GE DDE7905S User manual

Useand&re Guide
Dryer
Safe~lnstructions....................3-5
Operating Instructions, Tips
Automatic Drying ...........................................8
Cycle Settings .................................................6
End Cycle Signal ........................................6, 7
Energy-Saving Tips ........................................5
Fabric and Drying Selections ......................9
Knits Drying Tips .....................................7, 13
Light Bulb Replacement . . . 10
Lint Filter........................................4, 6, 10, 12
Loading . ......,6,9
Operating the Dryer ..................................6, 7
Permanent Press Drying Tips........7, 14, 15
Sorting Clothes ..........................................6, 9
Timed Drying ..................................................7
Problem Solver.......................l2-l4
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Preparation
Reversing Door . 11
Consumer Services ..................15
Appliance Registration .................................2
Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........Back Cover
Care and Cleaning
Dryer Exhaust . . 10
Drum . 10
Exterior 10
Lint Filter 10
Storing the Dryer . 10
User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Models: DDE7905S DDG7985S
DDE7900S DDG7980S
GE Appliances

~LP US ~LP YOU...
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...
Consumer Affairs Immediately contact the dealer (or
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
builder) that sold you the dryer.
Louisville. KY 40225
To obtain a Spanish language
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version of this book, call
espafiol de este manual, name a
GE Answer
Center@
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para e] consumidor,
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.
WAmG: For your safety the Mormation kthis manti must be foHowed to dnimk
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
—M not store or w g- or other
● tiediately c@ your gas supptier fmm a
flammable vapors and ~iquids in the
nei@bor’s phone. FOEOW the gas suppMer’s
vicinity of this or any other apphnce. instrn~ons.
—W~T TO ~ ~ YOU S~LL GAS
c U you cannot reach your gas supptier,
● M not try to tight any appliance.
*the ti department.
● W not touch any e!ect~ switch;
—Instiktion and service mmt be performed
do not me any phone in yonr b@ding.
by a qufied Mer, service agency or
the gas supptier.
. Clear the roomy buti~ or area of
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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~PORTANT 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 i~ury to persons
when using
your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
● Use this apptiance only for its intended
purpose
as describd in this Use and Care Book.
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Q This dryer must be properly installed
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and located in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it
is used.
If you did not receive an Installation
Instmctions 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
electricrd overload.
—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
RECO~ENDED 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 app~ance or attempt
any servicing unless specific*y
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
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.
To Mbimize tie Powibility
of a Fire Hazard
● Exhaust Duct+ee Installation Instructions.
Use only rigid
meti or fledble metal 4“
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.
USE OF
PLASTIC OR O~ER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
FTRE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE
A ~E IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES
OMRWISE RESTRICTED ~ USE OR
DURINGINSTALLATION.
● Do not 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 contai~e-m~etc.
during operation.
on top of the dryer
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WORTANT SAFEH ~STRUC~ONS
(continued)
● Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat”
(such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
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● Do not wash or dry articles
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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 add
these substances to the wash water. Do not use
these substances around your washer an~or
dryer during operation.
Q 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,
tu~entines, 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 Ent accumulation inside
the dryer or in the room. DO NOT
OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
~LTER 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 Pomibility 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 fiber~ass 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.
~ ~ TO avoid such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
● Close supervision is necessary
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if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
chfidren to play inside, on, or
with this appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
dismrding 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).
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector
knob to an 0~ position does NOT
discomect 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 parfi, 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 ATTEM~ 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-shtic 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 overload your dryer. For efficient drying, clothes need
to tumble freely.
● Use Automatic Cycles whenever possible to help prevent overdying
and to save energy.
● Remove garments promptly at the end of the 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.
DDE7905S and DDG7985S
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Set the Controls —
See the Suggested Fabric and Drying Selection guide.
~ Drying Selections. Select the proper heat for
your load.
I Sho”ldbe”sed with cycles indicated ●
Automatic
Drying Automatic Perm. Press and
Timed
Selections
Regular cycle
Knits Cycles Cycles
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Cottons
High Heat
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Perm. Press
Medium Heat
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Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
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Fluff*
No Heat
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*Fluff-No Heat option can be used with an automatic cycle, but for
best performance it is recommended to be used with a timed cycle.
NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the
type of heat used (Electric, Natural gas or
LP
gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of
clothes, and condition of exhaust ducts.
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@ Cycle Selector. Turn the Cycle Selector to the
desired cycle setting. The selector may be turned
in either direction.
~ Extra Care Cycle. Operates only with the Automatic
Perm. Press and Knits cycles. For models DDE7905S
and DDG7985S
press the pad, to select. For models
DDE7900S and DDG 7980S
turn the control knob to
SET. To minimize wrinkle setting in clothes, the Extra
Care cycle provides approximately 15 minutes of no-
heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. Use End Cycle
Signal if your dryer has one. Signal will sound to
remind you to remove the clothes.
~ End Cycle Signal. Set End Cycle Signal, if desired.
~ On models DDE 7905S and DDG 7980S, select
Reset Options if you wish to change an option.
@ Start. For models DDE7905S and DDG7985S press
the Push to Start button to start the dryer. For
models
DDE7900S and DDG 7980S turn the Start knob to
start the dryer. (Opening the door during operation
stops the dryer. To restart, close the door and follow
above directions.)
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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.
End Cycle Signal
For models DDE7900S and DDG7980S. This signal
operates with any cycle. The control can be set anywhere
between OFF and LOUD, depending on the desired
sound level. The signal will sound just before the end of
the cycle to remind you to remove the
clothes.To stop the
signal while sounding, turn the signal control to OFF or
advance the Cycle Selector to OFF.
For models DDE7905S and DDG7985S. This signal
operates with any cycle. Press pad to start. The signal
will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind
you to remove the clothes. To cancel the signal while
sounding, press the Reset Options pad.
This signal should always be used when drying
polyester knits or permanent press items which should
be removed as soon as the dryer stops to help prevent
setting of wrinkles.
Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips
● DO NOT OVERLOAD— ● REMOVE CLOTHES ● PLACE ON HANGERS—
Garments being dried or
PROMPTLY—To help prevent
Permanent press and polyester
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
wrinkling, remove clothes from knit garments look best if placed
the dryer promptly at the end of
on hangers after drying.
the drying cycles.
The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying
Automatic Drying. When using the Regular Cycles, the
Timed Drying. When using the Timed Cycles, you
dryer continually senses the temperature of the air in the select the number of minutes you wish the dryer to run
dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps this air cool. When and it turns off at the end of this time period.
laundry is dry enough (and the drum air warm enough)
the heat turns off. When the air
cools, the heat turns
back on. This off and on cycling may happen a number
of times (depending on the fabric, load size and Cycle
Selector setting). The Cycle Selector advances (when
the heat is
of~ until it automatically turns off the dryer.
Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles
Set to middle position Set toward More Dry Set toward Less Dry
● For most normal
loads.
● For loads that
include heavy-
weight fabrics.
● If you desire to
remove more
moisture from
your clothes.
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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
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
Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections 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
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Cycle Suggested
Automatic Regular
Automatic Permanent
Press & Knits
Delicates
Timed
For Clothes LoaWabrics such as:
● Cottons and linens
c Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying is recommended
● Permanent press fabrics with cotton
● Synthetics
● Silks and wools
● Rayon and acetate
● Pillows*
● Blankets**
● Extra large items***
The terms High, Medium
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fabric care labels. For best re
i Low Heat are those usually found on
suits, follow your specific fabric care label.
Drying Selection
High Heat
Medium Heat
Low Heat
High Heat
Medium Heat
Special Instructions
Refer to garment manufacturer’s care
labels for more information.
*Pillows
**Blankets
***Extra Large Items—
Queen or King size
sheets; Blankets or
Spreads; Mattress
Covers/Pads
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape.
DRY ONLY ONE PILLOW AT A TIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop
dryer occasionally and shake pillow to redistribute filling for more even drying.
Check pillow at end of drying time—if not completely dry, return pillow to dryer
and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried
completely to prevent mildew. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok.
Put 2 or 4 dry towels into the dryer; tumble dry for 5 minutes. Set timer for
20-25 minutes. DO NOT set control for more than 25 minutes. DRY ONLY
ONE BLANKET AT A TIME. Remove blanket at the end of the cycle and
block the blanket back to its original shape. Allow to dry thoroughly
before storing.
First setting—20 minutes; check and redistribute load. Then set timer for
15 minutes; check
load again. Reset timer at 5 minute intervals, checking
after each 5 minutes to make sure that the articles do not
fill the dryer drum:
many large articles, when wet, have ample room in the dryer, but as they
dry and fluff up, they may not have room to tumble. CAUTION: If
large
items do not have room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked, which
could result in scorching your valuable items. NOTE: Mattress covers/pads
should be dried alone.
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CAW 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 finishes Apply these pre-treatment products
compounds. Wipe or dust with a may be damaged by some laundry away from the dryer. The fabric
damp cloth. Try not to strike the pre-treatment soil and stain may then be washed and dried
surface with sharp objects. remover products if such products normally. Damage to your dryer
are sprayed on or have direct caused by pre-treatment products
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 short period of time, disconnect
no special care. a year.
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 all
the way across to
the other corner.
Lint Filter
Periodically,
remove the lint
filter and insert
the suction hose
from your
vacuum cleaner
into the opening.
Air Circulation Interior Light
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and BEFORE REPLACING
ventilating air. THE LIGHT BULB, BE
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SURE TO UNPLUG THE -
DRYER POWER CORD.
Unscrew the bulb located
inside at the top front
center of the dryer and
replace it with the same
type 10 watt bulb.
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Tools Needed
A phillips screwdriver is needed to reverse the dryer door.
fr~m the side of the opening withou;hi~ges.
on the opposite side of the
2. With the door
completely open,
remove the bottom
screw from each hinge
on the dryer face.
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opening by moving the door
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in and down until the top
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hinge and the bottom hinge
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are resting on the top screws
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inserted in step 3.
Dryer Door
1. O~en the door and remove the filler plugs
6. Rotate the door 180°. Insert it
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each hinge, on the
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7. Remove the remaining
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screws from the side of
the opening from which
the door was removed.
opposite side. (Where
With these screws,
you removed the filler plugs.)
4. Loosen the top screw from
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secure each hinge at
the bottom.
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each hinge on-the dryer face
half way.
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5. With one hand holding the top
of the door and the other hand
holding the bottom, remove the
door
fr~m the dryer by lifting it up and out.
8. Tighten the two top
screws of each hinge.
9. Reinsert the plastic plugs on
the side from which the door was removed.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T START
CLOTHES TA~ TOO
LONG TO
DRY
SHMNWGE, GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Q 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 on models DDE7900S and DDG
7980S are set and the Start knob is turned to START. Opening the door during
operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door and turn Start knob to START.
M&e sure controls on models DDE7905S and DDG79885S are set and the
Push To Start pad is pressed. Opening the door during operation stops the
dryer,
To restart, close the door and press the Push To Start pad.
● Dryer door is open. Close door securely+ryer wilI 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
O~rate Your Dryer section.
● Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean
area under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.
● Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the
Insolation Instructions.
● Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of
obstruction; make sure damper in outside wdl cap operates easily. If flexible
ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to
the Instigation Instructions.
Q 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 will still tumble without heat.
● Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to dry items with lightweight articles.
. Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long
time to remove moisture.
● Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time, Do not combine
loads.
Q 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 maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer.
Follow garment manufacturers’ care labels exactly. If in doubt, do not machine
wash or tumble
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PROBLEM
SHRINWGE, ~~S
WWN~~G IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
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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. 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.
● 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.
Nso, use Permanent
Press drying cycle.
● Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level
or hdf full for small load.
● Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with
plenty of detergent.
● Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will
minimize wrinkling.
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PROBLEM
TO REMOVE WRINUES
ON DRYERS WITH A
PERMANENT
PRESS
SETTING
T~ PROBLEM SOL~R
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO REMO~ WWN~ES:
s Retumble on Permanent Press setting.
● Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting.
● If unsuccessful, retumble on namal temperature far 10-12 minutes
and hang immediately.
● Iran carefully.
● Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing.
● Some writies may remain which cannot be removed. *
*
NOTE: If YOU fallow good laundry procedures and permanent Press
clothes still come out wrin~ed, the finish may not be good quality. Also, in
permanent press synthetic/cotton blends,
tie 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 the assurance tiat ifyou ever need
information or assistance from GE, we’ll be
tiere. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
l~Home Repair Service
80WE<ARES(80W32-2737)
AGE 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. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most
repairs can be handled in just
one visit.
GEAnswer Cente~
80~6262000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer [lenter@
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
Center@ service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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kr Customers With Special Needs...
80~626.2000
Upon request, GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
applian ces)
an~l a brochure to call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
assist in planning a barrier-free information or service.
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Service Contracts
80@626-2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
afler your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,
you’re assured of’future service
at today’s prices.
Pafls andAccessories
80@62&2002
Individuals qualified to service their own app~ances
User maintenance instructions contained in this boo~et
can
have needed parts or accessories sent directly to cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
their home. The GE parts system provides access to
t~ver
Other servicing generdyshodd be referred to qudfied
47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
fully warranted. VISA, Mastercard and Discover cards improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
are accepted.

YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
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here. Proof of original purchase date
WARRANTY
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
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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 pan 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 Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
Car@ 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 ● Replacement of house fuses or
you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Care material.
● Failure of the product if it is used
If you then have any questions for other than its intended
about operating the product, please purpose or used commercially.
contact your dealer or our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below, ● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
or call, toll free:
of God.
GE Answer Cente@
800.626.2000 WARRANTOR IS NOT
consumer information service RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
. 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.
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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