GE DDE7209R User manual

Useand&re@ide
Dryer
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lnstructions....................3-5
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Problem Solver .......................l 2-l4
More questions ?...call
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GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Operating Instructions, Tips
AutomaticDrying...........................................7
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................6
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Consumer Services ...................l5
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
DryingSelectionsGuide...............................7 Repair Service
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Energy-Saving Tips............,..,.........................5
Warranw........................................BackCover
Knits Drying Tips
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Lint Filter
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Loading ......................................................6, 10
Operating the Dryer ..................................6, 7
Timed Drying
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Permanent Press Drying Tips........6, 13, 14
SortingClothes........................................6,10
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~~;.: Care and Cleaning
Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Drum 11
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Models: DDE7209R DDG7289R
GE Appliances

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Read this book carefully.
1( 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)
Consumer Affairs
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Louisville. KY 40225
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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...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the dryer.
To obtain a Spanish language Para
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espatiol de este manual, name a
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consumer information service. tel~fono 800.626.2000.
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
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—W~T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
● Do not try to light any appliance.
● Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
● Clear the room, building or area of
● Immediately wII your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone.
FOUOW the gas supplier’s
instructions.
● If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
cdl the fire department.
—Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
aU 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
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
FINALLY, if your problem
serviced your appliance. Explain
is still not resolved, write:
why you are not pleased. In most Major Appliance Consumer
cases, this will solve the problem.
Action Panel
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
20 North Wacker Drive
write all the details—including Chicago, IL
60606
your phone number-to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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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.
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● 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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● When disconnecting this appliance
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pull by the plug rather than the
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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.
To Minimize the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard
● 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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● MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
● Garmenti labeled “Dry Away from Heat”
(such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
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was . ,
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with combustible or explosive
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 andor
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.
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● Clean the lint filter before each load
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to prevent lint accumulation inside
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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.
c 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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● The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics.
1 / Toavoidsucharesult, thegarment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
● Close supervision is necessary
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if this appliance is used by or
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near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on, or
with this appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer 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.
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● To minimize the possibility of electric
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-stitic 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
mSTRUCTIONS
● Sort clothes by weight so you won ‘t have to run an extra cycle for one
or
two heavier, slower-drying items.
● Do not overloild your dryer. For efficient drying. clothes need
to tumble
t’reely.
● Usc ALltonlatic Cycles whenever possible to help prevent overdry ing zmd
to save energy.
● To help prevent ironing, LISC Knits/Del ic~ites (Low Heat) or Perm. Press
(Medium
Heat). Remove g:trmcnts prornp(ly at end of drying cycle and
place on hangers.
● Dry your clothes i n consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer
will save energy.
Q Clcarr the dryer I int fi Iter eilch time yOLI dry.
● Clean the dryer exh~iust ducting at least once It 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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A“foma!k nmd
cycle, cycle,
“FAV”
NORMAL
PER MANIHI PRESS
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Five Cycle Automatic D~er
HeaVD.lr Laqe Capacity
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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 withoul it. See the Care and Cleaning section.
Sort and Load the Clothes
Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer. Generally, if clothes are
sorted ri&ht lor 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 renl~~ve when dry. Reset
controls” for the remaining heavier fabrics.
Set the Controls.
See the Controls” Setting Guide.
~ Drying Selections.
Push 21 button to select the proper heat for your load.
~ Cycle Selector.
Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting.
The selector may be turned in either direction.
@ Start Button.
Press the Push
to Start button to start the dryer
(Opening the
door during operation stops the
dryer.
T() restart, close the door” and press the
Push
to Start button.)
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{ Shollld bC used with cycles indicated ●
Autotn:l[ic
Dryin:
Au[onl:ltic Perm.
Press Timed
SelectIons Rcgul:ir
Cycles cycle Cycles
cottons”
High Heiit
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Pcrm. Press
Medium He~tt
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Knits/Del icates
Low Heiit
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Fluff
N() Heat
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Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips
● DO NOT OVERLOAD- ● REMOVE CLOTHES
Garments being dried
or
PROMPTI.Y—TO help prevent
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
wrinklin&, remove clothes from
the dryer promptly at the end 01
the drying cycles.
s PLACE ON HANGERS—
Perrnanen[ press ~md polyester
knit garments
l~)~~k best if pl:iced
on hangers atter drying.
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The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying
Automatic Drying Timed Drying
When using
the Aulomatic Cycles, the
When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number
Automcltic Dr~ C(mtrol .vj’,st(~m continually senses
of minutes yc)u wish the dryer to run and it turns off at
the tcmper:iture of the ;lir in the dryer drum. Wet [he
cnd of this time period.
laundry keeps
the air cool.” When laundry is dry
enough ( and the drum air warm enough) the hct~t
turns off. When the air cools,” the he~lt turns b:ick on.
This off and on cycling nl~ly happen a number of
times (depending
on the f:lbric, I():id size :ind cycle
Selector setting). The Cycle Selector :idv;mccs (when
the heat is
off) until it autonl~ltic~llly [urns (~i”i’ dryeJ”.
Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles
Set to NORMA I. position
Set to HK;AVY position Set past
HE;AVY position
● For most normal lc~:lds.
● Fot- [oiids thilt lIICILld~
● 1 f. you want to renlt)ve
more m~~isture.
hc:lvy-weight t:lbrics
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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE
For Different Fabrics and Loads
Drying
Selection*
Cottons”
(High)
Load
Cottons & Linens
Cycle
Cycle Setting
Automatic
or
Timed Cycles
Heavy or Norrntil Setting.
45 minutes for dry:
20 minutes for d;imp ciry for ironing.
Permanent
Press.
De-Wrinkle setting to de-wrinkle garments thtit
h:ive not been wtishcd.
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with
Cotton
Perm. Press
(Mcdiurn) Automatic
or
Timed Cycles
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon.
Acrylic Knits
and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Perm. Press
(Medium)
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Automtitic (’YC]CS
Autmnutic Cycles
Pcrm:mcnt Press.
Perm;incnt Press.
Delicate
Silks
and Wools. Blends
including Silks
and Wools Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Automatic Cycles Permanent Press.
Pel-miment Press.
Autorn:ltic Cycles
Rayon imd Acetate
Knits/De licates
(Low)
Down-filled g:irments.
if machine washing und drying
are recommended.
Cottons
(High) Automtitic
Cycles
Nor-mid Setting
Baby
Clotbes-Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts.
PJds, Sheets.
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
See Special Instructions.
Cottons
(High) Autom~tic
or
Timed Cycles
Hc:iky or Normal Setting
45 minutes
Baby Clothes-Delicate
Knits/Del icates
(Low)
Cottons
(High)
Cottons
(High)
Automatic Cycle Perm:ment
Press.
Timed Cycle
Blankets—Wrrol, Part Woo].
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items.’.
Curtains, Slipcovers,
Dr:lperies
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Set at 20 to 25 minutes
Timed Cycle
For I’irst setting, set :lt 20 minutes;.
for second setting, set ~t I 5 minutes
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under ‘. Extra-large Items.’.
C’ottons”
(High) Timed Cycle
f;irst setting—20 minutes;
~]dditiontil settings—5 minutes.
Set tnr time desired.
Timed Cycle
Fluff
No Heat
cottons”
(High)
Rubber-coated Items, Limlinated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articfes with Plastic Trim.
Bathmuts and Rugs
Timed Cycle First
settirlg—-20 minutes;
additional
settin~s-5 mi rrutes
First setting—20 minutes;
second settin-- I 5 minules;
:lddition~ll settings-5 minutes.
Extra-1arge Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sfeepirrg Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits. Mattress Covers (Pads).
Quilted Bedspreads.
Permanenl Press
(Medium)
Timed Cycle
Pillows-Fetither xnd Polyester-
tilled (if manutacturcr recommends
they be dried in
a dryer). See tbe
Speciaf Instructions.
Cottons
(Higb) Timed Cycle
Set at 70 minutes.
*The terms High, Medium and Low
Heat are those usualfy found on fabric care labels. Fnr best results. foflow yoLII- f~bric ciirc Itibcls.
NOTE: Tbe Cycfe Selector settings indic~ted ahnve are tn be used ~s a guide.
You may find that best results
are obtained hy setting the Cycle Selector tn either side nf the recomrnerrcfed settings
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Special Instructions
Do not dry non-coloriast items with whites or light-colored items
Do not
overluad dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to
minimize
wrinkl irrg.
Do not okerload 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
dryct [(~ improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT. It children.s sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble
dry only on Low/Knits temperature. Normal Heat can damage these
tabrics. (heck manufacturer’s drying instructions.
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See above instructions.
Place in dryer with
3 or 4 dry towels which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer tor 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, Allow to drv 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
sti II diimp. Place SI ipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies ;ind curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and
check filter
Ior excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
TLIIl)blc dry on Fluff (No Heat) setting as heat may cause alteration in shape. color and appearance of such articles.
Stop dryel- periodically and check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer
.Spe(i(i/ pl-e((u4[;(m.s must be taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 n~;m~fe,s ?hen (heck c(lrqfullv. Set 15 minutes 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 tluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills
dryel-, t“inish drying on line. Do not. under any circumstances operate dryer fur 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 tumb[e drv;acket.}. (~mt[~inirix Kc/p~)k. (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
mdximum lime. 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 N07.
tumble drv pill~))v.} cfmtuining Kupok.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
For more int”ormatiorr on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LA BELS.”
For sale by [he Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES
Sort by Surface Texture
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
Separate
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
t
~ Cottons & m
~ Linens
nflm ’m
...
% Synthetics, n
from ~ Blends&
% Permanent o
% Dellcates m
from ~
Press
from ~
Poly Knits
mm
In addition to
sorting to reduce
lint collection, we
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever possible.
Sort by Weight
For information on tumble drying extra large
Separate
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items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.
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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 rum with
Cottons & Linens
Permanent Press Load
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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 such normally. Damage to your dryer
products are sprayed on or have caused by pretreatment products
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 short
is rust-resistant and requires exhaust
ducting at least once a year.
period of time, disconnect the
no special care.
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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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
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
cument. Most electric dryers use two.
Q Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and the Start button is
pressed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close
the door
and press the Push to Start button.
Q Dryer door is open. Close door secure ly~ryer 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 correctly
set
for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.
● Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean
area under lint filer with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.
● lmpropcr 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.
Q Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to dry items with I ightweight articles.
● t.arge 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 tnachine wash or tumble dry.

PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE, KNITS
WRINUING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● 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. May be 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.
● 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. Proper use of fabric softener will
minimize wrinkling.
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●
PROBLEM
WR~~ING IN
PERMANENT PRESS AND
“NO-IRON
I~MS”
(continued)
T~ PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO REMOVE
WRIN~ES:
● 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
eventually 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 tie
assurancethat if you ever need information or assistance
—
from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
GEAnswer Center
a
88&626.2000
In-Home Repak
Service
800-GE-CARES
BO0432-273g
A CJE Consumer Service professional
will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’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
handed in just
one visit.
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
Whatever your question about any G]
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
here after your warranty expires. Pur-
chase a GE contract while your war-
ranty is still in effect and you’ll receive
a substitid discount. With a multiple-
year contract, you’re assured of future
service at today’s prices.
Telecommunication Detice for the “D=
Patis andAccessories
800-626-2002
Individu& qutified to service their
own appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. The
(JE parts system pro-
vides access to over 47,()()() parts.. and
all (1E (;enuine Renewal Parts are
fully warranted. VISA, Mastercard
and Discover cards
are accepted.
User maintenance instructions
contained in
&is boo~et cover proce-
dures intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing
generdy
shotid be referred to qudfied ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper
serncing
may cause unsafe operation.
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,-. —. ..- - --—.. s “.. , ,,
For Customers Wtih
Special Needs...
80~62E2000
Upon request, GE will provide Braifh
controls for a variety of GE appliance:
and a brochure to assist in planning;
barrier-free kitchen for persons with
limited mobility To obtain these item
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.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
II
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
shi~ the ~roduct to the sewice
shop or for ’the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty sewice will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care(”) sewicers 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.
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 help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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