Care and cleaning
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 .
Follow these steps:
1
Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket .
2
Disconnect the duct from the dryer .
3
Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and reconnect the duct .
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 .
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 .
Lint Filter
Clean the lint filter before each use .
Remove by pulling straight up . 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 .
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area if you notice a change in dryer
performance .
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 Light
The drum light is an LED light . Replacement must be done by a qualified technician .
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