GE DDE5100M User manual

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Contents
Appliance Registration 2Problem Solver 10-12
Care and Cleanimz 13 Safety Instructions 3,4
Consumer Services 15 Sorting 5,8
Controls Setting Guide 6,7 Storing Dryer 13
Dryer Exhaust 13 User Maintenance Instructions 13
Energy-Saving Tips 9Warranty Back Cover
Knits Drying Tips 5-7, 11
Lint Filter 5,9, 13
Loading 5,9
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating the Dryer 5GEAnsww CknttJ#
Perm. Press Drying Tips 5-7,11, 12 i?tuuia’mo
Models DDE51OOM
DDG5180M
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Helpushelpyou... If YouNeedService
Before using your dryer,
read this book carefully.
Itis 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
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville. KY40225
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 %lver cm
p+ys 10-12. [t lists causes of
minor operating problems that
you ctin correct yourself.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You”llfind them on u label on the
front of the dryer behind the door-.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
R~gi~tratit~n Ctird thtit ~ame ~vith
your dryer. Before sending in this
card. please write these numbers
here:
Model Number
Ser!al Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dryer.
To obtain aSpanish ianguage
version t>fthis b(~(~k.call
GE Answer Center:
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Para obtencr la \ersi6n en
espafiol de este manual.
name a
GE Answer Center?
servicio de informaci6n
para cl consumicior.
telefono 800.626.2000.
FORYOURSAFETY
If you smell gas:
Openwindows.
Don’ttouch
electrical switches:
Extinguish any
openflame.
Immediatelycall
your gassupplier.
‘Don’t
turn electric switches
on or off because sparks may
ignite the gas.
FOR YOURSAFETY
Donot store or use
gasoline or other
flammablevaporsand
liquids in the vicinity
of this or anyother
appliance.
To ~~btainsertice. see the
Consumer Services page in the
back ot this book.
We’re proud of our sern ice and
want }OUto be pleased. If for some
reason >OLItire not happ) \vith the
service you receive. here are three
>teps to [OIIOWfor further help.
FIRST. contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
whj’ you are not pleased. In most
cases. thi> will soitre the problem.
NE.XT. ii’~ou tire still not pleased.
write till the details—including
your phone number-to:
Manqcr. Consumer Relations
GE Appliimces
Applitince Park
L(~uis\ lIIc. Kcntuckj 40225
FINALLY. ify(mr problem is still
not rcsol~cd. write:
lMdl~lr~ippli~ncc
C(~tlsumcr Actitln Panel
70 N(~rth \Vackcr Drl\c
(-hl’J~(). Illinois 60606”
All drying instruction terms in this book conform t~~tht C~irc L:ibcliny
Rule established by the Federal Trade Con]nlis\it~n. J:illU:Lr)’1984.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. I
IMPORTANT
SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the Governor of California
to publish alist 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 in,jury
to persons when using your
appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
●Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
●This dryer must be properly
installed and located in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If
you did not receive an Installatit)n
Instructions sheet with your dryer.
you can obtain one by contacting
the service location nearest you.
—Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
—Locate where the temperature
is above 50”F. (10”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 aproperly 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 Installation
Instructions.
cWhen 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.
cDo 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
carr~rout.
To minimize the possibility
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of afire hazard.
●Donotuse heat to dry articles
containing rubber, plastic, or
similar materials (such as padded
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath
mtit.s,rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic
bags. etc.) as these materials may
melt or burn. Also, some rubber
materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce
tire by spontaneous combustion.
QGarments labeled “Dry Away
From Heut” (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
cluring opemtion.
●Any article on which you have
used acleaning 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 these
flammable liquids or solids and
their fumes 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.
cClean the lint filter before each
load to prevent lint accumulation
inside the dryer or in the room.
DO NOT OPERATE THE
DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.
●Keep area around and
underneath your appliance free
from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
●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.
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Important Stiety Instructions (continued)
‘Ibminimize the possibility
of @jury.
●Neverreach into the dryer whiie
thedrum ismob Beforeloading,
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. DBpose of discarded
appliancmand shipping or packing
materials properly. Before
dkcarding adryer, or removing
from service, remove the door
of the drying compartment.
●Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, tibric
sofkne~, etc.) out of the reach of
children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe ail 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
byclothing during subsequent
dryer uses.
●The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics. To
avoid such aresult, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefilly,
●Never climb on or stand on the
dryer top or door.
●Do not tamper with controls.
●Tominimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (exceptthe removal and
cleaning of the lint filter). N(Y’X’E:
Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an OFF position does N(YI’
disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.
●Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfimctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
adamaged cord or plug.
●If yours is agas dryer, it is
equipped with an automatic electric
ignition and does not have apilot
light. DO NOT ATTEM~ TO
LIGHT WITH AMAICH. 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
Youmay wish to soften your
laundered fabrics or reduce the
static electricityyin them. We
recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash cycIe,
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions for those products, or
try adryer-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.
SA~ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Howto operate your dryer
W~lNGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Two Cyc/e Dryer
Load Your Dryer Properly.
●Clean the lint filter each time the
dryer is used. Always be sure the
lint filter is in place. Don’t use the
dryer without it.
●Good sorting for the dryer begins
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. )
Set the Controls.
See the Controls Setting Guide on
pages 6and 7.
~Set Drying Selections switch.
~Turn Cycle Selector to desired
cycle setting. The selector may be
turned in either direction.
~Push START switch to start
dryer. (Opening the door during
operation stops the dryer. To
restart, close the door and push the
START switch. )
Polyester Knits &
I%rmanentPress drying tips
●DO N~ OVERLOAD—
Garments being dried or
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
●REMOVE CLOTHES
PROMPTLY-To help prevent
wrinkling. remove from the dryer
promptly at the end of the drying
cycles. *
●PLACE ON HANGERS— TURN THE PAGE
Permanent Press and Polyester for Controls Setting Guide
Knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
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Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
Drying
Selection
Load
Cottons&Linens
Cycle Cycle Setting
40 to 50 minutessettingforaverage-weightloads:
50 to 60 minutessettingforwork clothes and thick
knitted cottons.
Damp Dry for ironing:
20 minutes—lightweight cottons:
25 minutes—medium weight:
30 minutes—heavy cottons.
Normal Regular Cycle
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Del icate
Normal
Normal
Low/Knits
Low/Knits
Perm Press& Knits Normal setting
Perm Press& Knits
Normal setting
Delicate setting
Silks and Wools, Blends including
Silks and Wools Perm Press& Knits Delicate setting
Rayon and Acetate Low/Knits Perm Press& Knits Delicate setting
40 to 50 minutes
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying are
recommended.
Normal Regular Cycle
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers.
Nightgowns, Shirts. Pads, Sheets.
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. Sce
Special Instructions.
Normal Regular Cycle 40 to 45 minutes
Dclicatc setting
Baby Clothes—Delicate Low/Knits Pcrm Press& Knits
Blankets—Wool, Part Wool.
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large items:’
Normal Regular Cycle 20 to 25 minutes.
Curtains. Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Normal Regular Cycle For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
for second setting, set at 15minutes.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under ‘*Extra-large Items:’ First setting—20 minutes; additional settings—5 minutes.
Normal Regular Cycle
Rubber-coated Items. Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with P!astic Trim
No Heat
Normal
Regular Cycle No heut. Set for time desired.
Regular CycleBathmats and Rugs First setting—20 minutes:
additional settings—5 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
Low/Knits Regular Cycle
130minutes.
Pillows—Feather and Polyester-
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in adryer). See
Special Instructions.
Normal Regular Cycle
The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results. follow your fabric care labels. %.
N(YI’E: The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as aguide. You may find that best results are obtained for certain of your fabrics
by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.
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e.
@iJpecial Instructions
Do not dry non-colorfasthemswithWhitesmlight-coloreditems.
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-Do not overload dryer: clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.
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—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 only if recommended 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.
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IMPORTANT. If children’s sleepwear is made of Modacrylic. tumble dry only on Low/Knits temperature. Normal Heat can damage these
fabrics. Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.
See above instructions.
Place in dryer with 3or 4dry towels which have been heated for 5minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than
25 minutes. Do only one blanket at atime. Remove blanket at end 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 are still wet, reset for 15minutes and check again. Items should be removed while
still damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang dmpcrics and curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and check
filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
Tumble dry on No Heat setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of such articles.
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Stop dryer periodically and check inter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
Speciaf precautions must be taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minufes rhen check carefiffy. Set 15minutes for second setting, check
again; and 5minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does 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 if article is still wet or damp and fills
dryer, finish drying on line. Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not
have room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs, cannot
be dried in home size dryers. DO NOT tumble dry jackers containing Kapok. (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 atime and set dryer for maximum
time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to redistribute filling for more even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time. If they are not
completely dry, return them to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried completely to prevent
--mildewing. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kiipok.
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
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 Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
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How to sort the clothes
Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing,
YOUwill also have properly sorted drying loads.
Sort by surface texture
Separate
from
LINT PRODUCERS—such as
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
w
from
n
●
Synthetics,
Blends &
Poly Knits
from
w
Ifrom
m
●
Delicates
Inaddition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be
dried together whenever possible.
Sort by coIor
Separate
e
●
Whites
from
m
e
Lights
from
n
●
Darks
Sort by weight
Separate
from
For information on tumble drying
extra-large items and different
fabrics and loads, see pages6and 7.
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How to load the
clothes
Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’tdry efficiently
and clothes may be unnecessarily
wrinkled.
Loads should look like this:
Drum with
Cottons &Linens
Drumwith
PermanentPressLoad
Clean the lint fflter before
drying every load.
Clean lint filter (see shaded area)
by putting your moistened fingers
at the comer of filter and wiping in
adownward motion all the way
across to the other comer.
For additional information on lint
filter, see page 13.
Eneqgy-SavingTips
.Sort clothes byweightsoyouwon’t ●To help prevent ironing, use ●Clean dryer lint filter each time
have to run an extra cyclefor one or Knits/Low Heat. Removegarments YOU dry.
two heavier, slower-drying items. promptly at end of drying cycleand
See page 8. place on hangers. ●Cleandryer exhaustductingat least
once ayear. Apartially clogged
●Do not overload dryer. For ●Dry your clothes in consecutive exhaust can lengthen drying time.
efficient drying, clothes need to loads. Using a“warm” dryer will
tumble freely. saveenergy.
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~Questions?
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‘~ UseThis ProblemSolver
PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T
START
CLOTHES TAKE
TOO LONG TO 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 drver 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.
●Dryer door is open. Close door secureiy—dryer will not run with door open.
●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 correctl>’ set for
the load you want to dry. See pages 5-7.
●Clogged lint illtcr. Remove and clean filter before every load. Pcriodicaily cletin areu
under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See page 13.
●Improper ducting. ,Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Installation
Instructions.
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. obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction:
nudw sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If tlexiblc ducting is used. be
sure it is not kinked ;md is properly installed according (0 [nstallution Instructions.
sBlown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check househo!d fuses or circuit breakers.
,M~)stelectric dryers usc two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped and the dryer
still tumble without heat.
●Improper sorting. Do not mix hetivy, hard-to-drv items with lightweight articles.
●Large loads of moisture-holciing fabrics. such Mbeach towels. take along time to
remove moisture.
●Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at utime. Do not combine loads.
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●Too few items in dryer, If drying only one article. add two more similar w-titles. e)ren
if dry, to insure proper tumbling. i
●%me F~brics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or washed by hand
and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink in adryer. Follow Garment
Manufacturers’ Care Labels extictly. If in doubt. do not machine wash or tumble dry. ,
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PROBLE.M
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
●Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated bythe manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into
shape after each washand dry cycle.
●Progressive or delayed shrinkageiscausedWhensbrchorsizing (in some fabrics) is
gradually removedbylaundering. Maybe noticed inolder garments that havebeen
launderedmanytimeswithoutprevious shrinkage. Treat as forRelaxationShrinkageabove.
●Shrinkage caused byoverheating 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; drying on low heat.
●Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and hang
them immediately.
cToo many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at atime. 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
acool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use Permanent Press Dry Cycle.
●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.
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PROBLEM
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS (continued)
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POSSIBLE CALSE AXD REJIEDY
●Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a
non-phosphate detergent. a~foidthe use of ahigh-carbonate detergent.
cFailure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will minimize wrinkling.
Toremove wrinkles:
●Retumble on “Permanent Press’” setting.
●Rerinse and dry on “Permanent Press” setting.
cIf unsuccessful, retumbie cmnormal temperature for 10-12minutes and hang
immediately.
●Iron carefully.
●Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
●Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed;
*NOTE: If you k~llow gmxi luundrv procedures and Permanent Press clothes still come
out wrinkled. the finish muy not be good quality. Also. in permanent press synthetic
cotton blends. the cotton p(~rti~lnofthe fabric cm mwntwdly wetir awuy leaving only the
synthetic. Since it’sthe cott~ln portion which is treated for Pcrrnancnt Press. aloss or
decrease tJfPcrmwwnt Press pcrfbrnmnce will result.
If you need more help.. call, tollfree:
GE Answer CenterR’-
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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Care and Cleaning
“JSER}1AINTENA3’CIZ
.PJSTRUCTIONS
Good dryer care
The Drum. Porcciain enamel
drum is rust-resistant and requires
no special care.
The Exterior. 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 use as described on
page 9. Periodically lint filter
should be removed and suction
hose from vacuum cleaner sh(wid
be inserted into the opening.
See below.
Dryer Exhaust: Inspect and clc:in
the dryer exhaust ducting dleast
once a}kmr.
To store dryer: For short peri~xi of
time. disconnect ptmer suppi~ Lmd
clean lint filter.
Do not store dryer where it will bc
exposed to the weather.
CAUTIONS:
●Bctbrt hm’in: your electric dr~rcr
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 fr(ml the dryer. The fabric
muy then bc washed and dried
normal iy. Damage to your dryer
caused by pre-treatment products is
not c{nrcrcd by your warranty.

Notes
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800-626-2802
Individuals qualified to service their
own appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent directly to
their home, fi-ee of shipping charge!
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User maintenance instructions
contained in this booklet cover proce-
dures intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
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and abrochure to assist in planning a
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YOURGEAUTOMATIC~HES DRYER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. P‘w
WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONEWEAR 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 pafi of the dryer that fails and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
because of amanufacturing warranty is the same except that it
defect. is LIMITED because you must pay to
shi13the DrOductto the service shop
or ~orthe service technician’s trav61
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 ELE~RIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELE~RIC-
H(XPOINT FAClORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSlOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.
WHATIS NUT COVERED ●Service trips to your home to
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 CenteF
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 r
resetting of circuit breakers. ‘LA
●Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
sDamage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANK)R IS N(3T RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Somestatesdonotallowthe exclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sothe abovelimitationorexclusion
maynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygives 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 help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager–Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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Part No. I13D5497P169
Pub. No. 49-9663
6-90 CG
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