GE DDE4000M User manual
Dryer
Contents
Appliance Registration
2
Care and Cleaning
13
Consumer Services
15
Controls Setting Guide
6,7
Dryer Exhaust
13
Energy-Saving Tips
9
Knits Drying Tips
5-7, 11
I.int kilter 5,9,
13
loading
9
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Operating Instructions
5
Perm. Press Drying Tips 5-7, 11, 12
Problem Solver
10-12
Safety Instructions 3,4
Sorting
5,8
Storing Dryer
13
User Maintenance Instructions 13
Warranty Back Cover
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Before using your dryer,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and
maintain your new dryer properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you
don.t
understand something
or need more help, write (include
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If you received a
damaged dryer...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
dryer.
Save time and money.
Before
you
request service . . .
check the Problem Solver on
pages 10-12. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that
you
can
correct yourself.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your dryer. Before sending in this
card, please write these numbers
here:
Model Number
—
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dryer.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
If
you smell gas:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Open windows.
Don’t touch
electrical switches:
Extinguish any
open flame.
Immediately call
your gas supplier.
*Don’t turn electric switches
on or off because sparks may
ignite the gas.
I
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable
vapom
and
liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other
appliance.
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of our service
and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to
follow
for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are
still
not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling
Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January
1984.
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WPO~~T
SMETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before
usi~
this appliance.
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m
IMPORTANT
SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the Governor of California
to publish a list of substances
known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor
exposure to four of these substances,
namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused
primarily by the incomplete
combustion of natural gas or LP
fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will
minimize incomplete combustion.
Exposure to these substances can
be minimized further by properly
venting the dryers to the outdoors.
– WARNING-To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your
app~ance,
foHow
basic
p-utions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance only for
i~
intended purpose
as described in
this Use and Care Book.
Q
This dryer must be properly
installed and located in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If
you did not receive an Installation
Instructions sheet with your dryer,
you can obtain one by contacting
the service location nearest you.
—fioperly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
—bcate
where the temperature
is above
50°F.
(lO°C.)
for
satisfactory operation of the
dryer control system. Do not
install or store the dryer where it
—
will be exposed to the weather.
–Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
—Exhausting to the outside is
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
to prevent large amounts of
moisture and lint from being blown
into the room. Carefully follow the
Exhausting Details in the Instigation
Instructions.
. When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to
the cord or junction of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord is
located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
●
Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and
Care Book or in published user-
repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to
carry out.
To minimize the possibility
of a fire
hmrd.
● Do not use heat to dry articles
containing rubber, plastic, or
similar materials (such as padded
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath
mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic
bags, etc.) as these materials may
melt or burn. Also, some rubber
materkds,
when
h~ted,
can under
certain circumstances produce
fire by spontaneous combustion.
● Garments labeled “Dry Away
From Heat” (such as life jackets
containing Kapok) must not be put
in your dryer.
● Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
degreasers,
dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which
may ignite or explode. Do not use
or store such substances on/or
around your washer and/or dryer
during operation.
●
Any article on which you have
used a cleaning solvent, or which
contains flammable materials
{such
as cleaning cloths, mops, ‘
towels used in beauty salons,
restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the
dryer until all traces of
tiese
flammable liquids or solids and
their
fimes
have been removed.
There are many highly flammable
items used in homes such as:
acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some
household cleaners, some spot
removers, turpentines, waxes, wax
removers and products containing
petroleum distillates.
● Clean the lint filter before each
load to prevent lint accumulation
inside the dryer or in the room.
DO
N~
OPERATE THE
DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FIL~R
IN PLACE.
● Keep area around and
underneath your appliance free
from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
Q
Do not store items that may burn
or melt (such as clothing, paper
material, plastics or plastic
containers, etc. ) on top of the dryer
during operation.
● The interior of the machine
and the exhaust duct connection
inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a
qualified individual.
. Exhaust duct (see installation
instructions). Use only metal
duct inside dryer or for
exhausting dryer to the outside.
e
3
Important
Safety
Imtructiom
(continued)
To minimize the possibility
of injury.
●
Never reach into the dryer while
the drum is moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes, wait
until the drum has completely
stopped.
● Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
apptices
and shipping or
pacbng
materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing
from service, remove the door
of the drying compartment.
●
Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of
children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on
container labels to avoid personal
injury.
. Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
the possibility of slipping.
. Do not dry fiberglass articles in
your dryer. Skin irritation could
result from the remaining glass
particles that may be picked up
by clothing during subsequent
dryer uses.
● The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics. To
avoid such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
Q
Never climb on or stand on the
dryer top or door.
● Do not tamper with controls.
Q
To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power
supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the
femoval
and
cleaning of the lint filter). NOTE:
Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an OFF position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.
●
Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.
●
If yours is a gas dryer, it is
equipped with an automatic electric
ignition and does not have a pilot
light. DO NOT
ATTEM~
~
LIGHT WITH AM ATCH. Burns
may result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when
the automatic ignition may turn on.
Dryer-applied fabric
softeners or anti-static
conditioners
You may wish to soften your
laundered fabrics or reduce the
static electricity in them. We
recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash cycle,
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions for those produck, or
try a dryer-added product for
which the manufacturer gives
written assurance on the package
that their product can be safely
used in your dryer.
Service or performance problems
caused by the use of these products
are the responsibility of the
manufacturers of those products
and are not covered under the
warranty of this appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS -
4
How to
opemte
your dryer
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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Set the Controls
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Push START switch to start
dryer. (Opening the door during
● Clean the lint filter each time the
See the Controls Setting Guide on operation stops the dryer. To
dryer is used. Always be sure the
pages
6
and 7.
lint filter is in place. Don’t use the restart, close-the door-and push the
dryer without it.
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Turn Cycle Selector to desired START switch.)
drying time. The selector may be
● Good sorting for the dryer begins
turned in either direction.
at the washer. Generally, if clothes
are sorted right for washing, they’re
sorted right for drying. See page 8
for sorting help. (If you do mix
various types of fabrics in your
load, set the controls for the
lighter-weight fabrics and remove
when dry. Reset controls for the
remaining heavier fabrics. )
Polyester Knits &
Permanent Press drying tips
● DO
NOT
OVERLOAD—
Garments being dried or
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
● REMOVE CLOTHES
PROM~LY—To
help
prevent
wrinkling, remove from the dryer
promptly at the end of the drying
cycles.
● PLACE ON
HANGERS—
Permanent Press and Polyester
Knit garments look best if
placed
on hangers after drying.
TURN THE
for Controls Set
5
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
bad
Cottons
&
Linens
Permanent
Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cotton
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and
WovenFabrics
Sturdy
Delicate
Silks and Wools, Blends including Silks and Wools
Rayon and Acetate
Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying
are recommended.
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts,
Pads, Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
See Special Instructions.
Baby Clothes—Delicate
Blankets—Wool, Part Wool, Cotton, Electric, Synthetic.
See below under “Extra-large Items:’
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies. DO
NW
MACHINE
DRY FIBERGLASS.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See below under
“Extra-large
Items:’
Bathmats
and Rugs. See below under High Heat
“Extra-large
Items:’
Extra-large Items—queen or king size sheets, blankets
or spreads, sleeping bags, insulated jackets or suits,
mattress covers (pads), quilted bedspreads.
Pillows—Featherand Polyester-filled (if manufacturer
recommends they be dried in a dryer). See Special
Instructions.
Drying Time
45 minutes. For work clothes, heavy knitted cottons—55 minutes. Damp
Dry for ironing–20 minutes. light weight; 25 minutes–medium weight;
30 minutes—heavy weight.
45 minutes.
20 minutes.
20 minutes.
20 minutes.
For first setting, set at 50 minutes. Check. Set for more time if necessary.
45 minutes.
20 minutes.
20-25 minutes
For first setting, set
at
20 minutes;
for
second setting, set
at
15 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes; additional settings—5 minutes
First setting—20 minutes; additional settings—5 minutes
First setting—20 minutes:
sccorrd
setting—15 minutes;
additi(mal
settings—5 minutes.
70 minutes
NOTE: The drying times indicated above are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results arc obtained
for
certain of your fabrics
by setting the dial to either side of the recommended times.
6
Special Instructions
—
Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light colored items,
Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely.
Rcmove
promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling.
Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling
Dry silks and wools in your
dryer~m(y
ifrecomnrcndcd by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully,
Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor and prevent mildewing. Place two large, dry towels in the dryer
to improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
Place in dryer with 3
or4
dry towels which have been heated
for
5 minutes. Set timer
for
20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than
25 minutes. Do only one blanket at a time. Remove biankct at
cnd
ofcyclc and block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with warm
iron. Allow to dry before storing.
—
Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items arc still wet, reset for
15
minutes and check
again.
Items should be removed while still
damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that crcascs will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and check filter
for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer,
Specialprecaufifms
must be taken to dry extra-large itcms. Set dryer
ti)r
20minu[~,s
fk~,n
c/I,,ck
(clr(fid/},.
Set 15 minutes
for
second setting, cbeck
again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article docs not fill drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in
dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every
few
minutes and
ifarticlc
is still wet or damp and fills dryer,
finish drying on line. Do not. under any circumstances, operate dryer for
Iongcr
times without checking. CAUTION: If large itcms do not have
room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked which could result in scorching your valuable itcms. Many large items,
I
ike
shag rugs, cannot be dried
in home size dryers.
DO NOTtunrble
dryjackers
c~mrainin~
ffipok.
(See
filter cleaning instructions above. )
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape. Dry no more than one pillow at a time and set dryer for maximum
time. Stop dryer occasionally and
shake
pillows to redistribute filling Ior more even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time. If they are not
completely dry, return them to dryer and reset
for
rnorc
dry
ing
time. Feather pillows dry
very
slowly and must be dried completely to prevent
mildewing.
DO
NOTtumble
drypi[l[)ws
[<mt~lining
tipok.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care
hbels
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE
LABELS:’
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Olficc,
Washington.
D.C.
20402
7
How to sort the clothes
Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing,
you will also have properly sorted drying loads.
Sort
by surface
tefiure
from
LINT PRODUCERS—such ~S
terry toweling and chenille—give
up lint. LINT
COLLE~RS—
such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and
corduroy—attract lint, and must be
dried separately.
Sort by fabric
Separate
m
c
.
.
‘.
‘, Cottons&
‘
\
,,
Linens
,’
from
from
from
In addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be
dried together whenever possible.
Sort by color
Separate
m
.
\
, Whites
from
~,
Lights/
from
from
Sort by
wei@t
from
For information on tumble drying
extra-large items and different
fabrics and loads, see pages 6 and 7.
8
How to load the
clothes
Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently
and clothes may be unnecessarily
wrintied.
Loads should look like this:
Drum with
Permanent Press Load
Drum with
Cottons
&
Linens
Clean the lint filter before
drying every load.
Clean lint filter (see shaded area)
by putting your moistened fingers
at the corner of filter and wiping in
a downward motion all the way
across to the other corner.
For additional information on lint
filter, see page 13.
Ene~y-Saving
~ps
c
Sort clothes by weight so you won’t
●
To help prevent ironing, remove
● Clean dryer lint filter each time
have to run an extra cycle for one or garments immediately at end of
you dry.
two heavier, slower-drying items. drying cycle and place on hangers.
See page 8.
●
Clean dryer exhaust
ducting
at least
●
Dry your clothes in consecutive once a year. A partially clogged
● Do not overload dryer. For loads. Using a “warm” dryer will
exhaust can lengthen drying time.
efficient drying, clothes need to
save energy.
tumble freely.
9
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UseThis Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T
START
CLOTHES TAKE
~0
LONG
~
DRY
SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
●
Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.
●
No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting
current. Most electric dryers use two.
●
Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and START switch is pushed.
Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. Tore-start, close the door and push
the START switch.
Q
Dryer door is open. Close door securely—dryer will not run with door open.
s
Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical outlet
or circuit while the dryer is operating.
● Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for
the load you want to dry. See pages 5-7.
●
Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean area
under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See page 13.
● Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is
ducted
in accordance with Installation
Instructions.
●
Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction;
make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible ducting is used, be
sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to Installation Instructions.
● Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers.
Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped and the dryer
still tumble without heat.
●
Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.
●
Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long time to
remove moisture.
●
Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
●
Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
●
Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or washed by hand
and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment
Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or tumble dry.
10
PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
●
Relamtion
shrinkage
can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into
shape after each wash and dry cycle.
.
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is
caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is
gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been
laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
●
Shrinkage caused by overheating
occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been
heat-
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to
shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by
washing in cold or warm water.
●
Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and hang
them immediately.
c
Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
●
Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar articles, even
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
. Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes,
with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or
blouses.
Do not wash or dry
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
. Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent Press
loads
should always be smaller than regular loads..
.no
more than medium loads.
●
Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash Cycle which provides
a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling.
. Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium
level
or half full
for small load.
●
Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with plenty of detergent.
11
The Problem
Solver
(continued)
PROBLEM
WWNKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS (continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
●
Accumulation of lime
scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a
non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent.
●
Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will minimize
wrintiing.
To remove wrinkles:
●
Retumble.
●
Rerinse
and dry.
●
Ifunsuccessfil,
retumble
on
normal
temperature
for
10-12
minutes and hang
immediately.
. Iron carefully.
●
Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
●
Some wrin~es may remain which cannot be removed?
*N~E:
If
you
follow
good
laundry
procedures
and
permanent
Press
clothes
sti]l
come
out wrirdded, the
finish
may not be good quality. Also, in permanent press synthetic
cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away leaving only the
synthetic. Since it’s the cotton portion which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or
decrease of Permanent Press performance
will
result.
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Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Good dryer care
The
Drum. Porcelain enamel
drum is rust-resistant
and
requires
no special
care.
The
E;xterior.
Wipe off
any
spills or
washing compounds. Wipe or dust
with damp cloth. Try not to strike
the surface with sharp objects.
The Lint Filter.
Wipe lint filter
before every
usc
as
described on
page
9.
Periodically
lint
filter
should be removed
and
suction
hose
from
vacuum
cleaner should
bc
inserted into the opening.
See
below.
s
Do
not
obstruct
the
tlow
of
combustion
and
vcnti
Iating
air,
[)ryer
E;xhaust:
Inspect
and
clean
[hc
dryer
exhaust
ducting
at
least
once
a year.
To store dryer:
For short period
of
time, disconnect power supply
and
clean
lint
filter.
CAUTIONS:
●
Before having your electric dryer
connected in your new residence,
be sure your licensed electrician
confirms that the supply voltage
matches the voltage specified on
the rating plate.
● Dryer control panel and finishes
may be damaged by some laundry
pre-treatment soil and stain
remover products if such products
are sprayed on or have direct
contact with the dryer.
Apply these pre-treatment products
away from the dryer. The fabric
may then be washed and dried
normally, Damage to your dryer
caused
by
pre-treatment products is
not covered by
your warranty.
Do not
store
dryer where it will be
exposed to
the
weather.
13
Notes
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scheduled at a time hat’s convenient
for you. Many
GE
Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience
(7:00
a.m. to
7:00
p.m.
weekdays,
9:00
a.m. to
2:00
p.m. Satur-
days). Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and out—
so most repairs can be handled in just
one visit.
Service Contracts
800-626-Z24
Whatever your question about any GE
major appliance, GE Answer CenteP
information service is available to
help. Your cdl—and your question—
will be answered prompdy and
courteously And you can
cdl
any
time. GE Answer
Cente@
service is
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will still be
tiere
after your warranty expires. Pur-
chase a GE contract while your war-
ranty is still in effect and you’ll receive
a substantial discount. With a
multiple-
year contract, you’re assured of future
service at today’s prices.
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Telecommunication Device for the Deaf
Patis
andAcce~ories
800-626-2002
hdividu&
qutiled
to service their
own appliances cart
have needed
parts or accessories sent direcdy to
their home, free of shipping charge!
The GE parts system provides access
to over 47,000 par~., and
d]
GE
Genuine Renewal Parts are
filly
warranted.
WSA,
MasterCard and
Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenance
instmctions
contained in this
booMet
cover proce
dures
intended to be performed by
any user.
O&er
servicing
genedy
shodd be referred to
quWled
ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
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For Customers
Wtih
Special Needs...
80~626.2000
Upon request, GE will provide Braille
controls
for
a variety of GE appliances,
and a brochure to assist in planning a
barrier-free kitchen for persons with
limited mobility To obtain these items,
free of charge,
cdl
800.626.2000.
Consumers witi impaired hearing
or speech who have access to a TDD
or a conventional teletypewriter may
Cdl
800-TDD-GEAC
(800-833-4322)
to request information or service.
YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
cancelled
check to establish warranty period,
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
For one year from date of original
the original purchaser and any
purchase, we will provide, free of
succeeding owner for products
charge, parts and service labor
purchased for ordinary home use
in your home to repair or replace in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
any
parf
of
the
dryer
that fails
and Washington,
D.C.
In Alaska the
because of a manufacturing
warranty is the same except that it
defect. is LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer
Care@
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL
ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT
FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE” SERVICE.
WHAT IS
N~
COVERED ● ServicetriPStoYour hometo
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
c
Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS
NOT
RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further
hel~
is needed concerning this
warrantv.
write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE
Appliafices,
Louisvifie,
KY 40225
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