Operating Instructions Care And Cleaning; Loadingand Usingthe Dryer - GE Spacemaker DSXH43 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Loadingand usingthe dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sortingand LoadingHints
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryeL
Donotadd fabricsoftener s heetsoncetheloadhasbecome warm.They maycause fabricsoftener s tains.
Bounce ®Fabric Conditioner DryerSheets havebeenapproved forusein all GE Dryerswhenusedin accordance
with themanufacturer's instructions.
Donot overload.This wastesenergy andcauses wrinkling.
Donot drythe followingitems:fiberglass items,woolens, rubber-coated items,plastics,itemswithplastictrimand
foam-filled items.
Careand Cleaningof the Dryer
TheExterior: W ipe 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 d_yeL The
fabric may then be washed and d_ied nommlly.
Damage to your d_yer caused by these products is
not covered by your warmnb,:
The Lint Screen: Clean file lint screen before each
use. Lint buildup in the screen restricts air flow,
which causes longer diTing times. The screen is
locamd at the bottom of the door opening. Remove
by pulling straight up. Remove the lint and replace
the
screen.
A waxy buildup may form on file lint screen flom
using dITer-added fabdc softener sheets. To remove
this buildup, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy
water. Dt T thoroughly and replace. Do not operam
the d_Ter without the lint screen in place.
The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent cloggdng. A
partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying
time.
Follow these steps:
[7] urn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.
[_-] Disconnect the duct flom the dryeL
[j] acuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.
TheExhaust Hood: C heck flom the outside that the
flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make
sure that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.
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