GE Appliances GFD14ESSNWW how to lock or unlock the controls
To stop children starting the dryer by touching pads, or when buttons do not respond because the controls are locked. The Power button still works when the controls are locked.
Steps
- Press and hold the Temp and Level buttons together for 3 seconds.
- Listen for the sound that shows the lock or unlock state, and check that the control lock icon lights when locked.
Source: Using the Dryer: Temp / Level Lock Source: Using the Dryer: Temp / Level Lock, p. 7
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Other GFD14ESSNWW procedures
- How to clean the lint filterBefore each use, and when the Clean Filter light is on.
- How to set a Timed Dry cycleTo dry for a time and temperature you choose.
- How to save a My Cycle settingTo store a favorite combination of settings for one-touch recall.
Sources
- Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions, Dryers GFD14. GE Appliances, a Haier company. Document 49-3000087, revision Rev 7, 2026-09, 96 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Quick Specs, GFD14ESSNWW 4.3 Cu.Ft. Capacity Electric Dryer. GE Appliances. Document GFD14ESSNWW, revision Quick Specs, 4 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.