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Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
WARNING
• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
• DO NOT dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
• No washer can completely remove oil.
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. Bounce
Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in this dryer when used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Care and Cleaning

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- Fire Hazard
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.
The stainless steel used to make the dryer
drum provides the highest reliability available
in a GE Appliances dryer. If the dryer drum
should be scratched or dented during normal
use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These
surface blemishes will not affect the function
or durability of the drum.
Drum Lamp
The drum lamp comes on automatically
when the door is opened.
Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to
unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the
dryer at the household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker. Reach above dryer opening from
inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace
with the same size bulb.
• 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.
• Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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.
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.
Order replacement bulb WE4M305 on-line
at GEApplianceParts.com, by phone at
877.959.8688 during normal business hours,
or purchase appliance bulb 7C7 from your
local retailer.
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