GE DDE5900R User manual

Useand Care Guide
Dryer
Safe~lnstructions .............,..,...3-5
Operating Instructions, Tips
Controls Setting Guide ,............................8, 9
Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................6
Energy-Saving Tips,.........,..,.........................,.5
Knits Drying Tips .....................................6, 12
Lint Filter....................................................6, 10
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................6, 7
Operating the Dryer .......................................6
Permanent Press Drying Tips........6, 12, 13
Sorting Clothes, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......6, 7
Care and Cleaning
Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lint Filter........................................................, 10
Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Problem Solver ....,..................l 1-13
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
Consumer Services ........,..,.......l 5
Model and Serial Numbers ......................,..,2
Repair Service ...,................................,............2
Warranty .........,...............,............,.Back Cover
Models: DDE5900R DDG5980R
GE Appliances

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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
your phone number)
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
If you received a
damaged dryer...
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GE Appliances, Appliance Park
builder) that sold you the dryer.
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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.
WA~ING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
● bmediately call your gas supplier from a
flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
imtructions.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
● If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
● Do not try to light any appliance. call the
fire department.
● Do not touch any electrical switch;
—Instigation and service must be performed
do not use any phone in your building. by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
● Clear the room, building or area of
all occupanti.
All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
If you need service
To obtain service, see the First, contact the people who
FINALLY, if your problem
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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.
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Warning—To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury 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.
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● This dryer must be properly
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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 calling,
toll
free, the GE Answer Center”, 800.626.2000.
—Properly ground to conform with
all.governing codes and ordinances.
Follow details in Installation Instructions.
—Locate 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 Installation Instructions.
● 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.
~ ● When disconnecting this appliance
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~ pull by the plug rather than the cord
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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.
To Minimize the Possibility
of a Fire ~zard
● Exhaust Duct+ee Installation Instructions.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4“
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside. USE OF
PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. FOIL OR
OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN
USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.
● 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 materials,
when heated, can under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
● 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 the operation.
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WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS
(continued)
● Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat”
(such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
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with combustible or ~xplosive
substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline,
degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add
these substances to the wash water. Do not use
these substances 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 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.
. Clean 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 the area around and underneath
your appliances free from the accumulation
of combustible materials, such as lint, paper,
rags, chemicals, etc.
● The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.
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.
● 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.
● Close supervision is necessary
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near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on, or
with this appliance or
any discarded
appliance. Dispose
o~discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer compartment.
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● Keep all laundry aids (such as
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detergents, bleaches, fabric
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softeners, etc.) out of the reach
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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.
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● To minimize the possibility of electric
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shock, unplug this appliance from the
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
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NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector
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\ “ knob to an OFF position does NOT
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disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
● Do not tamper with the controls.
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● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
● Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
● If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT
WITH A MATCH. 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 products, 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 T~SE
~STRUCTIONS
● Sort clothes by weight so you won ‘t have to run an extra cycle for one
or two heavier, slower-drying items.
● Do not overload your dryer. For efficient drying, clothes need
to tumble freely.
● To help prevent ironing, use Perm. Press (Medium Heat). Remove
garments promptly at end of drying cycle and place on hangers.
● Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer
will save energy.
● Clean the dryer lint filter each time you dry.
● Clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A partially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.
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HOW TO OPEMTE YOUR DRYER
WARNING—TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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Check the Lint Filter
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. See Care and Cleaning Section.
Sort and Load the Clothes
Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer. Generally, if clothes are
sorted right for washing, they’re sorted right for drying. See the How to
Sort the Clothes section. 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.
O Drying Selections.
Select the proper heat
for
your load.
@ Cycle Selector.
~ Start Button.
Turn the Cycle Selector to
Pres:, the Push to Start
the desired cycle setting. The
buttcn to start the dryer.
selector may be turned in
(Opening the door during
either direction.
operiltion stops the dryer.
To restart, close the door and
press the Push to Start button.)
Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips
“ DO NOT OVERLOAD— ● REMOVE CLOTHES
Garments being dried or
PROMPTLY—To help prevent
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
wrinkling, remove clothes from
the dryer promptly at the end of
the drying cycles.
“ PLACII ON HANGERS—
Permunent press and polyester
knit garments look best if
placed
on hangers after drying.
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Sort by Surface Texture
‘eparate efromm
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
chenille—give up lint.
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract
lint. These must be dried separately.
Sort by Fabric
Separate
In addition to
sorting to reduce
lint collection, we
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever possible.
Sort by Color
Sort by Weight
Separate
For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.
HOW TO LOAD 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
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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE
For Different Fabrics and Loads
Dryin
Select
Load Cycle
Cycle Setting
Cottons & Linens
Normal
Regular Cycle 40 to 50 minutes setting for average-weight loads;
50 to 60 minutes setting for work clothes
and thick
knitted cottons. Use Damp Dry setting for ready-to
iron light weight cottons (20 minutes); for medium
weight (25 minutes); for heavy cottons
(30 minutes).
Use DeWrinkle setting to take wrinkles out of
garments that have not been washed.
Normal settingPermanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton Normal
Perm Press & Knits
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Delicate
Perm Press & Knits
Normal
Perm. Press Normal setting
Normal setting
Silks and
Wools, Blends
including Silks and Wools
Perm. Press Perm Press & Knits Delicate setting
Delicate settingPerm Press
& Knits
Rayon and Acetate
Perrn, Press
Down-filled garments,
if machine washing and drying
are recommended.
Normal
Regular Cycle 40 to 50 minutes
40 to 45 minutes
Regular Cycle
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
See Special Instructions.
Normal
Baby Clothes—Delicate
Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Perm. Press
Normal
Perm Press & Knits Delicate setting
Regular Cycle
20 to 25 minutes.
For first setting, set at 20 minutes:.
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Normal
Regular Cycle
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Regular Cycle
Regular Cycle
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Bathmats and Rugs
Normal
No Heat Set for time desired.
Normal
Regular Cycle
Regular Cycle
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—1 5 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.
Perm. Press
Pillows—Feather and
Polyester-
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See
Special Instructions.
Normal
Regular Cycle
I 30 minutes.
*The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your fabric care labels.
NOTE: The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as a guide.
You may find that best results are obtained 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. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT. If children’s sleepwear is made of
Modacrylic, tumble dry only on Low/Knits temperature. Normal Heat can damage these
fabrics. Check manufacturers drying instructions.
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Scc ~bove instructions.
Place in dryer with 3 or 4 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 blanket at end of cycle and block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with
warm iron. AI1ow to dry before storing,
Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are 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 creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and
check filter for excess I
int. Remove and restart drver,
Tumble dry 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
SpC,(/cI/ prc,c~~uf;{~~~,j must bc taken to dry extra-large items. Set dt:}er,fi]r 20 minufe.s then check [arefi//},. Set 15 minutes for second setting, check
again: and 5 rninutcs 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 10 tumble, the air flow may be blocked which could rcsuh in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs,
cannot be dried in home size dryers. [)0 NOT fumb/e cir},;a(kef,} c~~ntc~inin<q Kclpok. (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 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. [~0 NOT tumble
cirv pi[low.v cotltuinirrg Kapok.
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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CAm Am CLEAN~G
User Maintenance Instructions
CAUTION: If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it connected
in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician confirms that
the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate.
Dryer Exterior
Wipe off any spills or washing
Dryer control panel and Apply these pretreatment products
compounds. Wipe or dust with
finishes may be damaged by away from the dryer. The
fabric
a damp cloth. Try not to strike
some laundry pretreatment soil may then be washed and dried
the surface with sharp objects. and stain remover products if normally. Damage to your dryer
such products are sprayed on or caused by pretreatment products
have direct contact with the dryer. is not covered by your warranty.
Dryer Drum Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage
The porcelain enamel drum
Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a
is rust-resistant and requires exhaust
ducting at least once a year.
short period of time, disconnect
no special care.
the power supply and clean the
lint filter.
Lint Filter
Before every dryer
use, clean the lint
filter. Put your
moistened fingers
at the corner of the
filter and wipe in a
downward motion
all the way across
to the other corner.
Periodically,
remove the lint
filter and insert
the suction hose
from your vacuum
cleaner into
the opening.
Air Circulation
Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air,
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PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T START
CLOTHES TAKE TOO
LONG TO DRY
SHRINKAGE. GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● 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 button is pushed.
Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door
and push the Start button.
● Dryer door is open. Close door securely—dryer wi 11 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 correctly
set for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.
● Clogged 1 int filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean
area under lint filer with
vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.
● Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the
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 the
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.
Q 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.
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE
SHRINKAGE, KNITS
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS
● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may
be 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; drying on low heat.
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Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and
hang them immediately.
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. Also, use Permanent
Press drying 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.
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.
Pro~er use of fabric softener will
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minimize wrinkling.
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PROBLEM
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS AND
“NO-IRON ITEMS”
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO REMOVE WRINKLES:
● Retumble on Permanent Press setting.
● Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting.
● If unsuccessful, retumble on normal temperature for 10–12 minutes
and hang immediately.
● Iron carefully.
● Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing.
● Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed. *
* NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press
clothes still come out wrinkled, the finish may not be good quality. Also, in
permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can
eventuality wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since its the cotton portion
which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or decrease of Permanent Press
performance will result.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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Wdll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the
assurance that if you ever need information or
assis~nce
from GE, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
In-Home Repak
Servjce
800-GE-CARES
(800-432-273fl
A (lkl Consumer Service professional
will provide expert repair se~wice,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient
fc)r you. Many GE [;onsurner 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:()() a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Satur-
days).
Our factory trdined technicians
know your appliance inside and out—
so most repairs
can be handled in just
one visit.
Servjce Contracts
8f10-626-P24
GEAnswer Center
a
80~626.2f100
Whatever your question about any GE
major appliance, GE Answer Cente@
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
there after your warranty expires. Pur-
chase a GE contract while your war-
ranty is still in effect and you’ll receive
a substitiat discount. Witi a multiple-
year contract, you’re assured of fiture
service at today’s prices.
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf
Pam andAcce=orjes
800-626-2002
Individu& qudfied to service their
o- appliances can have needed
par~s or accessories sent directly to
their home. The GE par~ system pro-
vides access to over 47,000 parts... and
all GE Genuine Renewal ParLs are
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard
and Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenance instructions
contined in this booMet cover proce-
dures intended to be
perfomed by
any user.
Other servicing gener~y
shodd be referred to qutified ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cawe unsafe operation.
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For Customers Wjth
SpecjalMeeds...
80~6262000
Upon request, GE will provide Braille
controls for a variety of GE appliaces,
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 with 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 establlsh warranty period
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
-.-”
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
any pati of the dryer that fails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
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 Sewice
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
Carec servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Sewice 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 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.
● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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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 vay 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.
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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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