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DRYERS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . .2

OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Loading and Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . .8

GFDS175
GFDS170
GFDN160
GFD45

Venting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. . . . . . 17
CONSUMER SUPPORT

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _________________
Serial # _________________
They are on the label on
the front of the dryer behind
the door.

234D2270P003
49-90556-1 05-16 GEA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts 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
are defined as:

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, 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 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.
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.
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.

WARNING

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS
WARNING

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.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings
WARNING

This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

Gas appliances can cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and
soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by
properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dryer control panel.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.

WARNING

WARNING
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.

Explosion Hazard
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).
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Models: GFDS170, GFDS175 and GFD45– Steam Dryer with HE SensorDry™

14
1
6

11 4 12 5 13

Model: GFDN160 – Dryer with HE SensorDry™

14
1
6

My
Cycle

3
4

11 4 12 5 13

Control settings.

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Quick Start

Press the Power button.

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

Press the Start/Pause button.

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

Power

Dry Cycles

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.
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.

Mixed Loads
Cottons
Delicates
Bulky/Bedding or
Bulky Items

For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
For cottons and most linens.
For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags, blankets, comforters, jackets, small rugs,
and similar large and bulky items.
Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new technology

Perm Press/Casuals finishes and stretch fibers such as Spandex. Also for clothing labeled Easy Care or Perma Press: For
wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

Quick Dry

For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be used if the
previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.

Towels/Sheets
Steam Dewrinkle

Use for towels OR sheets. It is not recommended to mix towels and sheets in the same load.
Provides 20 minutes of steam drying to assist with dewrinkling clothes. Ideal for loads left in dryer
for an extended time.

Dewrinkle

Provides 20 minutes of drying to assist with dewrinkling items that are dry or slightly damp. This
cycle is not recommended for delicate fabrics.

Warm Up

Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.

Full Loads
(on some models)
Full Loads
(on some models)

Air Fluff/No Heat

Time Dry

Provides 10 minutes of tumbling time without heat.
Use to set your own dry time. Time Dry is also recommended for small loads. To use:
1. Turn dry cycle dial to Time Dry.
2. Increase the drying time by pressing the Add Time button.
Note: This button only increases the time. When max time is reached, pressing the button again
will reset the counter to the lowest setting.
3. Select the Temp.
4. Close the door.
5. Press Start/Pause.

Add Time
Press to add time to the Steam Dewrinkle,
Dewrinkle, Warm Up, Air Fluff or Time Dry
cycles in 10 minute increments.

Control settings.
4

Temp
You can change the temperature of your dry
cycle.
High

For regular to heavy cottons.

Medium

For synthetics, blends and items labeled Permanent Press.

Low

For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.

Extra Low For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

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.
More Dry

Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics.

Dry

Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for energy
saving.

Less Dry

Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).

Damp

For leaving items partially damp.

Start/Pause

Steam Refresh Cycle (on some models)

NOTE: Sensor dry Level only works with
Cottons, Normal, Perm Press, Delicates,
Quick Dry, Bulky, Towels/Sheets, Dewrinkle
and Steam Dewrinkle cycles.

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.

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.

Sanitize

Delay Dry

This option reduces certain types of bacteria
by 99.8%, including: Staphylococcus aureus,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella
pneumoniae. The anti-bacterial process occurs
when high heat is used during a portion of the
drying cycle.

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 up to 24 hours, using the
Delay Dry button.
3. Press the Start/Pause button to start the
countdown.

NOTE: A single extremely light fabric item may
need to have an additional item included to
achieve optimum results.

NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.

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.

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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, and the dryer will
continue to dry.

Ext Tumble/Wrinkle Care

Volume

Lock Control

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.

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.

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.

Clean Filter Message

Display

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.

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.

Removing clothes and hanging them when they are
damp can reduce the need to iron some items.

The estimated time remaining display will show
“0:00”.
The extended tumble time does not get added to
the cycle time on the display.
Press Volume to select low, medium or high volume,
or to turn the beeper off.
To turn on or off the sounds the buttons make
when pressed, press and hold the Volume 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.

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.
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.

My Cycle (on some models)
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.

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 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.

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.

Using the dryer.
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. 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 of 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. 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, nonabrasive 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.

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.

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.

Order replacement bulb WE4M305 on-line
at GEApplianceParts.com, by phone at
800.626.2002 during normal business hours,
or purchase appliance bulb 7C7 from your
local retailer.

About venting the dryer.

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Venting the Dryer
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.
Use only rigid metal 4” diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or UL listed
flexible metal 4” diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
Use the shortest length possible.
Do not crush or collapse.
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
Venting must conform to local building codes.

WARNING

- Fire Hazard

This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
Use only 4” rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition duct to connect the dryer
to the home exhaust.
DO NOT use a plastic vent.
DO NOT exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust, gas vent, wall, ceiling,
attic, crawl space, or concealed space of a building.
DO NOT install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
DO NOT install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
DO NOT use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

Correct
Venting

Incorrect
Venting

Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired)
IMPORTANT NOTES
IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the
cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.

• 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.

These instructions are for changing the hinges
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to switch them back to the right side, follow these
same instructions and reverse all references
to the left and right.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips-head screwdriver

Putty Knife or Thin-Blade Screwdriver

DOOR PARTS

Outer Ring

6 - Tapping Screws

4 - Hinge Screws

Inner Door

8 - Machine Screws

BEFORE YOU START
Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet.

Hinge

Hinge Cover

4 - Beauty Buttons

2 - Strike Bracket
Screws

Installation Instructions
1 REMOVE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY

2 REMOVE HINGE AND COVER

A. Open the door to approximately 130 degrees.

IMPORTANT: Note the location of the hinge (left or
right) before removing.
A. Remove the 6 machine screws from the hinge
and the 2 machine screws from the hinge cover.
Hinge
Cover

B. Remove the 6 tapping screws located around
the perimeter of the door outlining the gasket.
Remove the outer ring.

Hinge
B. With the screws removed, turn the door over and
separate the outer door assembly and hinge cover
of the door from the door frame and set aside.
Hinge
Cover

Hinge
C. Remove 3 hinge screws starting at the bottom
and move up. Make sure the door is supported
while removing the screws.

3 REINSTALL HINGE ASSEMBLY
A. Place the hinge in the opposite side of the door
as shown. Push the hinge in place until the hinge
holes align with the door holes.

Then loosen top
screw, remove door
and remove screw

Hinge shown
on opposite
side

First remove
three lower
hinge screws
D. Loosen the top screw as shown. Unhook the door
by lifting and pulling. Remove the top screw.

Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired)
3 REINSTALL HINGE ASSEMBLY (cont.)

4 REINSTALL HINGE COVER (cont.)
B. Hold the hinge cover in place and turn the door
over. Install the hinge cover using the 2 machine
screws removed earlier.

B. Hold the hinge in place and turn the door over.
Install the hinge using the 6 machine screws
removed earlier.

Hinge
Cover

Hinge

5 MOVE STRIKE BRACKET
A. Using a putty knife or any other flat tool, remove
the 4 beauty buttons located on the dryer where
the door will be installed and install them on the
opposite side.

4 REINSTALL HINGE COVER
A. Turn the door over and place the hinge cover in
the opposite side of the door as shown. Align the
hinge cover holes with the holes in the door.

Hinge cover
shown on
opposite
side

Installation Instructions
5 MOVE STRIKE BRACKET (cont.)

6 REINSTALL DOOR ASSEMBLY
A. Install the door on the dryer. To ease this step,
the hinge has keyholes that allow a partially
fastened screw to be used as a hook.
Partially fasten a screw to the uppermost screw
hole. Hook the door on the partially fastened
screw.
Fasten the hinge by installing the other 3 screws
and tightening the partially fastened screw
above.

B. Switch the strike bracket and its cover to the
opposite side by removing the screws. Reinstall
both on the opposite side.

First partially install
top hinge screw in
dryer and hang door
from it
Then secure with all
screws

B. Align the outer ring in the door and fasten the 6
tapping screws located around the perimeter of
the door outlining the gasket.

Installation Instructions
STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired)
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR
CLOSET INSTALLATION

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•
•

IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for

WARNING

local electrical inspector’s use.

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18” (46 cm) above the floor for a
garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

IMPORTANT – Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See
the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section.
• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0” either side
1” front
1” rear
1” top
• Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for installation and service.
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
ventilated and have at least 60 square inches
(387 square cm) of open area. If the closet
contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must
contain a minimum of 120 square inches (774
square cm) of open area.
NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED IN
THE REAR OF THE DRYER, THE CONFIGURATION OF
THE DUCTING MAY REQUIRE GREATER THAN 1” OF
REAR CLEARANCE.
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.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Service must be performed by a qualified
installer.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.

• Disconnect power before installing. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

- Explosion Hazard

- Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to install dryer.
Failure to do so may result in back or other injury.
• Avoid Tipping and Rupture of Utility Services.
Dryer must be securely attached to the washer.
DO NOT place the washer on top of the dryer.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury/
death or property damage.
• Mobile Home or Manufactured Home Installation
– Stacking of a gas dryer is not permitted in a
mobile home or manufactured home.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and
for air opening are: 0” both sides; 1” rear; 1” top.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate
clearance for installation and service.

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Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com, 24 hours a day or by
phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

Part Number
GEFLSTACK

Accessory
Complete Stack Kit

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE STACK BRACKET
KIT

STACKING THE WASHER AND
DRYER (if desired) (cont.)

1 REMOVE THE DRYER LEVELING LEGS

STACKING KIT GEFLSTACK CONTENTS
(OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)

Left hand bracket

4 #12 x 1” screws

Right hand bracket

4 #8 x 1/2” screws

A. Carefully lay the dryer on its side. Use the
packing material so you don’t scratch the finish
on the dryer.

B. Use an open-end wrench or pliers to remove the
dryer leveling legs.

4 rubber pads

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips screwdriver

Back out and remove
all 4 leveling legs

Gloves
Open-ended wrench

2 INSTALL RUBBER PADS TO DRYER

BASE

Level

Locate the 4 rubber pads in the parts package.
Remove the adhesive backing and firmly place
over each bracket where you removed the
leveling legs.

Pliers

INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Remove the packaging.
Flatten the product carton to use as a pad to lay the
dryer down on its side. Continue using the carton to
protect the finished floor in front of
the installation location.

Place pads over
all four leveling
leg brackets

Installation Instructions
STACKING THE WASHER AND DRYER (if desired)
5 INSTALL DRYER AND BRACKET ON

3 INSTALL BRACKET TO DRYER

WASHER (cont.)

A. Align the holes in the left bracket with the holes
in the bottom left corner of the dryer. Use a
Phillips screwdriver to install the 2 #12 x 1”
tapping screws.

B. Align the holes in the bracket with the holes
in the back of the washer. Using a Phillips
screwdriver, attach the 2 #8 x 1/2” tapping
screws. Repeat on both sides of the washer.

B. Repeat the above step with the right bracket on
the bottom right corner of the dryer.
C. Set the dryer upright.
NOTE: Make sure to set the dryer on a piece of
packing material so the brackets that are attached
to the bottom of the dryer do not damage the floor.

Install
brackets
on bottom
back

Bottom
of dryer

Attach brackets to
back of washer

6 FINALIZE THE INSTALLATION
4 PREPARE WASHER AND DRYER

A. Refer to the washer Installation Instructions to
complete the washer installation.

A. Place the washer in the approximate location.
B. Make sure the washer is level. Refer to washer
Installation Instructions for details.
C. Reverse dryer door swing if desired. See dryer
Installation Instructions for details.
D. Place the washer in the approximate location.

B. Refer to the dryer Installation Instructions to
complete the dryer installation.
C. Carefully slide or walk the stacked washer and
dryer into place. Use felt pads or other sliding
device to assist moving and to protect flooring.
Do not push on the dryer once installed to top of
the washer. Pushing on the dryer may result in
pinched fingers.

NOTE: The washer door swing is not reversible.

5 INSTALL DRYER AND BRACKET ON

WASHER

Place
hands
here

A. Lift the dryer on top of the washer. Be careful
not to scratch the top of the washer with the
brackets. Protect the washer control panel with
cardboard or other protection. Be sure to lift the
dryer high enough to clear the washer control
panel.
More than two people are recommended to lift
the dryer into position because of its weight and
size. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or death.

Place
hands
here

Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
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PROBLEM

Possible Causes

What To Do

Dryer shakes or
makes noise

Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly

• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
as necessary until even.

Clothes take too long
to dry

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.
• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.

Improper sorting

• Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
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 large, heavy fabrics into smaller
loads to speed drying time.

Controls improperly set

• Match control settings to the load you are drying.

Lint filter is full

• Clean 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.

Load consists of a mixture
of heavy and light fabrics

• When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load,
choose More Dry.

Exhaust system is blocked

• Inspect and clean exhaust system.

Controls accidentally put in
service mode

• Press Start/Pause.

Controls accidentally put in
lock mode

• Hold the Lock Control button for 3 seconds to unlock the dryer.

Controls performed an
incorrect operation

• Reset the in-house breaker.

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 fuse or reset 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.

Dryer is continuously
monitoring the amount of
moisture in the clothes

• This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of
moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry time
remaining.

The Dry dryness level
was chosen but load is
still damp
Control buttons not
responding

Dryer doesn’t start

No numbers displayed
during cycle, only lights

Before you call for service…
PROBLEM

Possible Causes

What To Do

Time Remaining
jumped to a
lower number

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

• This is normal.

Cannot make a
selection and the
dryer beeps twice

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

• This is normal.

Dryer is running but
END is displayed in
Time Remaining

The Ext Tumble/Wrinkle Care
option was chosen

• This is normal. During extended tumbling, the time
remaining is not displayed. The extended tumbling
option lasts approximately 60 minutes.

Clean Lint Filter (message) Power button was activated

• Press Start/Pause to begin a dry cycle and the message
will disappear.

Dryer doesn’t heat

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped; the dryer may tumble
but not heat

• 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.

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.

Inconsistent drying times

Clothes are still wet
and dryer shut off
after a short time

Clothes are wrinkled

The door was opened mid-cycle. • A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load
The load was then removed from
is put in.
the dryer and a new load put in
without selecting a new cycle
Small load

• When drying 3 items or less, choose Quick Dry or
Time Dry.

Load was already dry except
for collars and waistbands

• Choose Quick 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/Wrinkle Care option.

Overloading

• Separate large loads into smaller ones.

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PROBLEM

Possible Causes

Clothes shrink

Some fabrics will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
when washed. Others can be
• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
safely washed, but will shrink
• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular
in the dryer.
item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.

Greasy spots on clothes

Improper use of fabric softener

• Follow directions on 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.

Lint on clothes

What To Do

Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
Static occurs

No fabric softener was used

• Try a fabric softener.
• Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Appliances Dryers when used
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Overdrying

• Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp.

Synthetics, permanent press
and blends can cause static

• Try a fabric softener.

Collars and waistbands
still wet at end of cycle

The dryness monitor senses
that the body of the clothes
is dry

• Choose Quick Dry or Time Dry to dry damp collars
and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with
collars and waistbands, choose More Dry.

Slight variation
in metallic color

This is normal

• Due to the metallic properties of paint used for this unique
product, slight variations of color may occur due to
viewing angles and lighting conditions.

Door is too foggy to see
clothes during a steam
cycle

Steam condenses on inner door

• This is normal.

Water seen on inside of
door and top of lint filter
when opening door after
steam cycle

Steam condenses on these
surfaces

• This is normal.

Small areas on clothes are Steam condenses on inner drum
damp after steam cycle

• If using the Steam Dewrinkle cycle, manually reduce the
cycle time. If using the Steam Refresh cycle, add more
garments to the load.

Before you call for service…
PROBLEM

Possible Causes

What To Do

Small amount of water
on floor in front of dryer

Inadequate load size for steam
cycle selected, excess steam
condenses inside 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.

Water on floor in back
of dryer

Loose water hose connection to
valve

• Tighten connection.

Hose missing rubber washer at
connection with valve

• Install rubber washer provided with hose.

Dryer makes water
noises

Water valve is open filling steam • This is normal.
generator
Steam generator is dispensing
steam into drum

• This is normal.

Water drips from door
when opened after
a Steam Cycle

Steam condenses on inner door

• This is normal.

Cannot see steam at
beginning of cycle

Steam released at different
times in the cycle

• This is normal.

Cannot see steam at any
time during cycle

The steam nozzle might be
clogged with debris from your
water supply

• Call 800.GE.CARES to order nozzle replacement kit
WE25M71 or to request a technician to replace this for you.

Garments still wrinkled
after steam cycle

Too many garments

• Load fewer garments; manually increase time.

Dryer continues to
tumble after display
says Complete

Ext Tumble/Wrinkle Care
was selected

• Ensure Ext Tumble/Wrinkle Care option is not selected.
For the Steam Refresh cycle, Ext Tumble/Wrinkle Care will
automatically be turned on and cannot be turned off.

GE Appliances Dryer Warranty. (For customersthe United States)
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule
service, on-line, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.
GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Please have serial number and model number available when
calling for service.

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Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain
service under the warranty.

For The Period Of: We Will Replace:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase

Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
limited one-year warranty, GE Appliances will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service
costs to replace the defective part.

What Is Not Covered:
Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
Replacement of the light bulb after its expected useful
life.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.

Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
Damage caused after delivery.
Product not accessible to provide required service.
Defects or damage due to operation in freezing
temperatures.
Products which are not defective or broken, or which
are working as described in the Owner’s Manual.

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