GE DDE9605S User manual

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Safe~ instructions....................3-5
Operating Instructions, Tips
Automatic Dwing...........................................8
Cycle Settings
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EndCycleSignal........................................7,8
Energy-SavingTips........................................5
Fabric and Drying Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Knits Drying Tips .....................................7, 13
Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lint Filter ...................................................7, 11
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,9
OperatingtheDryer..................................6,7
Permanent Press Drying Tips.......8, 14, 15
SoRing Clothes..........................................7,9
Timed Dwing...................................................8
Care and Cleaning
Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
User Maintenance Instructions ...............11
Problem solver ......................14-16
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Consumer Services...................l9
ApplianceRegistration.................................2
Impotiant Phone Numbers .......................1 9
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warran~........................................Back Cover
Models: DDE9605S DDG9685S
DDE8505S DDG8585S
DDE8500S DDG8580S
DDE8200S DDG8280S
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~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)
Consumer Affairs
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Louisville, KY 40225
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...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the dryer.
To obtain a Spanish language Para
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informaci6n para el consurnidor,
consumer information service.
teldfono 800.626.2000.
Write dom the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.
These numbers are
dso on tie
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your dryer. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Setial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dryer.
W-G: For your safety the information in this mand must be foflowed to ~
the risk of h or e~osion or to prevent property damag~ personal inj~ or loss of Ma
—h not store or ase gasohe or other
flammable vapors and tiquids in the
vicinity of this or any other ap~ce.
—-T TOM ~ YOU S~LL GM
● h not try to ~t my appkce.
“ W not tich any electrid switch;
do not use any phone inyourbddiug.
c ~ear the room, btiding or area of
d occupants.
● -ediately d your gas sup~er tirn a
neighbor’s phone FOBOW the gas suppher’s
iustructiom
● M you cannot reach your gas suppfier,
d the fire departmen~
—Mation and service m~ be performed
by a qtiled Wer, service agency or
the gas supptier.
All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
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To obtain service, see the
First, contact the people who
FINALLY, if your problem
Consumer Services page serviced your appliance. Explain is still not resolved, write:
in the back of this book.
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The Ctifornia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act r~uires the governor of
C~fornia to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and rquires 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 natti gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers WM minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure
to these substances can be
minitied tirther by properly venting the dryers
to the outdoors.
A
w arnin&To reduce the risk of fi,
electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your apptiance, fo~ow basic
precautions, including the following:
~ Use this appkance ody for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
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● This dryer must be properly instiled
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and located in accordance with the
Ins@tion ktructions before it
is used. If you did not receive an kstilation
hstructions sheet with your dryer, you cm obtain
one by cd~ng, to~ ~, the GE Answer Center@,
800.626.2000.
—Properly ground to conform with
ti governing codes and ordinances.
FoMowde* in hstiation Instructions.
—Locate where the temperature is above 50°F.
(10*C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control
system. Do not W or store the
dryer where it MI be e~osed to the weather.
<onnect to a propedy rated, protected
and %ed power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
● Do not repair or replace any
part of the
appHance or attempt
any servicing unless specifi~y
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in pubMhed user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the SWS to carry out.
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● When disconnhg this appliance
pti by the plug rather than the
cord to avoid damage to the cord
or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that
tie cord is located so that it wi~ not be stepped
on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
ToM* * ● e tie Possibtiity
of a Fire H-d
* Etiust Duct4ee lnsMation hstructions.
Use otiy rigid meti or fletible metal 4“
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for efiausting to the outside. USE OF
PLAS~C OR O-R COMBUS~LE
DU~ORK CAN CAUSE A ~.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE
A ~ WIT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES
O~RWSE RES~CTED ~ USE OR
D~G ~STALLA~ON.
● Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastiq
or stiar nraterkds (such as padded bras, tennis
shoes, galoshes, bath mats, mgs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows, etc.) as these rnaterids 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 bum or melt
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics
or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer
during operation.
—Efiausting to the outside is STRONGLY
RECOWNDED to prevent large amounts
of moisture and lint tiom being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the Exhausting Details
in tie htilation hstructions.
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MORTMT SmH mSTRUC~ONS
(continued)
● Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat”
(such as Me jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
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● Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in,
~ / ~mh~in,~~in,orspo~ed
with combustible or explosive
substanc= (such as wax, pain~ gasokne,
degreasers, dry-deaning
solven@ kerosene,
etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add
these substances to the wash water. Do
not use
these substances around your washer anWor
dryer during operation.
● Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent, or which contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants or barbershops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dryer until d
traces of these flammable liquids or sotids and
their fumes have been removed. There are many
higtiy flammable items used in homes such as:
acetone,
denaturd alcohol, gasoHne, kerosene,
some household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum &sWatw.
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● Clean the tit ~ter before each load
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to prevent ht accum~tion inside
the dryer or in the room. DO NOT
OPERA~ ~ DR~R -0~ ~ L~
~~ W PLA~.
s Keep the area around and underneath your
appliances free from the accmmdation of
combustible materia~
such as lin$ paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
● The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer
shodd be
cleaned periodidy by a qu~ed individual
To Wtie tie Possibti& of Injuq
● 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 fibe@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.
~ / Toavoid sucharesult, tiegment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be foflowed very carefdly.
● Close supervision is necessary
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if this apptiance is used by or
near chfidren. Do not *OW
cMdren to play inside, on, or
with this
apphance or any discarded
apptianca Dispose of discarded apptices and
shipping or packing materhds properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer compartment.
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● Keep dl k~tiy aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
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softeners, etc.) out of the reach
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of ctidren, preferably in a Iwked
cabinet. Observe dl warnings on
container labels to avoid personal injury.
● Keep the floor around your app~ances cl-
and dry to reduce the possibfity of sfipping.
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● To
minimize the possibfity of electric
shoc& unplug this apphanw horn the
power supply before attempting any
maintenmce or cleaning (except the removal
and cleaning of the lint
fiker).
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NO~: Turning tie Cycle Sel=tor
~ knob to anOW position does NOT
.
discomect the apphan= from be
power supply.
● Do not tamper with the controk.
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● Do not operate this apptiance if it is damaged,
mtiunctioning, parti~y disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
● Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
● U yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped tith an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pflot Hght DO NOT A~ TO LIG~
Wm A ~TCH. Burns may restit from having
your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.
D~er-appMed Fabric Softeners or
Anti-staticConditioners
You may ah to soften your laundered
fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.
We raomrnend you use either a fabric sofiener
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.
WSTRUC~ONS
● 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 partirdly clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.

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HOW TO OPEMTE YO~ CLOT~S DRYER
Feamres md appearmces may vary slightly
WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, read the
~ORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS before operating this apptiance.
DDE9605S and DDG9685S
DDE8505S and DDG8585S
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DDE8500S and DDG8580S
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- DDE8200S and DDG8280S
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Set the Controls — Controls and features will vary from model to model.
See Suggested Fabric and Drying Selections guide.
~ Drying Selections. Select the proper heat for
your load.
Should be used with cycles indicated ●
Automatic
Drying Automatic
Perm. Press and
Timed
Selections Regulm
cycle fiits Cycles Cycles
Cottons
High Heat
●
●
, Perm. Press
Medium Heat
● ●
hits~elicates
Low Heat
● ●
Huff
No Heat*
●
*Huff-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.
~ Cycle Selector. Turn the Cycle Selector to the
desired cycle setting. The selector may be turned
in either direction.
Etira Care Cycle. Operates only with the Automatic
Perm. Press and ~ts cycles. For modek DDE9605S/
DDG9685S and DDE8505S~DG8585S press the
pad, to select. For models DDE8500S~DG 8580S
turn the control hob to SET. To minimize writie
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 cloties.
End Cycle Signal. Set End Cycle Signal, if desired.
For models DDE%05S~DG9685S and DDE8505S/
DDG8585S
press the pad, to select. For modek
DDE8500S~DG8580S turn the control hob to
desired level.
On modek DDE9605S~DG9685S and DDE8505S/
DDG8585S select R@et Options if you wish to
change an option.
Stirt. For models DDE9605S~DG9685S and
DDE8505S~DG8585S press the Wsh to Start
button to start the dryer. For
models DDE8500S/
DDG8580S and DDE8200S~DG8280S turn the
Start bob to start the dryer.
(Opening the door during operation stops the
dryer. To restart, close the door and follow above
directions.)
Check the Lint Ftiter Sort and Load the Clothes
Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer.
Always be sure the lint filter is in place. Don’t use Generally, if clothes are sorted right for washing,
the dryer without it. See the Care and Cleaning section.
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.
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HOW TO OPEMTE YOUR DRYER
(continued)
End Cycle Signal (on models so equipped)
For models DDE8500S and DDG8580S. 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 DDE9655S~DG9685S and
DDE8505S~DG8585S. This signal operates
with any cycle. Press pad to select. 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
writies.
Polyester hits & Permanent Press Drying Tips
● DO NOT OVERLOAB ● REMOVE CLOT~S
“ PLACE ON WNGERS—
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 (Electronic) Automatic Drying. When using
Timed Drying When using
(on some models) the Automatic Cycles, the dryer the Timed Cycles, you select
When using the Automatic Cycles,
continually senses the temperature the number of minutes you wish
the Electronic Sensor Control
of the air in the dryer drum. Wet the dryer to run and it turns off
system continually senses the
laundry keeps this air cool. When at the end of this time period.
moisture in the tumbling clothes,
laundry is dry enough (and the
determines when they are dried
drum air warm enough) the heat
to your pre-selected setting, and
turns off. When the air cools, the
terminates the cycle automatically. heat turns back on. This off and on
Refer to the Controls Setting
cycling may happen a number of
Guide for recommended settings.
times (depending on the fabric, load
The Cycle Selector will not
size and Cycle Selector setting).
advance until clothes have reached
The Cycle Selector advances (when
a certain degree of dryness.
the heat is o~ until it automatically
turns off the dryer.
Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles
For the f~st few times you use your
dryer set near
● position and feel
the dried items when the dryer stops.
If they are drier than you would like
set toward Less Dry the next time you
dry a similar load.
If you desire them to be drier, set
toward More”Dry the next time you
dry a similar load.
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As a general guideline...
Set near ● position
● For most normal loads.
Set toward Less Dry
● For light-weight fabric loads.
c If you desire to remove less moisture.
“ For very small loads.
Set toward More Dry
● For loads that include heavy-weight fabrics.
● If you desire to remove more moisture.

Sort by Sutiace Texture
Separate
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Lint m
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Lint u
~ Producers
from := Colle@ors
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
chenille—give up lint.
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract
lint. These must be dried separately.
Sort by Fabric
Separate
In addition to
sorting to reduce
lint collection, we
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever possible.
Sort by Color
Sort by Weight
Separate
mm
For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
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Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide.
% Light Items m
~ (such as from
~ (such as
towels) curtains)
HOW TO LOD Tm CLOT~S
Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry
efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily
wntied.
Loads should look like this:
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Drum with /
Drul
Cottons & Linens
Permanent Press Load -
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SUGGESTED FAB~C
AND DR~G SELECTIONS
Cycle Suggested For Clothes
LoaWabrics such as: Drying Selection
Automatic Regular ● Cottons and linens High Heat
● Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying is recommended
Automatic Permanent
“ Permanent press fabrics with cotton Medium Heat
Press & hits
● Synthetics
Delicates
● Silks and wools Low Heat
I .Rayon and acetate
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Timed ● Pillows* High Heat
● Blankets**
c Extra large items*** Medium Heat
The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on
fabric care labek. For best drying resulk, follow your spec~lc fabric care label below.
Articles may be Articles may be dried Articles should be
Articles should be Articles should be
dried in a tumble in a tumble dryer at a hung to dry.
hung soaking wet to
dried on a flat surface.
dryer at medium to
low setting.
drip dry.
high setting.
Special Instructions
Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels for more information.
*Pillows Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape.
DRY
O~Y ONE P~LOW 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.
**Blankets 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
BLAN~T AT A ~ME. Remove blanket at the end of the cycle and
block the blanket back to its original shape. Allow to dry thoroughly
before storing.
***Ex~a Large Items—
Queen or ~ng size
sheets; Blankets or
Spreads; Mattress
Covers~ads
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 cover/pads
should be dried alone.
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‘ ‘ User Maintenance Instructions
CAUTION: If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it
connected in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician
confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on
the rating plate.
Dryer Exterior
Wipe off any spills or washing Dryer control panel and 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
norrndly. 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 Efiaust
Dryer Storage
The drum is rust-resistant and Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a
requires no special care. exhaust
ducting at least once short period of time, disconnect
a year. See the section, Maximize the power supply and clean the
Your Dryer Efficiency by Keeping
lint filter.
the Exhaust Duct Clean.
Lint Ftiter
Before every dryer
use, clean the lint
filter.
Put your
moistened fingers
at the comer of the
filter and wipe
dl
the way across to
the other comer.
Periodicdly,
remove the lint
filter and insert the
suction hose from
your vacuum cleaner
into the opening.
Lint Filter
Air Circtiation
Drum Lamp
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
BEFOW WPLAC~G
ventilating air.
THE LIGHT BULB, BE
SURE TO UNPLUG THE
DR~R POWER CORD.
Simply reach above
loading opening from
inside the drum. Remove
the bulb and
reulace with
the same type
~0-watt bulb.
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~ZE YOUR DR~R E~IC~NCY BY
~EP~G m EX~UST DUCT CLEAN
Maintenance should be done periodically (at least once a year) to prevent clogging.
1. Disconnector turn off the electrical
power to your appliance.
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2. Disconnect the exhaust duct from your dryer.
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Exhaust
hood
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3. Clean the exhaust duct from the
end where the dryer is connected
to the exhaust hood using:
● the hose attachment of your
vacuum cleaner;
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● a dust rag attached to a pole
(for straight stretches) or
attached to a drain cleaning
wire (for less accessible turns).
Check turns in the exhaust duct for
any collected lint and remove.
4. Inspect the exhaust hood. To minimize resistance
to the exhaust air flow:
● make sure the flaps move freely (you may check
with a mirror);
● make sure the flaps are fully open when the
dryer is on;
move freely
● make sure there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the exhaust duct.
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Exhaust Hood
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Flaps
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~ rools Needed
Standard #2 Phillips screwdriver
Tape-tipped putty
hife
Needle-nosed pliers
Dryer Door
1. Open the door and
remove the filler plugs
opposite the hinges.
2. With the door completely
open, remove the bottom
screw from each hinge
on the dryer face.
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3. Insert these screws
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about hdf way into
k
the BO~OM holes,
for each hinge, on the
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opposite side. mere you removed the filler plugs.)
4. Loosen the top screw from each hinge on the dryer
face
hdf way.
5. With one hand holding
the top of the door and
the other hand holding
the bottom, remove the
door from the dryer by
lifting it UP and OUT.
the two screws.
Attention: The door must be held firmly in place
until the two screws are tightened.
7. With the other screws,
secure each hinge at
the top.
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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 ST~T
CLO=S TA~ TOO
LONG TO DRY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Dryer unplugge& 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 modek DDM500S/
DDG8580S =d DDE8200S~DG8280S are set and the Start knob is
turned to START. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To
resin close the door and turn Start knob to START. Make sure controls
on models DDE9W5S~DG9W5S and DDE8505SDDG8585S 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 secnrely+er will not run with door open.
● Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical
outlet or circuit while the
tier is o~rating.
* Controls improperly set. Check dl controls to make sure they are correctiy
set for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.
* Clogged lint filter. Remove and
clen falter before every load. Periodicdly clean
area under
tint flter with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.
● hproper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the
InsWtion tistructions.
s Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of
obstruction; make sure damper in outside
wrdl cap operates easily. H flexible
/
ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly instiled according to
the
hstdlation Instructions.
● Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit
breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or
tripped and the dryer to
sti tumble without heat.
● Mproper 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.
● Tm many items in dryer. Dry ody one washer load at a time. Do not
combine loads.
● Too few items in dryer. M dryhg ody one article, add two more s~ar articles,
even if dry, to insure proper
tnmbhg.
● Some fabrics WW shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or washed
by hand and drip dried; others maybe safely
washed but will shrink in a dryer.
FOUOW garment manufacturers’ care labels exactiy. Uin doubt, do not machine
wash or tumble dry.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Relmtion sh~~e 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.
● Pro~ive or delayed shine is caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics) is gradudly removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments
that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
relaxation shrinkage above.
● Sh~e -used by overheati~ 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 prompdy 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. H drying only one article, add two or more similar
articles, even if dry, to
insure proper tumbling.
● hproper 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 may clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely.
Permanent press loads should always be smaller than
regdar loads. ..no more
than medium loads.
● Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Pe~
ent Press wash cycle
which provides a cool-down
ri~se to minimize writiing. Mso, use Permanent
Press drying cycle.
● bcorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level
or hdf fi~ for smM load.
● Washing repeatedy in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water witi
plenty of detergent.
● Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener wdl
minimize w-rig.
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T~ PROBLEM SOL~R
(continual)
PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO REMO~ mm
ON DR~RS _ A
PERMANENT PRESS
SE~G
I
TO ~MO~ _~ES:
● Retumble on Permanent Press setting.
● Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting.
c Eunsu=essful, retumble on norrnd tem~rature for 10-12 minutes
and hang immediately.
● kon metily.
● Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing.
● Some writies may remain which cannot be removed.*
* NOTE: If YOU follow good laundry prwedures and w~~ent press
clothes sti~ come out writied, the finish may not be good qutity. Also, in
permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton ptiion of the fabfic can
eventually wear away leaving
ody the synthetic. Since it’s the cotton portion
which is treated for permanent press, a loss or
dwrease of permanent press
performance
wtil resdt.
N you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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WARRANTY
needed to obtain semice
under warranty.
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.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
From the second through fifth
year from date of original purchase,
we will replace, free of charge,
an extra-large capacity dryer
drum that fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for
the service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
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
sewice 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).
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● Service 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
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contact your dealer or our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below,
● Damage to product caused
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or call, toll free: of God.
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RESPONSIBLE FOR
consumer information service
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
c 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 vary from state to state.
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