GE GFDS260 (01) PDF Document

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your GE GFDS260 dryer, follow these basic precautions:

• 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.

There are two primary hazard warnings for the GE GFDS260 dryer:

Explosion Hazard:

• 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.

Fire Hazard:

• 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, but these can be changed.

3. Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle.

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

You can change the temperature of your dry cycle using the Temp button. Here are the available settings:

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. You can adjust this setting with the Level button. Note: Sensor dry Level only works with Cottons, Normal, Active Wear, Delicates, Speed Dry, Bulky, Towels/Sheets, Sanitize and Steam Dewrinkle cycles.

The My Cycle feature allows you to set up your favorite combination of settings and save them for one-touch recall.

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.

• Steam Refresh Cycle: For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles on up to 5 garments.

• Detangle (on some models): Activates reverse tumbling to reduce tangling, dry more evenly, and improve drying times. Typical loads such as mixed bed and bath linens benefit from this capability.

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

• 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.

• 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 when they are damp can reduce the need for ironing.

Use the Delay Dry feature 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 the Start/Pause button has been pressed again.

Light (on some models)

• Press the button to turn on the light in the dryer. Press it again to turn the light off.

• This only controls the light when the door is shut. The light will turn off by itself after one minute when the door is shut.

Volume

• Alerts you that the cycle is complete. Press Volume to select low, medium, or high volume, or to turn the beeper off.

Lock Control

• You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made, either before or after starting a cycle.

• 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, and an indicator light will illuminate when the controls are locked.

• The Power button can still be used when the machine is locked.

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.

Clean Filter Message

This message is a reminder and does not always appear when the filter needs cleaning. The filter should be cleaned after every drying cycle is complete. The message will disappear after the Start/Pause button is pressed.

Time Remaining Display

This displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle. As the cycle begins, you will see an initial approximate total cycle time. Then, lights will “race” in the display, indicating the dryer is monitoring moisture. Once a low level of moisture is sensed, the dryer will calculate and display the approximate remaining time.

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 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 as they may cause fabric softener stains.

• Do not overload the dryer. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.

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

To install the drying rack:

1. Extend the drying rack into the dryer drum.

2. Rest the front two legs on the front angled ledge.

3. 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 Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use. Pull out the lint filter, moisten your fingers, and remove the captured lint. 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 Drum: 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. If the dryer drum should be scratched or dented during normal use, the drum will not rust or corrode.

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.

Drum Lamp (on models GFDS250, GFDS255, GFDS260 and GFDS265 only): Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel. Reach above the dryer opening from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace it with the same size bulb (appliance bulb 7C7). The lamp turns on automatically when the door is open.

Review the chart below to troubleshoot common problems with your GE GFDS260 dryer before calling for service.