GE DDE5300G Specification sheet

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Contents
Appliance Registration 2UseandCareof
Care and Cleaning 13
Controls Setting Guide 6,7 models
Dryer Exhaust 13 DDE5300G
Energy-Saving Tips 9
Knit Drying Tips 5-7, 11 DDG5S80G
Lint Filter 5,9, 13
Loading 5,9
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating YourDryer 5
Perm. Press Drying Tips 5-7,11,12
Problem Solver 10-12
Repair Service 15
Safety Instructions 3,4
Sorting 5,8
Storing Dryer 13
User Maintenance Instructions 13
Warranty Back Cover
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help you...
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
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damaged dryer...
Immediately contact the dealer
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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’llfind them on alabel 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
FORYOURSAFETY
Ifyousmellgas:
1.Openwindows.
2.Don’ttouch
electricalswitches:
3.Extinguishany
openflame.
4.Immediatelycall
Iyourgassupplier.
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dryer.
Toobtain Hispanic version of
this book, call
The GE Answer Cente@
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consumer information service.
Toll-free.
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All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling
“Don’t turn electric switches
on or off because sparks may
ignite the gas.
FORYOURSAFETY
Donotstoreor use
gasolineorother
flammablevaporsand
liquidsinthevicinity
ofthisoranyother
appliance.
Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before usingthis appliance. .
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W~G-To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your
applianc~ followbasic precautions,
including the following:
.Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
●This dryer must be properIy
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 bycontacting
the service location nearest you.
—Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
—Locatewhere the temperature
is above 50”F.(10”C.)for
satisfactory operation of the
I, 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 avoidelectrical overload.
—Exhausting to the outside is
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
to prevent large amounts of
moisture and lint from being blown
into the room. Carefully followthe
ExhaustingDetails in the Installation
Instructions.
●When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoiddamage to
the cord orjunction 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.
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containing rubbe
similar materials WUCII
bras,tennis shoes, gait
mas rugs,bibs,baby P
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melt or burn. AIso. SOI
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w,phstic, or .-..4$.:.
~----%as padded or melt (such asiclothing, paper” , . .~
‘material, plastics or plastic - ‘f ;;.
r)sh~ bath containers, etc.) on top of the dryer-*’;.!n-
~* PWC ~ufingo~~tion
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materk@ when he&d, can under .
certain circumstances produce “
fire by spontaneous combustion.
●Garments labeled “D~ Away .~
From Heat” (such as lifejackets
containing Kapok) must not be put
in your dryer. ,
●Do not wash or dry articles
that havebeen cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustibleorexplosivesubstances
(such as gasoline, degreasers,
@cleaning Solvenq kemsenel*)
which may giveoff vapors that
could igniteor explode.Do notuse
or store such substances on/or
around your washer and/or dryer
during operation.
●Any article on which you have
used acleaning solvent, or which
contains flammable materiak
(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 fimes havebeen 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
Ioadto preventlint accumulation
inside the dryer or in the room.
DO N~ OPERATE THE
DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.
●Keep area around and
underneath your appliance free
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and the exhaust duct connection ‘: ~
inside the dryer should be - ‘ ~~’
cleaned periodically by a‘~”
quditled individual. -.‘;~~;.
.Exhaust duct (see installation ~
instructions). Use only metal ,..
duct inside dryer or for E
El
exhausting dryer to the outside. ~~, -
‘Ii)minimize the possibility :~
Ofiqjury. ‘ - *
●N~er ~ch ~~ the dryer w~e
thedrumis moving.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. Dispose of discarded
appliancesand shipping or packing
materials properly. Before
discarding adryer, or removing ‘
from service, remove the door of
the drying compartment.
●Keepall laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fhbric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach of ~
children, preferably in alocked
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.
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Important Safety Instructions (continued) ,
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●The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics. To
avoid such aresult, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be foliowed very ca&idly.
.Never climb on or stand on the
dryer top or door.
●~not tamper with controIs.
sTominimize the possibil&
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (exceptthe removal and
cleaning of the lint fflter). N(XE:
lbning the Cycle Selector knob
to an OFF position does NCYI’
disconnect the appliance fkom
the power supply. ~
●Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, m“alfimctioning,
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 haveapilot
light. DO N(YI’A~EMPI’ ‘IU
LIGHT WITH AMA~H. Bums
may result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when
the automatic ignition mayturn on.
Dryer-applied fabric ~~ -. ~
softeners or anti-static. - -
conditioners - ‘
Youmay wish ~sofien your
laundered fabrics or reduce the
static electricity in them. We
recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash cycle, A
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions for those produc@ or ,
try adryer-added product for .
which the manufacturer gives
written assurance on the package
that their product ean be safdy
used in your dryer. ~
Service or performance probIems
caused by the use ofthese products
are the responsibility of the
manufacturers ofthose products .
and are not covered under the
warranty of this appliance.
SAW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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How to operateyour dryer
W~G-To reducethe risk offire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
readthe IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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Load YourDryer Properly.
●Clean the lint filter each time the
dryer is used. Alwaysbe sure the
lint filter is in place. Don’tuse 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. (Ifyou 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.
oTurn Cycle Selector to desired
cyclesetting.
~Push STARTswitch to start
dryer. (Opening the door during
operation stops the dryer. To
restart, close the door and push the
STARTswitch.)
Polyester Knits &
%manent Pressdrym
●gtips
●DO N(X OVERLOAD—
Garments being dried or
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
.REMOVE CL(YI’HES
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 PAGE
for Controls Setting Guide
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ControlsSetting Guidefor differentfabrics and loads
Drying
Selection*
Load Cycle Cycle Setting
Cottons &Linens Normal Regular HEAVYto MEDIUM setting for average loads.
EXTRA HEAVYsetting for work clothes and
thick, knitted cottons.
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton Normal Perm Press& Knits Set at M(XE DRY to LESS DRY depending
on load size and degree of dryness desired. To
de-wrinkle garments that have not been washed,
use DE-WRINKLE setting.
Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics
sturdy
Delicate
Perm Press& Knits Set at MORE DRY for sturdy fabrics,
LESS DRY for delicates.
Normal
Low/Knits
Silks and Wools, Blends including
Silks and Wools Low/Knits Perm Press& Knits Set toward LESS DRY.
Rayonand Acetate Low/Knits Perm Press& Knits Set toward LESS DRY.
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying are
recommended.
Normal Regular HEAVYto MEDIUM setting,
BabyClothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See
Special Instructions.
Normal Regular MEDIUM to HEAVYsetting, depending on load size
and degree of dryness desired,
BabyClothes—Delicate Low/Knits Perm Press& Knits Set toward LESS DRY.
Blankets-Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items:’
Normal Regular Set at LIGHT setting 20 to 25 minutes.
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO NCYI’MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Normal Regular For first setting, set at LIGHT setting 20 minutes;
for second setting, set at 15minutes.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items:’ Normal Regular First setting-LIGHT setting 20 minutes;
additional settings-5 minutes.
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
No Heat Regular Set for time desired.
Bathmats and Rugs Normal Regular First setting-LIGHT setting 20 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 First setting-LIGHT setting 20 minutes;
second setting-15 minutes;
additional settings-5 minutes.
Pillows-Feather and I%lyester-
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in adryer). See
Special Instructions.
Normal Regular EXTRA HEAVYsetting 105minutes.
Whe terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your fabric care labels.
N~E: The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as aguide. Youmay 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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Special Instructions
Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items.
Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove 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 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. Two clean, dry tennis shoes added to dryer also help to fluff up the down. Be sure
to d~ thoroughly.
IMPORTANT. If children’s sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble dry only on Low/Knits. Normal Heat can damage these fabrics.
Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.
See above instructions.
Place in dryer with 3 or 4dry towelswhich havebeen 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 atime. Removeblanket at end of cycle 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 draperies and curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and check
filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
Thmble on NO HEAT setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of such articles.
Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
Special precautions must be taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes then check carejidly. Set 15minutes for second setting, check
again; and 5 minutes 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 haveroom 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 maybe 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 jackets containing Kizpok. (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 fipok.
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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
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Normally, if you have sorted clothes correetly for washing,
you will also have properly sorted drying loads.
Sort by surface texture
Separate w
from
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LINT PRODUCERS-such as
terry toweling and chenille—give
up lint. LINT COLLECJ13RS—
such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and
corduroy-attract lint, and must be
.. dried separately.
Sort by fabric
Separate
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Cottons &
Linens
from
from
from
w
In addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be
dried together whenever possible.
S@ by color
Separate
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w
from
Sort by weight
Separate
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Heavy Items
(such as 4
WM!3
from
For information on tumble drying
extra-large items and different
fkbricsand loads, see pages 6and 7.

How toload the
clothes
Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently
and clothes may be unnecessarily
wrinkled.
Loads should look like this:
Drum with
Cottons &Linens
Drum with
Permanent Press Load
Clean the lint filter before
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drying every load.
Clean lint fiiter (see shaded area)
by putting your moistened fingers
at the comer of falterand wiping in
adownward motion all the way
across to the other comer.
For additional information on lint
filter, see page 13.
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Energy-SavingTips
.Sort clothes byweightso youwon’t ●Tohelp prevent ironing, use ●Clean dryer lint filter each time
haveto run an extra cycle for 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. sCleandryer 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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UseThis ProblemSolver
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND ~MEDY
DR~R WON’T ●Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.
START
●No power to dryer. Check i%sesand circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting
current. Most electric dryers use two.
●Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and STARTswitch is pushed.
@ning the door during operation stops the dryer. Tore-start, close the door ad push
the STARTswitch.
●Dryer door is open. Close door securely-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.
CL~HES TAKE ●Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for
TOO LONG ’10 DRY the load you want to dry. Seepages 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 fhses 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.
QImproper sorting. Do not mix heavy,hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.
●Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take along time to
remove moisture.
●Toomany items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at atime. Do not combine loads.
●Toofew items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
SHRINKAGE, ●Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washedand tumble dried or washed byhand
GENERAL and drip dried; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in adryer. Follow Garment
Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or tumble dry.
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