GE GTMS855EDMC User Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes take too long Improper sorting •Separateheavyitemsfromlightweightitems(generally,
to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics  •Large,heavyfabricscontainmoremoistureandtake
(like beach towels) 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.
Improper or obstructed  •Checkinstallationinstructionsforproperducting/venting.
ducting •Makesureductingisclean,freeofkinksandunobstructed.
  •Checktoseeifoutsidewalldamperoperateseasily.
  •ChecktheInstallationInstructionstomakesurethe
dryer venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped  •Replacefusesorresetcircuitbreakers.Electricdryers
circuit breaker 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.
Under-loading •Ifyouaredryingonlyoneortwoitems,addafewitems
to ensure proper tumbling.
Clothes are wrinkled Over-drying •Selectashorterdryingtime.
  •Removeitemswhiletheystillholdaslightamountof
moisture. Select a Less Dry or Damp Dry setting.
Letting items sit in dryer  •Removeitemswhencycleendsandfoldorhang
after cycle ends immediately.
Overloading •Separatelargeloadsintosmallerones.
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink •Toavoidshrinkage,followgarmentcarelabelsexactly.
when washed. Others can be
safelywashed,butwillshrink
•Someitemsmaybepressedbackintoshapeafterdrying.
in the dryer
•Ifyouareconcernedaboutshrinkageinaparticular
item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it
Water seen on inside of Steam condenses on these •Thisisnormal.     
door and top of lint filter surfaces
when opening door after
steam cycle
Small areas on clothes are Steam condenses on inner drum •IfusingtheSteam Dewrinkle cycle, manually reduce
damp after steam cycle the cycle time. If using the Steam Refresh cycle, add
more garments to the load.
Collars and waistbands The dryness monitor senses •ChooseSpeed Dry or Timed Dry to dry damp collars
still wet at end of cycle that the body of the clothes and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with
is dry collars and waistbands, choose More Dry.
Slight variation This is normal •Duetothemetallicpropertiesofpaintusedforthisunique
in metallic color product, slight variations of color may occur due to viewing
angles and lighting conditions.
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GE GTMS855EDMC Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	GTMS855EDMC
Category	Dryer
Language	English