Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 500A280P013 GE
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With Installation Instructions 500A 280P013 Us e and Care G uide Dryer Safety Instructions ................ 3, 4 Installation Instructions Exhaust ............................................5, 6 Electric Dryer .......................................7 Gas Dryer .
Read this book carefully . It is intended to help you operate and maintain your ne w dryer properly . K eep it handy for answers to your questions. Sa ve time and money . Before you request service... check the Problem Solver section, it lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
W arning - It is extr emely important that y ou r ead and adhere to the f ollowing instructions. F ailure to do so could cause bodily injuries and / or property damage due to f ire.
• Clean the lint filter bef ore each load to pre vent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the r oom. DO NO T OPERA TE THE DR YER WITHOUT THE LINT FIL TER IN PLA CE.
INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS EXHA UST 5 Installation Instructions Installation and service must be perf ormed by a qualif ied installer , service agency or the gas supplier .
AL TERN A TE EXHA UST DIRECTIONS This dryer comes ready for rear exhausting. If space is limited, use the follo wing instructions to exhaust directly from the side or bottom of the cabinet. GAS DR YER CAN NO T BE EXHA USTED DIRECTL Y THR OUGH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CABINET .
INST ALLA TION IMPOR T ANT - OBSER VE ALL GO VERNING CODES Dryer must be le velled and r est f irmly on the floor . SPECIAL INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS ALCO VE OR CLOSET INST ALLA TION • The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoor . See EXHA UST INFORMA TION section.
INST ALLA TION – GAS DR YER IMPOR T ANT - OBSER VE ALL GO VERNING CODES Dryer must be le velled and r est f irmly on the floor . Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. FOR Y OUR SAFETY What to do if y ou smell gas • Do not try to light appliance.
Re versible Door Instructions 9 REVERSIBLE DOOR INSTR UCTIONS These instructions are for changing the hinges from the right side to the left side. If you need to change the hinges from the left side to the right side, follo w these same instructions (merely re verse all references to the left and right).
10 EASY ONE TOUCH CYCLES NOTE: Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice. DR YER CONTR OL P ANEL O NE T OUCH Quick Start Guide • Clean l.
D R YN ESS L EVEL N IVEAU D ’HUMIDITÉ T EMPERA TURE Operating Instructions 11 ONE T OUCH SELECTIONS PRESS... A UTOMA TICALL Y SELECTS... THEN PRESS... Y ou can change any of the automatic settings by simply pressing the desired pads. CHANGING THE A UTOMA TIC SETTINGS For cottons and most linens.
12 ABOUT DR YING CYCLES DR YEL ™ This feature is designed for use with the DR YEL ™ “dry clean only” fabric care system. See product package for directions. For questions or issues related to the use and performance of DR YEL ™ , call 1-800-214-8913, or visit the DR YEL ™ website at www .
13 ABOUT DR YNESS LEVELS Operating Instructions MORE DR Y Use for heavy-duty fabrics. DR Y Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for energy saving. LESS DR Y Use for lighter fabrics. D AMP For leaving items partially damp.
14 ABOUT CONTR OLS FEA TURES ST AR T/P A USE ■ Press twice to select the last cycle you used and start the dryer. ■ If you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle. ■ If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle.
SIGNAL Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The beeper will continue to sound every two minutes for the next 6 minutes, until the clothes are removed. The clothes should be removed when the beeper goes off so wrinkles won’t set in. On some models, press SIGNAL to turn the beeper on or off.
16 ABOUT CYCLE ST A TUS TIMED DR Y This light comes on when AIR DRY , DEWRINKLE, DRYEL (on some models) or TIMED DRY ONL Y is selected. These cycle status indicator lights display what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to clean the lint filter .
17 Operating Instructions Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips Fabric Care Labels • DO NO T O VERLO AD- Garments being dried or de wrinkled should tumble freely . • REMO VE CLOTHES PR OMPTL Y - T o help prev ent wrinkling, remov e clothes from the dryer promptly at the end of the drying cycles.
ABOUT THE DR YING CENTER The pole on the Drying Center can be set at dif ferent heights. Line up the tabs on the pole with the notch on the brackets (this will occur when the pole is parallel to the control panel) and raise or lo wer the pole, resting the tab on the bracket at the height you want.
19 Car e and Cleaning/Accessories W ipe of f any spills or washing compounds. W ipe or dust with a damp cloth. T ry not to strike the surface with sharp objects. Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain remov er products if such products are sprayed on or hav e direct contact with the dryer .
20 1. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket or turn of f the circuit breaker to cut the electrical supply to the dryer . CLEANING LINT FR OM Y OUR DR YER Combustible lint may collect on the inside of the dryer cabinet. CLEAN EVER Y 2 T O 3 YEARS OR MORE OFTEN DEPENDING ON USA GE.
21 T roubleshooting T ips Bef ore y ou call f or ser vice… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. OPERA TION Possible Causes What T o Do Control pads not Controls accidentally put in • Press STOP/CANCEL .
22 Bef ore y ou call f or ser vice… LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What T o Do Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying • Select a shorter drying time. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture.
23 T roubleshooting T ips Bef ore y ou call f or ser vice… LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What T o Do Static occurs No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener. • Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
CAMCO Service T elephone Numbers 24 CAMCO SER VICE TELEPHONE NUMBERS Questions? If you hav e any questions concerning your appliance, please write to: Director , Consumer Relations, CAMCO Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B., E1C 9M3. In-Home Repair Service 1-800-361-3400 Expert CAMCO repair service is only a phone call aw ay .
25 Camco Service is av ailable Coast-to Coast Y OUR GE ELECTRONIC CLO THES DR YER W ARRANTY Sav e proof of or iginal purchase date such as your sales slip or cop y of the chec k cashed to establish w arranty period.
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