GE 500A280P012 HOW to Load the Clothes, HOW to Sort Clothes, Care and Cleaning

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This signal should always be used when drying polyester knits or permanent press items which should be removed as soon as the dryer stops to help prevent setting of wrinkles.

If the signal is on and you choose the Extra Care Cycle, you will hear the signal sound on and off throughout the cycle. This reminds you that the clothes are dry.

5Start. Turn the Start knob to start the dryer. (Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door and follow above directions.)

COLOR LOGIC (Available on some models)

Select the correct FABRIC CARE setting. Match the

1.

Choose the FABRIC CARE setting - for this load it

particular color below the words with the same color on the

 

would be the EASY CARE MED HEAT (which is a

Cycle Dial.

 

particular color).

Example: Drying a load of clothing labeled permanent press.

2.

Turn the Cycle Dial to the area that has the same color as

 

 

the FABRIC CARE setting you have chosen - for this

 

 

load it would be the EASY CARE PERM PRESS.

 

 

 

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips

•DO NOT OVERLOAD-

•REMOVE CLOTHES

•PLACE ON HANGERS-

Garments being dried or

PROMPTLY-

Permanent press and polyester

dewrinkled should tumble

To help prevent wrinkling,

knit garments look best if

freely.

remove clothes from the dryer

placed on hangers after drying.

 

promptly at the end of the

 

 

drying cycles.

 

HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES

Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily wrinkled. Loads should look like this:

HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

As a general rule, sort clothes by surface texture, fabric, colour and weight, as you would for your washer.

CARE AND CLEANING

Dryer Exterior

Wipe off any spills or washing

Dryer control panel and finishes

Apply these pre-treatment products

compounds. Wipe or dust with a

may be damaged by some laundry

away from the dryer. The fabric

damp cloth. Try not to strike the

pre-treatment soil and stain

may then be washed and dried

surface with sharp objects.

remover products if such products

normally. Damage to your dryer

 

are sprayed on or have direct

caused by pre-treatment products is

 

contact with the dryer.

not covered by your warranty.

Lint filter

CARE AND CLEANING

 

 

 

Before every

To keep your dryer

 

dryer use, clean the

operating at peak

 

lint filter. Put your

performance.

 

moistened fingers at

periodically, remove

 

one side of the filter

the lint filter and

 

and wipe in a sideways

insert the suction hose

 

motion all the way

from your vacuum

 

across to the other side.

cleaner into the

 

 

opening.

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Operating Instructions/Care and Cleaning

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Contents Use and Care Guide Help US Help YOU If YOU Need ServiceGAS Dryer Must be Exhausted to the Outdoors Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this appliance To Minimize the Possibility of a Fire HazardDo not Operate the Dryer Without the Lint Filter Place To Minimize the Possibility of InjuryDryer-applied Fabric Softeners or Anti-static Conditioners Tools Needed Reversible Door InstructionsInstallation Instructions Exhaust Electric Dryers Alternate Exhaust DirectionsRecommended Maximum Length Dryer must be levelled and rest firmly on the floor InstallationLeak Test Installation GAS DryerGAS Burner Orifice GAS SupplyOperating Your Dryer Care and Cleaning HOW to Load the ClothesHOW to Sort Clothes Suggested Fabric Drying Selections Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles HOW to Operate Your DryerAccessories About the Drying Center Available on Service personel Cleaning Lint from Your DryerTry one or more of these suggestions QUESTIONS? USE this Problem SolverProblem Possible Cause Camco Service Telephone Numbers Warranty