GE DDE9200G User manual

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Contents
Appliance Registration 2Problem Solver 10-12
Automatic Drying 5Repair 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 9User Maintenance Instructions 13
Knits Drying Tips 5, 11 Warranty Back Cover
Light Bulb Replacement 13
Lint Filter 4,9, 13
Loading 4,9
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating Instructions 4,5 GEAmw &kter@
Perm Press Drying Tips 5,11, 12 8ww’a
Models DDE9200G
DDG9280G
DDE9300L
DDG9380L
GEAppR&mes
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Help us helpyou... IMPOKIANT
Before using your dryer,
read this book ~fdy.
Itis intended to help you operate and
maintain your new dryer properly.
Keepithandy for answersto your
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
If you received a
damaged dryer...
Immediately contact the dealer
(orbuilder) that sold youthe
dryer.
Savetime and money.
Beforeyou request service...
checkthe Problem Solver on
pages 10-12.Itlists causes of
minor operating problems that
youcancorrect yourself.
Writedownthe modeI
and serial numbers.
You’llfind them on alabel on the
front of the dryer behind the door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your dryer. Before sending in this
card, please write these numbers
here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Toobtain aSpanish language
version of this book, call
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Para obtener la versi6n en
espa.iiolde este manual,
name a
GE Answer Cente&
servicio de informaci6n
para el consumidor,
teh$fono800.626.2000.
FOR YOURSAFETY
Ifyousmellgas:
1,Open windows.
2. Don’ttouch
electricalswitches:
3.Extinguishany
openflame.
4.Immediatelycall
yourgassupplier.
*Don’t turn electric switches
on or off because sparks may
ignite the gas.
FORYOURSAFETY
Donotstoreoruse
gasolineorother
flammablevaporsand
liquidsinthevicinity
ofthis oranyother
appliance.
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dryer.
All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling
Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
Read all iIIStI’UCtiOnS ‘
before using this “-‘
appliance.
IMPmTmT
MFETY N~CE
The California Safe Drinking
Waterand Toxic Enforcement Act
Rquiresthe Governor of Califbmia
topublish alist 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
exposureto time ofthese 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~G-To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your
appliancq foUowbasic precautions,
inciuding 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.
—Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.

“ --
—Locate where the temperature
isabove 50°F.(lO°C.)for
satisfactory operation ofthe dryer
control system. Do not install or
storethe dryerwhere itwill be
exposed totheweather.
–Connect to aproperly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoidelectrical overload.
—Exhausting tothe outside is
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
toprevent largeamounts of
moisture and lint from being blown
into the room. Carefully followthe
ExhaustingDetails intheInstallation
Instructions.
.men disconnecting this
appiiance pull bythe plug rather
than the cord toavoiddamage to the
cord orjunction ofcord and plug.
Make sure that the cord islocated so
that it will not be stepped on,
tripped overor otherwise subjected
todamage or stress.
**-- oDo not repair or replace any
~part of the appiiance or attempt
any servicing unless specflcaily
recommended in this Use and
CareBook or in published user-
repair instructions that you
undemtand and havethe skilis to
carry out.
Tominimix the possibility
ofafirehazard.
●~not~h-t todry~cl~
containing rubber, plasti~ or
simkrmaterhds (SUCilaspadded
b- tennis shoes, galoshes, bath
-w%b*mP@%-
-etc.) asthesematerhdsmay
melt or burn. Also, some rubber
~b--mder
certain circumstances produce
f~by spontaneous combustion.
●Garments labeled “Dry AW
FromHeat”(such asiitbjacicets
containing Kapok) must notbe put
inyour dryer.
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●DO notwashor dry articles
thathavebeen cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, orspotted with
combustibleorexpiosivesubstances
(such aswax, paint, gasoline,
degreasers, dry-cieaning solvents,
kerosene, etc.) which mayignite
or explode. Do notuse orstore
such substances on/or around
your washerand/or dryerduring
operation.
●Any article on which youhave
used acleaning solvent, or which
contains flammable materials
(such ascleaning cloths, mops,
towelsused in beauty salons,
restaurants or barbershops, etc.)
must not beplaced inor near the
dryer until alltraces ofthese
flammable liquids or solids and
their fumes havebeen removed.
There aremanyhighly flammable
items used in homes such as:
acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some household
cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes,waxremovers
and products containing petroleum
distillates.
.cl-n the ~t fiiter ~fom ~ch
load topreventiint accumulation
inside the dryerorin the room.
Do IN(YrOPERATETHE
DRYERWITHOUT THE LINT
FIIXERINPLACE.
●~p areaaround and
underneath yourappliance free
fmm the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as
lint, paper,rags, chemicals, etc.
●DO notstoreitemsthatmaybum
ormelt (such as clothing, paper
material, plastics or plastic
containers, etc.) on top ofthe dryer
during O~EitiO1l.
.me ~te~or Of&e ~~e
and the exhaust duct connection .
Mdethedryersliould beckankd
periodically byaqualified
individual.
●❞❞ dud (~ Wation
instructions). Useonly metal duct
inside dryeror forexhausting
dryertothe outside.
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Tominimize the possibility
of iqjury.
●Never reach into the dryer while
the drum is moving.Beforeloading,
unloading or adding clothes, wait
until the drum has completely
stopped.
●Close supervision is necessary
if this appiiance is used by or near
children. Do not ailow children to
play inside, on or with this
appiiance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shippingor packing
materiais properiy. Before
discarding adryer, or removing
from service, removethe door of
the drying compartment.
●Keep ail laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach of
children, preferably in alocked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on
container labels to avoidpersonal
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
resuit from the remaining glass
particles that may be picked up
by clothing during subsequent
dryer uses.
.me la~d~ ~~ess ~~~ce
theflame re&&ncyof M3rics. lb *.
avoid such aresuit, the garment ~
rnanuiiwturer’s care instructions ~;-
●To mkimize thqpossibility s~;
ofekxt& ‘tiyk, UX@UfJi$is+.~ ~.~~;I
8@kUkCdfK$tith6$Ck& S@
&cfore attfynpting my Iw@mq+&;&j
i
or ck&&g @k&f#tM &&5w!n&$’@
darling &the tit fikef). NOTE: ‘:;f
‘Ihrningthe C@e SActor knob
to anOFF position does N(YI’ .
discomect the appiiance I%Om
the power supply.
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ImpOI’t2111tSafety Instructions (continued)
--. .:--- A. . .;agasdryer, iti$: “‘““static ektricity in th&n.We ~
,G+IlppCU
with an auton@ic electric recommend you use either a
ignition and does not haveapilot fabric softener in the wash cycle,
light. DO NCYi’A~EMPI’ ?0 .
LIGHT WITH AMATCH, &iRIS accordingto the manufiwturer’s
instructions far thk produe@ or
may result from having your hand tryadryer-added product for
in the vicinity of the burner when which the manufacturer gives
theautomatic ignition may turn on. written assurance on *hepackage
.that their product can be safely
. . .. .*in yO~’ ~eG ., ,
. ., .,
How tooperateyour dryer
W~ING-To reduce the risk offire, electric shock, orinjury topersons,
readthe IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
SAW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS ~~
Fsbmc
Cfwe
SelectIons
‘cl t*
COTTONS
MOW HEAT tiktnmk Semw Dryer
❑WRMPress
MEOW HEAT Extre Care Cycle Vermble !3gnal
❑UMTS/C.ELKATES
LOW HEAT
.0
FLuFr
NO MEAT
I❑PUSH TO “(?I ‘@
START
*c
Load Your Dryer PropeAy
cClean the lint filter each time the
dryer is used. Alwaysbe sure the
lint filter is in place. Don’tuse the
dryer without it.
●Good sorting for the dryer begins
at the washer. Generally, if clothes
are sorted right for washing, they’re
sorted right for drying. Seepage 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 Controls
See the Controls Setting Guide
on pages 6and 7.
~Fabric Care Selections
Push abutton to select the proper heat for your load.
3
,.
,.
Should be used with cycles indicated ●
Automatic,
Fabric Care Automatic Perm Press and Timed
Selections Regular Cycle Knits Cycles Cycles
Cottons ●●
High Heat !
Perm Press ~e●
Medium Heat
Knits/Delicates I8●
Low Heat
Fluff ,
I1.
No Heat
~Extra Care Cvc]e mately 15minutes of no-heat
(Operates onl~ w;th .4utomatic tumbling after the clothes are dry.
Perm Press& Knits Cycle.)Use End-of-Cycle Signal. Signal
Turn to ON if desired. Tominimize ~,ill sound at five-minute htt3Wik
wrinkles set in the clothes, the to remind you to remove the
Extra Care cycle provides approxi- clothes. i

~Select End of Cycle Signal, if Dryness selections guide for the automatic cycles
desired.
~Turn Cycle Selector to desired
cycle setting. The selector may be
turned in either direction.
~Press PUSH lU STARTbutton
to start dryer. (Opening the door
during operation stops the dryer. To
re-start, close the door and press
the STARTbutton.)
End-of-Cycle Signal
(Operates with any cycle.)
Verwble 91gnal
@
OFF LOU0
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 cycleto
remind you to remove the clothes.
Tostop signal while sounding, turn
Signal control to OFF or advance
Cycle Selector to OFF.
The Signal should alwaysbe 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.
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Setto Auromat!c CaJ WV
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Middle CVC19 $’.:
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Position M-4 L
Set Automatm ‘%’ OW
/
Regular ,->
{a
c●Forloadsthat includeheavy
toward cycle a“+’ weightfabrics.
MORE DRY = ~ ●Ifyoudesire to removemoremoisture,
Set Autof?’tetIC ‘:s ~F
Regular ~..
rh
9●Forlightweightfabricloads.
toward Cvcla 0+ ●Ifyoudesire toremoveless moisture.
LESS DRY =.Forverysmall loads.
Polyester Knits &
Permanent Press
drying tips
●DO N(YI’OVERLOAD—
Garments being dried or
dewrinlded should tumble freely.
●REMOVE CLOl?HES
PROMITLY-TO help prevent
wrinkling, remove from the dryer
promptly at the end of the drying
cycles.
●PLACE ON HANGERS—
Permanent Press and Polyester
Knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
What is the difference
between Automatic &
Timed drying?
Automatic Drying
When using the Automatic Cycles,
the Electronic Sensor Control
system continually senses the
moisture in the tumbling clothes,
determines when they are dried to
your pre-selected setting, and
terminates the cycleautomatically.
Referto the CONTROLS SETTING
GUIDE for recommended settings.
The Cycle Selector will not advance
until clothes have reached acertain
degree of dryness.
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.
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ControlsSetting Guide for different fabricsand loads
Cycle Setting
FabricCam/
hying Selection*
Load Cycle
Cottons&Linens cottons
HighHeat AutomaticRegularCycle
or
TimedCycle
See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5. {
Set at REGULAR for dry; at DAMP-
DRY for ironing.
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton Perm Press
Medium Heat Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Timed Cycle
See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
Use Extra Care Cycle if desired.
DE-WRINKLE setting to de-wrinkle
garments that have not been washed.
Syrtthetics-I%lyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics
sturdy
Automatic Perrn Press
and Knits Cycle See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
Use Extra Care Cycle if desired.
Perm Press
Medium Heat
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Delicate
Silks and Wmls, Blends includlng
Silks and Wmls Knits/Delicates
Low Heat Automatic Perm Press and Knits Cycle Set toward LESS DRY. See Dryness
Selection Guide on page 5.
Rayonand Acetate Knits/Delicates
Low Heat Automatic Perrn Press and Knits Cycle Set toward LESS DRY. See Dryness
Selection Guide on page 5.
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying are
recommended.
Cottons
High Heat Automatic Regular Cycle See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
BabyClothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See
Special Instructions.
Cottons
High Heat Automatic Regular Cycle See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
Automatic Perrn Press
and Knits Cycle
Baby Clothes—Delicate Knits/Delicates
LOW Heat See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
Blankets-Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items:’
Cottons
High Heat Timed Cycle Set at 20 to 25 minutes.
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO N(YTMACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Cottons
High Heat Timed Cycle For first setting, set at 20 minutes; for second setting, set at 15minutes.
First setting-20 minutes;
additional settings-5 minutes.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items:’ Cottons
High Heat Timed Cycle
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Fluff
No Heat Timed Cycle Set for time desired.
Bathmats and Rugs Cottons
High Heat Timed Cycle First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Extra-large Items-Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
Permanent Press
Medium Heat Timed Cycle First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—15minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Cottons
High Heat Set at 70 minutes.
Pillows-Feather and Polyester-
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in adryer). See
Special Instructions.
Timed Cycle
Vhe terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usual]yfound on fabric care labels. For best results. follow your fabric care labels.
N~E: The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as aguide. Youmay find that best results are obtained for certain of your fabrics
by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.
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@Special Instructions
Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items.
Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.
Do not overload dryer; clothes shouid tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.
Dry silks and WOOISin 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.
e
See above instructions.
Place in dryer with 3 or 4dry towels which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20to25minutes. Do not set control for mom than
25 minutes. Do only one blanket at atime. Remove blanket at end of cycle and block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with warm
iron. A11owto dry before storing.
Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are still wet, reset for 15minutes and check again. Items should be removed while
still damp. Place slipcovers on furnitute immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases will fallout. Stop dryer periodically and check
fflter fbr excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
TUmbleon 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.
Speciafprecautions must be taken for extra-lqe items. Set dryer for 20 nu”nutesthen check ca@idfy Set15minutes 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 ffils
dryer, finish drying online. Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not
have room to tumble, the air flow maybe blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs, cannot
be dried in home size dryers. DO NUTtumble dryjackets containinghpok. (See filter cleaning instructions above.)
Check ticking fbr holes or weak seams where tithers or filling could escape. Dry no mom than one pillow at atime and set dryer Ibr maximum
time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to rediiribute filling fix 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 IW?Tturnbledry pillows contairu”ngKapok.
Refer to Garment Manufactnrem’ Care Labels
For mom information on care labeling, send fix “What’s New About CARE LABELS?
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing OffIce, Washington, D.C. 20402.
7

How to sort the clothes
Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing,
you will also haveproperly sorted drying loads.
Sort by surface texture
Separate
\Ii54
from
w
LINT PRODUCERS—such as
terry toweling and chenille—give
up lint. LINT COLLECIORS—
such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and
corduroy—attract lint, and must be
dried separately.
Sort by fabric
Separatew
from
from
from
w
In addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be
dried together whenever possible.
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Sort by color
Separate
from
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from
from
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Sort by weight
Separatew
from
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For information on tumble drying
extra-large items and different
fkbricsand loads, see pages 6and 7.

How toload the
clothes
oDon’toverload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently
and clothes maybe unnecessarily
wrinkled.
Loads should look like this:
Drum with
Permanent Press Load
Drumwith
Cottons&Linens
Clean the lint falterbefore
drY@ every load.
Clean lint filter (see shaded area)
byputting your moistened fingers
at the comer of fiber and wiping in
adownward motion all the way
across to the other comer.
For additional information on lint
filter, see page 13.
eEnergy-Sa* ‘IIps
.So~ clothes byweight so youwon’t
haveto run an extra cycle for one or
two heavier, slower-drying items.
See page 8.
.Do not overload dryer. For
efficient drying, clothes need to
tumble fkely.
.Use Automatic Drying Cycles
whenever possible to help prevent
overdrying and to save energy.
●Tohelp prevent ironing, use ●Clean dryer lint faltereach time
Perm Press Medium Heat or YOUdry.
Knits/Delicates Low Heat. Remove
garments promptly at end of drying ●Cleandryer exhaustductingat least
cycleand place on hangers. once ayear. Apartially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.
●Dry your clothes inconsecutive
loads. Using a“warm” dryer will
saveenergy.
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~Questions?
mUseThis Problem Solver
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
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. . Opening the door during operation stops the dryer.’Tore-start, close the door and pusfi (
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●Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other ap$&%s on tlie wgnee&&c~ ‘&t& ““~
or circuit while the dryer is operating. ,“ .,.
CL~HES TAKE ●Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for
’100 LONG ‘IODRY the load you want to dry. Seepages 4-7.
●Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean area
under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See page 13.
●Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Xnstdlation
Instructions.
●Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction;
make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible ducting is used, be
sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to Installation Instructions.
cBlown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers.
Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be Mownor tripped and the dryer
still tumble without heat.
●Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy,hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.
●Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take along time to
remove moisture.
cToomany items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at atime. Do not combine loads.
●Toofewitems in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
SHRINKAGE, ●Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washedand tumble drkd or washed byhand
GENERAL and drip dried; others maybe safe]ywashed but will shrink in adryer. Follow Garment
Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly.If in doubt, do not machine wash or tumble dry.

PROBIXM POSSX3LECAUSEAND REMEDY
SHRINKAGE, ●Relaxation shrinkage canoccur in knit fabrics that havebeen improperly stretched
KNITS and elongated bythe manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into
shape after each washand dry cycle.
●Progressive ordelayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (insome fabrics) is
gradually removedbylaundering. Maybe noticed inolder garments that havebeen
launderedmanytimeswithoutpreviousshrinkage.Treatas forRelaxationShrinkageabove.
●Shrinkage caused byoverheating occurs incertain knit fabrics thathavebeen heat-
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceedthe temperatures used to
shape set, shrinkage mayoccur. This camot be corrected, but it can be prevented by
washing incold or warmwater; drying on low heat.
WRINKLING IN ●Leavingclothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Removeclothes promptly and hang
PERMANENT PRESS them immediately.
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS ●Tw manyitems indryer. Dry only one washer load at atime. Do not combine loads.
●Tm fewitems in dryer. Ifdrying only one article, add two or more similar articles, even
ifdry,toinsure proper tumbling.
●Improper loads. Avoidlaundering hea~ 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.
●Toomy clothes in w~her. Items must haver~m tomovefredy. Permanent Press
loads should alwaysbe smaller than regular loads.. .no more than medium loads.
●u= of~comct ~h ~d @~cles. use pe~ment aess Wuh Cycle which provides
acoddmvn rinse to minimize wrinkling. AIso, use Permanent Press Dry Cycle.
●Incomct wtterlevel. Usekuge water level form+ium lq$; m~~t*~ @~f@ 2%
., “< i’ ~$*,. *k@& %+:%2’..“5;;,. ,‘, .- ,’, .“ ~:,4”“?:i :3::>>$”%$$::%y.
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The Problem Solver(continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
.-.. /
WRINKHNG ti” ‘.‘~+’ ~“.:,
●Accumulation of lime s~e due’to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a
“PERMANENT PRESS non-phosphate detergent, avoidthe use of ahigh-carbonate detergent.
AND ‘+NO-IRONSY
ITEMS (continued) ●Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fhbric softener will minimize wrin~ing.
Wremovewrinkles:
s’~e~ble on“permment
Press” setting.
.Rerinse md dry on “Permanent press” setting.
●Ifunsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10-12minutes and bang immediately.
sIron carefully.
●Sendtodry cleaners forpressing,.
●Some wrinkles mayremain which cannot be removed:
*NOIX: Ifyou followgoodlaundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes still come
out wrinkled, the finish maynot begood quality. Also, inpermanent press synthetic/
cotton blends, the cotton portion ofthe fabric can eventually wear awayleaving only the
synthetic. Since it’sthe cotton portion which istreated for Permanent Press, aloss or
decrease of Permanent Press performance will result.
If you need more help . . .call, toI1free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626,2000
consumer information service

Care and Cleaning
@USER NL41N77ElVkNCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Good dryer care
The Drum. Porcelainenamel
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. Wipelintfilter
beforeeveryuse as describedon
page9. Periodicallylint filter
shouldbe removedandsuction
hose fromvacuumcleanershould
be insertedintotheopening.
See below.
Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air. The
air intake is located on rear of dryer.
Dryer Exhaust: Inspectandclean
thedryerexhaustductingatleast
once ayear.
minimum
Tostore dryer: Forshortperiodof
time,disconnectpower supply and
clean lint filter.
Do not store dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
CAUTIONS:
●Beforehaving 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 havedirect contact
with the dryer.
Apply these pre-treatment products
awayfrom the dryer. The fabric
may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused bypre-treatment products
is not covered by your warranty.
Make sure there is at least 3”
clearance from rear dryer louvers
to the wall.
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Howto replaceDrum LaMp
II
BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT
BULB, BE SURE TO UNPLUG
THE DRYER POWER CORD.
Unscrew the bulb and replace it
with the same type 10watt bulb.

If YouNeed Service
Toobtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’reproud of our service and
wantyou 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

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUlOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER
WARRANTY
Save proofoforiginalpurchasedatesuchas yoursalessliporcancelledchecktoestablishwarrantyperiod. (
WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY This warranty is extended to
For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any
purchase, we will provide, free of succeeding owner for products
charge, parts and service labor purchased for ordinary home use
in your home to repair or replace in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
any pati of the dryer that fails and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
because of amanufacturing warranty isthe same except that it
defect. 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 ELE~RIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FA(XORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.
IWHAT IS NOT COVERED ●Service 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 CenteF
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, gas, 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.
WARRANlOR 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.
Toknow 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 #’i
Part No. I13D 5497 P102 DDE9200G DDE9300L
Pub. No. 49-9612 DDG9280G DDG9380L