GE DCVH480EKWW - Manual (Page 10)

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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips
Using the dryer.
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of
the appliance and exhaust duct should be
cleaned once a year by qualified service
personnel.
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.
Do not touch the surface or the display
with sharp objects.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before
each use. Remove by pulling straight up.
Open the filter and run your fingers across
the filter. A waxy buildup may form on the
lint filter from using dryer-added fabric
softener sheets. To remove this buildup,
wash the lint screen in warm, soapy
water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not
operate the dryer without the lint filter
in place.
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint
filter if you notice a change in dryer
performance.
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 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 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.
Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
Tumble
dry
Dry Normal Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Gentle/
delicate
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry
(used with
do not wash)
Heat
setting
High Medium Low No heat/air
Special
instructions
Line dry/
hang to dry
Drip dry Dry flat In the shade
Dry Labels
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.
See below for lint filter cleaning instructions.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and
causes wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass
items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics,
items with plastic trim and foam-filled items.
Fabric Care Labels
Below are fabric care label “symbols” that
affect the clothing you will be laundering.