs as necessary until it is even.

This could be due to several reasons:

■ Improper or obstructed ducting: Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct. Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed. Also, check to see if the outside wall damper operates easily.

■ Improper sorting: Separate heavy items from lightweight items. A well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load.

■ Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels): Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to dry. Separate them into smaller loads to speed drying time.

■ Controls improperly set: Match control settings to the load you are drying.

■ Lint filter is full: Clean the lint filter before every load.

■ Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker: Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers 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.

If the load consists of a mixture of heavy and light fabrics, it can cause this issue. When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load, choose More Dry. Also, check if the exhaust system is blocked and clean it if necessary.

There are a few possible causes:

■ Service mode: The controls may have been accidentally put in service mode. Press Start/Pause.

■ Lock mode: The controls might be locked. Hold the Lock Control button for 3 seconds to unlock the dryer.

■ Incorrect operation: An incorrect operation may have been performed. Reset the in-house breaker.

Consider the following possibilities:

■ Control panel is “asleep”: This is normal. Press Power to activate the control panel.

■ Dryer is unplugged: Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet.

■ Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped: Check the building’s fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker. NOTE: Electric dryers use two fuses or breakers.

■ Dryer was accidentally paused when starting Delay Dry: If the light on the Start/Pause button is flashing, the dryer is paused. Press Start/Pause to restart the countdown.

This is normal. The dryer is continuously monitoring the amount of moisture in the clothes. When the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the load, it will display the dry time remaining.

This is normal. The estimated time may change when a smaller load than usual is drying.

This is normal. The dryness Level, Temp or option that you are trying to select is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle.

This is normal. If the Ext Tumble option was chosen, the time remaining is not displayed during extended tumbling. The extended tumbling option lasts approximately 60 minutes.

If the Power button was activated, press Start/Pause to begin a dry cycle and the message will disappear.

There are a few possibilities:

■ Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped: Check the building’s fuse/circuit breaker box and replace both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.

■ Gas service is off (gas models only): Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open.

■ LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been a utility interruption of natural gas (gas models only): Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.

Drying times can vary due to:

■ Type of heat: Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used. If you recently changed from an electric to a gas (natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying time could be different.

■ Type of load and drying conditions: The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes and the length and condition of the exhaust system will affect drying times.

This can happen for several reasons:

■ The door was opened mid-cycle: A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load is put in.

■ Small load: When drying 3 items or less, choose Speed Dry or Time Dry.

■ Load was already dry except for collars and waistbands: Choose Speed Dry or Time Dry to dry damp collars 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.

■ Overdrying: Select a shorter drying time. Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. Select a Less Dry or Damp setting.

■ Letting items sit in dryer after cycle ends: Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately, or use the Ext Tumble option.

■ Overloading: Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Others can be safely washed, but will shrink in the dryer.

• To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.

• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.

• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.

■ Improper use of fabric softener: Follow directions on the fabric softener package.

■ Drying dirty items with clean ones: Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain clean items and the dryer.

■ Clothes were not completely clean: Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing procedures before drying.

■ 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 large loads into smaller ones.

■ Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets: Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

■ No fabric softener was used: Try a fabric softener.

■ Overdrying: Try a fabric softener. Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp.

■ Synthetics, permanent press and blends can cause static: Try a fabric softener.

The dryness monitor senses that the body of the clothes is dry. Choose Speed Dry or Time Dry to dry damp collars and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with collars and waistbands, choose More Dry.

This is normal. Steam condenses on the inner door.

This is normal. Steam condenses on these surfaces.

Steam condenses on the inner drum. If using the Steam Dewrinkle cycle, manually reduce the cycle time. If using the Steam Refresh cycle, add more garments to the load.

This may be due to an inadequate load size for the steam cycle selected. Excess steam condenses inside the cabinet and leaks out. If using the Steam Dewrinkle cycle, manually reduce the cycle time. If using the Steam Refresh cycle, add more garments to the load.

■ Loose water hose connection to valve: Tighten connection.

■ Hose missing rubber washer at connection with valve: Install rubber washer provided with hose.

This is normal. It occurs when the water valve is open filling the steam generator, or when the steam generator is dispensing steam into the drum.

■ Steam released at different times in the cycle: This is normal.

■ The steam nozzle might be clogged with debris from your water supply: You may need to order a nozzle replacement kit or request a technician to replace it for you.

There may be too many garments in the load. Load fewer garments and manually increase the time.

This happens when Ext Tumble was selected. Ensure the Ext Tumble option is not selected. For the Steam Refresh cycle, Ext Tumble will automatically be turned on and cannot be turned off.