GE DDE8107M User manual

Dryer
Contents
Appliance Registration
2
Problem Solver
10-12
Automatic Drying
5
Repair Service
15
Care and Cleaning
13
Safety Instructions
2-4
Controls Setting Guide
6, 7
Sorting 4,8
Dryer Exhaust
13
Storing Dryer
13
End-of-Cycle Signal
5
Timed Drying
5
Energy-Saving Tips
9
User Maintenance Instructions 13
Extra Care Cycle
4
Warranty Back Cover
Knits Drying Tips
5-7, 11
Light Bulb Replacement
13
Lint Filter 4,9, 13
Loading 4,9
Model and Serial Numbers
2
operating the Dryer 4,5
Permanent Press
GEAmwer
Centerm
Drying Tips
5-7, 11, 12
80~626.2000
Models DDE8107M
DDG8187M
GEAppiances

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intended to help you operate and
maintain your new dryer properly.
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to your
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Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver on
pages 10-12. It
lists
causes of
minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’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.
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I
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows,
2. Don’t touch
electrical switches:
3. Extinguish any
open flame.
4.
Immediately call
your gas supplier.
*Don’t turn electric switches
on or off because sparks may
ignite the gas.
I
FOR YOUR SAFETY
I
Do not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable
vapom
and
liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other
appliance.
SMETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all
imtructiom
before
mi~
thk
appliance.
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
and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure
to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor
exposure to three of these substances,
namely benzene, 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.
W~IN&To
reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your
apptic~
fo~ow
basic
pmutiom,
including the following:
●
Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose
as described in
this Use and Care Book.
. This dryer must be properly
installed and located in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
If
you did not receive an Installation
Instructions sheet with your dryer,
you can obtain one by contacting
the service location nearest you.
—Woperly
ground to conform
with
all
governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling
Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
2

—bate
where the temperature
is above
50°F.
(10”C.) for
satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system. Do not instill 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.
●
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.
Q
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.
To minimize the possibility
of a fire hazard.
Q
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
hated,
can under
certiin
circumstances produce
fire by spontaneous combustion.
Q
Garments labeled “Dry Away
From Heat” (such as life jackets
containing Kapok) must not be put
in your dryer.
c
Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, etc.) which may ignite
or explode. Do not use or store
such substances on/or around
your washer and/or dryer during
operation.
c
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 area around and
underneath your appliance free
from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
●
Do not store items that may burn
or melt (such as clothing, paper
material, plastics or plastic
containers, etc. ) on top of the dryer
during operation.
●
The interior of the machine
and the exhaust duct connection
inside the dryer should be cleaned
periodically by a qualified
individual.
c
Exhaust duct (see installation
instructions). Use only
metil
duct
inside dryer or for exhausting
dryer to the outside.
3
To minimize the possibility
of injury. - -
s
Never reach into the dryer while
the drum is moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes, wait
until the drum has completely
stopped.
●
Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children to
play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
app~ance
and shipping or packing
materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing
from service, remove the door of
the drying 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.
● 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.
Q
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.
Q
Never climb on or stand on the
dryer top or door.
.
Do not tamper with controls.
●
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).
N~E:
Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an OFF position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.

hportant
Safety
Itiructions
(continu~)
● Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.
●
If yours is a gas dryer, it is
equippd
with an automatic electric
ignition and does not have a pilot
light. DO
N~
ATTEMPT
~
LIGHT WITH A
MA~H.
Bums
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
reeommend
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.
How to operate your dryer
WWING—TO
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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.
SAW
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
II
Ext.e
Care
CVcoe
Ve.ieble
Sig”el
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Your Dryer
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~
Fabric Care Selections
Push a button to select the proper heat for your load.
● Clean the lint filter each time the
dryer is used. Always be sure the
lint filter is in place. Don’t use the
dryer without it.
● Good sorting for the dryer begins
at the washer. Generally, if clothes
are sorted right for washing, they’re
sorted right for drying. See page 8
for sorting help. (If you do mix
various types of fabrics in your
load, set the controls for the
lighter-weight fabrics and remove
when dry. Reset controls for the
remaining heavier fabrics. )
Set the
Controh
See the Controls Setting Guide
on pages 6 and 7.
Should be used with cycles indicsted ●
Automatic,
Fabric Care Automatic Perm Press and
Selections
Timed
Regular Cycle
Knits Cycles Cycles
Cottons
High Hest
●●
Perm Press
Medium Heat ●●
KnitWDelicates
bw
Heat ●●
Fluff
No Heat
●
@
Extra Care Cycle
Use End-of-Cycle Signal. Signal
(Operates only with Automatic will sound at five-minute intervals
Perm Press& Knits Cycle.)
to remind you to remove the clothes.
Turn to ON if desired. To minimize
writies
set in the clothes, the Extra
Care cycle provides approximately
15 minutes of no-heat tumbling
after the clothes are dry.
4

@
Select End of Cycle Signal, if
Dryness selections guide for the automatic cycles
desired. (See below.)
r
~
Turn Cycle Selector to desired
cycle setting. The selector may be
turned in either direction.
@
Press PUSH
~
START button
to start dryer. (Opening the door
during operation stops the dryer. To
re-start, close the door and press
the START button.)
Set to
2X~ZZ:”c
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Middle
cycle
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Position
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toward
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● For loads that include heavy
cycle
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weight fabrics.
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LESS DRY
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For lightweight fabric loads.
●
If you desire to remove less moisture.
\
●
For very small loads.
End-of-Cycle Signal
(Operates with any cycle.)
Variable Signal
OFF
@
LOUD
The Signal control can be set
anywhere between OFF and
LOUD, depending on desired
sound level. The signal will sound
just before the end of the cycle to
remind you to remove the clothes.
To stop signal while sounding, turn
Signal control to OFF or advance
Cycle Selector to OFF.
The 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.
The signal should also be used with
the Extra Care Cycle.
Polyester Knits &
Permanent Press
drying tips
c
DO
N~
OVERLOAD—
Garments being dried or
dewrintied
should tumble freely.
Q
REMOVE
CL~HES
PROMPTLY-To help prevent
wrinHing, remove from the dryer
promptly at the end of the drying
cycles.
● PLACE ON
HANGERS—
Permanent Press and Polyester
Knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
What is the difference
between Automatic &
~med
drying?
Automatic Drying
When using the
AU~MATIC
cycles, the
Automtic
Dry Control
system
continually senses the
temperature of the air in the dryer
drum. Wet laundry keeps this air
cool. When 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
dryer.
Timed Drying
When using the TIMED CYCLES,
you select the number of minutes
you wish the dryer to run and it
turns off at the end of this time
period.
5

Controk
Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
Fabric Care/
Drying Selection*
Cottons
High Heat
Cycle
Automatic Regular Cycle
or
Timed Cycle
Cycle Setting
bad
Cottons & Linens See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
Set at REGULAR for dry; at DAMP-
DRY for ironing.
See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
Use Extra Care Cycle if
desird.
DE-WWNKLE setting to
de-wrin~e
garments that have not been washed.
See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
Use Extra Care Cycle if desired.
T
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton
Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Timed Cycle
Perm Press
Medium Heat
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Perm Press
Medium Heat
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Delicate
Silks
and Wools, Blends including
Silks and Wools
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle Set toward LESS DRY. See Dryness
Selection Guide on page 5.
Set toward LESS DRY. See Dryness
Selection Guide on page 5.
Rayon and Acetate
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Cottons
High Heat
Automatic
Perrrr
Press
and Knits Cycle
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying are
recommended.
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See
Special Instructions.
Automatic Regular Cycle See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
Cottons
High Heat Automatic Regular Cycle
See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
Set at 20 to 25 minutes.
Baby Clothes—Delicate
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Blankets-Wool, Part
Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large
Items!’
Timed Cycle
Cottons
High Heat
Timed Cycle
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO
N~
MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large
Items~’
Cottons
High Heat
For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.
Cottons
High Heat Timed Cycle First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings-5 minutes.
Set for time desired.
Timed Cycle
Rubber-coated Items,
Laminatd
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Fluff
No Heat
Timed Cycle
Bathmats and Rugs Cottons
High Heat First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Extra-1arge Items—Queen or King
Sim Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
Permanent Press
Mdium
Heat
Timed Cycle
Pillows—Feather and Polyester-
filld
(if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See
Special Instructions.
Cottons
High Heat Timed Cycle Set at 70 minutes.
Vhe
terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results,
follow
your fabric care labels
N~E:
The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as a guide. You may find that best
resulk
are obtained for certain of your fabrics
by setting the
Cycle
Selector to either side of the recommend settings.
6

S~ial
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 Heat. High Heat can damage these fabrics.
Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.
See above 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.
Allow
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 removal while
still
damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and check
filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
~mble
on FLUFF (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.
Specialprecautions must be taken for extra-large items. Set dryer for 20minutes then check carefilly Set
E
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 fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is
still
wet or damp and
fills
dryer, finish drying on
line.
Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not
have room to tumble, the air flow maybe
blockd
which
could
result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs, cannot
be dried in home size dryers. DO
N~tumbledryjackets
containing ffipok. (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
mildewitr~.
DO
N~tumble
dw
~illows containing
ffipok.
Refer to
Gament
Manufacturers’ Care
hbels
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE
LABELS:’
For sale by the Superintendent of DocumetrE, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C.
20402.
7

How to
soti
the clothes
Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing,
you will also have properly sorted drying loads.
Sort by surface tetiure
-
+
Separa
from
LINT PRODUCERS—such as
terry toweling and chenille—give
up lint. LINT
COLLE~RS—
such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and
corduroy—attract lint, and must be
dried separately.
Sort by fabric
from
from
w
from
~Delicates#
In addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be
dried together whenever possible.
Sort by color
from
from
from
Sort by
we@t
from
For information on tumble drying
extra-large items and different
fabrics and loads, see pages 6 and 7.
8

How to load the
clothes
Don’t overload your dryer,
Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently
and clothes may be unnecessarily
wrin~ed.
Loads should look like this:
Drum with
Permanent Press Load
Drum with
Cottons & Linens
dryiW
every load.
Clean lint filter (see shaded area)
by putting your moistened fingers
at the corner of filter
md
wiping in
a downward motion all the way
across to the other corner.
For additional information on lint
filter, see page 13.
Ene~y-Savi~~ps
●
Sort clothes by weight so you won’t
●
To help prevent ironing, use
● Clean dryer lint filter each time
have to run an extra cycle for one or Perm
Press Medium Heat or
YOU
dry.
two heavier, slower-drying items. Knits/Delicates
Low Heat. Remove
See page 8.
garments promptly at end of drying
●
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ducting
at
l~t
● Do not overload dryer. For
cycle and place on hangers. once a year. A partially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.
efficient drying, clothes need to
●
Dry your clothes in consecutive
tumble freely.
loads. Using a “warm” dryer will
● Use Automatic Drying Cycles
save energy.
whenever possible to help prevent
overdying and to save energy.
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10

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SHMWGE,
o
Re~tion
stigec~
occurin~tfibfics
tithwebn
kprO~f~y
S@~hd
~1~
and elongated by the manufacturer.
Whenthisoccurs,
garment may
bepresdbackinto
shape
a~reach
wash and dry cycle.
0
&iveordeIay*s~~e
iscaus~
when
s~horsking(k~me
tibfics)
is
gmdudly removed
bylaunderiq.
May
benoticedholder
garments that
havebn
~
many times
withoutprevioua
*.
Was
forRe~on
_
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s
sh~~e~~by
~er~~g~u~
ticoti
knit
tibrics
titha~
been heat-
shaped. When washing, drying
orironingtemperatures
-coed
the
ternporaturesu*to
shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected,
butitcanbepreventiby
washing in coldorwarm water; drying on low heat.
WWN~G
~
●
wing
clo~es
~
d~er
a~~~bling
s@ps.
Remove
CIOtiOS
promptiy
~d
h~g
PERMANENT
P~SS
them immediately.
AND
“NO-RON”
ITEMS
s
Twmany
items in dryer. Dry
ody
one washer load atatime.
Do
not combhe loads.
●
T~
few i~ms
in@er.
~~~g
o~y
Oneafiicle,
addt~ormoreswr
@CleS, even
if
dry,
toinsureproper
tumbling.
●
Qroperloads.
Avoid
laun&ringheavyPermanent
Press items,
suchasworkclothes,
with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash or dry
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
●
T~
m~y
clo&es
in
washer.
Iwmsmustberoom
@
move
My.
pe~&nthSS
loads
should dwaysbe smdlerthan
re~lar
loads..
.nomorethm
medium loads.
o
useof~co~t~h
~d@~cles.
U=
Permanent Press
Wti
Qclewhichprovides
acool~own rinse to
minih
writiing.
Nso,
use Permanent Press
Dry
Cycle.
●
~comt
~~r
level.
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formediumload;
rnediumlevelor
hdf~l
for small
load.
● W- g-My
~~hot
-r.
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~
cool or
-
waterwithple~
ofti~ti.
.
11

The
Woblem
Solver
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND
WMEDY
WMNKLING
IN
s
Accumulation of lime
scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a
PERMANENT
PWSS
non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent,
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS (continued)
●
Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will minimize
wrinUing.
~
remme
-es:
●
Retumble
on “Permanent Press” setting.
●
Rerinse
and
dry on “Permanent Press” setting.
●
Ifunsuccessfil, ~tumble on
high
heat
for
10-12
minuks
and hang immediately.
●
Iron carefully.
●
Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
●
Some
wrirddes
may remain which cannot be
removed!
*N~:
If you
follow
good
laundry procedures and Permanent press
CIOtheS
Still
come
out wrintied, 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 it’s 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@
8W.62&2~
consumer information service

Care and
Cleati~
USER
~EN~CE
~STRUC~ONS
God
dryer care
The Drum. Porcelain enamel
drum is rust-resistant and requires
no special care.
The Exterior. Wipe off any spills or
washing compounds. Wipe or dust
with damp cloth. Try not to strike
the surface with sharp objects.
The Lint Filter. Wipe lint filter
before every use as described on
page 9. Periodically lint filter
should be removed and suction
hose from vacuum cleaner should
be inserted into the opening.
See below.
Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air. The
air intake is located on rear of dryer.
Dryer Exhaust: Inspect and clean
the dryer exhaust
ducting
at least
once a year.
U3fminmum
To store dryer for a short period of
time, disconnect power supply and
clean lint filter.
Do not store dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
CAUTIONS:
●
Before having your electric dryer
connected
in your new residence,
be sure your licensed electrician
confirms that the supply voltage
matches the voltage specified on
the rating plate.
. Dryer control panel and finishes
may be damaged by some laundry
pre-treatment soil and stain remover
products if such products are
sprayed on or have direct contact
with the dryer.
Apply these pre-treatment products
away from the dryer. The fabric
may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by pre-treatment products
is not covered by your warranty.
BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT
BULB, BE SURE
TO
UNPLUG
THE DRYER POWER CORD.
Unscrew the bulb and replace it
with the same type 10 watt bulb.
Make sure there is at least 3”
clearance from rear dryer louvers
to the wall.
13

Noks
14

If You Need Service
To
obmin
service, see your warranty
on the back page 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
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky
40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER
WARRAN~
Save
proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
cancelled
check to establish 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 Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL
ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT
FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.
WHAT IS
N~
COVERED ●
Se~icetriPstoYour
hometo
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.
WARRAN~R
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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